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I am loving this asymmetrical dress from Anthom. 

White Tees

According to science (yes, you heard me, science), men are 12% more attractive by simply donning a white tee shirt. No, it’s true, really! Apparently, if the shirt has a black imprinted T-shape on the front- you know, accentuating the goods-then women will find you even more attractive, gents!  I love a good white tee on boy, but I have also bought him two white linen dress shirts in the last month . . .  that’s probably saying something too ;) 

Chop, chop

I love long hair in the summer- beach waves, braids, and high ponytails. But, as of late, I have been hankering for some change. The model, Catherine McNeil,  is popping up everywhere from Cup of Jo to the H&M summer magazine, and I just love her sexy bob.

ASOS Africa

In continuation of this post, here' s a line from ASOS that I wait for every season- the ASOS Africa line. The line is produced in collaboration with Soko Kenya, a clothing, export workshop that aims to create sustainable and fair employment for marginalized communities in Kenya. The designs are always a little offbeat and a welcoming interpretation of Kenyan style.

Lem Lem

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I love, love reading blogs. I love writing my blog. What I don't love is seeing all these things- clothing, housewares, makeup, hair styles- that I supposedly need to have, and I'm certainly a guilty party. At some point, it just becomes materialistic and too much gimme, gimme.

But, they are some purchases out there that do more than simply provide a temporary high. Today, I'm kicking off a series to highlight products that give back and provide economic enrichment for the workers and local community in marginalized regions.

Would you . . .

. . . wear a baseball cap? I'm not talking about donning the one I wear to the gym to tame my tangled mane. This trend is popping up everywhere, though I'm decidedly against the (p)leather, black cap. Here are some of my favorites . . .

Tulle +

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Perhaps it's the ballerina coming out in me, but I love tulle skirts. And, tulle + chambray seems like the perfect combo, don't you think? Or, well any blouse really.

What Ali Wore

Have you seen the blog "What Ali Wore"? A cafe owner in Berlin started taking photos of him on his walk to  his tailoring job everyday,  and it's since led to the blog. The man has quite the style, and I adore his poses.

Dace

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So this is the most perfect outfit. Ever. That's all.

More here. 

Must Haves: Pixie Pant

Do you have that one thing in your closet that you just can't seem to part with? And no matter the mood or occasion, you can always incorporate into your outfit. Well, mine is leggings. I freaking love 'em, and I fear the day when they go out of style. I usually opt for the $12.99 brand at Target, but they usually end in tears and a ill fit after a few months.

Would you . . .

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 . . . wear different colors of nail polish? This one is a tough one for me because I'm quickly reminded of the middle school days of painting your nails rainbow colors, metallics, and let's be candid, any color with glitter was so "the thing."

Smock Dresses

Smock: A loose garment worn over one's clothes to protect them. 

I am loving the ASOS collection of smock dresses. Don't they look so comfortable and sweet? The perfect dress to pair with riding boots or wedge booties. Some of my favorites . . . 

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Would you . . .

 . . . wear shiny leggings? I think some brands call them "wet leggings." Still trying to figure out how I feel about that name. I'm coming around to the look, and I think it can add some rad dimension to your outfit. As long as you don't over do it and stick to basics up top. Here are a few looks I'd dare to wear . . .

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Would you . . .

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 . . . wear boots with a maxi skirt? I've seen this look so many times, and I can't decide if I like it or if it's too Dr. Quinn. I like the ankle boot with the long sheer maxi, and unless you have a jaw dropping slit, I'm not sure knee high boots work the best. But, what do you think?

A Tomboy Kind of Day

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Some mornings, I’m fairly ambitious. I wave-curl my hair, perfectly pair jewelry to my look, and meticulously spread every lash with mascara (well, that’s exaggerating). Then other days, I’m lucky if I find matching socks. Philip likes to poke fun at how I wake up to a different routine every morning. Just keep things spicy around here!

Would you . . .

 . . . wear a fur vest? I was on the hunt for one for weeks, and then lo and behold, I spotted it at a Goodwill pop up shop in downtown D.C. Boy hates it, and refers to me as an Alaskan fur trader whenever I wear it in public. It is a bold look, don't you think? Here are some of the looks I like . . .

 

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Dress Candy

Isn't this dress GORgeous? I just can't stop staring at it. Oh to not have to rub my pennies together for such a beauty as this.

Would you . . .

 . . .wear leopard print? As a product of the late 80s and early 90s, my natural instinct towards animal print is disdain. Those decades taught me that such prints can only be paired with teased bangs, solo lip liner and slinky pleather pants, but tell me, do you think animal print, particularly leopard, can be classy?

Well, more and more, I think it can. The fashionista extraordinaire and my good friend, Ashley, has taught me just that. She dons breezy leopard print blouses buttoned all the way up with black cigarette pants, and somehow, comes out looking so chic. I apprehensively put on leopard print yesterday, but I think the feline and I braved the world together just fine. Here are some of my favorite looks . . .

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Anthro Love

To make the following happen, I need a fifty percent salary increase and numerous holiday parties to attend in order to justify such purchases. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Anthropologie, you swoon me. The November catalog is dreamy to say the least. Wouldn't you agree?

J. Crew Lookbook

Oh J. Crew, just stop it.