When it comes to creating the ultimate gallery wall, there’s one thing for certain – you have incorporate prints you love! Today I’ve rounded up my top 10 favorite gold foil prints perfect for any gallery wall! Links below.
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Miss Poppy Design // Gold Pineapple // SS Print Shop Rose Print // Bonjour Print // Eat Well Travel Often // Arrows Print // Ever and Ever Gold // Love Print // SS Print Shop Oh La La
Summertime in New York means hot and humid. For days when I don’t feel like making a fuss to get ready, I always love popping on an easy shift dress. I found this Lilly Flamingo dress the other weekend while shopping on Greenwich Ave in Connecticut. I’m obsessed with the whimsical flamingo print and the zipper that goes down the front – you can make it however high or low as you’d like (ohh la la).
I love Lilly Pulitzer shifts for easy summer dressing. I have to admit, I only started wearing Lilly more recently ever since moving to the East Coast. (you know….embracing those east coast summer vibes).
Also you guys, one item I never leave at home either is my jean jacket. I picked up J.Crew’s distressed denim jacket in the Calyer wash back in May to rotate into the mix for summer. I’m not kidding you when I say I wear it – everrr-yyyy-dayyyy. I hate when buildings are negative 20 inside but it’s 80 degrees outside – so layering is still a must for me during the summer months. In other noteworthy cute purchases: I also recently picked up this J.Crew Gold Foil Clutch. It was love at first sight and it fits perfectly in my new monogrammed tote I picked off of Etsy. Happy Wednesday! Xx. Lauren
Lilly Pulitzer Flamingo Dress // J.Crew Distressed Denim Jacket // J.Crew Gold Clutch // Etsy Monogrammed Bag // Wedges // Loren Hope Bracelet c/o // Celine Sunglasses (similar)
You know I love a good summer weekend in the Hamptons. Whenever I travel out east, it’s pretty random where I stay. Last summer I stayed at my company’s house in East Hampton, at the Montauk Yacht Club with Jess and Lauren, Sag Harbor with Cadillac and Amagansett with friends. This past weekend I jumped in on a friend’s share house in Montauk. The location was perfect – walking distance from Surf Lodge and only a 12 minute walk to downtown!
If you’ve ever been to the Hampton’s, you know it’s expensiveeee – whether it’s hotels, food, ubers. You name it, Montauk is expensive. Anywho, after exploring Montauk this past weekend, I thought I’d share what to do in 48 hours since that is a typical time frame you would travel to and from the city.
Getting there: Yes, there’s an airport but unless you’re catching FlyBlade, you’re commuting out with the rest of Manhattan. You’re best bet? Catch the 1:43pm train out of Penn Station. You will have to transfer at Jamaica. Quickly frolick as cute as possible with your sun hat in hand to the next train – you cannot stand for the entire 3 hour train ride to Montauk!!! Also, do not forget the rose! The LIRR is the only way to drink and drive through the Hampton’s.
Arrive in Montauk Friday evening. Walk downtown to Gig Shack for dinner. Order the spicy tuna tartar taquitos, oysterys, billy goat salad, and mushroom risotto. After dinner, walk over to Montauk Beach House or South Edison for an after dinner cocktail.
Attend 9:30am Soul Cylce class (because you know we have to work off all of the rose from the night before). If you don’t end up getting into Soul, head to Surf Lodge to attend one of their kick-ass weekend fitness classes. This series is a part of their “wellness program” that runs through Labor Day. After class, walk down S. Edgemere Street to the plaza. Have breakfast Joni’s – prepare yourself, there will most likely be a line full of hip Montauk locals.
After breakfast, walk down Montauk Highway back to the plaza. Pop in Montauk Clothing for a cute, casual crew neck sweatshirt. Swing by Kelly B Boutique, Gansett Lane Home, or Montauk Carriage House for the sweetest home décor gifts. There’s also an amazing pop-up shop currently happening at Montauk Beach House. After shopping, head to Navy beach for a bite to eat and some rest and relaxation. Navy Beach is one of Montauk’s best beachfront restaurants with casual, coastal cuisine. Order the Navy burger.
Saturday night head to Ruschmeyer’s for dinner. Sit outside on the back patio (get there early if you don’t have a reservation). Order the market salad, watermelon with shiso and peanuts, and margharitta pizza.
Review all of your Snapchats from the night before before heading to Naturally Good for breakfast. Order the organic egg sandwich with cheddar. After breakfast, head to Ditch Plains beach – don’t forget your turkish towel and suncreen. Ditch Plains Beach has beautiful cliffs and is great for cutie surfer watching. Other local must-stop by beaches include Gin Beach, South Edison Beach or Hither Hills State Park. After a day in the sun, head to Surf Lodge at 5:30 for their Sunday evening concert series. Expect a laid-back California vibe. Order their “Juliet” rose. Catch 9:30pm Jitney home.
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Hello, friends! Hi. How as your weekend?
I just got back from Montauk earlier this afternoon. It was a great weekend & just what the doctor ordered, actually. I’ll have another blog post this week sharing some of my favorite local spots but in the mean time, I’m back in New York trying to get ahead of this week as things have been a little slow around here lately. Speaking of which – do you follow me on Snapchat (@laurennelsonny) or Instagram (@_laurennelson_)? I love both platforms to share real time life shenanigans. Aw yeahhhhh.
So since we got back early today (we made the 11:30a train.. winning!) – I can finally take a few hours to rest and recharge. I’m working on some up and coming projects that I can’t wait to share with you all!
Let’s get our link on – shall we? Xx. Lauren
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