My summer reading stack is tall and I am not sorry! Take your pick of psychological thriller, mystery, romance, memoir, or family saga. Each of these titles will have you reading into the late hours of the night, or until the sun sets on the beach. So, pull up a beach chair, and get out…
June is here and shocker- still drinking rosé over here. I just got a “Rosé and Pink Bubbly” email from my fave local Darien wine shop Sipstirs, and no it’s no surprise there are many new bottles for me to try. The beach cabana fridge will need to be stocked for the summer so this…
Happy Friday followers- this week’s post is all about the bright neon items I have been seeing lately (bringing me back to my Esprit days). Even Hermés is hopping on the trend with some new vivid lip oils. Vibrant pinks, oranges, and greens can be whimsical yet tasteful, and there is nothing like a nice…
It’s time for the obligatory summer sunblock post! Months filled with sunshine mean sunscreen every day (no matter what) and each season I like to update my stock. I feel like what constitutes “safe SPF” is always evolving, so I try to stay on top of the latest findings. But, everyone’s concerns and beliefs are…
photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens I saw this recipe in a magazine recently, and it grabbed my attention, simply because who doesn’t love sushi? This salad incorporates all of the popular California roll ingredients and serves them up in a big bowl of goodness! You could also try it with sushi-grade tuna or…
Happy weekend– here is a roundup of all the best deals on the web! With Memorial Day Weekend sales in full swing, it’s time to shop it up. Consider this a curated cheat sheet, highlighting the sales at my fave retailers, with a few cute pieces in the below slider from Shopbop. Included are promo…
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer- and I am gearing up! When June arrives, I will be breaking out the white jeans, navy blue stripes, and coral red accessories (and begrudgingly a bathing suit or two). Heading to a friend’s beach house and need a hostess gift? Looking for an outfit to wear…
It seems you all are bag crazy just like me- my last Splurge or Save post (on Straw Totes) was the most read post of the month. So, let’s keep with the handbag theme and check out some summer clutches. An easy way to make an outfit fun is to change up your accessories, whether…
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Welcome to Whit & Whimsy- a lifestyle space I created to share my favorite books, beauty buys, fashion, and more. I post about trusted products I love, items I lust after, and treasures I give as gifts. Expect to hear about the latest thriller read, maxi dress, simple meal, and best new mascara-- and there will always be a touch of leopard print, and a monogram or two. I hope to connect with readers by offering inspiration and suggestions through content that is classic, chic, shoppable, and a bit whimsical.
