Summer Stripes

It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm back in Iowa for the week, prepping for my sister's wedding (and also working from home, probably a little too much…but the week before NYFW isn't the best week to take off work when your job is in the fashion industry and you write a semi-fashion related blog!). To be honest, I probably could have gotten a post together for the last few days, but I've been enjoying stepping back from technology when I can…and apparently the outside world, since I realized this morning I hadn't put a stitch of makeup on since Saturday. 

It's weird to think once I get back to NYC, summer will essentially be over—September truly is a month of madness, and I don't have a weekend without something on the calendar until mid-October right now (don't worry, I'll be sharing some of the more fun trips & plans here!). Pinching myself because yes, I just wrote OCTOBER already. I vowed, as I always do, to make this summer a great one, and for one of the first times in recent memory I'm pretty satisfied with how it turned out, but I wish (as I'm sure everyone does) we could tack a few extra weeks on the end…I need a couple more beach days, rooftop happy hours and summer picnics al fresco, please.

Lauren and I were strolling towards the park and came across a fresh-fruit stand with the most delicious smelling fresh pineapple. So, we bought one, and yes, I dressed it up a little…cliché but fun(ny), no?

Zara Dress || Sole Society Necklace || ECCO Tote || Illesteva Sunglasses || Loeffler Randall Espadrilles

Photos: Lauren Pruner

Design Inspiration: Stripes

Today's post is going to stay pretty simple. Between market week at my office & getting ready for a quick trip that I'll be leaving for straight from work Thursday evening (speaking of, anyone feel like coming over to pack for me? I'm at the point I'd pay someone to do it) on top of plans with friends, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and even more behind.

I came across this great roundup of striped interiors earlier this week, especially relevant as I found out I may be switching rooms in my apartment sooner than I thought & that one is in desperate need of a paint job (or two). I haven't considered much other than a statement wall in one color, but given my love of all things striped & nautical, I'm digging the idea of bringing in stripes. Maybe in a great rug?

You can check out the rest of the striped interiors here!