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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

4 ways to rock this 4th

I don't know about you all, but every year I start getting as giddy as a kid on their birthday right about now. Not that my birthday is anywhere near close to now (guessing contest anyone?), but you know who's birthday IS?!? If not that is kind of pathetic. just going to be honest here. 
Our good ole land of the free and home of the brave is turning 236 this Independence Day, and I can hardly wait :) Every year since my siblings and I were little enough to run the beaches bare-assed and carefree, my family has spent the 4th of July on Block Island. Since then, I never cease to grow tired of the great parade leaving streets strewn about with candy, the perfect beach breeze and the delicious smells of a nearby barbecue wafting in every direction. Can you tell I am itching to return?
In attempt to control my excitement this year, I decided to put together a little mix of outfits for the occasion. Whether you will be spending your Independence Day in the city, on a beach, at a family BBQ or even on a date, here are a few chic&cheap ideas to inspire your 4th of July attire! 

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striped tee - Urban Outfitters
white floral shorts, red blazer, fedora, red skirt - Forever 21
DIY denim cutoffs
white crop top - Free People
striped romper - birthday gift :)
red clutch, navy purse, black flats, white heels - Marshall's
cheetah pumps, floral flats - Target

xoxo Mer

Friday, June 15, 2012

Easy Peasy Updo? Yes Pleasy!

Happy Friday everyone! 
For some of us, it has been quite a tough week. For others, not so much. But regardless of how these past couple of days have gone for you, the weekend has arrived and the view from Boston is glorious. So sit back, relax by the pool, and party your purtty little peplum skirts off when nighttime rolls in! Here is a simple braided updo that is perfect for going from day to night, for any occasion under the hot summah sun! enjoy!


xoxo Mer 

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Teal Time

hello, beauts! 
Most of you have probably noticed that it has been some time since my last post, but only because I have been so busy with graduation! That's right, I am officially a high school graduate and I could not be more thrilled. Despite being out of school for a week now, it has yet to truly feel like summer-- one reason being that the weather has been rather bipolar lately. But also because I jumped right into work the day after graduation! And let me tell you, I would hardly call this work... its my passion.
For my senior project, I interned at a free bimonthly magazine in Boston called The Improper Bostonian (Like their facebook page!). For two and a half weeks I worked in their downtown office as a marketing and advertising intern, learning all sorts of things from how to courrier a package to how to make an ad deal for appealing to local businesses. While that was all good and interesting, my main goal in interning for The Improper was to get a glimpse into the overall lifestyle of working for a magazine, and not just the advertising side of things. So, as it turned out, I eventually met with the magazine's contributing fashion editor Lydia Santangelo, who--for lack of better term--stole me right from the office to be her own intern! Right away she had me working on a photo shoot for the upcoming issue, and now I am assisting for my very first fashion show for Clark's shoes! Yes, yes, it is all very exciting indeed, and I cannot wait to tell you all more about it. Stay tuned as the summer goes on (check my blog, twitter, facebook page)-- I'm sure I will have much to tell. 

In the mean time my weekends have been full with grad parties. I went to three just today! Going from one party to the next, I needed an outfit that would be comfy enough to be in all day, yet scream that I am fully aware of the latest summer must-haves. I wore these teal lace shorts from Forever 21 with a blue tee from LF that I received for my birthday a couple years ago. Paired with two necklaces made by my darling mother (craft runs in the family) and a tan sandal heel. 


Happy Friday, my lovelies!

xo Mer