striped bathing suit // beverage tub // lobster invites // nantucket home

To be entirely honest, Memorial Day and Labor Day should (to me at least) be celebrated the same way. One is the ceremonial kickoff to Summer and the other, its last hoorah. Summer is definitely the season of cold sips (made cuter by a stainless steel garden tub), trips to the lake and al fresco dinner parties. A little lobster never hurt either! This Memorial Day, why not gather your friends and family for a coastal blowout?

chambray: j crew | boyfriend shorts: old navy | metallic heels: target | bracelet: j crew (similar here and here) | necklace: forever 21 (similar)

Around here, the weekends call for easy (read: comfortable) outfits suitable for running errands and embarking on last minute adventures with my little family. Whenever I'm in the mood for a no-brainer look I turn to my trusty Canadian tuxedo. A double dose of denim is always a good idea!

This weekend we did a whole lot of lounging, took a trip to the mall and hit up (my favorite spot) Midnight Cookies... A "gourmet" cookie shop (think chicken & waffles, boston cream pie and s'mores cookies) that delivers past midnight and even brings the milk?  Now THAT's a good idea!

I'm trying hard to enjoy the last few weeks of Summer but my heart is already living in Fall! I'm so ready for temperatures to drop, sleeves to get longer and leaves to get crunchy. J Crew's second wave of Autumn pieces has officially launched and I'm in love... This round is full of chic cold-weather tops, the infamous excursion vest (I've got my eye on one this season after having missed out last year) and the PERFECT casual trench (here). Bring on the Fall... this girl is ready!

1. Swarovski Crystal Dot Necklace
2. Collarless Popover in Indigo Oxford
3. Kiss Kiss Tee
4. Collection Everly Cap Toe Pumps
5. Collection Fluted Skirt
6. Merino Leather Pocket Sweater
7. Vintage Straight Jean in Abbott Wash
8. Excursion Vest in Stripe
9. Collection Darby Jeweled Loafers
10. Drapey Crepe Henley Tunic
11. Nightshirt in Stripe
12. Boyshirt in Suckered Stripe
13. Painted Jeweled Sweatshirt
14. Excursion Vest in Neon Flamingo
15. Collection Leather Pant