Q: Boat shoes.
A: Yesss! Splurge: Miu Miu (seen above), Marni, Jamie Haller. Spendy but not as $$: Veronica Beard. Save: Steve Madden, Gap.
Q: A long-lasting, light pink lip stain.
A: OK, I haven’t used this in several years, but I used to absolutely love Benetint, in the original benetint shade. It really lasts and is a very a pretty color, but you might want the slightly lighter “playtint” shade. I actually just went digging through my makeup drawers looking for mine; I have no idea where it went!
Q: An outfit for the French Open — I’ll be in a box for a work event with very senior people!
Q: I know it’s early…a dress for FOJ?
A: The early bird catches the worm! (<< Will sell out.). Or do this red set with some big bangles!
Q: Dress for my son’s first Communion.
A: This Fanm Mon with a cardigan, this powder blue midi with a raffia mule, this gorgeous floral!
Q: That brand of brightly colored cover-ups you mentioned?
A: Juliet Dunn or Natalie Martin or Poupette!
Q: What to wear on a long international flight.
A: Depending on season: a Frank and Eileen terry set (layer a tee or tank beneath) or linen set (pack a sweater to layer over top – I always get cold), or a Varley half-zip with either the matching roll cuff pants or trouser style pants. Pack (or wear on board) socks and an extra scarf/shawl. I am usually freezing on the plane!
Q: Raincoat for Italy.
A: A Stutterheim or a Barbour!
Q: My outfit for baby’s first birthday. Liberty of London print / garden theme.
A: SO sweet. Maybe Liberty on you, too? This or this? If that’s too literal, a few other Liberty-like options: this Hill House, this Doen, and this Coco Shop.
Q: Annual work conference – but stylish business casual.
A: A Veronica Beard linen vest (look for less here) and tailored white trousers or jeans!
Q: Red/white dress for graduation at University of Alabama.
A: Congrats! Not sure if you’re writing as the mother or the graduate, so offering a wide range of different styles and price points: this HHH, this Pistola, this Rosie Assoulin, this Loretta Caponi, this Hunter Bell, this Mille, this Cara Cara.
Q: France (with kids) for a month: need a tote with a zipper.
A: Maybe the Paravel backpack? So chic! Cuyana also has great zip-top options, and then of course there’s always Longchamp! I also have and love the Parker Thatch Charlie. I feel like you can wear the suedes year round!
Q: First Communion gift!
A: This necklace, scripture cards like these or these, or tiny cross earrings.
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