Hot Hot Summer

 I took these photos in Denver before I moved, on what felt like a pretty hot day. I forgot how hot it gets in Phoenix though! I'm definitely going to continue living in floaty sundresses, probably into September. Happy Wednesday!

Ray-Ban aviators, Free People dress (similar), Sam Edelman sandals (similar). 

Shopping Break

Before I moved, I took a break from packing to head to Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale. This post is not sponsored by Nordstrom, but after years of shopping there, I would feel terribly not telling you to go check it out. I got two new suits and a few other items and couldn't be happier with them, and the money I saved. Happy shopping!

Céline sunglasses, Free People tank, Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (similar), J Brand jeans (similar), Vince sandals, Nordstrom Cafe latte.  

Western Summer

This tank top screams Colorado, as do homemade cutoff shorts. And with the heat wave we've been having in Denver, nothing is more practical. This weekend, I'm looking forward to a baseball game, plenty of lying around in the sun, and finishing my current read. What are your plans? Happy weekend!

Céline sunglasses, Free People top, Joe's Jeans cutoffs (DIY) (similar), Vince sandals (different color). 

The Longest Day

Happy Summer Solstice! I hope you're enjoying your longest day, and have a fabulous weekend.

Happy Birthday to my darling friend Katie today, and Alice tomorrow! 

Céline sunglasses, Free People top, Velvet skirt (similar), Vince sandals. 

Sloan's Lake

I'd rather be wake boarding. Or skiing. Just on the water, really. Does anyone I know have a boat? Have a fabulous weekend!

Thanks, Annie, for the photos!

Céline sunglasses, Free People top (similar), J Brand jeans (similar), Miu Miu shoes (different color), Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (similar). 

On Outerwear

The best part about the right outerwear is how it has the ability to pull an entire outfit together, or to make the outfit, really. Because of this, and because of the fact that I've spent most of my life in Wisconsin and Minnesota, I've invested heavily in outerwear. This particular coat I bought at J. Crew years ago, and have continued to love every winter since. Double-breasted pieces have always been a favorite of mine, and the camel color made this coat far too pretty to pass up. I was living in Minneapolis at the time, and had reservations about the shortened sleeve length, but between long-sleeved layers and super warm mittens, it has never been a problem. 

And even after all these years, it still makes an oversized hoodie-tunic thing and leggings into an outfit. 

J. Crew coat (similar), Free People hoodie-tunic (similar), Lululemon Athletica leggings, Costume National boots (similar).

A Melancholy Tennysonian

Autumn, to me, is all about warm drinks, afternoons lost in literature, and catching those last rays of sunshine in a cool autumn breeze.

Free People thermal, Rich & Skinny jeans (similar), Céline sunglasses, Urban Outfitters scarf (similar), Isabel Marant boots, Balenciaga bag. 

Have a great weekend!

Emeraldine

When it comes to weather, Denver can't make up her mind. Thus, dressing for summer in a dress whose fabric screams for fall. Perfect. 

Free People dress (similar, on sale!), Urban Outfitters necklace (similar), Elizabeth & James sunglasses, Nordstrom wrap bracelet (similar), Steven by Steve Madden booties. 

The Vanity of Duluoz

It's a casual Friday today, in the middle of a vacant football field in Wisconsin. Cartwheels seemed only appropriate. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses and necklace (similar), Free People top (similar), Vince cami, Rock & Republic leggings (similar Topshop), Halogen shoes, Alexander McQueen scarf, Louis Vuitton bag and bracelet.