Alex and Ani Bracelets

The arm party look has been "in" for a while now. We see it everywhere, but there were certain party attendees SisterT and I noticed in Boston that just about everyone had... Alex and Ani Bracelets. Everywhere we looked, girls, women, teens had them in gloriously full stacks.

It was divine intervention, when a torrential downpour started on Nantucket, and the closest building was an Alex and Ani boutique. SisterT noticed the beautiful fleur-de-lis charm first then pranced over to the mermaid a few minutes later. We were instantly in love with the ultra feminine and whimsical designs, as well as the meanings behind each. The absolutely fantastic people who were working that day were perfect as well, they entertained us and informed us about the company and its owner.

We left as happy customers. Two days later we left the Boston location, once again, as happy customers. We were Alex and Ani converts, and my new found arm party danced to beautiful music as the charms act as a miniature wind chime on the wrist.

Celebrities have been wearing them for a few years now... it seems as if the rest of us are fashionably late. Especially, us in the midwest!

Sporting the Russian Silver

Alex and Ani produce bracelets in their signature Russian Gold and Russian Silver, but also in fine metals as well. For the Russian Gold and Russian Silver bracelets, prices range from $24 to $48+ depending on beads, charm size, metal, etc. They make a great gift for the BFFs, siblings, and parties of all kinds, as each bracelet is adjustable using their patented technology.

Here are some of my favorites...

Love this... on my current obsession list!

The Buddha is very popular right now.

SisterT's favorite

They also make other unique jewelry, such as this eagle cuff. This would look killer with all the tribal wear that is currently on trend. 

My stack right now; still working on it. I can't make up my mind if I should go for turquoise beads or coral beads to add some color. I'll let you know what I decide. 

If you are interested in purchasing an Alex and Ani bracelet; their website is extremely organized and well done. Click HERE to check it out. If you live near St. Louis, MO, one of my favorite boutiques now carries the Alex and Ani line, Splash. Here is the link to their facebook page, where you can check out the rest of the awesome clothing and accessories they feature. 

Such as this dress that Kim Kardashian was recently photographed in. I can't wait to try it on; I think it is perfect for SisterA's graduation party, and the Alex and Ani bracelets would go wonderfully with it. 

This is not an advertisement; I am a huge fan of this company, and am so happy to share it with all of you. Happy shopping! Enjoy your Thursday! 

East Coast Tasty Treats

Out of all the meals we enjoyed while away, the breakfasts were the best! 

Fog Island in Nantucket

Breakfast Remedy (sorry for poor picture quality)

Eggs scrambled with bacon, tomatoes, scallions, and cheese with sour cream. Grilled english muffin and hash browns. 

Blueberry Pancakes with strawberries and a raspberry sauce. 

D: Sausage and Egg Biscuit 

SisterT: Omelet with bacon and cheese 

Thornton's in Boston

My first poached egg ever, and it was amazing! Poached egg over mushrooms and spinach atop half a fried potato with a parmesan pesto sauce, served with dark rye toast. 

Egg white omelet and pecan waffle. 

Breakfast Burrito 

Lunches that hit the spot! 

Baxter's in Hyannis 

Fish and Chips

 Squire's in Chatham

Clam Chowder

Max & Dylan's in Boston

Cheese fries with jalapenos

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni & Cheese

(This was fantastic!)

Parmesan macaroni & cheese with prosciutto, truffle oil, and bread crumbs. 

Dinners were light, but full of wonderful conversation!

Ember in Harwich 

Grilled peaches with goat cheese salad

Garden Salad

Caesar Salad

Grilled Chicken Pesto Pizza 

Fantastic pizza, airy crust, crisp, and delicious! 

All the desserts we devoured have now forced me encouraged me to go no-carb once again. 

Sundae School (ice cream chain in Cape Cod)

Strawberry Sundae 

Coffee Oreo 

Bakery on Nantucket

Cannoli Cupcakes! 

Finale in Boston

Tropical Chocolate Mousse 

Dessert Sampler featuring cheesecake, Boston Cream Pie, and Chocolate Sundae

Apple Cranberry tart with with vanilla gelato, hazelnut crisp, and lavender pound cake! 

Off to the gym. Wishing you a lovely and sunny day! 

A Lilly Pulitzer dressed vacation!

Hello everyone! I am back for a few days from the Cape. I had a wonderful time with the BFFs, SisterT, and her boyfriend "D". We rented a cottage in Chatham, a gorgeous little town. It is more slow paced than Hyannis or Falmouth. We explored Harwich, Orleans, Hyannis, West Dennis, Nantucket, and Boston as well.

I missed blogging while away, and am so happy to reconnect with the blogosphere once again! During the next few posts, I will post various photos in themed segments. First up... the Lilly OTVs (outfits of the vacation!), and my search to find every In the Pink store I could find.

 A Week of Lilly

Going to the aquarium in Boston

Shopping in Chatham

Fish 'n Chip at Baxters in Hyannis (H&M belt)

Chatham A's Baseball Game (Cape Cod Baseball League)

Funny story; we met some of the players, and it was as if they were straight out of "Summer Catch." 

Workout wear on Red River Beach in Harwich

Out to dinner with the BFFs and SisterT in Harwich (target wedges, anthro top, F21 sweater)

Shopping at In the Pink in Nantucket

In the Pink

Before leaving for the airport on Newbury Street in Boston

Chatham

Nantucket

Vintage Lilly

While escaping the rain on Nantucket, SisterT, D, and I jumped into a vintage store where we had fun looking at their different Lilly items, such as... 

 Tons of floor length print dresses 

A Men's shirt

SisterT's favorite look; D did not approve

My Lilly-filled trip was so much fun, and so colorful too! 

Posts coming up include tasty treats, restaurant reviews, historical sights, and beach time fun. I hope you all are doing fabulously, and escaping this crazy heat we are experiencing. Till tomorrow...