Love for Lemlem

Nothing feels better in the summer than throwing on something super soft, light and gauzy. Whether over your bikini or with pretty sandals for cocktails, we all want those pieces that look and feel great.

Enter these beautiful dresses and tunics from Lemlem that are my current obsession. Even from the photos they look soft to the touch and perfect for summer.

Liya Kebede, the stunning supermodel and humanitarian, has brought the talent of Ethiopian weavers stateside in hopes to promote this ancient art form from her native country.

You have to love a product that does some good. Bonus is that you will look and feel gorgeous all summer long.

Would it be too much to order all four of these? Wait, don't answer that, I already know the answer.

xo
Erin

Cinco de Mayo

1. Hand made Papelitos Picados from Etsy

2. BCBGeneration basket weave clutch

3. Top Shop Mexicana Shift Dress

4. Tory Burch Tunic

5. Kenny Guadalajara shorts

6. Sur La Table Molcajete for your favorite guacamole recipe

7. Colorful and fun Steve Madden sandals

8. Pacifico Beer, don't forget the limes

9. Penny Black Peso cuff links for your man

10. My Pork Tacos Recipe

I have a really special place in my heart for Cinco de Mayo because I went to college in Tucson, Arizona. What I learned there was that this holiday is a great celebration of family, friends, food, and culture. With an emphasis on fun, some of my favorite memories of college were Cinco de Mayo parties with lots of cold Pacificos, brightly colored outfits, and sing-a-longs with the mariachi band. With this Mexican holiday just two weeks away, I wanted to pull some inspiration of what to wear and how to celebrate. Whether you plan on attending a lively celebration or trying the pork taco recipe at home, I promise that this is always a holiday that anyone can get in the spirit of. 

xo

Erin 

What's Your Uniform?

I remember reading a personal style article in Vogue a few years back from an adorable NYC girl-about-town (can't remember who exactly) and she talked about her uniform each day. She was not a doctor or WNBA player, but one of those sickingly cute city girls you envy. Her uniform was a cashmere sweater, jeans, and boots, except in summer when she wore Capri sandals and switched the sweater to a white button down shirt. Photos of her looked polished and chic, not boring as I would expect from wearing the same outfit every day. She played with her accessories a bit and her hair was perfectly blown out or pulled back into a messy chignon. After reading this I really loved the idea of a uniform and although I never planned it, I kind of started to wear one myself. Albeit mine is a bit frumpier and way less pulled together, I am hoping I channel that chic NYC girl sometimes.  

My uniform most days consists of leggings, a long top or sweater, flats or boots, and some sort of jewelry to make me feel good. I know I am not the only one who wears this uniform, as most people I see out and about are wearing a slightly different outfit than me on most days. I have to say, I love having a uniform as it makes getting dressed in the morning easy, I always feel comfortable, and it is easy to switch up. Now and again it is jeans instead of leggings or a dress or skirt in the warmer months, but right now I am all about the comfort of leggings. We all wear this outfit because it is not tight and ridiculously easy to put together. So what's your uniform? If yours is like mine, I have been searching for some more tops and came across I few that you might like (some are on sale!).   

From Top, Left to Right: 

1. Cotton Tunic from Zara

2. Sparkle & Fade Dolman Sleeve Sweater at Urban

3. Striped Cardigan by Joie 

4. Long Blouse with Sleeve Loops at Zara

5. Mao Collar Blouse from Zara

6. Button Up Dress by Splendid

7. Ecote Macarame Trim Sweatshirt at Urban

8. Woven Knit Shirt from Splendid (currently wearing this while I write)

9. Dolman Sleeve Striped Tee by Stem

10. Sleeveless Draped Tee by Trouve

11. Pullover with Button Detail from T by Alexander Wang

12. Tie Neck Tunic from the Gap

xo

Erin