Oak Bluffs - Lagoon Pond

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The kids...doing a little Opti-Sailing, at the Sail Camp on Lagoon Pond.

Photo: Pyden

Naturally Classic Icon - Maggie Rizer

Spring 2010, Maggie makes a full-throttled comeback onto the modeling scene, and we welcome her all-American style back with open arms.

The epitomy of a fresh face without makeup.  Clean, simple, confident style.

Photos via Celebscentral.

Maggie Rizer - L.L. Bean Signature Collection

You take me to Menemsha, Bean...

Sail MV - Seafood Buffet & Auction

The Sail MV event is sold out...hope you have a ticket.  This is one of the season's brightest fundraising efforts held at the Tisbury Wharf, on July 10th (tommorrow), in Vineyard Haven.  A fleet of classic wooden sailboats will be available for viewing, and you can kick up your Jimmy Choo's to the Beetlebung Steel Band...dance until your feet hurt and then kick them off, for a few more rounds.

A few auction items include, generously donated, a house in St. Barts, a villa in Tuscany and an African photo safari - to name a few.  Jaime Hamlin (a Clinton presidential catering favorite) will be tantalizing appetites with lobster delights and other seafood fare.

The Sail MV program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and protecting the island's maritime heritage, and provides sailing lessons to children from the age of eight through high school.  Adults are also offered continuing education in sailing safety, captain's licensing, and maritime lectures.  A rowing crew sets off in Grace and Cassie, Cornish pilot gigs, daily for either a 1400 calorie burn (if you were on a boat like my crew), or a moderately-paced run to catch up on local gossip and conversation (always interesting).

So...what to wear?

All dresses, under $100, via Ruche.
Can't say the same about the shoe budget:
Black gladiators, Jimmy Choo.
Rafia wedges, Paloma Barcelo, via Net-a-Porter.
Chain sandals, Lanvin, via Bluefly.

Summer Street Classic

Happy Weekend

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." - Gene Hill


Photo here.  Quote here.

Creating an Acquisitive Ship Captain's Home

A collector with a penchant for nautical, fashion exec Scott Currie set out to revamp his 1899-built ship captain's home.

I was smitten with a few things:
Sitting room - Chinese Chippendale-style chairs painted in a lovely lemongrass-yellow color with two of my favorite Benjamin Moore paint shades:  Walls/BM Sea Haze, Trim/BM Silver Dollar.
Pool - floating stainless spheres:  General Home Store.
Loft Office - Bamboo chair from 1stDibs.com, covered in Lulu DK.
Bedroom - Burlap curtains with grosgrain ribbon trim, and bed linens via Matouk and Ralph Lauren.
Bedroom - Gorgeous wall color, BM Conch Shell Pink.
Entry - A collection of sea finds, as well as a coach lantern from a London antiques shop.

Photos:  Roger Davies via Elle Decor