Dress: J.Crew Factory (On sale!) / Belt: Unknown, similar here / Sandals: Jack Rogers / Bag: Tory Burch, also available in mini version / Scarf: Unknown, similar here / Bracelet: Kate Spade (Sold out), regular version here and pave version here / Necklace: Paradise, similar here / Sunnies: Kate Spade / Earrings: J.Crew / Lipstick: Clinique (In “Pudgy Peony”)
Can you believe it’s June?! I have 15.5 work days left before school lets out for the summer–who’s counting, right?–and I’m beyond excited. This past weekend was spent almost entirely outside with family and friends, and it now serves as a subtle reminder that there are many carefree, happy days just around the corner.
While I’m really looking forward to July and August, I’m also trying hard not to wish away the month of June. I do it every year, and yet it’s often the most wonderful time of the year for me! I mean, sure, things can get kind of out of control at school. It’s hot and sticky, the kids are antsy, and the teachers are worn out. It’s hard not to daydream about the days when we don’t have to be stuck on the Lex at 7 in the morning, dreading the chaos that will greet us in the South Bronx upon our arrival. But I also get to do some really fun projects with my students, and my classes seem to come together as little communities. (After months of trying!) After school, I spend my afternoons and evenings wandering around Manhattan in flip-flops… and the weekends?! Oh my goodness. I appreciate them so much, which is something I don’t always do during the summer. (All the days kind of blend together!)
So what did I do with my few precious June days off? On Friday, Mitch and I sat outside at the Pilsner House and Biergarten with our friends Mike and Kara, and then grabbed dinner with them Hudson Tavern, one of our favorite local establishments. The following morning, we headed down to my parents’ in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for my brother’s engagement party. (More on that tomorrow! So fun.) Yesterday, we celebrated my father’s birthday with a crab cake lunch on the back patio. (Happy birthday, Dad!) Dad went golfing with Patrick, and Mitch and I–both non-golfers–walked around Newtown, PA. (Where these photos were taken.) We met back at my parents’ house later to have dinner and watch the Blackhawks game. When the game ended on the later side, we decided to stay overnight and make the morning commute to the Bronx from PA. (Crazy, I know!) I’m exhausted today, but happy. :)
What are you doing with your June weekends?!




I just went to J.Crew Factory today and they did NOT have this dress! :( which is actually probably a good thing because I bought way, way too much. ;)
Hope your last couple of weeks of school go well!! :)
Great anchor print!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
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I definitely need to see if there is a J. Crew Factory store near where I live, or maybe not since I would probably spend all my money there and not save anything. :) I hope that you have a pleasant 2 weeks of school left.
Sounds like a great weekend! I love that dress!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Love that dress… J. Crew rocks.
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Ahh Bucks County! I’m from Doylestown originally and I have some family in Newtown, its a beautiful county! I live in Philly now and sometimes I miss the quaintness of it. Glad you had a fun weekend Kelly!
Love the print on this dress, so nautical and summery :)
Katie
http://alwaysfashionablykate.com
My parents are from Bethlehem, but we have driven through Bucks County many times….if my husband would let me move any further north, that’d be the place! Beautiful pictures, and my dad’s b-day happens to be today too! Happy B-day to them!
Love the outfit!! And I love PA small towns :) Special place in my heart! Hope the last few days of school go well for you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE that dress. Might need to find one of my own :)
xx,
Julia
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Love this look! This town looks adorable too!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Good luck with the last few weeks of school Kelly!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com