Who’s excited for the Fourth of July next week? I’m still trying to figure out my plans, but as long as they involve a BBQ/potluck of some sort, I’ll be good. I’m most excited about having an extra day off work- I need a break! I love dressing to theme for any holiday, so today I thought it would be fun to pull together some patriotic pieces. You can go full red, white and blue with your outfit, or you could keep it subtle with just an Americana accessory. The best part? Most of these items are under $50 and everything is under $60!
Tell me: What do you have planned for the Fourth?
(starting at the top: Striped Ponte Dress, Straw Boater, Stars Print Midriff Shirt, Brass Star Earrings, Stripe Leather Pouch [30% off with code HISUMMER], Stars & Stripes Scarf, Classic Stripe Tee, Simple Tote in Flag Stripe, Star Muscle Tank, Vintage Cotton Tee in Stars [30% off with code HISUMMER], Americana Slip-On Sneaker, Pleated Stripe Short, Sailor Sweater in Stripe, Striped Sequin Dress, Pleated Star Chambray Skirt, American Flag Phone Case, Americana Earring Set)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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I can’t believe it’s already nearly July 4th! I haven’t confirmed my plans yet, but I definitely hope to see some fireworks and eat good food with friends.
Ahh, yes, fireworks- how could I forget? I love fireworks :)
These are all so pretty! I specially love that hat :)
Thanks Maru! I like the hat too- it would really be a great hat to wear all summer long :)
Time sure flies! These are such cute picks! I can never get enough stripes :)
Rowena @ rolala loves
Thank you Rowena! Me neither :)
YES all of this!! I can not wait for the Fourth of July! We are having a BBQ on our roof since you can see the fireworks from there. PS I need that hat and pouch!
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heather
fashionistanygirl.com
That sounds awesome! I totally forgot to mention fireworks in my post- I love to watch them :)
You should get the hat and pouch! Hehe, I’m an enabler :D
Nice to see a fellow New Yorker! And wow, I want all of these tops for the fourth of july! Stars and stripes are solo cute! I especially like the hat and the denim shirt with the stars!
Jen xx
jentea.blogspot.com
It is nice to see a fellow New Yorker- thanks for coming by! I love the denim shirt with the stars too- it’s so fun and summery :)
I seriously cannot believe 4th of July is around the corner!! I love the summer time (biased) but, I still can’t get over how quickly time goes by.
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
I’ve felt like that this whole year- time is just zooming on by!
Love everything in this post. I cannot believe the 4th is almost here.
Thank you! I know- exactly one week away now!
Very nautical ;)
xx.M
http://www.bellesanrebelles.blogspot.com
Yes indeed :) I love nautical pieces!
Dang! Where was this post when I needed Independence Day inspo? Lol oh well, there’s always next year ;)
Haha, I don’t know! There’s no rule that says you can’t wear a little stars or stripes whenever you feel like it ;)