Tweed and Lace

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Bohemian Tunic Maxi Dress

   

Dress: Free People, Shoes: Seychelles (similar here), Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Hi friends! I hope your week is going well! I always love how my photos turn when we shoot at the beach. On the one hand it is slightly embarrassing to pretend like I’m doing a professional photoshoot in front of a crowd of families around me but its definitely worth it in the end! Its the combination of the light and the neutral color palette that really makes these photos pop. Thanks to my amazing mom for giving Brett a break and shooting these for me.

I know I sound like a broken record but all I can think about is how crazy it is that summer is ending. I guess I am in denial because I always wish I would (or could) take more time off to enjoy how it feels to enjoy summer without an agenda. We do have our trip to France happening in about 2 1/2 weeks to celebrate our one year anniversary which has me excited but still holding on to all my favorite parts of summer here in DC.

I am going to slowly start incorporating more fall content on the site the coming weeks – more transitional fall pieces I should say. This dress is great for wearing now on the weekends and later with a suede moto jacket or jean jacket when we start to get that crisp fall weather. I’ve been really drawn to long sleeve flowy dresses right now. The print on this dress is just so pretty – perfect for a last minute beach vacation.

What clothes are you drawn to right now?

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Living in the Moment

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Top: Jen’s Pirate Booty (from a few year’s ago but similar here, here, and here), Jeans: Levi’s, Sandals: Steven (similar more sizes here and also like these), Sunglasses:  Urban Outfitters

Hi there! This weekend was a really good one for us. We headed to my family’s beach condo and had the best time…making it was SO hard to leave! It is probably going to be our last weekend there this summer because Brett and I are going to be traveling off and on until the end of September. I have been going to Bethany Beach almost every year since I was a little kid so it holds a very special piece in my heart.

Summer (as always) just flew by but I do feel like I made the most of it this year and lived in the moment as much as possible. No matter how many things I put on my summer bucket list I always make a point to visit Bethany as often as I can, weather permitting. It was bittersweet walking the boardwalk, eating my favorite frozen custard (w/ rainbow sprinkles – yes, I will never grow up), and saying goodbye to the ocean yesterday. Haha – I am such a sap!

But in all honesty – it is so nice to take moments like those and truly live in the moment. Brett and I are coming up on our one year anniversary in a few weeks. We spent our first year of marriage enjoying being selfish without any responsibility but ourselves. We both want a family one day and with that brings less freedom to do whatever we please. So when I was spending a few hours on the beach by myself yesterday I really tried to embrace the moment because I started to think about how moments like those might be rare one day.

However you decide to celebrate the end of summer take a moment to reflect upon the beautiful moments as they happen. Especially when you find yourself in a beautiful place or enjoying a fun night out with friends. While we have fall and football season just around the corner, there is something sad about summer coming to an end. Try it to live it up these last few weeks and do whatever it is that will make you happy and don’t forget to live in the moment – you will thank me later!

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Beach Casual

Tee: Amuse Society, Jeans Shorts: Free People (old, similar here), Shoes: Superega,  Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Oh the beach…My very happy place. I have been enjoying some really good weekends at the beach this summer. We have gotten pretty lucky with weather so far! It is prime vacation/beach time right now and if you are trying to figure out what you should pack – its this outfit. If there is one outfit you will wear all vacation long its simple tees and denim shorts. You can wear it on morning strolls, to the beach over your bathing suit, or casual nights out.

This year I have obsessing over beachy graphic tees. Whether it has a cheeky quote or a beach image, I am sold. They just put me in the best mood – especially when I’m not at the beach. I have also been wearing my denim shorts non-stop. I always reach for them ever summer especially this time of year where the weather gets so sticky and hot. All I want to be is comfortable. My favorite brands for denim shorts are Free People and Levi’s!

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