What I bought and used and coveted and loved throughout the month of August:
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Reading: ONE ITALIAN SUMMER BY ReBECCA Serle
This was the perfect end of summer read and magical realism at it’s best. After the sudden passing of her mother Katy escapes to the Amalfi Coast to take the long awaited trip they had planned together to relive the sun-filled summer her mother had there 30 years ago. Once she arrives, deep in her grief, she runs into her mother - at thirty years old, living her best life in Italy. Keep the tissues nearby, the story is as beautiful as it is heart-wrenching and will make you want to call up your mom.
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Eating: BRUNCH AT THE MARIGOLD CLUB
Designed to recall the dinner clubs in Mayfield, London this playful, colorful restaurant is an experience visually and culinarily. Feel free to dress to the nines, no one will bat an eye. Better yet sign up for their high tea with all your girlfriends. The main dining room’s walls are almost fully upholstered in rich green velvet with lively murals handpainted on the walls (and the lampshades). I love their brunch Croque Madam or King Crab Torte and the mimosa service is divine (get the green juice - sounds weird but it’s amazing).
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Playing: THE PRACTICAL MAGIC SOUNDTRACK
What can I say I’m a fall girly at heart. My birthday is in the fall, my wedding was in the fall. All the best things happen in the fall. The second summer starts to fade I’m thinking about cozy sweaters, rewatching the Gilmore Girls, nights around the fire pit, and some magical Midnight Margaritas with the girls. Get in the autumnal mood with me and lets listen together on Spotify.
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Obsessed with: Lamp Time
What is lamp time? Lamp time is that moment in the evening when all the big lights turn off and all the lamps turn on. Lamp time erases all the harsh or less-than-finished corners of your home and makes you fall in love with it all over again. Next week I’ll do a round up of all my favorite lamps and suggestions for where to add some cozy glow into your home.
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Recommending: OLD NAVY’s vintage white tee
A great white t-shirt is hard to find, but also an absolute wardrobe staple. This Old Navy Tee has been my favorite lately. I’ve been wearing it alone with white jeans while the summer heat rages on, but it will be perfect layered under your favorite sweaters when we finally get some relief. The material is thick, the length is a little cropped and just right, and I love the wide hem at the bottom.
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Treated Myself: DOEN JANE BLOUSE
A pricier blouse thats been on my wishlist for a while. My dear friend (and fashion icon) Kendall wore it recently in one of her outfits of the day and that sealed the deal for me. I’ve been wanting a black button up for a while but I’m trying to branch out a little bit from my uniform (I own at least 10 versions of AYR’s deep end button down - which is still the best of the best). I can’t wait to wear this more romantic top all throughout the fall season!
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