Daily Fancies

Accessories are the easiest way to update your look for a new season. Here are three pieces we’re eying right now (all under $40!)…

1/ Cabernet Elegance Flats by Shop Ruche – Comfy, chic, and budget-friendly! We’re smitten.
2/ Fox Buckle Belt by ASOS – For a touch of whimsy!
3/ Kate Spade New York Gumdrop Earrings in Royal and African Violet from Zappos– We love these rich jewel tones for fall…

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Indian Summer Ensemble

August’s heat has us eager for a few final jaunts to the shore this season, and we just happen to have daydreamed up a little ensemble… We’re head-over-heels for Port Winsor‘s tunics, dresses and cover-ups – an Indian summer must in our book! ;)

The Outfit: The Catham Dress, Port Winsor / The Newport Dress, Port Winsor / St. Tropez Beach Cover-Up, Port Winsor

The Accessories: Bold Color Snap Bracelet, Banana Republic / Gumdrop Earrings, Kate Spade / Ray-Ban Sunglasses, J.Crew / Brompton Straw Clutch, J.Crew / Jack Rogers Navajo Flats in Silver, Zappos

The Makeup Palette: Vanilla Bean Lipgloss in Cotton Candy, MD Minerals / Lux Eye Duo in Seashell, MD Minerals

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Color Palette

Cream and black creates a pretty and Parisian look… c’est très chic! ;)

Marc Jacobs blouse / Steffen Schraut scarf / Acne skirt / Kate Spade bangle /Belmondo face cream / Kate Spade heels / Rifle Paper Co. notepad /Kate Spade earrings

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Hello, summer!

Happy first day of summer! To celebrate, we’ve daydreamed up a little jaunt to the beach. Here’s to sea foam manicures and endless pitchers of lemonade ;)

Rebecca Minkoff striped satchelLemonade maker / Essie mint candy apple polish Seychelles sandals / Kiehl’s sunscreen / Oliver Peoples sunglasses / Jonathan Adler playing cards / Steve Madden beach towel / Kate Spade skinny dip bangle / J.Crew gingham swimsuit / Free People flamingo scalloped shorts

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Summer Stripes

The Matchbook girl has a weakness for sailor stripes. Here are a few of our favorite ways to sport this summer classic!

Aubin and Wills striped top / MAC Hey, Sailor lipstick / MAC Hey, Sailor pigment / Forever 21 striped paper bag shorts / Sur La Table bowls ModCloth head scarves Max Mara weekend bag / Jonathan Adler bullet vase / John Robshaw pillow / Anne Klein gold and black watch Kate Spade iPhone cover / Kate Spade espadrilles / See By Chloe bracelets / Tory Burch earrings

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Color Palette

Navy and pink is a playful, feminine palette and a Matchbook Girl signature! Here’s how we’ll be sporting it this summer…

navy heels / watch / wallet / ampersand print / pleated skirt / striped top / pillow / bike / belt

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Monday Musing

The Matchbook girl strongly believes in the positive effects of breakfast in bed – especially on Mondays!

Eberjey Gisele short stretch jersey pajama set $110 Janet Hill “Beauty Sleeps” canvas reproduction print $23 Bellocq Majorelle mint tea $36 Old Faithful shop juicer $24 Kate Spade Swiss dot bud vase $60 High Street Market woven serving tray $42 Dualit toaster $242 Caran D’Ache ballpoint pen $20 Rifle Paper Company notepad $8 Jacques Levine Inslee slipper in leopard $98 High Street Market chevron throw blanket $195

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Alphabet: J is for…

The Matchbook girl…loves jasmine, jewels, and journals! ;)

J.Crew / Cardigan, J.Crew, $65

Jade / Elsa Peretti Sevillana Cuff, Tiffany & Co., $1850

Jack Rogers / Palm beach Navajo Flat, Zappos, $105

Journals  / Journal, Archie Grand, $15

Jasmine / Coach Summer Edition, Sephora, $65

Jaguar / Cavalli Brown Jaguar Scarf, Harrods, $580

Jewels / Bauble Box Necklace, Kate Spade, $278

Judy Garland / The wizard of Oz, Amazon, $11

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Monday Musing

Few things lift a Matchbook girl’s spirits like a bouquet of fresh blooms. With spring merrily underway, there’s no better time to incorporate florals into your wardrobe and home. Terrain dried lavender wreath / Linneas lights magnolia scented candle / Kate Spade posey park stud earrings / Madewell attic and barn kuredo dress / Rifle Paper Co. custom floral portrait / Vera Bradley pencil box in floral nightingale/ Kate Spade charcoal floral four piece place setting / Vera Bradley placemat in folkloric / Asos pointed ballet flats

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Color Palette

Orange and navy is popping up everywhere, and we certainly see why! It has a classic, bright look that works through all seasons. Make sure to work a little of it into your summer wardrobe!

Cuff / Coffee mug / Diary /Crop top / Watch / Fringe clutch / Capris / Statement necklace

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