Two days until graduation with still a ton left to do like pack, rehearse for graduation (figure out how to wear my hood) and do all the pre-bar class assignments (or at least some). All while keeping in the back of my mind some of these inspiring words below…
Hi everyone! I feel like I have not had one second to relax in the last few weeks…I thought this week would be different since a lot of things like finals and finishing up school are behind me. However, now it’s the week of graduation, preparing for the bar, packing for New York and hanging out with my family that is here till Sunday.
So…with all of this excitement coming up and my current frantic state–I could really use a vacation to any of the places pictured below. Who wants to come??
Yesterday I went to what can only be described as an epic dog sample sale. A company based in Portland, called Fetchdog is going out of business and they were practically giving things away. One item I got for Lucy, is a navajo printed collar that I’ve been eyeing for a while. The $30 price tag held me back, but yesterday it was only $2 which was fantastic. For those of you in Portland, the sale goes through today at 6 pm.
Now, I want to turn Lucy’s new collar into a Navajo outfit because I really love the print. Since that’s not happening I found some other Navajo prints that are more my size…
Happy happy Monday!! Apologies for not posting on Friday–the last few days have been utterly insane/exciting. My best friend Alison got married on Saturday, and as I think I mentioned last week…I was in the wedding. It took an army to put everything together, but on Saturday it was all worth it. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful in a local historic church. Alison and James wrote their own vows and Alison looked absolutely stunning in her wedding dress. Overall-a total success! This week isn’t much quieter as my parents arrive tomorrow for graduation festivities all week and then on Saturday I graduate from law school…Sunday I pack up to go back to New York for two months to study for the bar, and next Monday I start bar review.
In the meantime…I have been eyeing the amazing Moroccan designs that are featured in this month’s issue of Lonny magazine. I found some additional inspiration on Pinterest that I thought I must share with you! xox
I am absolutely loving florals for spring-dresses, pants, anything and everything. I must have a pair of skinny floral pants for summer and a pair of floral heels to wear everywhere. Cannot wait for warm weather!
On Monday I got this gorgeous dress from Urban Outfitters (see above). It’s the most beautiful blue color and honestly looks really good in my closet surrounded by all the black clothes in there. I started to think that organizing your closet really is an art. One day I hope to have a huge walk in closet…really, an entire room devoted to my clothes, complete with mirrors, and a changing room. Inspired by some photos below, I’ve already started designing the perfect closet for our future house…
Now that I’m done with law school, I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time shopping. Yesterday I went to the Urban Outfitters that recently opened in Portland to check out their spring/summer collection. I loved so much of it, and I think one reason is because it reminded me a lot of older styles I have seen modeled by style icons from the 60′s and 70′s. Obviously fashion is about innovation, but it’s also about re-invention of older classic looks. One of my favorite style icons from the 60′s is Jane Fonda and I think if I had her wardrobe from all those years ago…there is no doubt I would also be one of the most stylish girls of 2012. xo
It’s rare that I get requests for a post, but when I do, it’s super exciting. Recently my friend Liz asked if I could do a post on Maxi dresses and different types for different people. I actually love maxi dresses for the summer and this post comes at a perfect time. Yesterday, now that I’m done with finals, I was able to switch out all my winter clothes (I realized I only wore a 1/3 of what I have for the season) for all my spring/summer clothes. This is by far the better of the two wardrobe switches I do each year. There is absolutely nothing better than the months where you get to throw on a summer dress and an amazing pair of sandals and leave the house.
So, before posting some of my favorite maxi dress’s below, I first want to say that I think there’s a feeling that only tall thin girls can wear maxi dresses, and that’s not true at all. I think they look good on almost everybody as long as you find one that’s right for your shape. Some of my tips are: For shorter girls, some of the dresses might be too long. Don’t be afraid to hem the bottom or belt them to make it more fitted to your shape. Also, a good pair of heels or wedges will add the height you need without the hem. For bigger girls, I think patterns are better than solids. There are tons of maxi dresses that are now being shown with ikat prints, animal prints, tye-dye and more. I usually stay away from striped maxi dresses, and unless you’re a size 4 or under, it might be difficult to pull off. Finally, watch the material-some maxi dresses are just cotton, but others have spandex in them, making for a “clingier” look. Definitely check the label before purchasing and don’t be afraid to try on a dozen just to find 3-4 perfect ones for summer!
I would say Happy Friday, but alas, my Trust and Estates final is tomorrow morning. However–once that is over, it’s going to be all about Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby in a night of fun that I like to call, Cinco de Derby. My look today is inspired by Kim Kardashian’s previous Derby look, which I absolutely love. Have a fantastic weekend! xoxo
Today is my mom’s birthday, so it’s essentially a national holiday. I wish I could be home in New York with her to celebrate, but instead I’m in the library studying Trusts and Estates till my final on Saturday. If I WAS home though, I’d throw her a fabulous party using some inspiration I found to make it a very special day. Happy Birthday Mommy! xoxo
