Birthday & Fall Wishlist

Since our birthdays {Caitlin - August 12th and Emily - September 10th} and Fall right are around the corner, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to share what's on our birthday/Fall wishlists. With our diverse tastes, there's bound to be a little something for everyone here. Read on and let us know what you think!

Love,

c&e

EMILY

My birthday is still a month off, but you can never start planning too early, right? I always use my birthday as the perfect opportunity to amp up my autumn wardrobe since it falls at transition of seasons. This year, while it appears I'm after lots of black {my wardrobe tends to get less colorful during cooler weather}, I'm also gravitating towards shine, sequins and studs. No surprise there. I consider myself pretty easy to shop for since I {in my opinion} have a very distinct style. You can be sure that if you get me something with studs or intricate detailing, it'll almost always be a home run in my book. If any of you are reading this and might be buying me a gift within the next month {ahem, mom & dad}, well, I just made your task even easier. If not, I hope you simply enjoy my selections and who knows, maybe you'll find something to add to your own wish list!

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CAITLIN

I, like Emily, love that my birthday falls right before the change of seasons, which allows for a great excuse to add a little oomph to my wardrobe in anticipation of the change in weather. Now, my birthday may only be a couple days away, but I have been curating this list for a while now. Since my husband and I made a bet that I would refrain from shopping for the greater part of the summer {no small feat, let me tell you}, I have had to settle for voyeuristic online "window shopping," if you will. Not nearly as fun as the real thing, but definitely easier on the bank account. My picks are mostly classic with a little bit of edge. Note the beautiful navy wool coat from Zara with subtle studs on the sleeves, or the preppy yet edgy leather mini skirt. The studded leopard Valentino flats? Definitely a "wish" but aren't they gorgeous!? Hope you got some new ideas for yourself on how to spice up your fall wardrobe!

What2Wear - July 4th

Welp, 4th of July is right around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about the perfect All-American ensemble. Thankfully, we've done some of the legwork for you. 

Check out our 4th of July looks below! 

Love,

c&e

EMILY 

In the past, my 4th of July outfit has always been red, white and blue. I never stray from the patriotic palette for this holiday. In my mind, there are no other acceptable colors to wear. I'm a sucker for a costume, so this is the closest thing to a 4th of July costume.

Knowing that I'll be spending next Wednesday at our lake house in New Buffalo, Michigan, I wanted an outfit that can go from day to night - aka beach to bars. I tried this Free People dress on the other day and knew it would be the perfect item to complete my transition {unfortunately, I had to hold off on buying because there were other items that took precedence}. I paired the dress with some festive accent pieces, my favorite of which is the American flag purse! The two coral inspired pieces {the ring and the cuff} are just the items I needed to complement the beach-y feel of this outfit.

CAITLIN

I, like Emily, love an excuse to dress up and nod to a holiday. For as long as I can recall, I have always embraced the Americana of 4th of July via my wardrobe. In fact, I used to have "special outfits" our mom would dress us in from Flapdoodles {remember those??} that featured multi-dimensional fireworks, pom-poms-- the whole deal. Thankfully, with age, my taste has matured. But that doesn't mean that I don't love a little embellishment. Take this sparkly anchor top from J.Crew, for example. It's screams 4th of July in a "grown up" manner. As for the accouterments, I am not one to go too over the top, so the rest of my picks balance out the top. I especially love the pink and navy striped shorts from Markus Lupfer. The whole ensemble just feels so nautical and preppy. Perfect for a holiday lake house celebration!