Friday's Fancies: Luck of the Irish

I'm Irish. I love green. I (love to) drink. Oh yeah, and I live in Southie, the most Irish neighborhood in Boston (or all of New England?), with the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the country. To top it all of, the Sunday parade actually falls ON the holiday this year.

Needless to say, I am excited for the weekend - and being an Irish green-lover, I've got my work cut out for me in deciding what to wear. This is the one day a year I can "get away" with an all-green ensemble, so it's time to choose wisely

Madewell chambray shirt / J.Crew Sweater / J.Crew coat / J Brand destroyed boyfriend jeans / Tory Burch flat / Converse sneakers / Rebecca Minkoff bag / Tory Burch tote / Snamrock earrings / iPhone Case / Karen Walker sunnies / Essie nail polish

I'm thinking my J.Crew green matchsticks and a kelly green and white striped tee are going to be the way to go (with a shamrock necklace, of course) - but I would totally rock that sweatshirt if I had it.

Am I insane to think I can pull off green on green? Probably.

What are you wearing to celebrate this debaucherous holiday?

Tons more St. Patty's inspiration over at {long distance loving}!

Wednesday Wants: BaubleBar & Essie

The new BaubleBar & Essie collab is seriously the culmination of my life's biggest obsession: costumer jewelry and nail polish.

Nail polish has become my shopping kryptonite in the last year or so. I mean, my collection has more than doubled since I posted it. And if my instagram is any indication, I am always, always, always in the mood for a new, fun mani. I'd be lying if I said I didn't change my polish 3 times a week. Insane, I know.

Evidence of this deadly duo; new Butter London polish plus new arm party additions of this and this:

So when I saw the announcement of the new collaboration on Grace's blog, my wallet immediately started crying. Of course, I want every shade from the new Essie line, but if I had to settle on one, it would be "Leading Lady" - the glittery ruby is perfect for the holidays.

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A festive mix of gold, red and holiday sparkle, no?

For $50, are you really gonna hate on that arm party?

Didn't think so.

Which Essie combo would you choose?

Red, White and Blue-spiration

This is probably going to be the first of many similar posts about the upcoming holiday, as it is one of my favorites. What could be better than outdoor day drinking, grilling, celebrating our freedom, fireworks - and of course, one of my favorite color palettes!

When I got this week's Revel email (if you don't know Revel, you absolutely HAVE to check it out and sign up!), I completely bypassed the feature moodboard (it was ombre pink, so you know this is serious) in hopes that there would be some July 4 eye candy. I was right - and it did NOT disappoint.

I mean, uh-maze. I wish I had a backyard SO badly to throw a festive, patriotic soiree this year (damn city living), but I will have to settle with some sparklers on my deck, accompanied by the "red, white and blue salsa" comprised of blueberries, strawberries, jicama and a little jalapeno and cilantro - YUM.

What are your plans for the fourth?