I know why the caged bird sings

A big thanks to one of the most brilliant writers of our time for providing the title of this post. May Maya Angelou's soul rest in peace.

My dear Aunt Treasure came visiting and treated us to dinner at Red Lobster a couple days ago. I decided to wear my Zara bird print cotton voile shirt that I could not resist when it popped up in stores. A patterned shirt will always be a good addition to your wardrobe. 

Cheers,

J.

Farmer chic

Nope, this is not a blog post on outfits for visiting a farm.

Hi there friend, I hope your summer has been a blast so far! A few days ago, Eddie, a friend of mine, asked how I would style overalls. I recently bought the first pair of overalls I've owned since I was around 2 years old and they've been my absolute favorite piece that I've worn this summer. Overalls are definitely back with a bang, and you'll find them at many fashion-forward retail stores such as Guess, Zara, and Madewell.

I love overalls because you can wear them with practically anything! (Or even nothing if you're Chance the rapper) I've worn them on beach trips with tank tops, out to the movies with a plain t-shirt, or even for lunch with a short sleeved shirt. Mine are from Zara, and I'm wearing a Banana Republic shirt underneath.

Cheers,
J.

Youths

Hey friends! Welcome to summer. The photographs from today were taken during a cabin trip in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The view from the lake house was breathtaking, and we spent a night there eating ourselves to oblivion, having late night guitar sessions, and sharing stories with each other.

SUMMER WEAR

One of my favorite things about dressing for summer is wearing a greater variety of patterns and colors. Straw fedoras, bracelets, and sunglasses are all wonderful accessory options. Adding a belt to any look, transforms the outfit from stay-at-home casual to an outfit you can wear to a barbecue, movie theater or gathering. Legs always look better when your shorts are above the knee, and more form fitting. My shoes are Toms, Union Jack print shirt is from French Connection, and shorts are Express.

God Save the Queen.

J.