What's Inspiring Me This Week...
- All. Things. Block. Island.
- Mixing and matching shades of blue
- These amazing H&M shorts I've been wearing this trip
- Spending evenings watching the sunset over the water!
- New England architecture
xo,
It's been soooo long since the last Friday Roundup! I've had a few in draft form from throughout this summer, but evidently, they all got pushed aside for one reason or another. Today's post will be a little more than just a weekly update, think more of what's been going on with me throughout the second half of this summer.
1. Leading Ladies
I know I mentioned it in the last roundup, but this summer I've been recording a weekly podcast with my best friends. It's been so much fun planning, recording, and editing content and seeing the response from listeners! If you'd like to check it out, you can find it on Spotify here or search "Leading Ladies" wherever you get your podcasts.
2. My Apple Watch + Solidcore
After 6+ months of debating, I finally bit the bullet and purchased an apple watch.
Cue a lengthy story about this rather inconsequential purchase haha:
I knew I wanted to keep the total price under $200 (around the price of comparable smartwatch models that had the features I wanted), which meant going for the basic GPS model from the older Apple watch series 3. I also wanted the rose gold color; it's not that the metal matters that much to me, but my thinking was that if I was going to drop so much money on something I wanted it to be absolutely perfect, and silver/space gray just isn't my thing! Since the rose gold series 3 has effectively been phased out, my only option seemed to be to wait until the model I wanted became available as a refurbished model. To my utter surprise, after several months a refurbished rose gold series 4 watch (a newer version than what I had initially wanted) popped up for the same price as the brand new silver series 3. At that point, I knew it was fate, so I went out on a limb and hit "checkout".
Nearly two weeks later, I feel like I can safely say that I love my Apple watch. One of my favorite features has been the activity app. I love tracking my steps, heart rate, and active minutes throughout the day. Speaking of, I tried out a new workout through Classpass - Solidcore. I'd heard good things and know a few people who've been, but I wasn't expecting it to be such a hard but amazing workout. I love the reformer pilates style they use, and can definitely see myself continuing classes when I move back to Philly.
3. Gettysburg Adventure
A few weeks ago I took a day trip up to visit my lovely friend Emma Fee. She lives just outside Gettsyburg, Pennsylvania, so we went into the town and walked around. I loved seeing all the unique places in the town (which is absolutely charming) and meeting Emma's family and friends. I also had the most delicious homemade vegan ice cream I've ever tried - chocolate almondmilk ice cream with real peanut butter swirled throughout. I just about died! It was one of the best days of my summer from start to finish, and I only wish I could have stayed longer.
4. Reading
So far this summer I've finished a grand total of 3 books: this might not seem like a lot to the voracious readers out there, but as someone who reads slowly like I do, this is a lot! I plowed through Becoming by Michelle Obama, Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (loved this), and reread You are a Badass. I've just started Memoirs of a Geisha and I'm excited to pull it out on the beach next week.
5. "Baby's First Delaware Trip"
Mary has been going to the Delaware beaches (specifically Rehobeth) since she was little, and we decided to drive up there and spend a day on the beach. We left at sunrise and got back that night, and had an amazing time. It was so fun to get to see the places she's loved since childhood, just as I got to show her around my childhood summer home on Block Island last year. We ate lots of delicious food and managed to avoid getting sunburned, sang in the car and swam in the ocean. It was definitely the stuff of summer memories!
xo,
top: J.Crew x Liberty of London (on sale!) // shorts: J.Crew (old, similar here) // shoes: Superga // bag: J.Crew (old, similar here and here) // monogram necklace: Etsy // coin necklace: Kyle Cavan (use code EMMAVZ19 for a discount!) // sunglasses: Karen Walker
Hello all! I've been a bit MIA on social media and the blog recently - sorry about that! My summer has been a bit crazy, and sometimes that means pushing some things to the back burner to give myself a break. But, with my Block Island trip just a few days away, I'm excited to get back to doing things I really enjoy (read: writing here!). Expect lots of pictures from out on the island.
Today I thought I would share an outfit that I'd shot a few weeks back. This J.Crew x Liberty of London tops has been one of my most-worn pieces of the summer. It features some of my favorite design details: smocking, peplum, and a floral print. Plus, it's insanely comfortable! I've worn it with white jeans, blue jeans, shorts, etc.
On this day DC was hit with stifling heat, so I paired it with my old faithful: a light pink pair of J.Crew poplin shorts. These normally tie with a bow in the front, but I didn't like the way the bow looked with this top. I wrapped it around and did a tuck-tie in the back, which worked to flatten it. Accompanied by white Supergas (in need of a wash, I'll admit), my everyday tote, and of course a Starbucks pink drink, this was the perfect outfit for a day running errands around the city.
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xo,
What's Inspiring Me This Week...
- These amazing shoes
- "Blonde" tortoiseshell
- Scenes from the Irish countryside (I want to go back!)
- Italian fashion designer Vivetta (ft. this blouse)
- Kitschy interior design
xo,
top: Tuckernuck (sold out, similar option here) // pants: Old Navy (also love this and this statement option) // shoes: L'amour Des Pieds (old, similar) // bag: Cambridge Satchel Co // watch: Fossil // circle necklace: vintage (similar) // Penn necklace: Kyle Cavan (use code EMMAVZ19 for a discount!) // sunglasses: Karen Walker // hair scarf: Tory Burch
Earlier this day, I was walking out of trader joes when a woman driving by rolled down her window and complimented my outfit. You know you've got a winner when someone at the grocery store gives you a compliment on your outfit!
These pants have been in my wardrobe for a few years now and I admittedly don't get as much wear out of them as I should. Every time I do put them on, I'm once again reminded of how insanely comfortable they are; they literally have the feel of leggings with the work-appropriate fabric and look of trousers. They're an old rendition of the Old Navy Pixie Pant (a cult classic for a reason), and the gingham fabric should make them one of my most-worn items. And yet, I don't turn to them nearly enough. My guess is that I'm shy about wearing "loud" pants. I definitely need to break that aversion, because I love how they look and how they allow me to switch up my typical outfit formula: a statement pant and plain top, rather than a statement top and understated bottoms. In this outfit, I paired the gingham pants with an easy ruffle chambray top that I purchased from Tuckernuck this past spring. Tuckernuck has fast become my go-to retailer for easy, elegant and unique tops. Their main collection is usually a little outside of my budget, but if you shop their sale you can get fantastic prices on their pieces!
Finally, I can't not mention these shoes. I saw my friend Nikki wearing a pair when we went to the beach, and I fell in love. They're an older style from the brand L'amour Des Pieds. While a lot of their line is directed towards an older demographic, they have some real gems (like these sandals) that are soooo comfortable and stylish! I picked up the Darylynn style brand new off of Poshmark - they feel like slippers and feature butter-soft leather that I can't get enough of. I didn't have a good pair of sandals that I could walk everywhere in, and these definitely filled that space in my wardrobe! I can't wait to wear them for the rest of the summer, and on-campus until the weather gets cooler.
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Finally, I can't not mention these shoes. I saw my friend Nikki wearing a pair when we went to the beach, and I fell in love. They're an older style from the brand L'amour Des Pieds. While a lot of their line is directed towards an older demographic, they have some real gems (like these sandals) that are soooo comfortable and stylish! I picked up the Darylynn style brand new off of Poshmark - they feel like slippers and feature butter-soft leather that I can't get enough of. I didn't have a good pair of sandals that I could walk everywhere in, and these definitely filled that space in my wardrobe! I can't wait to wear them for the rest of the summer, and on-campus until the weather gets cooler.
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xo,
What's Inspiring Me This Week...
- Classic straw hats (love this one with a yellow grosgrain ribbon)
- Liberty florals
- These beautiful chinoiserie + oyster ring dishes
- Cut-off denim jackets
- Sailing scenes
xo,
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