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August 27, 2021 •

Evereve Try-On

Jeans (Also available in white.) / Boots / Olive Green Shacket (Also available in “Bone.”) / Striped Top / Chambray Shirt on the Wall (Also available in white.)

I dropped by Evereve on Chicago’s Southport Corridor this week to film some outfit try-on videos, which you can watch in my Instagram Stories today!

If you’re new to Evereve, the company is basically a curated collection of the best seasonal styles from top brands. I’m obsessed, and loved everything. There are 95 locations across the country, but you can also shop online! (Free shipping, too.) Here are the products from the casual and cozy outfits I put together:

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August 26, 2021 •

Lemon Dresses to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

🍋 Print to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

🍋 Larkin Ladies in lemons on Lake Bloomington! And some really wonderful news:

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August 25, 2021 •

20+ Things, 8/25

My friend Julia launched her line of ginger jars! Aren’t they stunning?! The one in the above photo is in Emma’s room, and I love it. Congratulations, Julia!

A little late on my weekly post for this series, but it’s a good one. :)

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August 24, 2021 •

Amazon Essentials: 30+ Basics for a Steal

Have you shopped Amazon Essentials apparel yet? Amazon Essentials is one of Amazon’s private label apparel brands, and they specialize in basics. The idea is that you can build a capsule wardrobe for any member of your family by spending around $15 to $40 per piece. (With a few products priced lower and a jacket or two priced a little higher.) It’s pretty awesome if you’re after a simpler life, which I know so many of us are—these days, especially.

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August 23, 2021 •

Home Tour: Lucy’s Room

Boom. Only took me 2+ years to finish and photograph this project. Callin’ it a win! 😉

In all seriousness, I’m so happy with it. 🥰 Here are the details:

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August 22, 2021 •

Larkins in L.L.Bean

Striped Dress / Sandals / Girls’ LLBean Shirts / Mitch’s SunSmart Polo / Boat and Tote Zip Top (Size Large, Extra Long Handles) / Noodle’s Collar / Original Backpacks

Perhaps we should have ordered the tote bag in a size XL for Lucy. 😜

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August 20, 2021 •

Recent Finds, 8/20

Belted Wool Dress

^ Currently planning my cousin’s October bridal shower and thinking about wearing this!

This posts starts out very August, and ends very fall. 😜

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August 19, 2021 •

Gammy Camp 2021

Camp Gammy T-Shirts (Mitch’s graphic designer for his company did the logos!) / My One-Shoulder Striped Bathing Suit (Solid here) and Sunglasses / Emma’s Blue Floral Bathing Suit / Lucy’s Striped Bathing Suit / Emma’s Ruffled Bathing Suit / Emma’s Sunglasses

That’s a wrap! Today is the last day of Gammy Camp; the Virginia Larkins leave bright and early for their trek back to the East Coast.

Every summer, my wonderful mother- and father-in-law have their grandchildren down to their home on Lake Bloomington in central Illinois for a week or two. Emma looks forward to it all year! They do everything, from water sports and crafts to cooking and farming. (Mitch’s grandfather, dad, and younger brother are all farmers. They grow corn and soy bean crops, and also run a chicken farm called Above Normal Eggs!)

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August 18, 2021 •

Align High-Rise Leggings / Align High-Rise Shorts / Align High-Rise Joggers / Align Tank Bra / Flow Y Nulu Bra / Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 / Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 / Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank 2.0 / Essential Tank Top Pleated / Hooded Nulu Define Jacket

The 10 Best Lululemon Buys

Ah, the world of Lululemon. If you haven’t tried the brand before, I might suggest not doing so lest you become addicted. 😆 (Just kidding. Kind of.) Seriously, though. It’s so nice, and the quality and softness is unparalleled. I wear it every morning these days—whether on bike rides during the spring, summer and fall or on walks with Lucy in the winter. (Though I heavily rely on Athleta’s fleece-lined Altitude Leggings for extreme cold in Chicago.) And I need to admit that I sometimes wear my Lululemon all day because #momlife.

It’s no secret that the brand is pricey. But I’m at the point in life where I’d rather own just a few pieces of high-quality athletic apparel as opposed to a lot of so-so stuff. My drawers aren’t overflowing, and I truly adore every single thing I own. And I’ve literally never had to retire anything because it’s worn out. That’s correct: My original leggings are six years old, and they’re still with me!

My best advice when investing in Lululemon is to buy basic pieces in solid colors that’ll go with everything. White, navy, black, gray and olive green are my go-to colors, and because I stick to them, most of my pieces can be mixed and matched. I don’t own a ton, but I can create dozens of different “looks” with that I do have!

Here are my all-time favorites: