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summer 2012

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Hello, Detroit!

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{Zara Dress, Club Monaco Necklace,  Stuart Weitzman Sandals, Louis Vuitton Neverfull Handbag,  Chloe Sunglasses c/o Ideeli (lower cost option here)}

Hey Gang!

As I mentioned briefly in my last post, I’m just getting back from my family reunion in Detroit, followed by a brief stint in Chicago.  I decided to take a break from blogging while  I was away, but now I’m back with a vengeance, i.e., prepare to bombarded with photo-heavy posts over the next couple of days!

I prefer to not pay exorbitant baggage fees travel light, so I stuck to a pastel color theme while packing for this trip (more on that later).  I wore the above outfit for a family BBQ out at Kensington Metropark, and I’m happy to report that I made it through the entire day with ZERO bbq sauce stains.

The following are a few photo highlights from the first leg of our trip…

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The reunion was a 3-day affair, and this year’s banquet was held on a riverboat cruise.  Check out the ahhh-mazing view we got of the Detroit skyline…

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The blue-trimmed buildings in the middle make up the Renaissance Center (locally known as the RenCen) and is home to GM’s world headquarters.

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One of my family members is a historian and genealogist, and this is one of several books he’s written about tracing family history.

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And here’s the whole crew!  We hold these reunions every two years in different cities, and it’s always so great to see everyone all in the same place.

Everyday Outfits Uncategorized

Closet Confection: White Heat

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{H&M Dress + Necklace, Dooney & Bourke Handbag, Stuart Weitzman Sandals, Jewelry via TJ Maxx & Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market (similar here)}

My husband teases me for having so many white dresses, but they really are my favorite thing to wear in the summer.  They really are such a great blank canvas and a snap to accessorize (or not) for different looks.  You can check out some other ways I’ve worn white dresses on the blog here: 1, 2, 3, 4.

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DailyBuzz Style 9×9: The Perfect Summer Hairstyle

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{Forever 21 Dress + Leggings, Club Monaco Cameron Straw Hat, H&M Bracelets (similar here, and I also love  these beauties) , Sam Edelman Shoes via DSW}

For me, the perfect summer hairstyle is one that keeps me cool and collected even in the hottest temps and the most stifling humidity.  Since my hair has the tendency to swell as the dew point rises, french-braids have become my saving grace.  Today, I opted for two (one on each side of my noggin) and let the ends roam free rather than tucking them in like I usually do.  And the best part? I can throw on a cute chapeau without having to worry about hat hair later!

Now about today’s outfit…

I’d been reluctant to try a denim vest, but I finally caved when I spotted this dress a few weeks ago.  The style seemed a little ambitious hanging on the rack, but I fell in love as soon as I tried it on.  The bottom portion is very sheer, so it was a bit of a challenge finding something to wear underneath.  I initially tried a body-conscious mini skirt, but it rode up when I walked and was a little too revealing for my taste.  As luck would have it, I found a pair of cropped leggings in the perfect shade of aqua that worked out perfectly!