-
Archives
- November 2020
- October 2020
- June 2020
- April 2020
- February 2018
- May 2017
- March 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- November 2015
- October 2015
- August 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
-
Meta
Category Archives: Fashion
Labor Day Weekend Recap: Rise & Shine with OceanCliff
I have been alluding all week in my Labor Day trip recaps about our fabulous stay up in Newport. Well, we were lucky to be hosted by the amazing staff at the OceanCliff Hotel and Resort on the famed Ocean Drive (and yes, it’s actually on a cliff).
What felt more like a large castle or mansion was where we called home for the weekend. Large gates lined the driveway and the Gatehouse and greenery welcomed us with open arms. We were spoiled in a luxury room with an ocean view and multiple windows that also let in the morning sunshine.
From the moment we arrived at OceanCliff, we felt like we were part of the family. Dean, the young, adorable bellman + catch-all man greeted us in the circle driveway where he so kindly insisted on carrying all 10 of our luggage pieces (yes, 10) up three flights of stairs to our room. He even double checked to make sure our room was ready and chatted blogging with us. I swear there was 2 of him that weekend, because every time we turned around he was there to help with anything we might need. Dana, the hotel’s manager, was just as sweet at check-in and throughout our stay with any request that came up.
As Cori Sue said “this is the most responsive hotel ever”, and I couldn’t put it better myself. The event planner in me couldn’t help but check out their event space and I must say, it is no wonder there are so many weddings at this gorgeous venue. We also enjoyed a lovely dinner al fresco at The Safari Room where we sipped on Cakebread wine and consumed lobster in all our main dishes. More photos of the gorgeous hotel grounds to come next week!
The whole weekend was one big slumber party with Sleepy Jones PJs (aka the most comfortable jammies ever) and eye masks included. Sadly, I changed out of them before enjoying my coffee on the deck each morning (in an adirondack chair, of course).
As important to note, when traveling with girlfriends you do get to know everyone’s routines and quirks and this trip was no different. For example, I do not enjoy driving and CSM does not enjoy early mornings. While I do not consider myself to be necessarily a morning person, compared to Cori Sue, I was a little ray of sunshine getting up early, tip-toeing around, prepping coffee and curling my hair all before she would rise each morning. So I thought it was quite fitting that I brought along these Moon & Lola coffee mugs to enjoy in our room. I think the photos say it all and express our morning attitudes quite perfectly. (Plus, she can’t be too mad at me for awaking her with black coffee in hand, right?)
On ME: PJ Button Down: Sleepy Jones c/o // PJ Pants: Sleepy Jones c/o // Coffee Mug: Moon & Lola c/o
On CSM: PJ Button Down: Sleepy Jones c/o // PJ Shorts: Sleepy Jones c/o // Coffee Mug: Moon & Lola c/o
Stay tuned later today for more on our wine tasting adventures at Newport Vineyards! Yes, TWO posts today – TGIF!
Labor Day Weekend Recap: Brunch Attire
Today marks the third in my Labor Day weekend recap post series (see what I packed here & our sailing adventures here) from our girls trip to Newport (#BACxCSMTravels). While we were in Rhode Island this past Sunday, on what felt like the windiest day on earth, we woke up early and picked up local lattes. We then shopped around and headed to Castle Hill Inn for brunch, of course (I mean I was traveling with a BWB, duh).
I threw on a white midi skirt (shocker), tucked in a little seahorse top from Love, Lilly, threw on my heels and headed over for the perfect mid-morning date with the girls.
I will leave the brunch review to Miss Cori Sue but I will tell you that my raspberry bellini and ocean view from a white adirondack chair was quite lovely even with a little wait and a little (okay, a lot of) wind in my hair.
Top: Love, Lilly c/o (shop similar here) // Skirt: Zara (similar here) // Shoes: Off Broadway c/o // Clutch: Gigi New York c/o // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o // Bracelet: Kendra Scott c/o// Rings: Kendra Scott c/o // Phone Case: Fornash c/o // Necklace: Gorjana c/o // Lips: All Fired Up by MAC
Shop my post below!
Stay tuned tomorrow for more about our stay & wine tasting adventures!
Labor Day Weekend Recap: Sailing Attire
This past weekend, I took an end of summer road trip to Newport, Rhode Island (courtesy of GM) with my good friends, Cori Sue and Brie – and if you followed along on instagram, you know we certainly did some overgramming under #BACxCSMTravels. The trip was quite amazing full of sunshine, seafood at every meal and of course, toasting with good company.
However, apologies now as I excuse H&T from regular programming for a series of Labor Day recap posts this week and next. While I have always been a “no white after Labor Day” kinda gal – these posts certainly break that rule. I won’t say I will give in and wear it again this year but I sure soaked up every opportunity to this past weekend and well, never say never – right?
First up? Sailing, of course! We arrived in Newport after a long drive (fueled by SkinnyGirl bars and sparkling waters but luckily missing most of the holiday traffic) and quickly dropped our bags to change out of car clothes into sailing attire via L.L.Bean.
12 Meter Charters hosted us for an early evening sail (complete with a vineyard tasting – more on that later) aboard the Columbia, the 1958 America’s Cup winner. The crew and captain could not have been more accommodating and charming. They let us help and also sit back and relax while enjoying the gorgeous views (watch their video here). They are a full service yacht charter company and sail America’s Cup 12 Meter yachts as well as wide variety of traditional and classic motor yachts. If you are ever in Newport, they are highly recommended by yours truly.
It was chilly on the water and the L.L.Bean jackets were necessary. We also made great use of our new Barrington Gifts St. Charles Yacht totes that we packed full with bottles of Whispering Angel rosé, pink cups, fresh lobster rolls (that I had to save while tacking), Smathers & Branson hats and Turkish-T towels from Hattan Home. If you don’t have one of these towels, I cannot tell you how handy they came in over the weekend. We used them not only for sailing but I used mine as a shawl one night at dinner outside and an umbrella as we got caught in a summer storm after vino (whoops!).
The only downside to the first evening? Trying to beat the sunset to get in some more photos on the dock!
Jacket: L.L.Bean c/o // Top: L.L.Bean c/o (also wore this pullover) // Tote: Barrington Gifts c/o // Towel: Hattan Home c/o // Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft (similar here) Shoes: Sperry Top-sider & Jack Rogers // Hat: Smathers & Branson c/o // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Necklace: T.Audrey c/o // Bracelet: Kendra Scott c/o // Lips: All Fired Up by MAC
Shop my look below!
Check back tomorrow for another outfit post and more about our stay and hotel!
- 4 Comments posted in Fashion, Travel
-
Austin,Texas: Last Call for Summer Dresses
I’ve been teasing this floral maxi all week and this past weekend on instagram from my trip down to Austin. In fact, I’ve worn it to dinner parties, birthdays and out in DC since it arrived on my doorstep a few weeks ago.
With 100+ temperatures during my Texas visit, this light and summery dress from The Mint Julep Boutique provided for the perfect little number to send off the season in style. Oh and I can’t go without draping myself in Austin-based jewelry designer, Kendra Scott – I met the team and toured the design studio on my visit too (more to come on that soon!)
Special thank you to my sweet Texas friends for snapping these photos before my last night!
Dress: Mint Julep Boutique c/o // Sandals: Off Broadway c/o // Necklaces: Kendra Scott c/o + Kendra Scott + // Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o // Bracelets: J.Crew // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Rings: Kendra Scott c/o + Kendra Scott // Clutch: H&M (similar here) // Lips: All Fired Up by MAC
For more adorable summer dresses & fall staples, visit The Mint Julep Boutique online and check our their new arrivals. Sign up for their email list HERE & you’ll automatically receive a $10 coupon just for signing up!
Oh and don’t forget to follow along on instagram this Labor Day weekend as Cori Sue and I head up to Newport, Rhode Island for a girls weekend full of sunshine, seafood and sailing!
Happy End of Summer!
- 2 Comments posted in Fashion
-
What To Pack: Labor Day Weekend
Can you believe it’s already the last week of summer? I am so sad that my fave season is already coming to an end. BUT I am so excited because later this week I am headed on a girls roadtrip (courtesy of General Motors) for Labor Day with fellow blogger BFF, Cori Sue, of Bitches Who Brunch!
We have some exciting posts coming your way to recap our trip – and today marks the first one in this fun series. Hopefully you will find this post quite useful when packing for your end of summer travel plans and beyond!
First & foremost, I am absolutely in love with my new weekender bag from Sweet Tea Monograms. With adjustable straps, compartments inside and leather handles – this is my ideal weekender. It is functional and pleasing to the preppy eye for an end of summer road trip too, of course. I had the pleasure of breaking it in this past weekend on my Austin trip and it was the perfect carry-on bag for the plane too.
So what’s inside? Deets below! (Please excuse my mess, when I pack – I lay everything out and this post was no different….)
Essentials: Sweet Tea Monograms Weekender Bag c/o // Kendra Scott Jet Set Jewelry Case c/o (4 removable jewel cases and you can buy more to zip in) //Dixieland Monograms Cosmetic Case c/o (perfect for beauty products)
Beauty Products: Drybar Triple Sec c/o + Drybar VIP Pack c/o // M-61 Power Glow Peel c/o // M-61 Power Cleanse Travel Size Bottle c/o // Jo Malone Wild BlueBell Perfume // YouSmell Wipes c/o // Trust Fund Nail Polish in Pre-Nup c/o // Jamberry Top Coat c/o // Mini Tooth Brush + Paste // Enzo Milano Hair Wand // ghd Paddle Brush c/o
Can’t Forget My: Ipad + Lilly Pulitzer Case // Karen Walker Sunnies // Urbanears Headphones c/o // SkinnyGirl Bars c/o // Hair Ties (made by my sister!) // Lululemon Headband // Vanessa Ray Travel Iphone Case c/o // Gigi New York Mini Wallet + Phone Case c/o // A Good Book!
What are your packing essentials for a long weekend trip?
Be sure to follow CSM and I along on instagram this weekend to see more of our trip’s details. Oh, to find out where we’re going – stay tuned for full recap posts – there will no doubt be some outfit posts and brunching involved!
