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The Setai – Miami

This past Memorial Day Weekend was, in a word, bliss. We were in Miami with two very close friends, and I took four real days off from work. No Facebook, no Twitter, no blogging… nothing. It...

10 h ago 1 person likes this

Calypso Summer

I first discovered Calypso when I moved to New York six years ago. My best friend and I were shopping in Soho and we stumbled into the store. Beachy, chic, and Parisian – this shop stood for ev...

1 day ago

On My Radar

I can hardly believe that Memorial Day has come and gone. It’s a little bit crazy, no? The weather in Manhattan is starting to feel like summer – and a sticky one, at that! I thought I...

2 days ago

Happy Little Things

We spent this past weekend in LA + Santa Barbara. LA for a night, and Santa Barbara (rather accidentally, for two nights – Stefan got very bad food poisoning, so we moved our flight from Sunday...

25 may 12

Proactiv Skincare

I’m excited to share a project I’ve been working on with Proactiv Skincare, as their newest brand ambassador! They sent over a huge assortment from their product line, and every month, I&...

24 may 12 1 person likes this

Perfect 10: Flirty Frocks

Tis the season – for weddings, parties, rehearsal dinners, garden parties… need I go on? I always end up buying at least a dress or two from Shopbop… because let’s be serious ...

24 may 12 2 people like this

Guess 30th Anniversary

Growing up, I remember Guess being the epitome of West Coast cool. I remember paging through fashion magazines and seeing those iconic Guess Girls. Mussed up Bardot-esque hair, smudged eyeliner, anim...

23 may 12

Recent Loves

And so it seems, that my blatant shopaholism continues. I’ve actually been pretty good – channeling my nervous energy into DIY projects as opposed to actual shopping, but still – th...

22 may 12

DIY: Triple Ball Chain Bracelet

After last week’s bracelet DIY, I thought it would be fun to do another summery bracelet. (If your curious, next week’s DIY will be another summer bracelet, too – the reason for thi...

21 may 12 21 people like this

Weekend Reading

{image} . Naturally, I loved this feature from Refinery 29 – 6 brilliant ways to dress up a striped t-shirt! Adored this simple necklace tutorial from Delighted Momma, pictured above. This tutorial i...

19 may 12 2 people like this

Happy Little Things

What a week! This is one of those weeks that completely flew by – running from work to this, that, and the other thing. I am thankful for the weekend, but we are off to LA and Santa Barbara! We...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

Scargo Pottery

While I was home on the Cape over the weekend, we were able to pay a visit to Scargo Pottery. Growing up, in both my home and my parents’ restaurant, all of our “special” mugs, bowl...

17 may 12

Spring Shopping List

I’m trying my best to be frugal and make better purchasing decisions… things that will stick around for a while… you know the deal. But Spring is where I tend to get tempted and go ...

15 may 12

DIY: Chain Friendship Bracelets

With the weather warming up, all I want to do is make summery bracelets – for myself and all of my friends. For the past few weeks I’ve been playing with rope and chain in attempt to make...

14 may 12 35 people like this

Weekend Reading

Happy Weekend – and Mother’s Day! As I write this, we’re at home on the Cape with my entire family – celebrating my dad’s 60th birthday + Mother’s Day. I’m s...

13 may 12 3 people like this

SaturDIY: Neon Stripe TOMS Shoes

Today I’m excited to share a fun DIY project that I worked on for Buzzfeed’s Craft Wars. As part of the challenge, we were asked to take a pair of classic / plain shoes, and transform the...

12 may 12 10 people like this

Happy Little Things

Lately, I’ve been feeling rather joyful. The past few months have been a little rough. I constantly feel like I just can’t keep up with everything I’m supposed to be doing. But thin...

11 may 12

Thinking Pink

The other day, the boyfriend said to me… “Babe. Neon Pink. It isn’t in.” This made me giggle. Boys… aren’t they silly? I feel badly – he hates neons… e...

10 may 12

LAmade

For buttery soft knits + basics, I’ve got a new obsession… meet LAmade. Even though I grew up in New England, I sometimes think I am secretly a California girl at heart. (I know how littl...

09 may 12 2 people like this

Artist Spotlight: Amy Sia

As you know by now, Stripes & Sequins has an fabulous contributor… my sister, Becca! Her blog, (extra)ordinary wonders, is pretty much awesome… and she has an incredible eye for art + design. Eve...

08 may 12 3 people like this

Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

Picking out a Mother’s Day gift is always fun. My mom and I have very similar taste, and I always try to treat her to something she wouldn’t necessarily purchase for herself. She has a ha...

08 may 12 2 people like this

DIY: Ban.do inspired Bloom Pin

I have a major crush on everything Ban.do right now. It’s such a fun brand, and everything on their site is just to-die-for cheeky and cute. Their pop flower corsages are no exception… ju...

07 may 12 7 people like this

Weekend Reading

Hello friends! We’re in New Jersey this weekend, for one of my best friend’s weddings! It also happens to be Cinco de Mayo… so I’m sure a LOT of celebrating is happening as yo...

05 may 12 3 people like this

Happy Little Things

I feel so boring, lately. All I want to talk about is our apartment and the renovations we’ve been making. But that said, it’s kind of exciting. Also – I spent the past 7 months wit...

04 may 12

S&S Spotlight: Nicole Levine, Frankie Hearts Fashion + Shop Frankies

Today’s Spotlight is a fun one, simply because I’ve been reading Nicole’s blog for what feels like forever, now! She left a comment on my blog way back when I first started, and we ...

03 may 12

StyleMint Giveaway

You already know by now how much I love my StyleMint Ts. They started out by offering quality basics… expanded by adding in some fun styles (stripes, stripes, and more stripes,) and have been g...

03 may 12

Grace’s Favorites: April

I have to say – I’m starting to really look forward to these monthly round-ups of goodness… I have so much fun putting them together! This month, Spring is truly in the air. Despite...

02 may 12 2 people like this

Artist Spotlight: Samantha French

As you know by now, Stripes & Sequins has an fab new contributor… my sister, Becca! Her blog, (extra)ordinary wonders, is pretty much awesome… and she has an incredible eye for art + design. Ever...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

Aubin & Wills

Meet your new go-to for nautical basics. It’s another fabulous British brand, and their striped pieces are amongst my favorites. The brand launched in 2009 and prides itself on its heritage roo...

01 may 12

DIY: Tory Burch inspired Tortoise Necklace

I’m back on The Glitter Guide, today… sharing a little Tory Burch-inspired DIY. I was coveting this necklace… but at $425, it was just a wee bit pricy! Pop over to Glitter Guide for...

30 apr 12 6 people like this

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