Moonrise Kingdom, Revisited

Do you know who Suzy Bishop is?  She's one of the main characters in We Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom.

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Now you know who I am talking about, right?!  Well, I thought it would be kind of fun to imagine what she would wear as an adult.

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I want to be like Suzy when I grow up.  Oh wait, I am grown up, and she isn't.  So, I guess I want to dress like Suzy when she grows up.  And I'd settle for her wardrobe now, too.

Tory Burch
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I think both of these looks are very in keeping with Suzy's style, don't you?

Tory Burch Talia Dress, $350

Tory Burch, Perla Dress, $650

I could see her in both of these Tory Burch dresses, lounging around reading or listening to records. And for when she wants to go hang out down by the water, Tory Burch has also come up with the perfect suits that I think adult-Suzy would love.

Tory Burch underwire swimsuit / Tory Burch clothing / Tory Burch one piece swimsuit / Tory Burch swimwear / Tory Burch swim wear / Tory Burch bandeau top / Tory Burch bandeau top

Well, that will do it for me.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I plan on going book shopping and getting some drinking done.  Yes, you read that right; I need to catch up on my drinking.  It has been a long week and I deserve a couple of drinks!

Embroidered Chambray Dress

I want to say thank you to those of you who wished me luck with my recent interview!  It went very well and it made my heart warm to hear from you:)
After such a stressful time, I'm turning to my latest fashion obsession for a reward.  I realize that in most parts of the world spring has barely come but here we had an early spring so I'm already thinking summer.  Nothing says summer better than a chambray dress.  Add some beautiful white embroidery to it and you have the perfect staple piece of the season.  I can also see it paired with white jeans and worn as a tunic or as a bathing suit cover up.

Embroidered Chambray Dress by rebecca-iverson featuring a blue bohemian dress

Don't these have the perfect Mexicana/bohemian vibe to them?  My brain and my dream wardrobe are already on vacation.  

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Fall Wish List

Well, it's here- Friday. Thank God; this week it couldn't seem to come soon enough. This weekend we are heading down to the beach; this will be the first time all summer that we've gone. This is a far cry from our usual summers, where we have always spent at least a week at the beach on vacation. In fact, I think this is the first time ever that a summer vacation went by without a single trip to the ocean. But we will fix that tomorrow. Then Sunday we are heading to the local movie theater for a showing of To Kill a Mockingbird.  I am really looking forward to this, as the Cat has never seen this movie nor has she read the book.  I love Atticus Finch. (I love Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch.  Hell, I love Gregory Peck!)
In honor of the fact that I needed a light cardigan to throw over my sleeveless dress yesterday morning as I headed over to work, I thought I'd share with you some of the items on my fall wish list.  (The word WISH is heavy in play here, as some of these pieces are way out of my price range.  But hey, that's what stores like Zara and F21 are for, right?!)

Fall Wish List

Hive & Honey beige sweater / Dorothy Perkins loose shirt / Loose shirt / 3.1 Phillip Lim line leather jacket / Orla Kiely coat, $740 / J.Crew military field jacket / Tory Burch plaid skirt / Cole Haan buckle strap boots / Kate Spade pull on shoes / Old Navy round cap / Coach purple purse / MICHAEL Michael Kors purse / Giles & Brother hinged cuff bracelet / Humble Chic moonstone necklace / Hive & Honey wide bangle / Hive Honey bracelet / Hive & Honey chain jewelry / Tory Burch tech accessory


Okay, I left one piece off of this list that I have not been able to get out of my mind ever since I saw it over on A House in the Hills.  I am in love, in serious, serious love, with this dress.

One by Marna Ro 

                                                                    black cocktail dress/

It is perfection, is it not? And sadly, it is sold out. Anway, I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Any plans?

Labor Day

This week's Friday's Fancies is all about the weekend... the three day weekend! I am glad it is here, mainly because I want to catch up on sleep and clean my house, which has very quickly become quite a little wreck. Last night I went to Back to School Night for the first time ever. This might not seem like a huge deal, but my daughter in in junior high, and I had never been to one of her back to school nights. I promise it isn't because I'm an uncaring mother. I've always, always had to work while they were going on; that's what happens when your kiddo goes to the same school where you happen to be a teacher. So in the past, my parents have always gone in her place. It was good to hear her teachers talk about their expectations.
Anyway, it was a long night, with a pre-planned dinner and planning session with a friend/colleague after the school deal, so I am tired today and ready for some time to relax and get caught up on my life outside of school.
So how about you?  Any fun plans for the three day weekend?

Labor Day 

Mango blue dress, $26 / Quiksilver top / Orlebar Brown clothing / rag & bone/JEAN torn shorts / PLAID WESTERN SHIRT / Sperry Top-Sider sperry top sider shoes / Sam Edelman leopard shoes / Converse sneaker, $70 / Tory Burch buckle handbag / Mango gold bracelet bangle

Big thanks to Long Distance Loving for hosting another round of Friday's Fancies!

Running Errands

Running Errands by desertgirls featuring ralph lauren

GUESS blue jeans / UGG Australia slipper / Tory Burch handbag / Kate Spade glasses / Ralph Lauren /

Today I am linking up with Long Distance Loving for Friday's Fancies, and the subject is weekend wear. More specifically, we were tasked with creating an outfit for running errands. Lately, this kind of outfit has been my uniform outside of work. I love my lightly distressed skinny jeans, a split tab collared top. (See the one below? I bought one just like it, in black, at TJ Maxx a while back. And then when I found them at Marshall's, I got one in blue. And green. Oh, and white, like the one in the picture).

buy it here

Anyhoo.  I wore my white one to work yesterday, and then went home and changed into my black one after I somehow managed to get a spot on the pocket right before the Cat and I had to leave to go to a seminar.  I'm thinking the green one might be feeling left out; I'd better be sure to wear it this weekend while I do my running around.  If I ever make it out of bed, that is.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Time for Teal Too

Time for Teal by desertgirls featuring a colorblock backpack

Tory Burch colorblock backpack / Iphone hard case / Amarano Rug - Peacock / Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Crescent Heights Bookcase / 18in Decorative Mirrored Bird Cage Wedding Table Centerpiece Display / Largo Rectangular Tray - Peacock / Cost Plus World Market Teal Velvet Throw Pillows / "Gratz" Bench / TerraLuminaries Artist's Choice in Teal or Aqua by RealmOfTerra / Rosanna Voyage No. 7 Tray | Pure Home

Friday I went to my classroom for the first time since school ended, I spent part of the afternoon there yesterday, and I plan on going in for a little while today; my summer has officially ended, folks.
A few days ago, Rebeca presented you with some of her teal and turquoise house picks, so I thought I'd share some of my teal picks with you today.  Ever since she suggested that I go with a teal velvet for the pillows in my bedroom (the Schumacher fabric I want is virtually unattainable) and ever since she made the suggestion, I haven't been able to get teal out of my brain.
 Anhyway, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!

In the Summertime

Happy Friday, all! Today I am linking up with Long Distance Loving to bring you some of the things on my summer wish list. My summer essentials, if you will. (And if you won't.) On top of my list for this summer is the good old maxi dress. I love a good maxi dress. Don't want to bother putting a lot of effort in to your look because you stayed up until 3 a.m. the night before finishing out the Pretty Little Liars episodes available on Netflix? No problem! (Well, I guess some might consider it a problem that I am watching Pretty Little Liars in marathon mode this summer. But I can't help it. It is vacation, right? I'm allowed my guilty little pleasures.) 
The weather has bean really weird at home lately.  Usually by this time we are sitting in triple digit weather wondering how long it will be before our faces melt off our heads.  But not this summer.  At least, not so far.  So enter the maxi dress, which allows the perfect amount of coverage, whether it is windy or not.
Another summer essential- you've gotta get new shades for the summer!  I love both the pairs I've featured here, and bonus- one of them is on sale.
New bathing suits are in order this summer.  I've had my current suits for longer than I'd care to admit.  Along with new suits, I am loving this cover up in navy blue.
Let's see- I am also loving that charm bracelet.  I think it is so light and airy; perfect for the summer!
And new sandals are in order... and that purse is gorgeous.  Round it out with a beach bag and you're good to go.
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

In the Summertime by desertgirls featuring vix

T-Bags Los Angeles maxi dress / Tory Burch / Vix / Vix / Vix swimwear / Vix / Steve Madden steve-madden shoes / Tory Burch / Lesportsac medium travel tote / Kate Spade / Sunglasses

White Hot

The wind died down today, and it got hot outside. The heat (and the fact that school ends on Wednesday) has me thinking, finally, SUMMER! You can't get much more summery than a great swimsuit and cover up, right? Throw in a beach towel and some sandals and you're ready for a day at the beach or by the pool.
Actually, I can think of something more summery- an all white swimsuit and cover up.  I'm linking up with Long Distance Loving for Friday's Fancies, whose theme, coincidentally, is White Out.

Tory Burch boho tunic / La Perla halter swimsuit / Forever 21 sandals / Tory Burch straw beach tote

Plus, how amazing are these beach towels?! I'm especially loving the idea of pairing the items above with the zebra print towel.

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How fabulous is this zebra hide towel and leather holster carrying device from Maslin?  I'll tell you- it's pretty damn fabulous!

buy this one here

I'd take this one too, by artist Julian Schnabel.  You know, if I had £100 lying around to spend on beach towels.
I hope your weekend is off to a fabulous start!

Vindicated: Clutches

For the past couple of years or so, I have been slowly collecting (mostly) vintage clutches.  I think my affinity for them started with a beautiful little black embroidered clutch, courtesy of my Gram. 
It is a true vintage piece; it belonged to my grandfather's sister, Orpha Jean.  My grandfather's family owned a watch and jewelry shop waaaayyyyyy back in the day; in the 20s and 30s and maybe the 40s.  I love it.  I remember when I was little I always loved getting it out of her closet and just admiring it.
Now clutches are EVERYWHERE.  Including my closet.

  That is part of my clutch collection.  Snakeskin, tweed, lace, leather.  Not too shabby, huh?  They add a fun kick to an outfit.

Terra Woven clutch, Hand Bag Heaven

Fabulous Kate Spade Pride and Prejudice clutch.
Get on the wait list here.

Tory Burch clutch in French Navy.  Love the color and the name of the color.  
French Navy just sounds chic, no?
Available at Nordstrom.

So my collection is, like I said, largely combed from antique, vintage, and thrifted finds, but I would take these beauties above any day!  If you're like me and love all things Kate Spade, then you should check out the other novel clutches- they have everything from The Great Gatsby to A Tale of Two Cities.  Gorgeous!

~Lori