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Sue Bradley's avatar

Love it all. Hot do many great ideas. I have a TWP navy ex bf crop shirt and navy two culottes and now I'm going to grab the Freda Salvador animal

Print sandals that I've been loving to go with. Because of that cool look above! I don't need more clothes I need the right shoes at this point. ❤️

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

I love the sound of this!!! Accessories will be take all these outfits from great to truly perfect. I kept imagining a cherry red ballet flat or little bag with all of them! Leopard is also perfection.

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Sue Bradley's avatar

Let's face it cherry red makes everything better. ❤️

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Christine Morrison's avatar

The Freda shoes are phenomenal!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Love the tonal summer camp safari colors on you. Instant win!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, Evonne! I think that was my MVP section, too. Navy is a no-brainer for me, but this seems like a good evolution! Shades of khaki for summer, groundbreaking, but actually for me? Yes!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

I don't know if my pale skin will allow shades of khaki this summer, but you are giving good reason for me to dip my toes in...

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Do it! Your skin can be part of the monochrome game too 😂

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Evonne, I thought of you when I saw the Felicity clip linked! Rewatch time!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

It’s EPIC!!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

I feel like I would have loved to be a part of this convo!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

I'll talk Felicity shop any day of the week! Name the time and place, and I'll be there.

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Traci Landy's avatar

Agree!!

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LB's avatar

I seriously love your eye for style. Thank you for sharing what you do!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you so much for this kind comment!

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Charu's avatar

Love this so much!!! Monochrome all the way!

Any chance anyone knows what brand the navy blue skirt it is that Becky Malinsky is wearing in the photo?

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

No 😔

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

And thank you! I’m on the navy train!

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Maria Hyde's avatar

You had me at "keep it simple"!! Definitely my summer dressing philosophy, too. I love monochromatic outfits and matching sets, and you delivered such GOOD ones here! Love both your navy and tan looks. Also obsessed with the Ralph Lauren references you've included here, especially the khaki one! Thank you for the shoutout! xx

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

RL does this idea SO well! Especially with all their beautiful garment washes and mineral washes. The best shades, truly.

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Kevin Robles's avatar

What a nice, easy and SIMPLE guide! Also, thank you for the feature!! Always thrilled to be on this roundup :))

BTW--love the suede loafers!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, thank you Kevin!

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Angharad Jones's avatar

LOVE this advice! Make it comfortable and don't overthink it. That's the best way to enjoy summer.

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Absolutely! Summer is fleeting, our outfits should be fun but not time consuming!

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Sarah Shapiro's avatar

Love the shoes you scored, the great sets and style inspiration and discovered so many great substacks from this round up. Thanks! xx

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, Sarah!

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wantd's avatar

No side eye!!!! This is the reminder we all needed!!! Loved these recipes for simple summer outfits!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you! I guess to extend the metaphor of this newsletter’s title: they are like summer outfit smoothies - quick, refreshing, filling, and pretty colors 😂

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wantd's avatar

yes!! love that!!

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Alex DiCapo Patel's avatar

Is it possible that I need every matching set? 👀 & TY for the shout out!! 🫶🏼

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

It is! Love your Notes & work so much.

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Alex DiCapo Patel's avatar

Ah thank you so much!! The feeling is so mutual.

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Christine Morrison's avatar

As much as I love monochromatic, my days at Calvin also taught me to swoon for fabrics that have breathability and a tech sensibility for comfort — that Kate image has it in spades.

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Totally! Breath ability is key!

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Morenike Ajayi's avatar

Thanks so much for featuring me! I loved your outfits in this 🫶🏾

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, Morenike!

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Katelyn Cnossen's avatar

The only way I will be dressing for summer! It makes it so easy on my sleep deprived brain. I’m really also into the idea of camp colors.

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

A great post partum hack, too!

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Jennifer Klee's avatar

Tone on tone! Is helping me pack for my upcoming 3 destination journey this week/month 🖤🖤💙💙 Huge thanks for including me! In such good company in this post!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Keep it simple!! This is a great way to pack, and then everything in your suitcase goes together. Teamwork makes the dream work!

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Sogole Kane's avatar

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS - YES!! I loved the ease behind these ideas Lindsay- exactly what we all need when temps climb and we cannot be bothered. Brilliant!!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, Sogole! I am really try to lean into the easy answers, especially in the summer when there is just so much else to enjoy!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

And poplin is the perfect fabric for all of these ideas ;)

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Joyce Lee's avatar

Ah thank you for the mention! There is so much goodness in this letter!

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Thank you, Joyce! Love your work & perspective xx

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