Summer Stripes

Barite Top by Tory Burch, $175

Stripes are one of my favorite summer looks.  I particularly love the nautical feel of a classic navy stripe, which may be why the Barite Top by Tory Burch is calling my name.  The summery short-sleeve, crew neck tee features navy and ivory stripes, but Miss Burch ups the ante by adding rope and stud detailing at the sleeves that I'm absolutely obsessed with.


The Garine Top by Tory Burch, $225
(shown over the Barite Top)

 The Tory Burch website suggests layering the Garine Top over the Barite, and as a girl who loves mixing patterns, I think the result totally works.  The heavier weight of the roping and stripes means that they peek out from beneath the spotted cotton silk for a more bohemian spin on the nautical look.  If (when?) I'm lucky enough to own both pieces, I would pair them with a pair of jeans and some high, high wedges for the perfect summer look. 

The Stripper

Despite the title of today's post, I promise you that we're going to keep things classy...and discuss stripping--nail polish, that is.  I was first tipped off about The Stripper during a Saturday at my favorite local boutique, Bessie Blue.  I complimented a customer on her fabulous nail color, and she was kind enough to point me in the right direction: Deborah Lippmann.


The Stripper Nail Lacquer Remover by Deborah Lippmann, $18
Available at Nordstrom


If you're not familiar with Deborah Lippmann, then one thing you should know is that she is the go-to manicurist to fashion magazines and renowned fashion houses alike.  Her collection of nail lacquer and nail treatments are some of the best I have ever used--and knowing how seriously I treat my mani/pedis, I don't say that lightly.  Plus, as a girl who simply can't get enough of cleverly named cosmetics, with nail lacquers like "Yellow Brick Road" and "Bad Romance," Miss Lippmann clearly has the nail care industry on lock.



The Stripper to Go
Nail Lacquer Remover Finger Mitts
by Deborah Lippmann, $12 per box
Available at Nordstrom

 But I promised that we would talk about stripping.  And that's where The Stripper comes into play.  This award-winning nail polish remover lets you take it all off--from the darkest to the lightest of shades--in mere seconds.  Made from lavender and aloe, this special formula will also hydrate the nail plate while also providing natural anti-bacterial properties.  For the girl on the go, the bottle also has a unique twist-lock pump to prevent leakage and spills, but if you want to be especially cautious, you can opt for 'The Stripper to Go' Nail Lacquer Remover Finger Mitts.  Available in boxes of six, you use one little mitt to strip the polish from all your nails.  Cute and convenient--yay!

Believe me when I tell you: you will not find a better nail polish remover.  Ever ever ever.  This is the kind of stripping that even your parents can approve of.