Country Squire Haberdashery: Happy 4th!!

Sunglasses/ Tank (on sale!)/ Shorts

Gold Bracelet (under $20!)/ Sandals (on sale!)

Wishing everyone a fun and safe 4th of July! I'm rocking a red, white and blue look, although this is not out of the ordinary for me... I love red, white and blue in the summer! A big thanks to Country Squire Haberdashery for the amazing red shorts-- they are a little dressier than the classic chinos and have the cutest anchor buttons! CSH has everything... I'm pretty sure that if I had my own boutique, I'd stock it with everything that CSH carries! I am also loving this striped tank... it's comfy and casual which is perfect for the hottest of summer days! Have a fabulous day! 

Yours, 

Sales Galore

I always appreciate when other bloggers do a sale roundup so I don't have to surf around the online shopping world to find the sales. I figured I would do a roundup because the sales are really that good. 
J. Crew  40% off sale using code SHOPMORE
Piperlime  50% off 150+ summer pieces!  Love this cute romper and beautiful cream dress. 
Ann Taylor Extra 50% off of sale (discount applied at checkout).  Amazing sale. I am not usually ann AT shopper, but popped in the other day just to browse and was pleasantly surprised not only at the major low prices but also at the variety of choices for workwear staples. I definitely stocked up on a few key work items like this skirt (runs big, size down), these wedges (size half size down) and this button down (only around $25!).
BaubleBar $10 off purchase of $30 or more I just placed my first-ever order with BB for a monogrammed necklace since my last necklace broke. I was super happy with the quality and the package presentation. Plus it shipped way faster than 4 weeks and I was pleasantly surprised! 

Nordstrom Big sale and it's pretty good, too... but just remember to save for the Anniversary sale!!
Tory Burch Still has a major shoe sale going on. I want them all. 

ASOS Up to 50% off, 20% off sale So. Many. Dresses. 
Otte NY Extra 60% off sale with code HAPPY4TH I rarely shop with Otte because it is so pricey, but an extra 60% off makes it very affordable.  Like an Alexander Wang skirt for under $200. #bargain
DVF Additional 40% off sale using code JULY40 In love with this little yellow number. 

Toss Designs 25% off entire purchase  I love their entire gingham collection and the monogrammed night shirts!
Rebecca Taylor Extra 40% off sale using RT14JULY40
L.K. Bennett (aka Princess Kate shoes) Extra 30% off sale using code ID30

Ralph Lauren Extra 30% off sale.  Oh, Ralph, you're my favorite. The polo dresses are a steal, too. 
Have a fabulous day and happy shopping! 
Yours, 

DC Guide

This weekend I hopped down to DC/ Annapolis to visit college friends. DC is definitely one of my favorite places to visit. I actually seriously considered moving there after graduation, I love it that much! Specifically, I love the Georetown area. It's quaint and rich with history and there is so much shopping, delicious restaurants and the most fun bars... not to mention it seems as though all of the best looking and best dressed guys congregate in Georgetown. I'm really not even kidding. Anyways, every time I find my way into the District, I go to Paolo's for brunch. Every. Time. I'm sure everyone has their opinion on the best brunch in DC, but this is so good.

Really, you could just go for their olive tapenade. I mean I have dreams about this stuff. 

Paolo's menu has so many different options for brunch meals. I usually like to switch it up, but my go to is the smoked salmon fritatta. They also have bottomless mimosas, bloodies and bellinis. #Heaven. Another perfect thing about Paolo's? You can brunch outside and I have literally never had to wait long for a table-- not to mention the prices are outrageously inexpensive for DC standards.

Button Down/ Shorts

Clutch (similar, use code JULY for 30% off)/ Sandals/ Sunglasses

Another thing I love about Georgetown? The architecture. I'd take any of the houses... they are classically styled and I would say 99% of them are my taste to a T. Because we had a few too many drinks the night before (oops) and ended up rolling out of bed a lot later than expected, I opted for something super simple and casual. I wore white chino shorts from Country Squire Haberdashery (so comfortable), a vintage belt that my dad got on my parents' Honeymoon in Bermuda, a white oxford cloth button down, Jack Rogers (on sale!!), a Vineyard Vines Clutch and Clubmaster sunglasses. I've really been into all white lately. It's easy but also very chic and very summer. It doesn't hurt that it accentuates a tan, too! 

Some of my other favorites while in DC?

• Lunch: The Tombs or Tony and Joe's
• Picnic: Stop into Dean and Deluca for Sushi and champagne (great coffee, too)
• Coffee: Saxby's
• Cupcake: Baked and Wired (great cappuccinos, too)
• Bars: Rhino, Mr. Smith's (piano bar that is tons of fun!), The Guards, Smith Point, George, Town Hall, Tony and Joe's, Sign of the Whale, Whitlows, Madhatter, POV at the W (coolest view), Public... I could go on for days. 
• Dinner: Oya, Clyde's, PJ Clarkes, Old Ebbit Grille (omg the baked oysters and champagne), J Pauls, Cafe Milano, Ris, Circa... they also have a Shake Shack. So. Good. 
• Best Pizza: Pizzeria Paradiso (SO GOOD)  
• Fun things to do: Tea at the Willard, Spy Museum, Walk around the monuments (Lincoln Memorial/Reflecting Pond is the best at sunset), Smithsonians, shop (duh), paddleboard on the river, go for a run/drive on the GW parkway (it's SO pretty in the fall), Newseum is awesome.
• RIP: Third Edition and Rugby- why are they gone!?
• Where to stay: The Mayflower, The Willard, JW Marriott, Hamilton Crown Plaza, Omni Shoreham, Four Season, Ritz Carlton, Hay-Adams. 
• Shopping: Vineyard Vines, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Ella Rue, Sherman Pickey, Zara, Kate Spade, Brooks Brothers (incredible decor), J. McLaughlin, J. Crew, Cusp, Patagonia, Lou Lou, Barbour, Blue Mercury, Paper Source, etc. (all in Georgetown within walking distance)
• How to travel: metro is clean and easy to navigate but an uber is also a great way to get around

So what are your favorite places to eat, dine and shop in DC? I'm always looking for recommendations! I will be back down in September! Have a fabulous day! 

Yours, 

Key Pouch

 You saw this on Instagram, so I'm spilling the deets of what was inside! New car, new key ring, right?

This is the outfit I wore to pick up my car! Comfortable and ultra casual. I picked up this sweatshirt just last week (on sale). It's not normally something I would grab but it is so cozy and relaxed! I also want to wear it with pixie pants (on sale, I buy a new pair each year-- now is the time while they are on sale) come fall!

I was slightly hesitant to purchase the Louis Vuitton Key Pouch, because, I admit, the price is ridiculous for a small piece of canvas. But I really wanted it to match my Speedy 30 and so the purchase was made. Really, for that price, the entire thing should be made of high quality leather, but it has been so handy when I am running out and not taking my handbag. The pouch surprisingly holds a lot. I can fit cards, cash, and I could even fit a lipgloss if I wanted. 

I have also been loving this Coach valet key ring. I valet my car often and you are not supposed to give the valet your entire key ring... instead, you clip off just the key to your car. This is a cute but also functional-- the other ones I have come across are boring and a bit manly. 

Shop the post above! Have a fabulous day!  Yours,