Mood Board, Vol. 3 | July 2013

In my Pinterest-curated fairy tale, July is all about green grass, gingham picnic blankets, firework-watching and summer brew.

In New York, I’m learning, it’s actually about unbearable humidity, inevitable pit stains, dropping way too much money for a (worth it) weekend in the Hamptons, and, well, summer brew. As a result, I’m working a variety of simple shapes and no-fuss frills into my wardrobe this month.

It’s all about Aloe Vera and a laid-back aesthetic for the next few weeks. Cheers!

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*Shop my July inspirations | Top: J. Crew summer hat, 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, H&M pineapple tank, J. Crew striped t-shirt, Jennifer Zeuner eye necklace | Middle: J.Crew baseball tee, C. Wonder stud earrings, Zara sandals, C. Wonder monogramed enamel bracelet, 3.1 Phillip Lim satchel, Target denim vest, Miu Miu bow-embellished bathing suit, Bottom: CURRENT/ELLIOT denim shorts, BCBGMAXAZRIA mosaic cuff, J.Crew Everly pumps, Proenza Schouler PS1 in light banana, J.Crew floral top

Major Sale at BCBG

I did major damage at BCBG over the weekend, you guys. Is everything on every. single. website. on sale right now? It seems it — all items on J.Crew Factory are 50% off, too!

Since I’m planning to spend my Fourth on the beach, I finally bit the bullet on this crochet monokini. In addition, I snagged this striped tuxedo jacket, and I couldn’t resist this printed dress. It’ll pair with practically every shoe in my closet!

Here are some more of my other BCBG sale picks — select bags and shoes are 50% off and all sale items are an additional 20% off. Plus, if you use the code BGBG10, you’ll score an extra 10% off your entire purchase!

How can you not, right? Shop on, fellow shopaholics. That’s what Sunday night on the couch is for.

Summer Layers

Recently, I’ve seen more than my fair share of rain-ridden, gloomy days across the country. I spent a few days in San Fran this week where I was formally introduce to what West Coasters refer to as the “June Gloom.” (I should have anticipated it having read this recent post by Jacey!)

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Dental Chic

Last week, a (male) coworker of mine stopped to ask if I’d borrowed my super-chic Club Monaco waistcoat from the dentist’s office.^

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After a brief trip to the bathroom for some mirror examination, I determined that my new favorite find may, in fact, look like a lab coat… Either way, owning it!

I haven’t been this excited about a purchase since, well, whenever it was I made my last Zara haul (RIP). I’ve been really impressed by Club Monaco’s spring and summer collections (mainly, the modern military prints and bright white basics). I knew I had to have this piece after seeing it on one of my new favorite bloggers/stylists, Anna of Tulip Louise, a few weeks back - it’s incredibly versatile and such an easy way to make an ordinary outfit look instantly trendier.

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*Wearing: Club Monaco waistcoat (similar Zara style) | Cynthia Rowley blouse | Joe’s Jeans skinny boyfriend denim | gifted ASOS clutch (love this BCBG version, on sale) | BCBGMAXAZRIA Jovian color-block sandals | gifted Sequin NYC bangle

 

^Editor’s note: Please feel free to tell him in the comments that he’s slightly misinformed!