Spring Looks

With a high (temperature) in the 70's today and the 80's tomorrow I think it is safe to say spring is definitely here.  I am always looking for warm weather outfit inspiration and here are a few I am loving lately:

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Clean, sleek, polished

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Striped dress, trench, bright purse

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Needlepoint belt, makes any outfit special

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Light structured jacket, stripes, and skinny white pants

What is your spring outfit go-to?

   

Stylish Family: Mom

My mom is too cute.  She is always looks pulled together and polished.  We recently went to the Columbus Museum of Art's decorators show house and dinner at Giuseppe's and she had on this adorable outfit:

Polished from head to toe

Kate Spade cross body purse and red nails

Quilted Burberry jacket with stacks of gold bracelets and my dad's gold Rolex

Collar popped, silk scarf, pearl drop earrings

Leather moccasins and jeans

Enjoying some red wine and moscow mules to end a perfect evening!

Tennis Warehouse

Last weekend I was on the hunt for some new tennis skirts.  After being disappointed with the tiny selection at sport stores, I decided to go to the internet.  I don't know if this was a good idea or a bad idea- I found the most dangerous site, Tennis Warehouse!  They bring together the best selection of tennis apparel I have ever seen.  Here are a few of my favorite items:

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Vineyard Vines Skirts

I was on vineyardvines.com the other day (surprise, surprise) and instantly noticed their skirts.  They have so many that are perfectly summer ready and I think I need...  

Here are a few of my favorites:   

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Eyelet 

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Seersucker

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Stripes

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Ric Rac

Which skirt is your favorite?

In Love

I love this versatile navy shirt dress.  It's perfect for almost any occasion and can be dressed up or down.

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The perfect summer (spring and fall) staple!

Navy Interiors

I love navy blue.  While I wear the color all the time, I don't decorate nearly enough with it.  That may change because these pictures have been inspiring me to do add more navy to my apartment.

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A navy striped couch, playing and sophisticated

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Navy walls, which make this room instantly elegant

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Navy book shelves, which makes bring items on the shelves pop

Do you like navy used in decorating?

Stylish Friends: Haley

My friend Haley has such amazing style.  She alway looks polished and sophisticated while still being preppy and playful.  We went to dinner last week and she had on this adorable outfit, which I knew I had to capture to share:

Adorable from bun to driving loafers!

I love the tortoise shell buttons on this shirt, which have subtle anchors imprinted on them.

Rolled cuffs and driving loafers, too cute.

Topped with a perfectly polished bun!

Spring Clues

There are always a few clues that signal to me it is truly spring.  Some of them I have noticed in the past few weeks are: wearing skirts and dresses without tights, watching The Masters, playing tennis outside with my friends, seeing freckles on my face because of playing tennis outside, and finally all the beautiful spring blooms I am seeing around Columbus!

German Village 1 week ago

What are your clues it's spring?

The Gatsby Collection at Brooks Brothers

The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite books and Brooks Brothers is one of my favorite stores.  Therefore the two are a match made in heaven!  The Gatsby Collection for Brooks Brothers is full of amazing polished, classic, tailored clothes.  A few of my favorite looks from the collection are:   

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Are you as excited for The Great Gatsby movie as I am?

In Love

I bought this lipstick on Sunday and I can't say enough good things about it.  It's the perfect shade of pinkish red and the color lingers through many cups of coffee.  

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YSL, you do it every time when it comes to makeup.

A Striped Set

On a recent trip to Brooks Brothers I could not help but notice these great matching accessories:

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I don't normally like things that are matchy-matchy, but I love the idea of wearing all of these pieces together.  Then again they would all be great on their own...

The Front Door

I love a front door with some personality.  Having a bold color of door, an beautiful door knocker, or gorgeous potted plants next to your door make an instant impression.  Here are some front doors I am currently loving:

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A glossy black door with beautiful potted topiaries

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Bold pink doors

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A lions head knocker, so classic and sophisticated

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A set of stairs up to amazing carved doors

What does your front door look like?

Nautical Prints

Lately I have been inspired by nautical prints.  They range from abstract and whimsical to very precise.  I think this perfectly reflects the sea, there is so much precision that is involved in a very abstract element. Here are a few of my favorites:

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Do you find these prints as inspiring as I do?

Masters Tradition

The Masters is a big deal in our house because, it signifies spring and family traditions.  Our family always watches the final round together.  We have plenty of appetizers and drinks while we watch who will win the coveted Green Jacket.  The back nine holes is more exciting than any golf tournament and there is nothing better than watching it with my dad, brother, and mom.  There is something about this family tradition that is so special.

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Do you have a Masters tradition?  If not start one.

In Love

The bracelet is like a bow tie for your wrist. 

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Too cute.

Beat the Rain

Even though it's finally warm here in Columbus, it is incredibly rainy.  In an effort to beat the rain in a stylish way, here are some of my favorite finds:

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an umbrella with sailboats

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a gingham trench

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rain flats- a perfect alternative to boots for the spring and summer

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A needlepoint hat for the days there is no saving your hair from the rain

What's your favorite way to beat the rain?

Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer is such an inspiration.  She made a style, look, and a feeling into an instant classic.  Her designs have stood the test of time and have no age limit.  Thank you for everything you have done Lilly!

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Lilly Pulitzer 1931-2013

Wise Words

Happy weekend!  Here are some words of wisdom to mull over:

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Words to live by.