Joie Feray Top

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This past week, I celebrated my birthday and got the first AMAZINGLY gorgeous afternoon we’ve had all summer. While I prefer the heat to colder weather, these next couple months are the best. Dining al fresco, picnics in the park, exploring new places with friends, lounging on the porch…warm summer breeze, light sweater in the evening…these are most definitely a few of my very, very favorite things.

For my birthday, I wore this Joie blouse that I’ve been obsessing over ever since I tried in on in their new Tysons Galleria location. While it’s part of their pre-fall collection, I love that I can get my instant gratification and wear it now, and also later. I found so sooo many things that made my heart swoon in the new Joie location…it’s a bohemian’s dream - lightweight blouses, the most gorgeous floral patterns, and dresses that make me want to plan a trip to the mediterranean. I am still dreaming of this dress I tried on.

Another pre-fall piece I can’t get enough of? These suede sling-backs. The sling-back is officially the IT shoe of the summer and I anticipate, Fall as well. I love this heeled version (which is actually super comfortable) that Banana Republic sent me to try out. I keep trying to find ways to sneak them into my summer wardrobe because I love them so much. 

Lastly, I have to point out these jeans from AYR.

They are by far my favorite pair of skinnies because they are SO SO soft. It honestly feel like I’m wearing sweatpants. AYR has a cult following and it’s easy to see why. If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair, this is it. I always have the hardest time finding jeans that fit my curvier hips and not only are these a great fit, but they’re super flattering. And better yet, you can get 20% off when you use CANTWAIT on the AYR website until midnight tonight! (Still not sure? You can order them to try on for only $1!)

Joie Feray Top, AYR denim in Jac’s Jean (the softest, most flattering pair ever), Banana Republic caddie slingback heels c/o, Le Coeur watch, Headbands of Hope necklace c/o, Angela Roi bag, Lucky Brand and Rachelle Celine rings c/o

Boston

Early plane flights. You think they’re a great idea when you see that they’re a hundred dollars less than the other options, but not SO much the morning-of. 

Since I used up most of my vacation days for our trip to St. Lucia, we had to make the most of our Saturday flying to Boston for my Papou’s big Red Sox debut. We arrived in Boston at about 7:30 AM (don’t even make me tell you what time we woke up) and immediately went to find coffee. But not just, like, STARBUCKS coffee. Ick. So we hopped on the bus to a little place downtown called Barrington Coffee Roasting. They not only had the yummiest latte ever, but the yummiest chocolate croissant too. Mmm. 

We made sure not to eat too much, since my sister and her boyfriend were meeting us later for brunch at Area Four. I can’t even describe the amount of happiness and joy I felt as I ate THIS french toast. Even though it was located in a business’y area off the beaten path, it ended up being one of my favorite stops on the trip!

We spent the rest of the afternoon walking around downtown, eating ice cream sandwiches, and goofing off by the pier. Surprisingly, it was kind of chilly earlier in the day, so I was thrilled that I had my Denada knit shawl with me. I also wore my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE pair of jeans ever that I found in an article from Cupcakes & Cashmere. There’s a reason why AYR jeans are a cult-classic and now I finally understand why.

Until next time, Bean Town!