First, a head-note: amidst the flurry of MDW sales this weekend, I discovered my beloved Alice Walk is offering 20% off basics. They rarely do promotions like this, and I cannot imagine my weekly wardrobe without them. I absolutely love this half-zip — it’s a thinner weight and great for transitional weather, but I especially adore the silhouette. A little longer/covers most of the bum, so love to wear with leggings. I’ve gotten one for my mom and MIL. As with all things Alice Walk, the quality is impeccable. Soft, luxe pima cotton with heavy-duty gold hardware and reinforced stitching. Also obsessed with these tees — run a bit longer than your run of the mill tee and have a great swingy fabric and shape.
Now onto everyday outfits for an active summer — the Alice Walk half-zip being a perfect top layer for the vibe I’m after!
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For the past year, I’ve found myself leaning on athleisure in the morning. I’ve used this word a few times in the last week, but these pieces feel “interstitial” for me — they are the quick grab-and-throw-on outfits for those “in between times” like drop-off, post-working-out, on weekend mornings, while running a quick errand, etc. I have found a couple of great pieces (and brands) that never fail to make me feel put together even when I’ve dressed myself in under a minute, and I’ve learned to mix them in with standard womenswear like tanks, sweaters, etc. Mood board I’m after below — one of my friends described the aesthetic as “Grace Kelly does Pilates.” Love.
Honestly, this might be my vibe for the entirety of this summer, as we will have a very busy and active time with family in town for a week of June, a weeklong resort stay, lots of camp drop off and pick up and swim practice, etc. I want to be wearing clothes ready for anything, whether that means taking a long impromptu walk with my visiting SIL, or watching my daughter at a swim meet without worrying about getting splashed. All my favorite finds below…
Elevated Athleisure for Summer.
LEFT TO RIGHT: FRILLY RIB QUARTER SOCKS // PEARL COBRA NECKLACE // OTIS SLEEVELESS SWEATSHIRT // ICONIC COTTON CHINO BALL CAP // MARIAM MIDRISE SKORT // ATRIUM HIGH RISE SHORTS // ARIZONA HEX WOVEN EMBOSS ECRU // SCULPTOR SUNGLASSES // PORTER TOTE MEDIUM
LEFT TO RIGHT: EXTRA LARGE TOP CANVAS TOTE // PATRICK WHITE TRIPLE FLEECE // COLORFUL BEADED GEMSTONE NECKLACE // SERINA SUEDE YELLOW SNEAKERS // ARLINGTON RUNNING SHORT // PACKABLE SCALLOP STRAW HAT
THE EARLY MORNING TEE // OTIS SLEEVELESS SWEATSHIRT // ATRIUM HIGH RISE SHORTS // ARIZONA HEX WOVEN EMBOSS ECRU // NAGHEDI PETIT ST BARTHS TOTE // PILLOW OVAL SUNGLASSES // BAG CHARM // HUGGIE HOOP EARRINGS
COTTON PERFECT CREWNECK TEE // VINE PULLOVER // SPACEDYE CAUGHT IN THE MIDI LEGGING // 327 SNEAKERS // ITALIAN LEATHER HANDWOVEN TOTE // KULE THE TENNIS KAP BASEBALL CAP // PEARL COBRA NECKLACE // PILLOW OVAL SUNGLASSES
COTTON CROP BABY T SHIRT (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // MARIAM MIDRISE SKORT // TERRA SNEAKER // FRILLY RIB QUARTER SOCKS // RAFFIA TOTE BAG // CERES SUNGLASSES // BEADED LEMON CHARM NECKLACE
KANE PRIMROSE TRIPLE FLEECE // RIB SCOOP TANK TOP // PARKER LONG SHORT // ABSTRACTION SUNGLASSES // THE HANDWOVEN CANE TOTE // SERINA SNEAKERS // LAUREN LOGO CHINO BASEBALL CAP
P.S. Dress obsession: the cosima nap dress.
P.P.S. Channeling european summer: chic looks for home or abroad.
P.P.P.S. What do you always have in your bag?
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