Happy Hump Day! Sharing the look I sported for Rich’s business school graduation festivities last weekend. This tie neck halter crop top (only $54!) also has the cutest matching shorts—a winning duo for hot summer days. As for these culottes which you’ve seen before, I’ve had them for over a year and love wearing them in and out of the office. Links to several similar pairs below if you’re looking for a similar warm-weather staple. You also might notice that these block heel ankle strap sandals are the nude version of the black suede pair I’ve been wearing on repeat lately (most recently here and here). I’ve worn the black ones so much, I decided to spring for the nude ones as well! They’re super comfy and the perfect heel height so I’m in danger of rationalizing the purchase of additional colors. I mean this blush?! gray?! berry?! Too good.
After a fairly hectic last several weeks, Father’s Day has really snuck up on me. With a packed work week ahead, there’s going to be very little time to run out and find the right gifts, so I’m lucky to have recently stumbled upon Macy’s e-gifting option, which is an absolute LIFESAVER (fo real) if you’re a last-minute Lucy like me. Listen to how genius this is…
You find the right gift for your dad (see my gift guide below for ideas!) and click the E-GIFT THIS ITEM link located right below the gray ADD TO LIST icon. You then can write a personalized message and indicate exactly what date the gift email should be sent. Gift recipients will receive an email on the date you indicate and will have a thoughtful gift opening experience online with an item you’ve personally selected for them, while still being able to adjust the size/color or exchange it for something else before it ships! All the feels, none of the fuss. I’m in.
Let’s face it, Dads are IMPOSSIBLE TO SHOP FOR. I think 90% of my Dad’s gifts over the years have been opened with emphatic gratitude, and then promptly returned or thrown in a closet, never to be seen again. So, what’s the solution for someone like me who (a) is determined to offer a personal gift, but (b) has a terrible track record of landing the right item (not to mention the right size, color, etc.), and (c) has a biiiiiiit of a tight timeframe to work within…
To be honest, I was super skeptical when a friend recently explained this whole Macy’s e-gifting thing to me, because I immediately assumed it was some kind of e-gift card. Especially for your dad, a gift card seems so impersonal, so an e-gift card—a gift card you send via email—seemed to be even worse. However, I quickly learned that my assumptions were dead wrong, and that e-gifting is totally different. It actually combines the best of both worlds by offering all the thought and personalization of a specific gift that you’ve selected for your dad, with all the convenience of an electronic gift card. Maximized thoughtfulness + minimized return/exchange hassle = major wins all around.
For my Dad this year, I’ve got my eye on this amazing wine opener (Rich and I got it as a wedding gift and it’s ze bomb dot com) and/or some more of my Dad’s favorite workout gear. Of course, this e-gifting magic isn’t just limited to Father’s Day; it’s a great option for birthdays, holidays or any gift-giving occasion where you’re either (a) in need of a last minute gift, (b) unsure of the recipient’s color or size preferences, or (c) unsure of the recipient’s best shipping address. From the recipient’s perspective, so much time (and money!) is saved when you don’t have to shlep back to the store to return or exchange the gift. Just think of all the Netflix you could binge on during that time instead.
Olive and white… one of my favorite color combos of late. This olive ruffle v-neck top is so amazing because you can wear it up on your shoulders during the day as illustrated here, or slide the straps down for a perfect off-the-shoulder alternative as seen here. Needless to say, I have the black and white versions currently in my shopping cart. Somebody hold me back…
As you know, I’m a huge fan of a monochromatic blush look. Similar to my all-blush look from this post a few months ago, today’s outfit is comprised of four pieces that I purchased separately, but somewhere in the depths of my exceptionally disorganized closet, they met and fell into monochromatic love. See mom? If my closet was organized, this blush blazer and blush midi dress might never have met! But even though the blazer, dress, belt and pumps aren’t from the same brand or store, the beautiful thing about all-blush and/or nude outfits is that you really don’t have to worry about the hues matching perfectly for the ensemble to work.
If you’re looking for the perfect, super comfy summer midi dress, look no further. The soft jersey of this blush frock makes it unbelievably comfortable, and as easily layered under a blazer as it is worn solo on weekends or after office hours. My only note on the dress is that after wearing it to a luncheon recently (as pictured today, with the blazer, etc.), I think I’ll probably have a tailor shorten the straps a tad before wearing it to the office. I’m wearing a size small in this dress, and after wearing it for a bit, the straps seemed to fall a bit long to me, resulting in a neckline that’s on the low side for the workplace. The dress is so reasonably priced and so fantastic otherwise (umm, hello POCKETS), I think it’s absolutely worth $5-10 at the tailor to make the simple adjustment, or quite frankly, I’ll probably just shorten them at home! #newDIYproject
Sharing one more dress from my little bro’s graduation last weekend. I wore this navy off-the-shoulder maxi to evening graduation parties and festivities in Massachusetts, and I think it’s now officially my favorite dress for summer. The navy hue and flowy fabric make it as well-suited for daytime festivities as it is for nighttime soirees. AND, it packs like a dream and doesn’t require any steaming or ironing, so whether you’re traveling this summer or just looking for a summer frock that you can throw into your work tote for changing into before aprés-office plans, this dress is the ticket.
I’m going to be traveling for quite a bit of July in Europe, and I’m thinking of investing in a few more flowy off-the-shoulder maxis (like this incredible white one) because aside from the packing ease, they’re just. so. COMFY. And, hypothetically speaking, if one were to plan on carbo-loading for like 18 days straight in Europe, the flowy factor is #majorkey. Hypothetically speaking, of course.
It’s the last day of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale so be sure to get in on all ze good prices before the end of the day! Hope you’ve had a great weekend!!
TOP: J.O.A. (love the matching shorts HERE) | CULOTTES: Reiss (old, similar HERE, HERE and HERE) | SHOES: Steve Madden (also HERE) | SUNGLASSES: Smoke X Mirrors | BAG: Dolce&Gabbana | EARRINGS: Melinda Maria (similar HERE and HERE) | BANGLES: Julie Vos (old, similar HERE) | LIPS: Buxom (San Francisco)
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