Lake launched its Summer Sale, which I have used in the past to purchase holiday and birthday gifts for loved ones, plus extra pairs for myself. I was frankly astounded at how many items they marked down — there is a lot of inventory to pick from! A few favorites…
THIS SMOCKED SHORT SET, SEEN ABOVE — SO FEMININE AND SWEET! LOVED SO MUCH I BOUGHT A PAIR FOR MY SISTER, TOO!
THIS PATIO DRESS — WEAR AS A COVER-UP/PAD-AROUND-THE-HOUSE TYPE THING ALLL THE TIME; IT IS LINED SO CAN BE WORN WITH COMPANY
THIS LONG-SLEEVE BUNDLE — MY FAVORITE PAJAMA STYLE OF THEIRS IS THE LONG-SHORT, BUT THIS ONE INCLUDES PANTS FOR CHILLIER TIMES OF THE YEAR!
PER NOTE ABOVE, CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH LONG-SHORT SETS…WEAR YEAR-ROUND
OF COURSE ANY OF THE KIDS STYLES!
Next up, my dear girlfriend Mackenzie launched a set of dresses and pareos she designed with Erin of Navy Bleu today! The striped dress I’m wearing here is a 10/10. I wrote to her as soon as I received mine to let her know that she’d nailed it with the design of this dress — it is body-skimming (not hugging), lightweight, the perfect length, and I love styling it with the sleeves rolled up and the front unbuttoned a bit. It’s just the kind of thing you can throw on with little thought and feel pulled together wearing all day. I also like its versatility — the material has a silkiness to it that makes me think I could pair with a heel/ballet flat and belt to dress it up. This would also be a great pick for a nursing mama or expecting mama in first-second trimester!
Other outfit details: this Longchamp mini bag, the purchase of which sort of felt like a graduation ceremony, as it marks the end of my must-carry-a-big-diaper-bag-with-me-at-all-times season; this phone case; Ancient Greek Eleftheria sandals. A Magpie wrote to ask how I’m styling the Ancient Greeks and I honestly find myself reaching for them most days! They really elongate the leg and are a simple way to elevate an everyday dress. I will be honest and say that the first few times I wore them, I was not sure how comfortable they were? Like, would I wear them for a full day at Disney? No. Your toe is sort of pressed in place by the little toe loop. But! They’ve never given me any blisters or irritation — and I am learning it’s just about getting used to the style of shoe. Now I don’t mind them at all!
P.S. Just spent a lot of time drooling over new arrivals at Shopbop. Hearted so many great finds here.
P.P.S. On maintaining wonder as a parent. This post, and the Magpie reader story behind it, have been top of my mind for a long time now.
P.P.P.S. My favorite storage solutions.