GONE FISHIN’ {CHIC VACATION STYLE}…

Sorry I have been out of the loop for a while but I am officially on vacation, of the ‘family vacation’ variety. Yep, we all headed to the ocean for some sand and surf and family bonding.  I arrived here with dreams of something like this {albeit by the ocean and not on a NYC rooftop}….

 

  

and less of this…

 

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I have plans to get lost in a book or two but I gotta be honest, those typical “beachy” reads really aren’t for me. Seems I am the minority in my family as everyone is reading something light.  In fact, I just started ‘The Secrets of Mary Bowser’ and I hope to finish it while I am here. I am halfway. It is based on a true story about a freed slave who returned to Virginia to spy on the Confederates. It’s certainly about a little known but truly remarkable American heroine. It is really good so far.  Here are some things that came with me on the airplane that I am hoping will help me rock some chic vacation style… 

 

 

Kate Spade terry straw bag {on sale for $166.16, reg. $248//The Secrets of Mary Bowser book//Karen Walker Number One shades

I think once I finish this book, I am going to change my tune a bit. Who doesn’t want to read ‘Revenge Wears Prada’? Sign me up. Also, in my opinion, it is ALL ABOUT the swim cover-up so of course, I brought more than a few. A cute cover-up and a great pair of sandals= my uniform for pretty much of the day while I am here.

 

 

Tory Burch Luna Tunic//Revenge Wears Prada book//J. Crew Tabbie neon colorblock sandals {adorable!}

Being on vacation means having time to peruse some sales on the web since I am surrounded by family, a.k.a. many willing and able babysitters. Woo hoo! Here are some things I found that I thought I would pass along…

 

 

Parker printed lace-up dress {reg. $242, now $181 plus Cusp is offering an additional 25% off all sale items at checkout} Adorable!

 

 

Don’t we all need a cute white dress for summer? I love this one for a few reasons, it has pockets {huge plus!} and has a slim sheath fit through the middle which is always flattering. Diane Von Furstenberg Capreena minidress in white {originally $350, now $260, plus the additional 25% off at Cusp}

 

Hope everyone is having a great week! So CHIC!

 

 

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CHIC DATE NIGHT {THE STATEMENT NECKLACE}…

When it comes to looking chic, nothing beats an all black ensemble. It certainly is my “go to” look. To add that little ‘something something’, I paired my all black look with this fab Stella & Dot statement necklace to give the look just the right amount of ‘tude. I hit the Old Town neighborhood to get some snaps. Here it is…

 

 

 

 

 

One last pic of me before I hit that Delightful Pastries joint with my bestie…

What I am wearing…Zara combination black top with sheer panels//Slouchy pant by Langford Market, no longer available but similar here and here //Zara sandals//Stella & Dot Pegasus necklace//Clare Vivier haircalf clutch

Here is a close-up of the Pegasus necklace, seriously, it is beyond! Kim K. has stylishly worn this statement piece amongst a host of other celebs…

 

You are THE BOMB.

What do you think of this look? I think slouchy pants/ track pants/ joggers, whatever you call them, pretty much rule. I like that this look is chic but also relaxed at the same time, the statement necklace does all the heavy lifting. 

I was inspired to break out this statement necklace because my fellow blogger friend, Jen of Red Soles and Red Wine, is having a June Style Trend Link Up Challenge. Get all the details here. She designs a fab line of jewelry, T+J Designs, great pieces! You should definitely check it out.

Bon weekend everyone!

 

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A DOSE OF CHIC…

There are just so many great things I have come across as of late, it would take forever to get them all out to you if I saved them for individual posts, so here they are all wrapped up into one post.  I’m calling it a dose of chicHmm, where do I start??

 

CHIC COLLABORATION…

I am uber excited that a new collaboration was announced yesterday. Seems the chic french designer, Isabel Marant is going to be doing a chic collection this Fall 2014 for H&M. Soo can’t wait! You know,  the wedge sneaker lady, that ankle cowboy boot you are wearing? Also Marant. H&M has done some stellar collaborations {Lanvin! Stella McCartney!} and this will surely not disappoint. Those dang Parisians really have “it” and Isabel Marant is the ruling queen of Parisian chic. Click here for the official press release. Nov. 14th folks, mark your calendars. Now.

 

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GLAMPING…

Can any of you remember when you first heard this term? I was watching some reality tv, I think it was the O.C Housewives when I was first introduced to this term. LOL. Love it. Its camping ‘sort of’ but the kind that comes with chilled wine, gourmet cheese, and no threat of bears. Camping my style. I received an online magazine in my inbox yesterday called DuJour and now I am craving the idea of going glamping, in NYC no less. Check out the new package being offered at AKA Hotel that was highlighted in DuJour

Sign me up for the “Bedroom Under the Stars” package, will ya? A 1,000 square foot terrace, wood burning fireplace, one hour couples’ massage, al fresco dining from the fab restaurant Quality Meats, a plasma TV, private music performance, midnight snacks…c’mon, this is some amazing stuff. What will they think of next?

SJP IS BRINGING IT…

to Nordstrom. Yep, Sarah Jessica Parker is taking all of her show knowledge and experience {all those 18 hour work days in heels, ouch!} and making it happen. She has teamed up with George Malkemus, CEO of Manolo Blahnik, to bring us a fab line of shoes, bags and trench coats bearing the name, SJP. Click here for more scoop straight from the Nordstrom blog.  2014 is going to be a good year. As Carrie Bradshaw said best, “Men I may not know, but shoes, shoes I know.”

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SHIT BLOGGERS WEAR…

This just cracks me up, an entire Tumblr account dedicated to this very subject. The sketches are beyond and well, I gotta say, the stuff that is highlighted is 100% dead on. I must meet the woman behind this, Cecilia. Hysterical idea. If you like it, you should begin to follow. Here is one sketch from Shit Bloggers Wear

PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING DESIGNED BY MADELINE WEINRIB…

I bow down. Her designs are simply fantastic. I have a Madeline Weinrib cotton rug in my foyer and well I smile every time I walk into my home. It is so colorful and chic. I wanted to die when I walked into her shop which is inside ABC Carpet & Home in NYC. The rugs are so fab and quite reasonable in cotton. Another plus, they are reversible.

Madeline Weinrib pink and orange Westley cotton rug {this is the pattern I have but in a different color combo}

Madeline Weinrib turquoise Kenmare cotton rug

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, OSBORNE & LITTLE WALLPAPER

 

I am more than obsessed with this Minaret wallpaper from Osborne & Little. It was featured in the latest issue of Lonny Mag. This office just so happens to be the work of the ridiculously talented designer and owner of the Atlanta shop Pieces, Lee Kleinhelter. All I can say is OMG!

 

 

Have you seen something fabulous and inspiring lately? Would love to hear all about it. Maybe I can feature it on my next installment of A Dose of Chic. Just comment below or send me an email. So CHIC!

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