Color Crush: Tangerine

All photos by my lovely friend, Maggie Murphy. On Tuesday, she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her 21st birthday (as she likes to call it)! Everyone wish Maggie a very happy birthday full of cupcakes, champagne and lots of love! Outfit: J.Crew blazer, J.Crew blouse, Loft skirt (similar), Stuart Weitzman wedges (similar) How adorable is this tangerine print? Buyer’s remorse be damned! I just had to buy this blouse, right? After all, it’s impossible to be in a bad mood while wearing it. I just can’t resist a nautical twist, so I paired my fun and happy blouse with a…
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Feminine Florals

As today marks the first official day of spring, a post on florals couldn’t be more appropriate! 1.     J.Crew Painter’s Floral Swimsuit, $135 2.     Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine Perfume, $65 3.     Honeydew Intimates Floral Lace Bralette ($32) and Undies ($18) 4.     Tibi Daisies Sleeveless Yoked Top, $350 5.     Kate Spade Estate Garden Necklace, $198 6.     J.Crew Collection Daisy Chain Ballet Flats, $225 7.     Urban Outfitters Cult Gaia Lana Flower Crown Headwrap, $100 I can hear Miranda Priestly’s voice in my head: “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” I know, I know but I can’t help that floral prints always put me in…
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Shades of Grey (and pink!)

Photos by my dad. See more of his incredible work here! Outfit: Forever21 blouse, Forever21 sweatshirt, Gap jeans, J.Crew heels (similar), Ray-Ban sunnies I’m so happy to be home for spring break! My mom and I talk practically five times a day even when I’m at school (I know, we’re really close) but it has been so nice to shop, share a glass of wine and gab together. It was my mom actually who suggested I try on this bejeweled sweatshirt. I paired it with her pink pumps and voila! The effortless appeal of the sweatshirt felt appropriate for a…
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A Dude’s Spring Break Packing List

I rarely write about guys’ style, which is strange considering my deep appreciation for the J.Crew men’s department. But with most college spring breaks starting today, I know American men (most of whom are deathly allergic to department stores) could use a little help. 1.   J.Crew Montague Leather Weekender, $475 2.     Sperry Top-Sider for J.Crew Authentic Boat Shoes, $118 3.     Old Navy Light Chambray Shirt, $29.94 4.     J.Crew Nautical Print Board Shorts, $69.50 5.     Ray-Ban Meteor Shades, $145 6.     Urban Outfitters iPhone 5 Case, $16 7.     Urban Outfitters iPhone 5 Case, $16 8.     Frontgate Leather Flask, $29.50 So ladies, turn…
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Giveaway with Gemma Collection

Necklaces: Kris Nations c/o Gemma Collection, Barbara Harvel Designs, Impeccable Pig Loft top, Gap slacks Banana Republic purse, Topshop sidecross bracelet, Forever21 bracelets, La Suite 105 love ring, Robyn Rhodes ring c/o Gemma Collection In an effort to beat the Monday blues, I’m hosting a fun giveaway with Dallas jewelry boutique, Gemma Collection! Adriane Sack, the owner of Gemma Collection, has graciously offered this 14 karat gold overlay Kris Nations necklace to one lucky Brooke du jour reader. Don’t fret- you don’t have to be a Texas native to sport this necklace with pride. I actually bought a very similar…
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