Time for Spring Breaking

Are you off somewhere warm? Hope so. 

I am a little late on my Spring Break packing post as I know that some of you might already be on yours or headed out of town, but my packing does not start until next week so here I am. Since the kids stuff takes up at least half of our packing space, I like to keep things light and coordinated. Makes it easy to not only pack, but to pick what to wear once you are there.  Here is what I am going to bring (either the exact or close match to) this year...

1. A straw bag that doesn't mind a little sand, but fits everything. Hat Attack $95

2. My fave mineral sunscreen powder now comes in spf 50. It is waterproof and gives you a nice even coverage. Sunscience $64 (lasts forever)

3. Worship these frames from Warby Parker $95

4. A actual packable hat that can get squished in your bag. J. Crew $34

5. Soft PJs that wash well, look nice, and are ok for your in laws to see you in. J. Crew $58

6. This suit looks great with cut off shorts and flips. Total 90s throwback. J. Crew $88 (many colors)

7. A breezy and sweet cover up. J. Crew $69

(Think I have enough J. Crew going on? Geez. But kind of obsessed with everything there lately and there seems to be a sale every day.)

These tops...

From Left: 

A gauzey, boho blouse with tassels that goes with everything. BB Dakota $85

Remember when tanks had shelf bras in them in the early 00s? Yea, J. Crew is making them again. $24

My love for Cloth & Stone runs deep, and this coral button down is so soft and perfect. $88

A forgiving, but sweet ruffle top for big dinners out. d.Ra $84

All the tops can be worn with each of these shorts...

1. Easily the best pair of lace shorts I have bought. Loft $59 (other colors available)

2. A sweet pair of floral drawstring shorts. Minkpink $59

3. My go to J. Crew cut offs. $79

4. Who doesn't love a skort? And I love the print/woven material. Cupcakes & Cashmere $100

Dresses for different occasions...

I am a sucker for Parker and I love this silhouette. $265

This dress could go from the beach straight to dinner. Loft $79 + 25% off today

A little ballet nod in a super flattering cut. Susana Monaco $170 (yellow also, $119)

I swear by the three pairs of shoes rule. All you need...

1. A wedge that matches everything when you want a lift. Loeffler Randall $275

2. A flip flop that can hang by the pool or be paired with a dress later. J. Crew $50 (also in back)

3. A white sneaker for everywhere else. Adidas $74 (check out the sizing notes when ordering)

Anything you cannot leave behind? Would love to hear. 

Happy Travels! 

xo

Erin 

Zara Home is Stateside

Everyone has long coveted Zara Home overseas and the day has finally come when you can live the dream. Zara Home is now available in the States and it will now be your go to site for affordable bedding, accessories, linens, accent tables, rugs, tabletop, and a few furniture pieces. Think girlie, bright colored, and romantic themes throughout the collections and options you have never seen before. Especially at this price point. 

Check out all the gorgeous prints available for table linens and napkins...

Rugs and runners are available in some fantastic patterns (hello paisley runner) and I am obsessed with these accent tables and the bar stool (option for my basement bar now!)...

Glassware in fun shapes and colors, bright plate sets, gilded trays and wine holders, and check out the teapot dripping gold... 

There are so many bedding options and throw pillows. I kind of want to redo each guest room now. One girlie and gilded, one floral and pretty, and one classic with a Brit twist. They even have bathroom accessories and towels. 

The accessories and wall mirrors are perfect for the upcoming gift giving season. I kind of die for the gold box, perfect for jewelry...

It is always fun to have a new option when shopping for home goods (speaking of, I love that place too) online. This is going to be great for some of my upcoming purchases and I promise to share once I order something. Have you yet? 

xo

Erin 

Grown Up Back to School

This time of year I get a bit jealous of kids going back to school. Though it was always sad to have summer over, the anticipation of a new year and the newness of your next grade was always fun. I really loved high school and would do it all over again. I would love to repeat more so that I could enjoy it even more and not worry about that nonsense that keeps you from truly enjoying the present. 

So at the risk of being totally cliche and posting about Back to School looks, I really just found some fun pieces to bring us back. Just a little. 

Striped notepads from Kate Spade ($12)

Warby Parker ($95) specs (wish I never got Lasik, so I could have these)

School bus Yellow Cambridge Satchel Company ($135) 

Minty Nike running shoes ($153)

Sequin running shorts from TopShop ($120) 

The lovely Garance Dore for Kate Spade iPhone cover ($40)

Coated sleeved fitted denim jacket by J Brand ($260)

Illustrated city calendar from Anthropologie ($24)

White rubber and gold watch from eWatches ($139)

xoxo

Erin 

Mix and Matched

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There is something really special and girlie about using a mix matched set of vintage glasses for a party. I have been lucky enough to receive a few fun sets as gifts and hand me downs over the years and I love the idea of using them for a sunset cocktail party with friends.

The best place to shop for these glasses is flea markets, antique shops, and estate sales. While usually finding an entire set is impossible or outrageously expensive, you can have fun picking one or two of your favorite patterns out to mix in with other finds. 

Mixing crystal, pink glass, silver rimmed, etched, long stemmed, and goblets is great. In my opinion, the less matched the better. 

Anthropologie always has a great selection at their stores and I found a few other vendors with some options to get you started.

1. Horta champagne glass, small from Anthropologie $12

2. Set of 12 Vintage Cut Crystal glasses on Ebay bid at $75

3. Vintage pink floral glass tumblers by 1GlassyDealer on Etsy $50 for 2

4. Rippled coupe champagne glass from Anthropologie $14

5. Helianthus Goblet from Anthropologie $8

6. Kate Spade New York "Gardner Street" Stemware at Bloomingdale's $40-$45 

7. Vintage etched glass goblet set by OldNewsCollective on Etsy $10

Cheers! 

xo

Erin