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Get The Look

Samantha — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:02:16 +0000

I am loving this completely casual look for everyday. Effortless with style.

Trench (under $50) | Sweater | Jeans | Sneakers | Sunglasses

Summer dresses under $200

Samantha — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:12 +0000

Printed | Green | Seafoam | Striped | Blue

Summer dresses are a staple for every girl, they are effortless and perfect for the warm days. Put a fun necklace on and a great pair of shoes for a quick and pulled together look.

Coffee Talk : A Step Forward

Samantha — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:20:42 +0000

This past weekend was graduation weekend at my school. I am still in awe of my friends who will be moving on from college and into the rest of their lives. I can’t help but thinking about the changes that are to come for all of us in the next few years. The friends we make in college will always be such a huge part of not only our lives, but the people we become. They put the sparkle in our lives.

Congratulations to all of the 2013 graduates, and good luck in the years to come!

Weekend Wear

Samantha — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:10 +0000

Striped Top | White Jeans | Color Drop Necklace

Road Trop Clutch | Gingham Sneakers

101 in 1001

Samantha — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:32 +0000

Mackenzie Horan has inspired me to create my own 101 in 1001 and I have finally completed writing it!

Here is my list, it will be completed December 2015:

~~1. Come up with a 101 things~~ (May 2013)

2. Take a cooking class

3. Interview 5 women entrepreneurs that inspire me (2/5)

~~4. Do 10 my looks/outfit posts~~ (May 2013)

5. Travel to 3 new cities

6. Befriend an Elephant

7. Attend a fashion or blogging conference

8. Attend a fashion show

9. Learn to sew and make a dress (one that I would wear)

10. Clearly define my style and signature

11. Spend 24 hours “offline” (no phone, internet, TV etc)

12. Do a wine tasting at a vineyard

13. Have fresh flowers on my desk everyday for one month

14. Send 50 handwritten notes

15. Do 3 tutorials / how-to posts

16.Keep my closet perfectly organized for one month

17. Become better at French

18. Learn to curl my own hair well

19. Read a Jane Austen Novel (other than Pride and Prejudice)

20. Inspire one person

21. Try 10 new dishes or food items

22. Spend a day getting lost in a city and take it in

23. Take a road trip with a best friend

24. See all the movies Audrey Hepburn starred in

25. Be able to run 3 miles without stopping or “become a runner”

26. Be able have my palms completely flat on the ground while standing

27. Gain at least 1,000 followers on twitter

28. Try four new cupcake recipes

29. Learn to make homemade bread (possibly gluten free?)

30. Intern in the fashion industry

31. For two weeks, don’t wear my hair in the same style twice

32. Get back in the saddle

33. Throw a masquerade party

34. Drink the recommended amount of water everyday for a week

35. Take a photography class

36. Make the perfect workspace (a beautifully decorated desk)

37. Go skydiving

38. Find my perfect hair color

39. Take a vacation with a friend or friends

40. Read 5 “classic” novels

41. Move into my own apartment

42. Throw an afternoon tea party

43. Take a freestyle skiing lesson

44. Take a cake decorating class

45. Put the cake decorating class to use and bake a fancy cake

46. Spend an afternoon with my brother (plan a fun day)

47. Find my perfect LDB

48. Meet 5 blogger friends

49. Write a book ( even if it is a short one )

50. Take a Newport Mansions tour with my mom

51. Cook a dinner for a group (7+) of friends

52. Visit 10 museums

~~53. Attend a Polo Match~~ (April 2013, see here)

54. Go to Brimfield for an afternoon

55. Write a letter to myself to be opened when I am 30 years old

56. Take a picnic with friends one afternoon

57. Go scuba diving

58. Invest in 5 coffee table books

59. Get the perfect coffee table

60. Take a ballroom dancing class

61. Shop at only a farmers market for two weeks

62. Go to a ballet

63. Find the skincare routine that works best for me

64. Do yoga everyday for two weeks (maybe even a month!)

65. Figure out SEO

66. Find my signature stationary

67. Re-read my 5 favorite books

68. Run my second 10K (and train for it this time…)

69. Go to an Art gallery opening

70. Graduate college with the perfect dress under my robes

71. Master the “messy bun”

72. Study Abroad

73. Decorate a room

74. Begin a dream job

75. Plan all my posts two weeks out

76. Make a scrapbook

77. Ski outside of the East Coast

78. Style a bookshelf

79. Do an outfit post with friends

80. Visit a friend in either Texas or Virginia

81. Make a gallery wall

82. Budget for 6 months out and stick to it

83. Find the perfect pair of black heels

84. Paint a room

85. Give-up sugar for two weeks

86. Volunteer at a new charity

87. Keep a hard copy of my address book

88. Find the perfect large pearl earrings

89. Watch all of the Harry Potter movies in a marathon

90. Learn to Paddleboard

91. Organize my jewelry

92. Learn about the stock market and dabble in it

93. Create my “future aspirations” binder

94. Sleep under the stars

95. Finally finish one of my needlepoint projects

96. Take a day to better learn photoshop

97. Grow my own herbs

98. Learn to arrange flowers

99. Visit 3 new states

100. Invest in an Hermes Scarf

101. Begin a second savings account for a house

How to Style: Chambray Shirts

Samantha — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:53 +0000

Chambray shirts have been popular for the past few seasons, but based on what I’ve seen, not everyone knows how to style them… Here’s a little guide to give everyone a hand.

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Here’s a few good chambray shirts:

Images via: 1 | 2 | 3

Navy & Green

Samantha — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:43 +0000

Top: Elizabeth McKay (same style, different print here) | Shorts: J. Crew | Shoes: Tory Burch (old)

Wallet (used as a clutch): Kate Spade (old) | Jewelry: Kate Spade, David Yurman, Barmakian

and Jewel of the Isle

Coffee Talk : Back to Blogging

Samantha — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:09 +0000

I have taken the past week off due to finals week, but now that they are over- I hope to get back into my regular schedule.

Here is a little pinterest love to start your week off right…

Yellow & Stripes

Samantha — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:58 +0000

Top: J.Crew (similar here) | Pants: J.Crew Factory | Shoes: Tory Burch (similar here)

Jewelry: Spartina 449, Jewel of the Isle, Moon and Lola

Derby Weekend

Samantha — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:47 +0000

Kentucky Derby is this weekend! That means Lilly dresses, wide brim hats and Mint Juleps!

Lilly Pulitzer Dress | Derby Hat | Clutch | Wedges