Garden Party {Mixing Prints and Patterns}

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• Ikat shorts are fair trade by One Mango Tree (and on sale for $21.60)
• Tank is made in the USA by Porridge from Anthropologie. Similar HERE

I went to my mother's house this weekend for some pool time, but I also got some bonus time in the garden. One of my favorite things to do as a child was to "steal" green beans and cherry tomatoes right off the vine. My Mom truly has a green thumb, and she grows everything from herbs to lettuces to strawberries to squash.  Sadly, I can barely keep houseplants alive, so I love benefiting from her end of summer overages.

The pattern and print mixing is out of my usual wheelhouse, but I was feeling breezy and bohemian. Would you have have paired these two crazy patterns, or is it too much?

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White Out

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I'm loving this beautiful weather and my summer whites, and clearly obsessed with my new Pikolinos sandals that I shared last week. I forgot to mention then that the nice girls at Nordstrom also made sure to send me home with a few Maasai-beaded bracelets from Pikolinos, too!

Here's how you can get the look fairly:

• Oversize tee shirt is by The Baand (just discovered this brand on instagram and it's SO COOL); made with organic cotton in Peru using responsible labor practices
• White jeans are made in the USA by JBrand
• Sandals are fair trade by Pikolinos

Photography and styling by Victoria Corkhill. 

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DC Pride Parade

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I enjoyed the sights, sounds and colors of one of my favorite DC celebrations last weekend, so I wanted to share a few snapshots in addition to a pride-inspired collection of fair accessories.







The ladies of Thaitanic


PEACE Corps pride!



Clockwise from top left:

• Necklace is fair trade by Indego Africa
• Bikini top is made in the USA by American Apparel
• Bag is fair trade available from Lydali
• Stacked metal and beaded bracelets are fair trade, handmade and incorporate recycled aluminum. Available from Lydali.
• Earrings are fair trade, handmade and made from recycled materials from Lydali.
• Bracelets are fair trade by Indego Africa

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The Perfect Summer Sandals {by Pikolinos}

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Shoes by Pikolinos; dress from American Apparel; lipstick by Radiant Cosmetics

Last Saturday was the perfect summer day: my friend Victoria made us a delicious brunch, the weather was warm but not humid, and I got to wear my favorite new shoes!










I'm so pleased to introduce you to my new summer sandals from Pikolinos, a Spanish company that is clearly committed to being kind to people and to the earth. This pair has beautiful Maasai beading and is part of a recent collaboration with the Association for Development, Alternative Commerce and Micro-credits (ADCAM), which works to promote social projects in various parts of the world, and specialises in education, women and micro-credit.

Even though they are brand new, they feel buttery soft like I've been wearing them for years. Plus, Pikolinos uses a vegetable tanning method, water-based dyes and solvent-free glues. I'm in love!

I'd also like to say a special thank you to the sales team at Pentagon City's Nordstrom. When I explained that I was looking for shoes that were made in the USA or fair trade, they were so incredibly helpful, and I never would have discovered this lovely company without their expert assistance. Thanks, ladies!



Photography and styling by Victoria Corkhill.

Last but not least, I want to reassure you that I am hard at work on a few big posts, so please stay tuned for an exciting collaboration that I hope to reveal this month. :)

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A Weekend in Charleston, SC {Get the Look}

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I spent Memorial Day weekend watching waves and catching rays in Charleston, SC with one of my besties, and it was glorious. A strong dose of Vitamin D is a key ingredient in my personal happiness maintenance regimen.

From the Spanish moss dripping from the trees to the surf and sand, 

it was just what the doctor ordered.

Adult beverages didn't hurt either.

The doors to the house we stayed in were absolutely stunning.

And we were blessed with beautiful sunsets every night.

If you'd like to check out more of my summer adventures, come join me over on Instagram at @MyFairVanity

And last, but certainly not least, here is one way to get this look fairly:

• Hat is fair trade by Pachacuti
• Bikini is made in the USA with recycled materials by Odina
• Sarong is handmade from Etsy
• T-shirt is 100% organic cotton and made in the USA (from Juno and Jove)

Spring into Summer

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Cherry Blossom Girl

Rock the Ballet

Black and White

Graphic Florals

Just wanted to share a few of my favorite looks from spring as I think about how to transition them to summer. For me, white jeans are a staple year round, and that floral dress is definitely going to get some use this summer. Click on the photos or the descriptions below them to see the full posts.

I wish you a happy almost Friday and a wonderful holiday weekend!

I'm headed to Charleston to soak up some much-needed sun and surf. If you'd like to follow my hopefully peaceful but possibly zany adventures, follow me on instagram at @MyFairVanity

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Anthom: Three Summer Staples

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If you haven't yet checked out Anthom, it's time.

Founded by a model (Ashley Turchin), a scientist, and a photographer/economist (Carla and Marshal of The President Wears Prada), Anthom is an online boutique featuring exclusive capsule collections, clothing and accessories by under-the-radar designers and independent labels from the USA and around the globe. 

Their selections are definitely for a modern girl who's not afraid to stand out, but there are also clean, minimalist pieces that anyone can rock.

• The brass cuff is made by hand by Christine Young, who creates all the pieces for her Young Frankk line in Richmond, Virginia. I want one for each wrist!
• The pastel pink envelope bag is by CHIYOME: designed and manufactured in limited quantities in New York City using a selection of materials sourced primarily in America. 
• The cut-out tee is by DRIFTER, which is designed, sourced, and made in the USA. It's perfect for going from beach to pool to bar and back again, don't you think?

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