High Seas Style

Today's Inspiration:

The 105th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island. More than three hundred fifty boats leave Chicago every July for a dash to 

Mackinac Island. It's a sight to behold. So colorful, so nautical,

and a tradition steeped in style.

Set your sails for some 

high style ideas ahead.

Sea Stripes via Dust Jacket Attic

For sailors who talk the walk.
Boatman Geller's Phone Case
Layla Grayce

Jonathan Adler's Ropes Wallpaper
is a fresh look from ship to shore.
Jonathan Adler

Nelly Venturi
'Clog' High Heel Sandal
Nordstrom

It's a sailor's life.
Forever 21

Victoria Hagan designed Hampton Home
Elle Decor

Jean Shrimpton via Slim Paley

The gang of Ragazzi on holiday from 
Milan - Rimini
Mark d Sikes

Nautical Flags, "I Love You" Charm Necklace.
Each flag is engraved with a letter to 
spell out your feelings...like a 
message in a bottle.
C. Wonder

JFK had a love for sailing

Petit Bateau Striped Blazer
Even the smallest sailors can look
natty in nautical.
Saks

Director Oliver Stone’s Manhattan apartment overlooking the Hudson River. It's a mix of mod
and nautical inspiration.
Architectural Digest

Love this image of Jackie Kennedy.
Good With Style

Vestal Yacht Watch
High tide time
Zappos

Image Via Paloma 81

Avanti Regatta Shower Curtain.
Perfect for a Beach or Lake house.
Macys

Coastal chic decor

Rope Print Maxi
Perfect for your next yacht outing
or any on land event.
Boston Proper

Thomas Paul offers nautical designs
in accessories and home design.
See the collection at 
Burke Decor

Throw a nautical themed party and 
find all the details at 
Paper-Source

Vogue Korea June 2010 'Sail Away' Shoot is Nicely Nautical

Sunday Brunch Dress

Sunday Brunch. A lovely tradition for 
family and friends. It's also a chance to
put on a dress for effortless style. Here,
my edit of 10 dresses that will have you
sitting pretty at any table.

Tracy Reese's Combo Frock is a sunny mix 

of textures, color, and dainty details.  It's

a pretty pick for any daytime dalliance.

Tracy Reese

Kate Spade's Ariele Dress is a chic

and colorful choice for brunch, lunch or

any daytime event.  Now on sale at 

Neiman Marcus and Kate Spade.

Popopmomo Keys dress. I'm loving

the "not quite" backless part of the dress.
You'll find lots of lovely day dresses at

Sunday Brunch Dress

Brunch isn't always a dressy affair.
Joie's Shallcross Dress in an orange
and navy contrast print is causal chic.
Joie.com

White hot....but not too hot for daytime.

This little dropped waist dress will fit

everyone's budget.

Forever 21

Jean Paul Gaultier Fuzzi Print Tulle Dress.

Flirty florals are fancy free in this

adorable day to evening dress.

Nordstrom

Isaac Mizrahi's
Faille Fit and Flare Dress.
For more formal afternoon events.
It is a pretty look for the price.
Nordstrom

 Giles Screw Jacquard Dress With Bow.
Resort 2014 This dress just makes me happy. It's fun and spirited and quite unique.
Pre-order it today at 
Moda Operandi

Alice + Olivia's
Puff Tulip Skirt Gown
features deluxe details like light boning
and a padded bodice. A very modern yet 
feminine look. The midi length adds elegance.
Shop Bop

Go global in DKNY'S Silk Tank Dress
Bloomingdales

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Just Added

Betsey Johnson's Watercolor Dress.
Pretty and painterly.
Betsey Johnson

Foodie Friday: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Could anything be more refreshing on a hot day? And does anyone really not like ice cream? Here's some inspiration for staying sweet and cool as the days heat up.

Coconut and Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches

Martha Stewart

Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream

And Sorbet Maker. 

I love mine. And this one is greatly reduced with Free Shipping.

ABT

Yes Please!

Have you ever had true Italian Gelato? It is special and deserves these exquisite Italian glasses (set of 6) by Bormioli Rocco. They are nicely priced at
Fab

No-Ice-Cream-Maker Funfetti Cake Batter Golden Oreo Ice Cream
The secret to this creamy confection may just be the sweetened condensed milk. It's true that one does not need an ice cream maker for
this recipe.  The author of this recipe did use a Breville's Smart Scoop™ Ice Cream Compressor at Sur La Table  Find the fun recipe at
Averie Cooks

Sweet as a sundae, KicKee Pants Ice Cream Dress. 
Amazon

Beneath a drizzle of chocolate lie stripes of vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio ice cream. Now that sounds like THE bomb!
Martha Stewart

Wooden Ice Cream Spoons.

How fun!

C. Wonder

Blood Orange Sorbet

With A Splash of Wine or Champagne. Recipe at

Feasting At Home

What To Get An Ice Cream lover? Alessi's Miriam Big Love Set.
Barney's New York

Philadelphia's Capogiro, is named as one of Food And Wine's Best 35 Ice Cream spots in the US, with flavors like honey  rosemary goat’s milk cream. Yum!
Food and Wine

Roasted Cherry Bourbon Milkshakes 

Talk about a sugar high! Get the recipe at

How Sweet Eats

Caramel-Passion Fruit Sundaes

Food and Wine

Some Fun Facts From

IceCream.com

It takes 12 lbs. of milk to make just 

one gallon of ice cream. 

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The U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country. 

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It takes an average of 50 licks to polish off a single-scoop ice cream cone. 

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The ice cream cone's invention is linked to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor reportedly didn't have enough dishes to keep up with the demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his waffles into cones.

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Happy Fourth Of July!

However You Are Celebrating,

Do It With Style!

Here's a Party Perfect Playlist