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Dear First name / friend,

 

I remember back in May and June starting most Weekend Updates by complaining about the weather—rumor has it we had 17 consecutive rainy Saturdays back then. Well, Mother Nature has redeemed herself with a July and now August full of picture-perfect days.

 

Yesterday, I met two dear friends from back home in MA over in Portsmouth, RI (one of the three towns here on Aquidneck Island). We went to the beautiful Greenvale Vineyards for a 10 a.m. outdoor yoga class among the vines. I’m not much of a yogi, but this class, in that setting, was hands-down the best yoga experience of my life. Afterwards, we enjoyed a wine tasting, food truck lunch, and live music.

 

Greenvale is only six miles from home, but somehow I’d never been—it felt like a mini-vacation. And as I always say, there’s nothing like time spent with girlfriends.

 

My oldest and his friends were here this weekend too, and we had a great night out together. I’ll be sad to see him go after a wonderful 10-day visit, but we’ll all be together in Chicago in September.

 

I hope you’re having a great weekend—now, let’s catch up on some style news…

 

Cheers! 

This Week's Style Check-in and Tips:

 

By this point in the summer, it’s easy to feel tired of your warm-weather clothes. You fall into a rut, getting dressed feels blah, and suddenly those summer clearance racks or tempting new fall styles become distracting…

 

And then, our mantra: “a list, a plan and no-willing shopping”  can go out the window.  Impulse shopping in this mood rarely leads to smart purchases—it usually just clutters your closet.

 

Instead, wear what you own, and try one of these 3 simple outfit formulas this week:

 

✅ Light Bottom + Dark Top

White, ecru, or tan bottoms with a black or navy top. Add a neutral shoe and gold jewelry for a crisp, modern look.

 

✅ One-and-Done Dress

A solid-color dress, neutral sandal, woven bag, and skinny hoops = instant, effortless chic.

 

✅ Athleisure with a Pop

White shorts, skort, or joggers + a bright tee or tank, white sneakers, and a sling bag for cute, comfy days.

Here's the Tipsy Tuesday replay on this subject…and scroll down below for the quick IG version.

 

I’m putting the finishing touches on the Fall Style System—a simple, powerful tool to help you get more mileage from what’s already in your closet, plus fresh outfit ideas and down-to-earth style tips so this season’s trends actually work for you—your wardrobe, your budget, and your life.

 

✨ Click here to be notified when the Fall Style System is ready.

 

☀️ BUT summer’s still going strong!

For my fellow summer-lovers, I’ve extended the Summer Style System for one more round of outfit prompts, starting tonight. So whether you’ve been following along or are just jumping in, you’ll have daily outfit inspiration and direction to take you right through these last, best weeks of summer. 😎

That's it for today. Thanks for being here… Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

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Have a great week ahead, and remember to #justgetdressed. ✅👍🏼

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