An Ode to my Converse

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These black and white Converse are 7 years old. I got them when I was in 7th grade and I fell in love with them. My mom tells me that I should get a new pair (probably because I put duct tape on the inside to repair the cloth that has been worn through), but I can’t seem to part with these. They are softened and have completely formed to the shape of my foot. They were with me when I started high school and when I started college. And they have walked all over Europe with me. They are the best!! I am looking forward to many more adventures to come with my favorite pair of shoes. Here’s to seven more years! (Well okay maybe not quite that long…my mom will probably make me get a new pair by then! ;) )

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I love you, Converse.

Fourth of July Outfit Ideas

I’m always one to dress according to holidays…on St. Patricks Day I’m always wearing green, on Valentines Day I’m always wearing either red or pink, so of course for the Fourth of July I’m always wearing red, white, and blue! Here are some outfit ideas depending on your plans for the Fourth!

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 (shirt available at Milly & Grace)

If I was attending a causal get together or barbeque, a red, white and blue plaid shirt with some cut off jeans shorts would be my go to outfit. Tying the shirt in a knot is a fun way to make it a little more styled!

picnic

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If I was attending a Fourth of July picnic, I would probably wear a sundress like this one with a bow necktie. You know me…I’m a sucker for bows!

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 (dress and earrings available at Milly & Grace)

If I was attending more of an event, I would wear more of a statement dress like this navy and white striped ballgown with some sparkly earrings that resemble fireworks!

What are your plans for the Fourth?? Do you have your outfit planned out already??

We are expecting a hurricane on our Fourth of July so we will be celebrating on the Fifth of July!! Right now I’m training for my annual watermelon-eating contest. This year I have a title to defend…wish me luck :)

Beach Vacation on Fripp Island

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Since Sunday, I have been in South Carolina on Fripp Island with Colin and his family. There is something so amazing about only having “go to the beach/pool” on the agenda. And that’s all we have done! Lots of relaxing. Oh, and we went deep sea fishing and I caught a shark! A vicious one that I wasn’t allowed to hold on my own. I had never been before, but it was so much fun and I would absolutely do it again!

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I have been having the best time with Colin and his family! I can’t believe how fast it’s going by. But we still have a couple days left and I’ll be enjoying every second with them until it’s time to go back to Nantucket.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!