Twilight Jumpers

Summer is my favorite. From the sun setting later to the fun outdoor festivities - I try to relish every minute of it while its here.

One of my favorite summertime activities (besides picnicking) is watching horse festivities. Each Saturday night at Great Meadows, they have twilight polo matches. It’s a whole scene really. For only being an hour outside the city, it’s well worth the trip down I-66. 

A few weeks ago, they had a jumpers tournament that we attended. The hubby dressed up in his preppy best (red shorts and all) and we met up with some friends for some horse watching. Of course, we brought tons of picnic’y things and had seriously the best time. 

I love dressing up for events like these. Nothing better than throwing on some cowboy boots and a pretty dress. And there’s an '80s party right around my birthday that I might just have to go to. If you haven't been to a match yet, they're going on until September 13 - hope to see you there!

On Julien: Dress, J. Crew Factory (similar here.) Purse, Rebecca Minkoff (love this white version.) Hat, American Apparel. Boots, The Frye Company. Earrings, Necklace and Charm Bracelet (similar.), Tiffany & Co. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.)

Keen on Green

Cobblestone streets, the cutest boutiques, and coffee shops that would melt your heart. This is Old Town. Whenever the weather warms up, I drag my hubs out to all that this the super duper adorable part of Alexandria.

A couple weekends ago, we spent the day perusing shops and and making coffee stops. A few highlights from my visit included stopping in at She's Unique (bought some earrings that I can't stop wearing), a visit to Killer E.S.P. coffee shop for some lattes (AND PIE!), and hung out by the water to take a few photos.

I am so tired of the winter weather, so I wore the (literally) brightest shirt I own and some sparkly Love Juliet jewels to cheer me up. That, mixed in with the Charleston-like atmosphere of Old Town, made for the most perfect Sunday yet.

On Julien: Necklace, c/o Love Juliet. Blouse, Phillip Lim for Target (similar from Modcloth). Jeans, Lucky Brand. Sunnies, Michael Kors (similar here!) Boots, The Frye Company. Monogram belt, C. Wonder (similar here.) Earrings, Altar'd State (similar from Nordstrom.)

District Flea

When I was younger, my dad used to take me to flea markets in the deep south. I would walk away with bandanas, peasant tops and other items we all thought were super cool back in the 90s.

So when I heard about the District Flea, I knew I had to see it for myself. And boy am I glad I did.

While we were highly unprepared for the greatness that ensued (only had $5 in cash), we perused original art, stopped to smell the daisies, and ate the BEST macaroons on the planet. I guess you could say the whole thing was a beautiful mess. 

District Flea will be open every Saturday from now until November 30th, 10 AM to 5 PM at 945 Florida Avenue, NW. Word to the wise: Bring cash and arrive early to find the best deals.

On Julien: Sunglasses, Michael Kors. Necklace and belt, JCREW. Chevron ring and bow, W Salon. Boots, Frye.