Tassel Talk

Lately, my wardrobe has been spiced with tassels. They trim my tops, dangle off my shorts, and adorn my jewelry. The fashion world's tassel fascination is suddenly blowing up (with good reason) and I'm jumping in with both feet.

Speaking of tassels, let me tell you 'bout Whitney from Beaded by W. The ultimate girlboss, Whitney decided to pursue her business making and selling her beaded necklaces, and has been killing the tassel game ever since. If you're trying to get in on the tassel action, I totally recommend one of her necklaces. I love all of them, but I compiled a list of my top 6 favorites below!

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When I was curating this list, I loved seeing the diversity of the necklaces. Not only are there the classic "loop and tassel" designs, there are mini tassels, double wraps, knotted necklaces, etc.-- and all in the most fun colors.

For myself, I chose The Wilson necklace. While I was on vacation, this necklace was the cherry on top to an otherwise boring, yet comfy, outfit. It is always easy to throw on and I get tons of compliments whenever I wear it!

Stay sunny,

Meg

Things To Do on Sunday for a Better Monday

The school year is almost over, but it's never too late to adopt a new habit! Today, I'll be sharing some things you can do on Sunday to make your Monday feel a little less Monday-ish.

1. Clear the tabs on your computer and phone

• Mondays are a fresh start to the week, so de-clutter and get focused by closing out/deleting old items on your computer and phone.

(Phone case by Dabney Lee Designs)

2. Clean out your bag

• I don't know about you, but I accumulate the weirdest things in my backpack throughout the week, as it is literally a catch-all for my life. I like to dump everything out on my floor, throw away what I don't need, and then put everything back into its respective pockets.

3. Drink lots of water

• I like to get a little bit of extra hydration on Sunday to recover from the weekend. I usually will make a cup of detox tea or some lemon water!

4. Prepare Monday's breakfast

• Not only will making breakfast the night before give you a yummy reason to get out of bed, it will give you a little bit of extra time come Monday morning. (More morning tips from me here!)

5. Lay out your outfit the night before

• Don't spend Monday looking like you threw on whatever was on top of your drawer (because most likely you will!), lay out what you plan to wear in advance.

6. Rest up!

• Personally, I find it hard to sleep on Sunday nights because I sleep late in the morning. However, it will make all the difference if you cozy into bed a little early- with a good book or something else without a screen. Because after all, Sunday is the day of rest!

Follow these tips, and you will be ready to crush Monday.

Stay sunny (& good luck on exams),

Meg

Silk Neck Scarf

            In recent decades, silk neck scarves have been confined to flight attendants and Parisians. However, they've been popping up everywhere lately! The timeless accessory was tied onto practically every fashionista at New York Fashion Week, including models at J.Crew and Chloé, so it's safe to say they've made a comeback. And personally, I love them. They're the kind of thing you can dig up in your mom's box of clothes from 20 years ago or find at some trendy boutique (I did both). Not to mention they are super transitional and markedly chic; if Jackie O. could wear one in the White House and Kendall Jenner can sport one in the airport you can surely pull it off at any time.

Today, I'll be showing you how I styled a silk neck scarf with a casual twist.

scarf | shirt | shorts | shoes

(other favorite silk scarves here, here, & here)

Stay sunny,

Meg

Coffee Date Outfit

Spring is officially underway, which means so is the season of awkward sometimes chilly but also sometimes warm temperatures. This type of weather leads into an "outfit guessing game," which is definitely a challenge when you're trying to get ready for the day. But have no fear, because today Mary Kate and I are showing you two transitional spring outfits!

As you've probably noticed, casual dresses are a wardrobe staple for me. I've recently been loving one from Madeline, and I decided to dress it down by adding sandals and a denim jacket. The jacket is perfect for when it is cooler during the day, and the sandals add a springy touch.

All photos by Rachel Issler (check her out!)

 I couldn't resist sharing this picture of my latte- isn't it the prettiest?

Of course, no coffee date would be complete without a photo op.

dress | jacket | shoes (similar) | necklace (similar)

As I mentioned, I am collaborating with Mary Kate today... so here's a sneak peek of her post! Check it out here. 

Stay sunny,

Meg

DIY Pom Pom Coverup

Two weeks before I was set to leave for Florida, I laid out all my spring and summer clothes to see what I still needed to get. Everything seemed accounted for, except for a beach coverup. I turned to Pinterest to find one to buy and I saw a photo of Merrick in an adorable cover up, and I knew I had to have it. I clicked on the link only to find that she didn't buy it, she made it. You know I love a challenge, so I mustered up all the sewing skills I possibly could from when I was six and headed to my local fabric store. I followed Merrick's directions for the most part, which you will find in bold below, but I added in my own directions to make it a little easier!

Materials:

• 2 yards lightweight fabric - more or less depending on your size, and how long you want your coverup  (I'm 5'2" and I had a bit of fabric left over)

• 6 1/2 yards pom pom trim (I didn't use all my yardage, but I came close)

• matching threads

• trim for neckline  (I used one yard)

Graphic from Merrick's tutorial

1. Fold your fabric in half and cut a half circle, as shown. Open up your fabric and you should have a perfect circle of fabric.

I recommend measuring wrist to wrist, or elbow to elbow depending on how you want to make the coverup fall and let that be the length of the diameter of the circle. In order to maintain symmetry, I ironed the circle in half and then in quarters.

2. Mark the center of your fabric and cut an opening for your head. I wanted a v-neck in the front, so I cut accordingly.

3. Fold the edges of the neck-hole over twice and hem in place with your matching thread. Cut notches along the curves so the hem lays flat.

Don't skip the part about cutting notches!

4. Measure your neck-hole opening and cut a piece of your neckline trim so size. Pin in place around the neckline and then sew in place with matching thread. 

I wanted a Sail to Sable-esque neckline, so I used a thick trim and folded it like shown on their tunics. In order to get it to lay flat, I pinned it while the coverup was on a hanger and then ironed it in place. I sewed it on by using a zig-zag stitch on each side of the trim. 

5. Then hem the entire circumference of the coverup with matching thread. 

I didn't do this part, because honestly I didn't see it, and my coverup turned out absolutely fine. The thick part of the pom pom trim covers up any raw edges! 

6. Once the entire coverup is hemmed, pin the pom pom trim around the circumference, then sew in place with matching thread.

The fabric might start to buckle, so keep it taut and go slow.

7. Finally, fold the coverup in half and do two small stitches on either side, under the armpit. These little stitches will keep the coverup from sliding around when you wear it, and keep the sides from being completely open and exposing.

That's it! Enjoy twirling around in your new coverup.

Stay sunny,

Meg