From a Tiny Room Up on Smith Hill, It’s Easy to Disappear

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[by Mary Ellen Matthews]

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The “on-the-clock” monotony of this summer has me craving for some unaccountable me-time. One of these settings would be ideal, but I guess my last-minute Boston/Bermuda cruise leaving Friday will do!

Anything I must do or see in Bermuda?

Peace,

Title from “Smith Hill” by Deer Tick

La Vie Looks of the Week

1. KATE BOSWORTH wears booties even in the summer.

2. VANESSA HUDGENS in a Missoni dress and matching Jimmy Choos.

3. JESSICA ALBA looking cutely prairie in a floral button down.

4. REESE WITHERSPOON working the lace trend for day.

5. JESSICA BIEL takes on the fringe, fedora, and high-waisted trends all in one breath.

6. EVA MENDES puts together the perfect corporate event look.

7. ELIZABETH BANKS goes safari in tribal and sandals.

8. KATE BOSWORTH combines the 70s and 90s in a grungy tie-dye tank.

Who was your favorite?

Peace,

La Vie Looks Of The Week

1. DIANE KRUGER taking the high-waisted route.

2. KATE BOSWORTH making basics and neutrals look effortlessly perfect.

3. LIV TYLER in a bright patterned maxi…with sleeves no less!

4. REESE WITHERSPOON is western meets bohemian.

5. KATE BOSWORTH again with the tie-dye.

6. TAYLOR SWIFT in the perfect Mexican-embroidered sundress.

7. JESSICA ALBA is nine to five-ready but still on trend.

8. JESSICA SIMPSON doing a surprisingly cute romper with oversized shades.

Who was your favorite? Which would you wear/not wear?

Peace,

La Vie Looks Of Coachella

I would’ve killed to attend and choose outfits for this amazing festival.

1. CAMILLA BELLE in crochet and prairie print.

2. ALEXA CHUNG pairs army green with white and is daring enough to wear platforms to a festival!

3. ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO accessorizes white and denim with a floppy hat and tribal jewelry.

4. KATE BOSWORTH in tie-dye. What else screams music festival more?

5. KATE BOSWORTH AGAIN wearing crochet which seems to be a growing trend.

6. WHITNEY PORT mixes crazy prints.

7. CAMILLA BELLE AGAIN in another perfect outdoor concert look with Frye harness boots like mine.

8. A RANDOM FESTIVAL-GOER with my favorite new look: loose tee and bandage skirt.

Who was cute/who weren’t you feeling?

Peace,

10 Things I Love Tuesday: St. Patrick’s Day Style

1. .RANDOM POPS OF GREEN.

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2. .GIFT OF GAB.

Nothing like a good long-winded Irish conversation.

3. .RED HAIR.

Such as this gorgeous undone braid and the lovely Jane Asher with Pattie Boyd.

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4. .IRISH COFFEE.

5. .SOAKING UP THE IRISH COFFEE.


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6. .IRISH ROMANCE MOVIES NOT INCLUDING HILARY SWANK.

Granted, I did find this movie (Once) to be a bit boring. However, the amazingness that is Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova’s harmony in “Falling Slowly” makes it all worth the while.

7. .FORTY SHADES OF GREEN.


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8. .FASHIONABLE EMERALD.


9. .PUB-CRAWLING.

Or staying in with Irish car bombs and green beer, whichever.

10. .IRELAND.

I’ve been there thrice, would kill for a brogue of my own, and will never cease to be amazed by how much beauty this little island country has.

Have a happy, safe, and green St. Patrick’s Day!

Peace,

With A Crown On My Head And My Denim Shirt

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I’ve been on the market for a chambray shirt and/or dress for quite some time now. The item keeps popping up on many fashionable ladies. Alexa Chung, in particular, has worn the trend on several occasions, even pairing it with jeans for a blue-on-blue look.  Though I am not sure I could pull off this double dose of denim, the shirt trend alone is easy to pair with other basics as shown in the blue jean baby street style below.

1. ALEXA CHUNG tones down a bright blue American classic with all black and white. Do I spy an Animal House tee?

2. BLAKE LIVELY in a classic shirtdress shape with a denim twist.

3. JENNIFER GARNER pulls of chambray with a bunch of basics.

4. KATE BOSWORTH is summery and on-trend.

5. SIENNA MILLER wears her denim shirt as outerwear.

6. ALEXA CHUNG seems to be the ultimate trend fan. This time in a cute denim shift.

7. KATE BOSWORTH goes for shades of gray for her chambray.

8. VANESSA HUDGENS is Native American-inspired with fringe and turquoise.

Peace,

Title from “Sad Peter Pan” by Smashing Pumpkins