This spring, I’ve found myself throwing on a blazer almost every single day of the week. You can see three examples here (striped), here (classic navy), and here (dusty rose).

Here are my picks for 9 more blazers that I would LOVE to add to my collection. Oh the things I could do with that chambray number. What are your go-to spring and summer jackets? Do you have a favorite?

Rebecca Minkoff Chambray Becky Jacket
Pencey Standard Fencing Blazer
Pencey Layer Blazer
Elizabeth and James Jamie Rumpled Blazer
Jenni Kayne Shawl Blazer
Elizabeth and James Vern Blazer
Rachel Roy Cropped Jacket
Laveer Smokewood Blazer
Diane von Furstenberg Paulette Pearl Blazer

A big part of the reason that I live on the Upper East Side is Central Park. I can’t imagine surviving New York City without this oasis. In the spring and summer, my friends and I often picnic on blankets under the sun. Last weekend, we kicked off the season with green juices, sandwiches, and salads. It wasn’t quite bikini weather so I wore this comfortable and casual outfit for the day.

If you remember correctly, I wore the same hat last week in navy. Yes, I own two monogrammed baseball hats . . . Thank you Marley Lilly for that!

My Park Picnic Must-Haves:
1. A Baggu bag for carrying all of your treats (I’ll be selling them in the Lemon Stripes store in less than 3 weeks!)
2. A blanket or towel for laying on
3. A big bottle of water
4. Sunscreen . . . always
5. Healthy snacks. I like to bring green juice, apples, kale chips, and something hearty like a sandwich or just bread with hummus.
6. A book/Kindle (I’m currently reading The Book Thief. Do you have any recommendations for summer?)

Photos by ADz.

I never had MySpace, but judging by my Instagram, I probably should have! I’ve become a master at taking selfies in the bathroom and other fun places like elevators, changing rooms, and even windows. Here are a few of my recent favorites.

It’s May which means (in your mid-late 20s) that the next few weeks are probably chock full of weddings. We, for example, have 3 in June alone. Lucky for me, I love weddings more than the average human so I’m quite excited for the next few months. Wedding season can get expensive because you have to buy gifts as well as travel to destinations to celebrate the happy couples. To top it off, you have to be dressed to the nines.

That is why I thought I would take today to show you how you can repurpose one dress (I chose the J.Crew Camille dress) two ways. The dress itself was $150 (currently on sale for $118) and I used all accessories that I already had in my closet. Now that’s a bargain!

For the first look, I went sparkly with sparkles on my shoes, baubles, belt, and clutch. For the second look, I went for a quirkier, colorful look with yellow pumps, a coral necklace, turquoise earrings, and a striped blazer. Very different looks but both great with this dress that happens to be 20% off right now! It was $148 but today it’s $118. Buy it here.

Look 1:

Dress: J.Crew
Sunglasses: Ray ban sunglasses
Earrings: Amrita Singh (to be sold in the Lemon Stripes store)
Belt: J.Crew (old) SUPER cute alternative here
Shoes: Vince Camuto
Clutch: J.Crew (old)
Bracelets: Fornash (to be sold in the Lemon Stripes store)
Ring: c/o KMart

Look 2

Look 2
Dress: J.Crew
Sunglasses: Ray ban sunglasses
Blazer: H&M
Pumps: J.Crew
Necklace: Amrita Singh (to be sold in the Lemon Stripes store)
Earrings: Vintage
Bracelets: Fornash (to be sold in the Lemon Stripes store)

It’s kind of crazy how often I hear myself spitting out phrases that my mom used to say that would drive me crazy. Remember those sayings that your mom would use at any chance she could get that would embarrass you in front of your friends? Well now I use them. My poor future children . . .

My favorite is when my husband is trying to tell me that something I’m eating is gross or we have different opinions on movies. I’ll say my favorite mom-ism, “Different people like different things!”. Another good one is that when he says something mean, I’ll say “Is that nice?”. Seriously, when did I turn into my mother?

Anyway, thank you mom for teaching me how to embarrass my kids with grace and style. I love you!

The Great Gatsby is my favorite book of all time. I share this favorite with probably millions of other people which is part of the reason the Baz Luhrmann’s take on the classic story is getting so much press. If somehow you live under a rock, Baz Luhrmann is the director known best for making Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet, both colorfully flamboyant flicks.

The Great Gatsby is actually the only book that I’ve read multiple times as an adult. Of course I love the stunning descriptions of the over-the-top parties and clothes, but the dark, haunting love story gets to me every time.

I can’t wait to go see it this weekend! Will you be seeing it in theaters as well?

I am a gigantic Jonathan Adler fan but the prices are usually less than optimal. I did buy this pillow after our honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast but besides that, I just peruse when I walk by their colorfully quirky shops.

Things have taken a turn, however, now that JA himself has partnered up with JC Penney for Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, a fabulous collection of affordable home pieces that still have his usual flair!

A few of my favorite picks . . .

1. Greek pillow Greek Key Pillow: $32
2. Pink pillow 18″ Square Pillow: $32
3. Yellow pillow Lola Flower Pillow: $32

4-6: Katie Canvas Curtain Panel: $45-$55

7-8:Elizabeth Bedding: $32-$170

9. Striped Ceramic Vase: $50
10. Yellow vase Yellow Lola Vase: $25
11. Blue vase Elizabeth Bubble Vase: $35

A few months ago, I posted the top 10 fashion bloggers to follow. Today, I thought I’d give you 7 more gorgeous blogs to read and drool over. These pretty little blogs make me smile every day. They’re pretty, clean, colorful and inspiring. Procrastination is guaranteed to ensue.

Enjoy!

7 pretty blogs to follow:
1. A Dash of Details
2. Kelly Market
3. Pawleys Island Posh
4. Hello, Framboise
5. Kelly in the City
6. Ivory Lane
7. Lemon Stripes . . . of course!