SNAPSHOTS FROM MARTHA'S VINEYEARD

I know this post is a long time coming. I can hardly believe it has been almost a month since I've returned from my favorite island. I went in July with two of my best friends and lucky me, I got to go back in September for an old friends wedding and my birthday. These photos are a mixture of both trips. July and September are night and day in Martha's Vineyard. In July the island is packed, the weather is beautiful and sunny. You spend your days at the beach or on a boat. It is right out of your summer fantasy. September is very quiet and romantic. The island feels practically deserted, it's chillier and covered in fog. Leaving the gorgeous autumnal weather of Martha's Vineyard to come back to 90 degree LA was somewhat depressing I must say. I think I leave a little piece of my heart there every time I leave. 

Lo & Sons was kind enough to send me two bags for my travels; a camera bag and the weekender (pictured above). They were both wonderful accompaniments to my travels and I am excited that next week I will be giving away a Lo & Sons bag of your choosing. So check back next week for more Snapshots (this time from New York City) and a giveaway! 

LATELY

Since I have so many instagrams from my trip to Martha's Vineyard, I decided to extend my lately post and include them all. Even though I've been going to the island for 24 years, I think this summer will stand out as one of the best ever. That has a lot to do with my wonderful travel companions, Phil and Afton. They love to explore and take photos as much as I do and their excitement about being on the Vineyard definitely transferred to me. We had all kinds of adventures and moments that I will forever hold dear in my heart. Our trip was full to say the least- we went to two beaches, a pond, took a boat to another island, eat lots of lobster and oysters, had dinner parties with old friends and new, sung karaoke, played running charades, went to a dance party, saw plenty of lightning, bought friendship bracelets at the flea market and eat far too many Backdoor Donuts {if you've never been, you must}. It was more than difficult to say goodbye, but this time instead of waiting a whole year,  I get to come back in one month for a wedding. As you can imagine, I'll be counting down the days. Here is a little look at my life of late and a few of the sweet things making me smile... 

Packing for our trip

Nautical details

The light and shadows

A photo walk around Menemsha

A dreamy dinner with friends old and new

Spending time with my parents

Adorable Swedish friends

A boat trip to Cuttyhunk & a 14lbs. lobster

Lobster, lobster & more lobster

Sunsets on the deck & island exploring

The sweet summer breeze

Fantastic meals & beaches

Gorgeous scenery everywhere you turn

My family's cottage

MASCULIN + FÉMININ

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I'm not really sure if you could consider these particularly masculine or feminine, because they all are a slight mix of the two.  But I sure am loving each and every one. Which look is your favorite?

MARTHA'S VINEYARD GETAWAY

one. striped bandeau
two. cosmic bikini
three. kevin murphy resort spray
four. fouta
five. wilder quarterly
six. drifter shades
seven. moroccan beach tote
eight. iphone case

I am currently on a plane heading to Martha's Vineyard with friends. It's quite a journey from Los Angeles, since we have to fly to New York first, before the Vineyard. It will take us 24 hours of travel (including the layover) before we arrive, but it's worth every minute. I can't wait to breath in that island air. 

SNAPSHOTS FROM NEW ENGLAND

Since returning from my trip to New England, I've been playing catch up on work stuff- hence my non-existent blogging. Suddenly It's July and life just seems to be passing me by. One of these days the word balance will be part of my vocabulary. Instead of feeling sad about my lack of me-time, or love-life I'm trying to feel grateful and embrace this time where work is at the forefront. "Trying" being the key word here. 

Looking through these photos from my time in New England has me very excited I get to go back east in just two weeks time. This particular trip was my dear friend Kerry's bachelorette. She is from the Boston area and had a bunch of us bridesmaids come home with her to Lowell, MA. and then spend a few days at her aunt's beach house in York Beach, Maine. I had such a wonderful time ogling the gorgeous colonial and victorian homes, the lush greenery and all the roadside antique stores. I haven't spent much time in New England other than my summers in Martha's Vineyard and the two weeks I lived with a friend at Wesleyan University in Connecticut (long story), so it was very fun and different for me. There is something so romantic about New England in the summertime, with it's warm nights, mid-day lightning storms and the flickering fireflies - don't you think?

HAPPY WEEKEND

I've barely been back in LA for 24 hours and now I'm heading out again. This time to the east coast for a friend's bachelorette trip. The last six months have been all about work, work, work, so it's nice to take a little break from the routine, travel and have some fun. I'm so looking forward to spending time with friends, lobster rolls and lounging on the beach {weather permitting}. Next week I'll be sharing photos of my time spent in Ojai with all kinds of creative and inspiring ladies. I hope you followed along on instagram, our hashtag was #girlscoutcamp. Happy weekend friends!

{photo via}

DAY // NIGHT

DAY// dress // hat // cuff // sandals
NIGHT// dress // necklace // clutch // heels

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Zimmermann Rising Feather Shorts
Sweeter. Zimmermann Rising Feather Pants
Sweetest. Zimmermann Rising Feather Dress

How was your Mother's Day weekend my dears? Mine was absolutely lovely. For the first time in a while I took Saturday off and just enjoyed myself. It was one of those impromptu days with friends that turned in to an evening that turned into a night. A very late night, filled with laughter and delicious food. It was exactly what I needed. I didn't get to see my momma, but I'm hoping I get to in the next week. What about you, how did you celebrate? 

WARM WEATHER TOPS

one. linen tee

two. square neck top

three. crochet top

four. charlie tee

five. solange top

six. scenic view top

seven. square tee

eight. sleeveless chambray shirt

Summer is right around the corner, at least here in LA. I'm finding myself lacking and very much in need of some casual tops suitable for warm weather. I think It's always more fun buying a fancy top, but they rarely get as much ware. At least in my closet. 

SNAPSHOTS FROM MARTHA'S VINEYARD

Have you OD'd on green yet? One of my favorite things about Martha's Vineyard is how completely covered in green it is. It has such a soothing quality, for your eyes and your lungs. Looking through these photos has me wanting to hop on the next plane back. 

Here are some of the places pictured above:

Lucy Vincent Beach

Quansoo Beach

Mermaid Farm & Dairy

Chilmark

Allen Sheep Farm

Great Rock Bight Preserve

Aquinnah Cliffs/Lighthouse

Edgartown

CREATURES OF COMFORT

I know it's quite bold, but I'm loving this outfit by Creatures of Comfort. And right now It's all 60% off. Would you wear something like this, or just individual pieces?

Chloe Shirt $110.40

Dree Blazer $202.40

Petal Shorts $103.20

SNAPSHOTS FROM MENEMSHA

Oh how I miss this place. Menemsha is a tiny fishing village in Martha's Vineyard where my family has a cottage. As you can see, it is full of charm.  Every summer I feel like I leave a little piece of my heart here.

TO THE VINEYARD WE GO

Today we are headed to the sleepy town of Menemsha on Martha's Vineyard. This will be my 22nd summer on the island. It takes a full day to get there from LA, but it's worth all the traveling. I'm most looking forward to reading on the beach, lobster rolls from The Galley, watching the sunset from our deck and my favorite thing in the world- outdoor showers. I will still be blogging while I'm away and like always I plan of taking lots of photos to share with you. This will be my first summer there with instagram, and while I don't get cell reception on most of the island I do plan on sharing photos whenever I can {my username is sweetthingblog}. 

ON SALE & IN LOVE

1. Rebecca Taylor Pointelle Sweater $295 $118
2. Rachel Comey Corbey Dress $564 $349
3. Corsetiere Maillot $375 $169.95
4. Lady Grey Triangle Cuff $242 $169.40
5. Amira Dress $258 $149
6. Striped Straw Tote $68 $29.95
7. Kaysa Lace-Up Clog $345 $242
8. Annette Jacket $385 $249
9. Mini Carrybag $42 $29.99
10. Rachel Comey Inni Wedge $426 $299

I love this time of year- when lots of the beautiful spring/summer items start dropping in price. Here are a few I've had my eye on. 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Happy 4th of July! Even though we're not in Martha's Vineyard for the 4th this year, I'm still dreaming about my favorite island. These photos scream summer to me. They were taken on this very day, two years ago at Lucy Vincent beach. I can practically smell the sea air, can't you? We are headed there in only two weeks, so I can't really complain. 

What are you doing to celebrate today? I'm gearing up for tonight's Dodgers game with friends and believe it or not it's my first baseball game. I'm excited!

CAMP COMFORT

1. Herschel Supply Backpack $85
2. Stanley Vacuum Bottle $40
3. Electric Lantern $69.99
4. Lou Sunglasses $115
5. Chambray Shirt $68
6. Trailhead Shorts $72
7. Opinel Knife $8.35
8. Shapeshift Tanksuit $90
9. Two Strap Sandal $34.95
10. Pendleton Blanket $88

James and I are going camping in Napa one week from today. It's his best friend's birthday and we're celebrating by camping on a lake with almost forty people. To be honest, I'm not much of a camper. I'm no stranger to it, since I went to a hippie school for twelve years where camping and hiking were part of the curriculum. But I much prefer the niceties of running water, comfy beds and of course bathrooms. However, I'm very excited for this trip and I'm ready to bring out my inner outdoorswoman. 

{photo via shelter co.}

WHISK ME AWAY

1. Flared Anabelle Dress $198
2. Clare Vivier La Tropezienne Tote $405
3. Night Astor Set $106
4. The Sandy Bank Sandal $168
5. Rafia Hat $49.50
6. Super Lucia Sunglasses $163


I can't help it, I've got vacation on the brain. Even though we have no plans of leaving town until later this month {we're going camping in Napa}, I find myself daydreaming about an impromptu weekend road trip. Pick a place on the map and let's drive. If you could go on a weekend road trip where would you go? 


{photo via toast}

THE VINEYARD

Around this time of year I start to think about Martha's Vineyard and all the precious memories I have of summers spent on my favorite island. James and I will be heading back there in late July to see my family and I can hardly wait. These are photos of my tiny town Menemsha on a foggy day last July. 

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet.  Classic Floppy Hat $10.80

Sweeter. Pinched Front Floppy Hat $12.80

Sweetest. Feathered Straw Fedora $14.80

Happy Monday! This weekend really couldn't have been better- I got to be part of a really fun photo shoot {which I'll be sharing more on later}, hang with my friend in town from New York, met some new and interesting people and even treated myself to a Thai massage. To cure the Monday blues, a few friends and I are breaking out an old tradition tonight and heading to taco night at Malo. I'm so ready to enjoy my favorite habanero salsa and chewy chips. 

SUMMER SKIN

I've been prepping my skin for the summer months by exfoliating, moisturizing and using a little self tanner and I thought I would share my routine. I have very sensitive, dry skin and most cleansers make me break out. I recently started using the Olay X-Pro Cleansing System and I'm very impressed with it. My skin feels softer and I have yet to break out once. I have also been using coconut oil to moisturize my face and body. I love that it's completely organic and free of chemicals. For my body I exfoliate with a hydro towel and then apply my favorite self tanner with a tanning mit . I like Sublime Bronze because it's inexpensive and tinted so I can make sure it goes on evenly. Do you have any summer skin secrets? 

face

olay x-pro cleansing system $22.41

trader joe's organic coconut oil $5.99

body

exfoliating hydro towel $4.99

l'oréal sublime bronze in deep $7.59

ulta sunless tanning mit $4.99