GONE FOR THE WEEKEND

I love my current weekend bag to death - it's orange and white striped with a navy "J" on the front and I never lose it in a crowd.  But it's most definitely been beat up (and overpacked) a few too many times, and it might be time to trade in for a sturdier model.  When I caught sight of this sailcloth duffle from J. McLaughlin, I fell in love.  A classic shape with crisp lines never goes out of style, and neither does navy, white, and leather.  The fact that it's made of sailcloth not only appeals to the sailor in me, but also means that it's pretty durable.  And of course, the monogram is only the cherry on top!  Looks like I might need to buy myself an early birthday present.... 

 j.mclaughlin sailcloth duffle.

DERBY DAYS

This weekend is the annual Foxfield Races, a huge steeplechase event in Charlottesville, VA that's hugely popular with the college crowd.  It's a great excuse to pull out your preppiest sundress, slip into some Jack's, and wear a cute floppy sunhat to shade your shoulders from the sun (even better when it's monogrammed!).  Even though the weather forecast tomorrow isn't the best, it won't stop people from showing up in droves to enjoy some seersucker and mint juleps! (Or, you know, orange juice and cheap vodka in a plastic cup). As they say, if you go to Foxfield and see any horses, you're doing it wrong!

photo via pinterest

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sunhat / jack rogers