Birds of a Feather

Miu Miu is taking over the world with their sparrow print (this trend has legs!)....and my closet.  This is my ode to the bird craze. I see a DIY project looming with the jean cuffs. I recently tore out a blurb about Miu Miu producing sunglasses with the print in this month's InStyle, but I couldn't find them anywhere for purchase. Tears. If you see them out in the retail world, report back.

Swallow Print Shorts $65 from TopShop

Bird Print Cuff Jeans $69.50 from Gap

Sparrow Wayfarers $19.99 from Equip

Miu Miu Mary Janes as seen here on MPCC

Birthday Wishes!

Happy birthday mom! Equal parts insane, best friend, and fun.

Nostalgia

My grandparents. Complete opposites as people but combined they were farmers, academics, horse breeders, artists, and antique collectors. Explains a lot about all my hobbies and eccentricities. They are so vital, youthful, and stylish in these photos. I love to think of them this way and I love these vintage pictures.

Treasures in Action

My adventure to Brimfield this year yielded shockingly few items.  I was initially a little morose that I didn't come away with more for all my efforts (like that vintage map of Paris, which was clearly too large for any of the walls in my tiny walk up), but a little time and reflection leave me very satisfied with my new French themed platter, perfect for Bastille day.

I put that find into immediate action for a serving of assorted frommage, some blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto, both consumed with a deliciously crisp French white wine (Joseph Drouhin Chablis 1er cru Secher, about $30/bottle). What a nice first round of food to graze on pre-dinner...because obviously I made dinner on top of all this.

 The dates are shamelessly easy for such a gorgeous and tasty product (a sweet and savory variation on the Giada DeLaurentiis recipe here).

Jailbird

Featured: Forever 21 maxi dress, Elizabeth and James vest, J Crew Sandals, Louis Vuitton tote, Ray Ban sunglasses, Banana Republic belt.

After all my in depth research on striped dresses (as posted here), I wandered into a Forever 21 the very same day and spied my prey! The elusive striped maxi, at a mere $15.00! I debuted this look heading out for date night at O Ya with husband. Probably not the best idea since I planned on (and subsequently did eat myself silly with sushi), but I topped off the look, and hid my post dinner belly, with my hugely utilitarian Elizabeth and James vest. This vest seriously goes with everything. And of course, the Louis Vuitton tote is part of the lot I recently bought from Skinner and posted about here.

Also worth noting, O Ya is definitely one of the best dining experiences to be had in Boston. The location is surprising, hidden within the leather district, but the secrecy makes it all the more intimate. The service was over the top helpful (special thanks to Michael for all his recommendations and delightful conversation). And the food, oh my goodness the food. There is clearly a reason it was rated the top new restaurant in the US (by the Times, click here for article) when it opened. Nothing short of sushi nirvana. Go. Now. Repeat.