:: Weekend Wrap ::

My weekend via Instagram shots…...

Taking a quick break from packing up the bf's apartment to enjoy a raspberry seltzer from Flour Bakery. (I've been sort of obsessed lately!)

his: Sperry's. hers: Sperry's.

My most recent #fabfound from Marshall's! This Barcelona chair retails for over $1,000 but I scored it for $349.99 :) I can't wait to see how it looks in my new apartment!

Saturday date night with my main man at LuLu's! The French onion deviled eggs, honey butter fried chicken, and mashed potatoes were amazing!

Enjoying the beautiful weather with a picnic in the park. (Stayed tuned for tomorrow's post to see outfit and accessory details!)

Picking up some fresh blooms from the farmer's market.

Baking my first homemade Margherita pizza for Sunday night dinner!

I also spent a good chunk of time binge watching Orange is the New Black! It's just so hard to turn it off!! What did you do this weekend?

xo, Steph :)

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Harborwalk

dress: Vineyard Vines via TJ Maxx (this year's version here). bag: BCBG via TJ Maxx (loving this one). sunnies: Karen Walker "Super Duper". necklace: vintage (similar). rings: ASOS. lips: Stila "Fiery".

Another red, white, and navy look for you today. Hope everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying this beautiful weather!

xo, Steph :)

Sweet

top: Piperlime (on sale!!). skirt: Anthropologie via Marshall's (similar here and here). shoes: Valentino via TJ Maxx. bag: Rebecca Minkoff via TJ Maxx (similar, also loving this one and this one). sunnies: Karen Walker "Super Duper". jewels: bracelets // David Yurman, Tiffany & Co., necklaces // Max & Chloe, Nordstrom, rings // ASOS. lips: Nars "Roman Holiday".

I love how soft, sweet, and airy this outfit is. Mixing in different textures (like a lace blouse or a python bag) keeps it from feeling one-dimensional. I'm also kind of obsessed with the fact that I found most of these pieces at off-price retailers! I just love an amazing deal, don't you?

xo, Steph :)

Patterns & Pops

dress: Zara (old, but loving this striped one). shirt: St. James. shoes: Keds. bag: BCBG via Marshall's (similar). sunnies: Karen Walker "Super Duper". watch: Michael Kors. jewels: David Yurman, Michael Kors, Tiffany & Co. lips: Stila "Fiery". nails: Essie "Fifth Avenue".

Lately I have really been into mixing patterns. The trick to keeping your outfit clean and put together (as opposed to a miss-matched mess) is to keep your patterns within one color family. Then, layering in pops of color in your accessories will add depth and excitement to complete the look.

What are your favorite patterns to mix? xo, Steph :)

:: Weekend Wrap ::

:: Lunching with my love in the South End (Isn't he handsome?!) ::

:: Trying out Rach Parcell's new mango chicken taco recipe! (I substituted pineapple salsa - the bf doesn't like mango - and it was phenomenal!) ::

:: Making a quick stop for guacamole and pomegranate margaritas in the Seaport ::

A quick recap of my weekend via Instagram snaps…what did you do this weekend?

xo, Steph :)

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Summer is Back (…and so am I )

top: Ralph Lauren. skirt: J.Crew (old, similar here and loving this one!). shoes: Zara (sold out, similar here). bag: Coach. hat: J.Crew. sunnies: Karen Walker "Super Duper". watch: Michael Kors. jewels: David Yurman, Tiffany & Co.) lips: Stila "Fiery". nails: Essie "Fifth Avenue"

After a year and a half hiatus from the blogging world, I am so excited to finally be back! I cannot wait to share my style and bits of my life in Boston with you. Happy reading!

xo, Steph :)