Incorporating Patriotism Into Everyday Fashion

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Who misses the fireworks and festivities from yesterday? I do! For me, there's nothing that represents summertime more than the 4th of July. Just because Independence Day has come and gone, doesn't mean you can't still show a little patriotism. Afraid of wearing the stars and stripes? Don't be. Instead of going all out with bold flag prints, try incorporating red, white, and blue in smaller doses. While the scarf above screams USA it's not obnoxious.

What do you think about flag fashion? Would you wear it?

This weekend is the birthday of my bestest, oldest (as in she's soon to be ancient) friend, Kathrin of Shop.School.Sleep. She's throwing a shindig to celebrate and I can't wait to relive the amazingness that was her 21st birthday. Here's to puking in public bathrooms!

Since I was only 20 I couldn't legally drink, but I made sure she had enough for the both of us!  
Come back Monday for a little gossip!  

All-American

Yeah I went for it. Threw a bunch of patriotic items together. It's a little crazy. A little overboard, but I kinda love it! Just because the 4th has passed doesn't mean there's anything wrong with a little all-American fashion.

Red, White, and Blue by leeannm

Linking up for Friday's Fancies!

I'm a little off having a holiday on the middle of the work week so bring on Saturday and Sunday. Here's to the weekend! Have a blast then come back on Monday and link up for Weekend Update!

One more thing - I was recently featured in Be in Style's Best of the Web: Style Blogs post. If you have time, check it out :)

Daughters of the American Revolution

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays - I have a degree in American Studies to prove it. Warm weather, pretty fireworks, and most importantly, a reason to celebrate this great country we live in (for all you Americans ;).

Recently I found out that one side of my family came to America in the early 1600s. That blows me away! Especially since I have a particular love for the Colonial Period. And to know that my ancestors were here well before the Revolutionary War and they make up the first colonists is pretty amazing. My goal is to join the Daughters of the American Revolution before the end of 2012. If anyone is a member and has any info, please let me know how I can go about joining!

Now, here's a little red, white, and blue love to celebrate the 4th!

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