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**Apologies for the mid-morning update, but some of the pictures were not loading properly, and I was a bit excited about this mostly-Target ensemble. I must give credit to my Ma for this fashion lesson…as long as you’re wearing a great pair of shoes and carrying a nice “pocketbook,” the cost of the dress (or jeans and top here) doesn’t really matter.

Jeans, Shirt & Sunglasses: Target; Trench: Ann Taylor (similar here); Shoes: Tory Burch; Purse: Louis Vuitton; Earrings: Unknown; Bracelets: David Yurman, Kate Spade, JCrew, Alisa, Unknown; Watch: Michael Kors; Necklaces: Tiffany & Co, Unknown

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Fresh Mint

 Pastels have never been on my must-have list, but lately I’ve found myself gravitating toward the feminine color palate. In order to keep pastels age appropriate, couple them with a simple neutral (tan, black or grey) to break up the sugary sweet colors.

Dress: H&M (recent); Shoes: Diane von Furstenberg (similar here); Belt: H&M; Gold & Ivory Brocade Wallet as Clutch: Old Navy (old, similar here); Bracelets: J. Crew, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Stella & Dot, Unknown; Watch: Michael Kors; Necklace: Stella & Dot (old, similar here)

Rear View

What does one do on a weekend with blue skies and 90 degree temperatures?

1. Grills Burgers and “Guitless” Fries – (sliced red potatoes, 1tsp olive oil, sea salt and black pepper – baked at 425 for 1/2 hour) with homemade sweet pickles (courtesy of Gaga)

2. Sunbathes on the deck (flip-flops: similar style here, Apple iPad; hat: Target)

3 & 4. Cools off after a music fest on the river with Bourbon Caramel Gingersnap Gelato

5. Whips up fresh guacamole with leftover avocados and fresh cilantro from the herb garden. Guacamole – two avocados (peeled, pitted and smashed), chopped cherry tomatoes (I used 1/2 cup), 3 tsp lemon juice (I was out of lime), 1 tsp garlic salt, black pepper to taste, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire, fresh cilantro

6. Preps an herb garden (pots: The Home Depot; chalkboard labels: Martha Stewart for Staples)

7. Arranges a bouquet from her favorite rose bushes

8. Smiles at the first hydrangea bloom of the year

9. Catches Baby Jack and J snoozing after a fun-packed weekend of yard work, planting a vegetable garden, cooking, baking, going to a music festival, seeing The Five Year Engagement with good friends, catching some sun and starting a new kettle bell workout.

The Places You will Go

The Places You will Go
Wherever you go,
Whatever you do,
Always have the perfect shoe
To carry you.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
 

Gucci boots
£810 - profilebrighton.co.uk

Stella McCartney neon shoes
£565 - matchesfashion.com

3.1 Phillip Lim platform boots
€400 - youheshe.com

Kate Spade high heel sandals
$325 - katespade.com

Tory burch shoes
$235 - nordstrom.com

Charles Philip Shanghai rubber soled shoes
£155 - brownsfashion.com

Carvela Kurt Geiger heel pumps
£120 - kurtgeiger.com

Nine West ankle tie sandals
$89 - amazon.com

Unisex shoes
£40 - fashion-conscience.com

Christian louboutin shoes
christianlouboutin.com

Power Hour

Power Hour

Moschino Cheap Chic stripe shirt
$495 - net-a-porter.com

J Crew vintage shirt
$98 - jcrew.com

DKNY flat front pants
$255 - stylebop.com

Madewell ballerina flat
$118 - madewell.com

Reed Krakoff leather tote handbag
€1.440 - colette.fr

Kate spade necklace
$148 - piperlime.gap.com

Jamie Wolf pave diamond earrings
$2,250 - barneys.com

Michael Kors water resistant watch
£200 - harveynichols.com

Tory burch sunglasses
$165 - macys.com