I can’t believe we’re (well) into August! Summer has absolutely flown by. Between travel, work stuff, and trying to soak up every bit of sunshine, and life, it’s all been a bit of a blur. Right now, I’m gravitating toward easy, breezy beachy sets: the kind of thing you can throw on without a second thought and still look effortlessly pulled together. I always say this, but the versatility of a matching set just can’t be beat.
This Washington Post article has lived rent-free in my head for the past month or so. Are floral and milkmaid style dresses a political statement? God no! I love my floral dresses because they help me feel pulled together on the hottest summer days. They are a mainstay in my wardrobe, especially in the spring and summer months. There’s just something about slipping into a breezy, blooming print that makes me feel effortlessly dressed. Whether it’s soft and delicate or bold and colorful, floral prints have this effortless charm I love so much.
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Lately, I’ve felt really drawn to rich silks, especially dupioni. There’s something about silk in a saturated hue that just feels decadent and luxe. Whether it’s a swish of emerald green, a pop of citrine, or that perfect lapis blue, jewel tones in silk always feel like a good idea. Eye-catching but effortless; the kind of thing you can throw on and instantly feel pulled together, even if your hair is doing something weird because of the humidity. (Me, always!)
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