My 4th of July weekend was extra refreshing. With the rain, and beautiful lush of Sag Harbor, I went with all of my “farmer” favorites. The perfect sun hat for picking sun dried tomatoes…a silk jumper so light it feels like air…and plaid to keep me warm during the cold downpours in the late evening. A look I’ll wear over and over again. Shelter Island and Sag Harbor had me feeling granola (yes, I said GRANOLA) because organic everything really does taste better, and rosé on the house porch just that much sweeter. It’s the no makeup, “WHAT DAY IS IT?!” lifestyle. I’m back home in the city fresh faced, tanned, and ready to take on the week full force. Sometimes the low key life, is the best life. I’m still dreaming of those cozy wooden homes and quiet street corners. It’s true, nothing really beats a good ALL AMERICAN getaway.

// Alice & Trixe jumpsuit, Elizabeth & James handbag and plaid shirt, The San Diego Hat Company hat, Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo sandals, Ax + Apple necklaces //

I am madly and deeply in love with this 6 Shore Road one-piece. The color blocking, and the fact, that it’s exactly something my mother would have worn in the 80’s. It’s that high cut on the hips gives it that sexy, vintage vibe. I took this swimmy on a morning run in Montauk. Yes, Montauk Off Duty doesn’t end until about September so stay tuned! Sunsoaked adventures are the best. Here we are at the super cool Gurney’s Inn! The best private beach in town.

// 6 Shore Road bikini, Dannijo necklace //

And YES to CROCHET. That and the highest of a waist denim short  that it’s SO HIGH that you can’t see your belly button. Though my weeks are totally jam packed with work, I love the feeling of packing from Friday to SUNDAY and wearing just about anything that I want. Barely legs and all. Letting it all let loose till Sunday.// Cleobella crochet tank, James Jeans shorts, H&M kimono, Vanessa Mooney necklace, Dorothy Perkins sandals //

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I found this little spot on a rainy day in the town. I always go for the mango, blackened fish tacos, and seasoned carrots.

My absolute favorite accessory is the chain belt. This vintage beauty was an old birthday present from the older sis. Best worn extra low on the hips, I let the click and clack of the coins and the pearls jingle as I walk. It’s heavy and honestly, the coolest piece EVER. I’ll intertwine it into my jeans, or denim cut-offs, but I like it slung across a lace maxi dress. Recently, I’ve been picking up the ol’ long black dresses, releasing my inner Stevie Nicks. The patchwork denim duster just the finishing touch. With the beach and Montauk, I’ve been keeping things extra comfortable. Normally you’ll find me in a bikini and flared pants. But for nights out at the Surf Lodge, you’ll find me slipping into my snake boots, and letting my hair down. Cheers to the first week of SUMMER.

// Lenni maxi dress, Artisan De Luxe denim jacket, Vintage Chanel chain belt, By Simone leather backpack, Finlay & Co sunglasses //

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The beach always brings out the COLOR and life in me. My weekends are best spent on our balcony hammock of The Surf Lodge. Swaying and overlooking the calmness of Fort Pond. Montauk has quickly become my easy NYC getaway. I remember my very first trip. I was shooting for the Pennyblack magalog, and already, I was smitten with the bohemian vibes, the surf and sun, and long lazy highways. I’ve got weekends planned and a TAN to boot. YES. My bikinis, finally breathing air and getting the sand and sun they deserve. I’ve fallen in love with the misty mornings, followed by HOT bike rides to Ditch Plains. With a spontaneous adventure, I always pack on the prints. The stars, the paisley…the luxurious velvet shorts. Everything Janis Joplin and Jimi would approve of. The easier, the better. I could fall alseep on that hammock. Instantly, it’s become my happy place. It’s back to work mode for me, but nowadays, Friday has been calling my name louder than anything.

//LENNI blouse and velvet shorts, Worth & Worth hat, Vanessa Mooney choker//

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