tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41891083870220879652024-03-16T14:53:14.392-04:00Organized MessA Fashion & Lifestyle BlogChelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.comBlogger874125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-49655604418191542052024-03-03T21:25:00.004-05:002024-03-03T21:27:28.054-05:00Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRm1BMEc3vDO1Ej8z3aOpdpUdrBm92kc84uZ8feX-IW0_B5f0ryArxj46biYg0SifzBOEjj9hg23RBKrdsCAk2aSJ6D8rnXVKb9dF5o45UZQOYXt4mG85w-Skgq4yAOAIBGJnIWXTpti_cI8k1CKUDF2MaX8UhSaYshyphenhyphenAyj1LkWRYigynfjsJoGgiY-AtX/s4032/IMG_2057-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRm1BMEc3vDO1Ej8z3aOpdpUdrBm92kc84uZ8feX-IW0_B5f0ryArxj46biYg0SifzBOEjj9hg23RBKrdsCAk2aSJ6D8rnXVKb9dF5o45UZQOYXt4mG85w-Skgq4yAOAIBGJnIWXTpti_cI8k1CKUDF2MaX8UhSaYshyphenhyphenAyj1LkWRYigynfjsJoGgiY-AtX/s16000/IMG_2057-2.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Can this item be worn 5+ ways? This is one of the questions I always ask myself before buying any new pieces of clothing! If it's not versatile enough, it's not going to make it into my closet. Living in the city, closet space is minimal, plus, I just find it easier to get dressed if I own fewer pieces that I truly love. I bought this velvet midi skirt <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b8Lfw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">(similar option here)</span></a> in 2020 and it's something I find myself gravitating towards often in the fall and winter. It's so easy to dress up or down! While it could definitely be styled more casually or much more dressed up than the two ways I'm showing here, these are my two of my recent favorite outfits featuring this skirt. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0AzwmBwENf3KFRnqF88JtP98ePCKMWvYyiYmVTKBpUEk-XBTO4Ydf-4Q5isqDkTKGF9go7ltobTYuGlFb3In1zY9kOoowX0gxA2HPziWYtfoFSFi-zI6Su-1gTEx8pXQ3zvfGWAgVM76ozqNtlCOHGKcfgQuwL-jygwjLLYzNQ-b15HDzrYNCs4_G1-_/s4032/IMG_2046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0AzwmBwENf3KFRnqF88JtP98ePCKMWvYyiYmVTKBpUEk-XBTO4Ydf-4Q5isqDkTKGF9go7ltobTYuGlFb3In1zY9kOoowX0gxA2HPziWYtfoFSFi-zI6Su-1gTEx8pXQ3zvfGWAgVM76ozqNtlCOHGKcfgQuwL-jygwjLLYzNQ-b15HDzrYNCs4_G1-_/s16000/IMG_2046.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ8fyfr-y4JGkCHX-F8Qa5RUE9KfnKYYipkkIWUXwI3YykojmNGcXW9TG4LSGCrZ_K7Hd_Sj1DvGgvJza_HozmoNh08ITNdKtuefdoeHbRJJ1yBJrW4Z6-BGxrgsc8zm9prbQ6CJI0hywDDal3NiIx8wiyjzBwYoVP3alcpG-U36r-x0wgZOEkUOBhyphenhyphenEoE/s4032/IMG_2052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ8fyfr-y4JGkCHX-F8Qa5RUE9KfnKYYipkkIWUXwI3YykojmNGcXW9TG4LSGCrZ_K7Hd_Sj1DvGgvJza_HozmoNh08ITNdKtuefdoeHbRJJ1yBJrW4Z6-BGxrgsc8zm9prbQ6CJI0hywDDal3NiIx8wiyjzBwYoVP3alcpG-U36r-x0wgZOEkUOBhyphenhyphenEoE/s16000/IMG_2052.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbanHi-j8EF6SvrJB4SVkmNEiQbyt2OVb6ZLlvN7mfIBQYQjwZIz47HnfE2AWYCWz8KK0icQjXUxXk3C0z4VksexUhv6fFC4oWhR43sGOQYJ7gs5wsiCB0cjLtIryJ1xT-M-MwLXPIVrFo8fI_KcIUNttSZ60Y_bOC2Ow_DpkMVaRPe44ttLJbHQJO9VXV/s4032/IMG_2034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbanHi-j8EF6SvrJB4SVkmNEiQbyt2OVb6ZLlvN7mfIBQYQjwZIz47HnfE2AWYCWz8KK0icQjXUxXk3C0z4VksexUhv6fFC4oWhR43sGOQYJ7gs5wsiCB0cjLtIryJ1xT-M-MwLXPIVrFo8fI_KcIUNttSZ60Y_bOC2Ow_DpkMVaRPe44ttLJbHQJO9VXV/s16000/IMG_2034.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"></span></p><center><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3906409" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">OAK + FORT CARDIGAN</span></a> | <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3906434" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">MADEWELL TURTLENECK</span></a> | OAK & FORT VELVET MIDI SKIRT | <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3906448" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">OAK & FORT WESTERN BOOTS</span></a> | COACH BAG | <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3906441" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">MADEWELL EARRINGS</span></a></span></center><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Derek and I were headed out for a date to one of my favorite cafes so I wanted to wear something cute, cozy and casual. I love an <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3906409" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">oversized cardigan</span></a> so I threw that on over a turtleneck and added a pair of off-white western boots and my off-white ergo Coach bag. This color palette is one of my favorites! </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYH0-o8zZ_fQSo2sru25OvJWT0T2PcEesF_uUU3rpsVmioRwh3Y5U4xsKdpoZMxmDShUifTC4kvbOT30jgquWDzWUkU35GqE_waIuFPi0NSgGso-651MLc_4W1NgnpyKCcU7fjxMFiZiaD_j_QABiYXO-OYBTBkdXvBsW9BP3TDR8UbyDPQOdres3dKBCw/s4032/IMG_0854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYH0-o8zZ_fQSo2sru25OvJWT0T2PcEesF_uUU3rpsVmioRwh3Y5U4xsKdpoZMxmDShUifTC4kvbOT30jgquWDzWUkU35GqE_waIuFPi0NSgGso-651MLc_4W1NgnpyKCcU7fjxMFiZiaD_j_QABiYXO-OYBTBkdXvBsW9BP3TDR8UbyDPQOdres3dKBCw/s16000/IMG_0854.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1jHoOrVMfEOEP661xkrzG-a6CQ4mpXMEXF1mRr5MuFgNhtXhti1aT9iQQp9y71igy2Ld9RcRS5so4pX8ghMwv7Li5fYSwXjXa7eNz_qle9Sw3g0a-8UBpRfDAlEJNGxmOVCcBgRzsnpOZrNY6TpMuah6Jcg5jhr_1foGkuJLBGBJr-JQqTFNtIPRYaJi/s4032/IMG_0797.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1jHoOrVMfEOEP661xkrzG-a6CQ4mpXMEXF1mRr5MuFgNhtXhti1aT9iQQp9y71igy2Ld9RcRS5so4pX8ghMwv7Li5fYSwXjXa7eNz_qle9Sw3g0a-8UBpRfDAlEJNGxmOVCcBgRzsnpOZrNY6TpMuah6Jcg5jhr_1foGkuJLBGBJr-JQqTFNtIPRYaJi/s16000/IMG_0797.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_VHSus32CqHOrjpDsuel7oFvGKvR8ntu3SKV7AVTu_TXs1Zn9r-75JqFVU4G8owOoMTK-sPnOwB8VynbotY_i6mUHAftAe0rhZUAoXCRFgCqtAu_CKuAtpNpWqZs4Gke5RWnJ6tKiXv4J4-IqCEzxzFSRoQApvl0Crvc3Gq2ZqX9Q2LdDtEuzl91ofdC/s4032/IMG_0787.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_VHSus32CqHOrjpDsuel7oFvGKvR8ntu3SKV7AVTu_TXs1Zn9r-75JqFVU4G8owOoMTK-sPnOwB8VynbotY_i6mUHAftAe0rhZUAoXCRFgCqtAu_CKuAtpNpWqZs4Gke5RWnJ6tKiXv4J4-IqCEzxzFSRoQApvl0Crvc3Gq2ZqX9Q2LdDtEuzl91ofdC/s16000/IMG_0787.jpg" title="Two Ways to Style a Velvet Midi Skirt | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"></span></p><center><span style="text-align: center;">PALOMA WOOL SWEATER | OAK & FORT VELVET MIDI SKIRT | INTENTIONALLY BLANK HEELS | & OTHER STORIES PURSE </span></center><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For an annual brunch date to the <a href="https://www.organizedmessblog.com/2018/12/holiday-magic-sparkly-stripes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Terrain at Styers</span></a>, I wanted to get a little more dressed up but still be cozy so I threw on a pair of sheer tights and my Intentionally Blank block heels (so comfy) along with my favorite Paloma Wool sweater. I bought this back in 2020 as well and it's still one of my most worn items every winter! I added a red bucket bag for a little pop of color. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Shop More Pleated Midi Skirts</b></p><p><br /></p><center><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65e530c6de45a85bbbec4f3a"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></center>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-82658232991768003472024-02-13T11:03:00.000-05:002024-02-13T11:03:01.128-05:00My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKFcnZUil9htXycw1SPcUyVY9JIronPSaOEeTPZC4Hbws3c99-PH-DNqmYsR_wF3jqwcFVDatjh4f2ZJqlbHTJ1TY96T1GjLfm98nijHv1JE0QUpszLbvxPudkarE3BIpt2HtK2x62koWVm64ZPqiQocX2FKt-SuKSZ7F5gp5FD9ZGvMVdnFQSimw1RbY/s4032/IMG_4946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKFcnZUil9htXycw1SPcUyVY9JIronPSaOEeTPZC4Hbws3c99-PH-DNqmYsR_wF3jqwcFVDatjh4f2ZJqlbHTJ1TY96T1GjLfm98nijHv1JE0QUpszLbvxPudkarE3BIpt2HtK2x62koWVm64ZPqiQocX2FKt-SuKSZ7F5gp5FD9ZGvMVdnFQSimw1RbY/s16000/IMG_4946.jpg" title="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>There are so many wonderful aspects about living in Philadelphia - the walkability, the community, the art, the FOOD. Seriously, Philadelphia is such a food city, which is something I try to never take for granted. There are so many incredible restaurants, new and old. I really want to get better at sharing my favorites so I thought I would start with a post on a few of my favorite Italian restaurants. Several of these spots are my go-to to take friends and family when they are visiting. You can very rarely go wrong with Italian food and there's usually something on the menu for everyone. </p><p><br /></p><p>My top 5 favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ExSisxx1GJiCcdqNRdovJEBWxBhxe3A8dHmuS2GKm0mvLIsCdtCXSfyD-KaSptWNNsEJBgKD465duT_7Kkvu4fsuZQefrm237mAB79lWqiX4PashfyVr7YEsGxTd_TQDNiG7BAbNjvBFr0BJeTxPVCQc-SdTTJqTXWxgSrdiWaXxX7mf1yZinem3S3Jl/s3300/Trattoria%20Carina.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ExSisxx1GJiCcdqNRdovJEBWxBhxe3A8dHmuS2GKm0mvLIsCdtCXSfyD-KaSptWNNsEJBgKD465duT_7Kkvu4fsuZQefrm237mAB79lWqiX4PashfyVr7YEsGxTd_TQDNiG7BAbNjvBFr0BJeTxPVCQc-SdTTJqTXWxgSrdiWaXxX7mf1yZinem3S3Jl/s16000/Trattoria%20Carina.png" title="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><b>Trattoria Carina</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103</i></span></p><p>Trattoria Carina translates to "Little Darling" in Italian which makes perfect sense for this elevated but laidback 32-seat trattoria located close to Rittenhouse Square. The menu changes seasonally but always offers fresh, homemade pasta. It has a small bar featuring Italian wines by the glass, cocktails and beer but you can also BYOB as well. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Favorite Dish on the Menu:</b> Spicy Crab Pasta with Tomato Sofrito and Calabrian Chili</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Giorgio on Pine</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>1328 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107</i></span></p><p>A rustic and authentic BYOB trattoria, this is one of my favorite date night spots in Philly. It's such a cozy spot located right between Washington Square West and Center City. The focus is on classic Roman cuisine, and the desserts are delicious. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Favorite Dish on the Menu:</b> Gnocchi tossed in 12 hour braised beef ragout. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqn80KTTFmgLm8J8NXPMHP7JBGI4co0Vu5fD2qHmVjVRkgXXS7sUh2Fnn24Ex5Yda8ckd3sYsBUuYpRTWztXL5zQK7h_YpoDXw4IAzCd2Wr4uiLgv_UZHkTOEanzpiFbRp-R_u6hfhQ0dWoBA2LwOWWdHSyJuGD7SjXrNuSVddbRAVPXKNF_7PgRGuE3n/s3000/10%20x%208%20in.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqn80KTTFmgLm8J8NXPMHP7JBGI4co0Vu5fD2qHmVjVRkgXXS7sUh2Fnn24Ex5Yda8ckd3sYsBUuYpRTWztXL5zQK7h_YpoDXw4IAzCd2Wr4uiLgv_UZHkTOEanzpiFbRp-R_u6hfhQ0dWoBA2LwOWWdHSyJuGD7SjXrNuSVddbRAVPXKNF_7PgRGuE3n/s16000/10%20x%208%20in.png" title="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><b>Cry Baby Pasta</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>627 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147</i></span></p><p>A place for pasta and wine, this is one of my neighborhood favorites here in Queen Village! This is a great spot to go with friends, the menu is extremely shareable (in fact, shared plates are recommend) and I never feel rushed. The dishes range from modern Italian to more old-school red sauce pasta dishes and yes, it is named after the cult classic John Waters film. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Favorite Dish on the Menu: </b>Tagliatelle with bolognese, tomato, pepperoni and parmesan (highly recommend the bruschetta and Brussel sprouts as well).</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUW-ZcURv-5ZDpk_c5J7ROb5k6Zo63QwdfqjKbPuUqiqWO-deyVCw2Uefvsav0HUBUdTu9S3snitigASKA8SPeU2TqTyyLXzXoE-W2TG4XYP2K2jp57GPoohXhcFc9uAWdLPZtIM-IPd0bRZNQawtiAA2fwERW-flxYxvZooKzOYW5W7WZlFEbCMKqkuS/s3300/Osteria.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUW-ZcURv-5ZDpk_c5J7ROb5k6Zo63QwdfqjKbPuUqiqWO-deyVCw2Uefvsav0HUBUdTu9S3snitigASKA8SPeU2TqTyyLXzXoE-W2TG4XYP2K2jp57GPoohXhcFc9uAWdLPZtIM-IPd0bRZNQawtiAA2fwERW-flxYxvZooKzOYW5W7WZlFEbCMKqkuS/s16000/Osteria.png" title="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><b>Osteria</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130</i></span></p><p>Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere! This spot has been critically acclaimed since it opened in 2007 (and was a James Beard winner in 2010 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Region) and you can easily see why. Each dish is crafted perfectly, there's usually a sommelier on hand to help you with your wine choice, and the space is just so warm and inviting despite being in a slightly industrial setting. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Favorite Dish on the Menu: </b>I have several favorites but here are my top 3 - Tuna Carpaccio, Seared Duck Breast and Funghi Pizza. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFehiFBmD-rzBp9BRW3IMi6w59rGTw8HqcMIYaMAxMlrQl9HOcpPOOT8g6bpDQBlUiW4li8R2iAKUzT6Oc_jWmn6s3w_1Zn7yBs2zrYoz2FdfzN1zlAUoXUpoP5GQfKCMZbQhaphBMXGk_PegxEI3KAEnJ_7Ge2u83rR6WPFPDgSzDSzjXmAahXkrJfCDn/s3300/Osteria-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFehiFBmD-rzBp9BRW3IMi6w59rGTw8HqcMIYaMAxMlrQl9HOcpPOOT8g6bpDQBlUiW4li8R2iAKUzT6Oc_jWmn6s3w_1Zn7yBs2zrYoz2FdfzN1zlAUoXUpoP5GQfKCMZbQhaphBMXGk_PegxEI3KAEnJ_7Ge2u83rR6WPFPDgSzDSzjXmAahXkrJfCDn/s16000/Osteria-2.png" title="My Top 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p><b>The Victor Cafe</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147</i></span></p><p>I had to include a South Philly old-school Italian spot on this list and The Victor Cafe came to mind right away. While this isn't a spot I go to regularly like the others, it is fun for a special occasion or celebration. Two fun facts! There is live opera singing every 20 minutes (all of the servers are trained opera singers), and Rocky VI, as well as Creed 1 & 2 were filmed here. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Favorite Dish on the Menu:</b> Veal Saltimbocca with prosciutto, sage, and wild mushrooms in marsala wine jus. </p><p><br /></p><p>The next Italian spots that I want to try out are Fiorella (I've heard so many great things!), Dante & Luigi's (another South Philly old-school Italian restaurant), and Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar (a trendy, new pasta spot in Fishtown). Do you live in Philly? If so, what are your favorite Italian Restaurants? I'm always looking fro new places to try out!</p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-61639719214000972262024-02-06T22:21:00.003-05:002024-02-06T22:21:45.787-05:00Style Edit: Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_n3zWukFEuXY8TzuMHk8j6FvMwZqlyNiYhTrVSf8hs1Qn-UP-pViZQaZcNF8KK9DDMxPc2Q0VxKgSjKHUj-Yv_9K-LzEBXwmK6OoPCFfEgxyGIILiaZVCWmiefnrHupuLrZ80eXpwMaIoKLnylF9_ifsdiXvrHqI5n2SCpB3X3YPYDupdKbqz1m1rVOjg/s2700/Cardigan-12714_Pink%20Carnation-5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Style Edit: Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_n3zWukFEuXY8TzuMHk8j6FvMwZqlyNiYhTrVSf8hs1Qn-UP-pViZQaZcNF8KK9DDMxPc2Q0VxKgSjKHUj-Yv_9K-LzEBXwmK6OoPCFfEgxyGIILiaZVCWmiefnrHupuLrZ80eXpwMaIoKLnylF9_ifsdiXvrHqI5n2SCpB3X3YPYDupdKbqz1m1rVOjg/s16000/Cardigan-12714_Pink%20Carnation-5.jpeg" title="Style Edit: Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Valentine's Day is nearly a week away! I love any reason to celebrate love, even if it's through a silly little holiday. I'm a sucker for a theme, anything heart-shaped, chocolate, and for fun ways to express my love to my partner and my friends (because how could we forget about Galentines?). Whether you're celebrating the holiday cozy on the couch at home, on a romantic date night or a wine night with friends - I've pulled together a little edit of a few things that made me think of Valentine's Day below. Also, how adorable is <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3564332" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">this pink cardigan with heart-shaped buttons</span></a>? </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Shop the Valentine's Edit Below</b></p><p><br /></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-65c2d226de62076d8d5e91ed"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-14324672184420409112024-02-02T19:09:00.001-05:002024-02-02T19:09:22.436-05:00A Pop of Red <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwnA_W6O3CBmiIitZOuFmORfhy0E1gSITio9YvOloQxU-KDJvqzz3W-YLJ1SrhjJBxE_fjawGJNfUTTrhmw-vvk3l6wZ1R6lIFNFvqXKLubiONBdAfAoAGoeZmei0Ec1ShBZztAcCstlkySL1dA0JvuTupnb5Jtt2UXnxuFQy8v6bgOVElbzRuiMDQ_B1/s4032/25249934-5D78-4DEC-BD71-BCD6DAEDE8A8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwnA_W6O3CBmiIitZOuFmORfhy0E1gSITio9YvOloQxU-KDJvqzz3W-YLJ1SrhjJBxE_fjawGJNfUTTrhmw-vvk3l6wZ1R6lIFNFvqXKLubiONBdAfAoAGoeZmei0Ec1ShBZztAcCstlkySL1dA0JvuTupnb5Jtt2UXnxuFQy8v6bgOVElbzRuiMDQ_B1/s16000/25249934-5D78-4DEC-BD71-BCD6DAEDE8A8.jpg" title="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>A pop of red is easily one of my favorite additions to any outfit. Whether it's a pop of red with a swipe of red lipstick, or my favorite red bucket bag, a pair of red tights (a trend I'm loving right now!), or the core color of the top or sweater I'm wearing - I truly never feel like I can go wrong with red. Below are a few recent outfits I've worn that include a pop of red for a little inspo if you're looking to add more of this color to your wardrobe!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQegX9YS3csVH3dUCgdw50fv1H-8KXGaatxRKZ6FvvvSRqZOPDa476NDPdu6I4sVxv_uIkI0hR5oM5Ntjl9kdY_iGFdSQPTbfly3Zve8XlgwcteKvKgqXfU2xWfpVXEmNtY0Rm_BeV6WPO8XTKowBI4j9lgjK6ktuhwlzWvDlLl98VbrBwU-gk0WncChH/s3656/9E3B47D3-44BF-4375-8273-C05C92EE34C4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="2414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQegX9YS3csVH3dUCgdw50fv1H-8KXGaatxRKZ6FvvvSRqZOPDa476NDPdu6I4sVxv_uIkI0hR5oM5Ntjl9kdY_iGFdSQPTbfly3Zve8XlgwcteKvKgqXfU2xWfpVXEmNtY0Rm_BeV6WPO8XTKowBI4j9lgjK6ktuhwlzWvDlLl98VbrBwU-gk0WncChH/s16000/9E3B47D3-44BF-4375-8273-C05C92EE34C4.jpg" title="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 1:</b> Anthropologie Turtleneck | Madewell Belt | Vintage Talbot Shorts | Bernardo Loafers | Coach Purse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgFssM2jWiivIvaB5T36fKamRNUXWWxTt9rjCiftV0gpLLXjqlmv64xZBVQRu-j_E6u-kSZZ15xvXAir8Cwzultw2XeYtIlZ6rObJlUnvxf3LGwd517xKGyl8YaI_BkGGJ3KQmtVjGGF3DLjstMWE8nnepifOGNY2okGxz2SpTYXSMICcXrSAja_dqGt5/s1763/65BF081C-656D-4080-BBB0-3CE2EB11EDEF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1763" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgFssM2jWiivIvaB5T36fKamRNUXWWxTt9rjCiftV0gpLLXjqlmv64xZBVQRu-j_E6u-kSZZ15xvXAir8Cwzultw2XeYtIlZ6rObJlUnvxf3LGwd517xKGyl8YaI_BkGGJ3KQmtVjGGF3DLjstMWE8nnepifOGNY2okGxz2SpTYXSMICcXrSAja_dqGt5/s16000/65BF081C-656D-4080-BBB0-3CE2EB11EDEF.jpg" title="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 2: </b>Thrifted Dress | Express Skirt | Sam Edelman Loafers | & Other Stories Bucket Bag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRAeuDYmPNXF-JkTl5qfkfPqt_Xy7zvXZx55ZTbgMkK9rOS1BSLWDPjUUn5BqxB5QqPUM7YohLfFcL2bV7Q0uNjAeKsTycp0S3GwoGaw8mmU8QvBAcqhVL6cUeBUYWJ6KUmNDJa0XztG6rGWek7q_YHR3cr-cv3LHyxkUcpcYZxl36mqM1I1UofUNurg6/s4032/E4D1FAE4-4BDC-4DFE-BED1-B4F7EAA1F499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2692" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRAeuDYmPNXF-JkTl5qfkfPqt_Xy7zvXZx55ZTbgMkK9rOS1BSLWDPjUUn5BqxB5QqPUM7YohLfFcL2bV7Q0uNjAeKsTycp0S3GwoGaw8mmU8QvBAcqhVL6cUeBUYWJ6KUmNDJa0XztG6rGWek7q_YHR3cr-cv3LHyxkUcpcYZxl36mqM1I1UofUNurg6/s16000/E4D1FAE4-4BDC-4DFE-BED1-B4F7EAA1F499.jpg" title="A Pop of Red | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 3: </b>Zara Romper | Tights from Amazon | Thrifted Heels | Bow from Amazon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Shop More Red Pieces Below</b></div><br /><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65bd841d1be1b64a1d6217be"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-69454135133802330212024-01-30T22:14:00.006-05:002024-01-30T22:16:43.872-05:00Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1tqp-wcWS3h6J_uVo5TZJNFfNXBPZlg-yuTPQeorTHcWVbsOiXf66JkuFwwU_9VPBNtSv3lD4AvWFY2UYMHYNAMHpQzjJzv51XynfuaCpcCrUa0x4jHpa1_e6WorgpIFrCnXn6PxEuedvDloUYXz7JndI-oK3WkrzSV7FMX_K-DzmcvXF6QURQElCvUt/s842/Love_Story4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1tqp-wcWS3h6J_uVo5TZJNFfNXBPZlg-yuTPQeorTHcWVbsOiXf66JkuFwwU_9VPBNtSv3lD4AvWFY2UYMHYNAMHpQzjJzv51XynfuaCpcCrUa0x4jHpa1_e6WorgpIFrCnXn6PxEuedvDloUYXz7JndI-oK3WkrzSV7FMX_K-DzmcvXF6QURQElCvUt/s16000/Love_Story4.jpeg" title="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>There are a few movies that immediately come to mind when I think about fall and winter style inspo - those movies are <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2023/10/get-look-meg-ryan-fall.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">When Harry Met Sally (1989)</span></a>, Annie Hall (1977), and Love Story (1970). A heartbreaking story of love, loss, and the stubbornness of youth - Love Story (and its fashion) still holds up today. Taking place in Boston, this movie essentially defined Ivy League style with its trench coats, plaid scarves, a-line skirts, turtlenecks, blazers, and even a pair of cherry red tights (a trend that's resurfaced this past season). The costume designers, Pearl Somner and Alice Manougian Martin created a world of classic and timeless style, that is still relevant and inspiring today, more than 50 years later. Jenny Cavilleri, played by Ali Macgraw, will always hold my dream winter wardrobe. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qhIXlP9W5nR94j38rWchd-3vkGweu16BHa-vu8aqsGy5gq3E4aCLxqWOIKSfoqmTo2F5_fXohMbZKuBxEMuYxM3YFgeavEK7IrSQsNT-N3MJOF_1YO4W3pmijJJyZgTj0BozXJkVCjw4nvFQMAGFu9dR9_GZvCyYC9y1X8bizZf8_Fd0wh7Ddhk99HrB/s2000/Love_Story_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qhIXlP9W5nR94j38rWchd-3vkGweu16BHa-vu8aqsGy5gq3E4aCLxqWOIKSfoqmTo2F5_fXohMbZKuBxEMuYxM3YFgeavEK7IrSQsNT-N3MJOF_1YO4W3pmijJJyZgTj0BozXJkVCjw4nvFQMAGFu9dR9_GZvCyYC9y1X8bizZf8_Fd0wh7Ddhk99HrB/s16000/Love_Story_1.png" title="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBObXAVajxs3doFX1t9Qmj-GoLwdP_rb7PNjRG0b41B3lTuYLU3m3GxI5QsBcKFOCAHc81Wh_fz4Ud9sInBL3l8o6pwS-7CQJOO1wIXcOpdgc0KCEtAXWH3tS8d58K4Yh_OE8RWvHbHGwNsJInlHEX62FyAnKh4ES4S_QRnVaWPQ2JcScizclHfUsfzS3d/s2000/Love_Story_2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBObXAVajxs3doFX1t9Qmj-GoLwdP_rb7PNjRG0b41B3lTuYLU3m3GxI5QsBcKFOCAHc81Wh_fz4Ud9sInBL3l8o6pwS-7CQJOO1wIXcOpdgc0KCEtAXWH3tS8d58K4Yh_OE8RWvHbHGwNsJInlHEX62FyAnKh4ES4S_QRnVaWPQ2JcScizclHfUsfzS3d/s16000/Love_Story_2.png" title="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLljZ2st__sTZBlKWVa4v8uCmik5lUVbiXbPKBnf3QDWqV0fH2NSfhveNKdi29dsoabMdxSffElXyE_jc38mgLRSoK9KU4_i_g2u4hjaAbbj2joSktiwl48oB9O66bZUHfamMylPIKRbfc1QayWjCxscE1OXgoZIVaZvRqtB-opgiHnwP-T9rwWhnqrDab/s2000/Love_Story_3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLljZ2st__sTZBlKWVa4v8uCmik5lUVbiXbPKBnf3QDWqV0fH2NSfhveNKdi29dsoabMdxSffElXyE_jc38mgLRSoK9KU4_i_g2u4hjaAbbj2joSktiwl48oB9O66bZUHfamMylPIKRbfc1QayWjCxscE1OXgoZIVaZvRqtB-opgiHnwP-T9rwWhnqrDab/s16000/Love_Story_3.png" title="Get the Look: Ali MacGraw's Style in Love Story | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Get the Look: Ali MacGraw as Jenny Cavilleri in Love Story</b></div></b><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65b9ba4eaad98459443ec3f1"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-54628179779263036302024-01-23T20:18:00.000-05:002024-01-23T20:18:07.174-05:00Style Edit: Tied with a Bow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSKoNoYAtaBVcgqK2Sj_H3IYIkZe27a2yX5LnJLM-9q50dfi97dJ81SzYwSh0npufExN1otXJ1VSfUSy-9TfuRueoI1W6A8RDz-Qvex4jXhewAIIap0eQ9LYXw7XjHg1Cf1qp7mjivyZlent6W4PIMvwuvqbJZamMC66zjaUMpiqutGu9jk4uRfcfAlJm/s4032/bow%20style%20edit.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Style Edit: Tied with a Bow | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSKoNoYAtaBVcgqK2Sj_H3IYIkZe27a2yX5LnJLM-9q50dfi97dJ81SzYwSh0npufExN1otXJ1VSfUSy-9TfuRueoI1W6A8RDz-Qvex4jXhewAIIap0eQ9LYXw7XjHg1Cf1qp7mjivyZlent6W4PIMvwuvqbJZamMC66zjaUMpiqutGu9jk4uRfcfAlJm/s16000/bow%20style%20edit.jpeg" title="Style Edit: Tied with a Bow | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Bows have been everywhere for the past year. Whether they are being <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7doo" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">worn in hair</span></a>, added to pieces of clothing like sweaters or <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7dmH" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">dresses</span></a>, on <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7dn1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">earrings</span></a>, accessorized on <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7dmv" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">heels</span></a> and even worn on <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7dms" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">wedding dresses</span></a> - this hyper-feminine, coquette-ish trend has been thriving and I'm...here for it. (As if you couldn't tell by my last <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2024/01/styling-classic-blue-button-up.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">outfit post</span></a>). I love how this simple trend is able to instantly dress up any look, plus, it just adds a fun element to any outfit! </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out a few of my favorites below, </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65b064a0cca50e63609aa1d4"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-11995807236921461072024-01-15T23:01:00.003-05:002024-01-15T23:01:36.970-05:00Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISmQjXTOOa2t_9pqBV_89_tK2hCXEmvAbjVVVmnGCK4FpC9fPYR014xD6Pg4RqjrmT2bdCD1g7ckbb8VP4dWWqUs9RCCpS6RxkprbZWRVeqWXUkXB3Bm-lAZruBa_6K183ZiZvsbUWGdgq0aVTcG14pKm2W8z9ioqbHj6petPQuNm_mOxOXm3-z11WJHb/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISmQjXTOOa2t_9pqBV_89_tK2hCXEmvAbjVVVmnGCK4FpC9fPYR014xD6Pg4RqjrmT2bdCD1g7ckbb8VP4dWWqUs9RCCpS6RxkprbZWRVeqWXUkXB3Bm-lAZruBa_6K183ZiZvsbUWGdgq0aVTcG14pKm2W8z9ioqbHj6petPQuNm_mOxOXm3-z11WJHb/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_1.png" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh, hi! Happy New Year! It's so hard to believe we're already in 2024. Where has the time gone!? The end of the year is always such a blur so I'm excited to ease back into blogging, and other hobbies - including my new <a href="https://chelseaefinn.substack.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Substack</span></a>! You can give me a <a href="https://chelseaefinn.substack.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">follow here</span></a> if you're interested in joining along on that adventure! The next few months are going to be a bit of trial and error but I'm excited to try it out. I'm still not exactly sure how I'm going to go about differentiating blog posts vs Substack posts but I'm hoping to get a better idea once I get started. So far, I'm thinking about leaving the outfit posts, style edits, and travel guides over here and posting more pop culture, lifestyle, and Philly-focused content on Substack but it's all TBD for now, to be honest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW27FQM-7PAdj1sVxbh7ITib9anTib5IUofdm8UScn0oOSRfbH0u1mrD60DWf-dhq7z5jadxc4eU4iRB3rCn3CCJu2ZpZ6FhLxRp61QKxDrXI9Fah1GncgBh2GpDxLAoPJdU-ZCpH4A1aPcqtxTPo7w0n97qYfWxHRDdGkCZSwTs5RPSb7znuJdYUmF1wr/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW27FQM-7PAdj1sVxbh7ITib9anTib5IUofdm8UScn0oOSRfbH0u1mrD60DWf-dhq7z5jadxc4eU4iRB3rCn3CCJu2ZpZ6FhLxRp61QKxDrXI9Fah1GncgBh2GpDxLAoPJdU-ZCpH4A1aPcqtxTPo7w0n97qYfWxHRDdGkCZSwTs5RPSb7znuJdYUmF1wr/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_3.jpg" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PYYcBf4AMOnFMNH6j4lIIkJf_T8PRCTp2FJZzcrSb0trX4zTDbJywaCXci9s7TBMdca8vYFAxhbQJeez4rVW5VzAQREF4KSbnB9yG-ET8r3kRWHOPdloe9BSe2Fc-eNLkFUsEXnGZNhd4I5nwFB8aNcEhftZBCy6TcYY51yTMlt6mLTq5CP3zhjrdLT8/s800/Styling_Button-Up_7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PYYcBf4AMOnFMNH6j4lIIkJf_T8PRCTp2FJZzcrSb0trX4zTDbJywaCXci9s7TBMdca8vYFAxhbQJeez4rVW5VzAQREF4KSbnB9yG-ET8r3kRWHOPdloe9BSe2Fc-eNLkFUsEXnGZNhd4I5nwFB8aNcEhftZBCy6TcYY51yTMlt6mLTq5CP3zhjrdLT8/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_7.png" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEThnJ1IxLqWbu-uJc-u8YG6GMa-1IZ7GxuOzp906-RusnmG90XHKx1rwgIxhKRwfGr0lcpBEDypbDOIxUaDVpi5mZIMgzFWR62xaFhacun3i1a4dMOBT7YdyOVcwxtLanjSZtO7Ydj6UUp3hlyTRZ0lQ9jgHAlgpPxXsIONktVajqPG4L9M3ofKw7GpAf/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEThnJ1IxLqWbu-uJc-u8YG6GMa-1IZ7GxuOzp906-RusnmG90XHKx1rwgIxhKRwfGr0lcpBEDypbDOIxUaDVpi5mZIMgzFWR62xaFhacun3i1a4dMOBT7YdyOVcwxtLanjSZtO7Ydj6UUp3hlyTRZ0lQ9jgHAlgpPxXsIONktVajqPG4L9M3ofKw7GpAf/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_4.jpg" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I've had this button-up from Banana Republic for years and it's still one of my go-to pieces! I bought it back in 2018-ish when I was <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2018/09/wear-to-work-sporty-chic.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">working my 9 to 5</span></a> in an actual office instead of remotely like I do now 99% of the time. While I don't wear it work anymore, I do wear it to wine bars (like I did when we took these pictures) and casually with light wash denim and as a layer on chilly summer evenings at the beach. Button-ups are so versatile! I wanted to keep this outfit chic but playful, so while I included more structured pieces, like my <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3298964" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">ergo bag</span></a> and <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3298926" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">heeled loafers</span></a>, I also added a bow which has my one of my favorite accessories lately. This will definitely be an outfit I keep in regular rotation! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FNiD5lmY88NL0zOZzfnqqthHtPSWoi-d7B403P3ri4eXQ0lIPlHybclxRaIizvshSyfJG3w5nu7SgILji9fsMcKXLS5ijtYOpRFKi9f6K5NfqmUf4biUHifl1ro3SQPBf0tAVFEKRp5eXBYCdlQxaagXTTI4mPeD0XB9RjEKcto-xn0Mw1JTGMNEG-6Q/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FNiD5lmY88NL0zOZzfnqqthHtPSWoi-d7B403P3ri4eXQ0lIPlHybclxRaIizvshSyfJG3w5nu7SgILji9fsMcKXLS5ijtYOpRFKi9f6K5NfqmUf4biUHifl1ro3SQPBf0tAVFEKRp5eXBYCdlQxaagXTTI4mPeD0XB9RjEKcto-xn0Mw1JTGMNEG-6Q/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_2.jpg" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aCv5IOJ-VSCk81iVa3AOzb9lRFUzv6TGntZfRXw6jQAxgjI_eu0BS8xzNZIIp6p9gjjI4tdRv-hMOFkokE_CPWc4i6PxOZWSjzMqzb9J1U2qJlyGdy0zANtJ8GrQa0pbnrI8s-TDku6SRHB2Qharv1Vq4lk2OoxpjQqaEdfmHbaQEEclAxDzGjsTBz92/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aCv5IOJ-VSCk81iVa3AOzb9lRFUzv6TGntZfRXw6jQAxgjI_eu0BS8xzNZIIp6p9gjjI4tdRv-hMOFkokE_CPWc4i6PxOZWSjzMqzb9J1U2qJlyGdy0zANtJ8GrQa0pbnrI8s-TDku6SRHB2Qharv1Vq4lk2OoxpjQqaEdfmHbaQEEclAxDzGjsTBz92/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_5.jpg" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6jIjWZhHY27fHwV14L1Sf4CqLl34uEQ1pYcMsuSyUJEWiUMYpuWU7OXDLIFScYPLRoO6aoCHjH6ADyanKPAyh5Wp8KHC-T4K2XYG5mS9Mdufr5ASX8OgdMMs4k4DwjP3SFVMTk0zGAvi5B0ifwJxaeIj09-cCrFHFv_HrbvRwUo2EzLe1hyphenhyphen3gUImZLMH/s1127/Styling_Button-Up_6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6jIjWZhHY27fHwV14L1Sf4CqLl34uEQ1pYcMsuSyUJEWiUMYpuWU7OXDLIFScYPLRoO6aoCHjH6ADyanKPAyh5Wp8KHC-T4K2XYG5mS9Mdufr5ASX8OgdMMs4k4DwjP3SFVMTk0zGAvi5B0ifwJxaeIj09-cCrFHFv_HrbvRwUo2EzLe1hyphenhyphen3gUImZLMH/s16000/Styling_Button-Up_6.jpg" title="Styling a Classic Blue Button-Up | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">banana republic button-up <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b6Wke" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">(similar)</span></a> | asos trousers <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b6Wkw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">(similar)</span></a> | <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3298926" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">bernardo loafers</span></a> | <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2849916" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">anthropologie bow</span></a> | coach purse <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-3298964" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">(similar)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Shop More Button-Ups Below</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65a5fb5fad3c3b2fbc61a46e"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><p></p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-32921364289568314362023-12-14T22:24:00.003-05:002023-12-14T22:24:59.141-05:00A Holiday Mood Board<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EihjqZzyNRDAllt5ZExkQFKWAbayE6aHRTK-9WOdSHV6smeQ3daFp9f2lBUDMC-5N_sItwr16oiX_dL9SJ4-tkGB6jnO2tWi-Gq47t3iXeu0B0m2CRKcJ6mUrjslp8mOVfFa1wDuXfGSX6nI03Fp3NrHBY9BfCvTn_3rI4eB_g6dKsurQGlu5n2uS4W_/s771/holiday_mood_board16.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Holiday Mood Board | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EihjqZzyNRDAllt5ZExkQFKWAbayE6aHRTK-9WOdSHV6smeQ3daFp9f2lBUDMC-5N_sItwr16oiX_dL9SJ4-tkGB6jnO2tWi-Gq47t3iXeu0B0m2CRKcJ6mUrjslp8mOVfFa1wDuXfGSX6nI03Fp3NrHBY9BfCvTn_3rI4eB_g6dKsurQGlu5n2uS4W_/s16000/holiday_mood_board16.jpeg" title="A Holiday Mood Board | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh, hello, holiday season! Is anybody else in complete disbelief that Christmas is ten days away? I know it's a cliche to say that time speeds up as we get older, but I've really been feeling it lately. Either that, or it's the fact that the pandemic years have truly distorted time - which is also possible. I feel like I've barely had the chance to do anything festive yet (with the exception of our <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2018/12/holiday-magic-sparkly-stripes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">annual Terrain date</span></a>!) so I've pulled together a little mood board to get me in the help get me in the holiday spirit. What could be more festive than tinsel, cocktails featuring sage and cranberries, pretty wrapping paper, and tree decorating? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - Looking for a low-key holiday playlist? I've had <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/218MeDTc9BOxHQfJVffqrW?si=f8ff8fb9b6714d39" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">this one</span></a> on repeat lately. Tis' the damn season, after all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35EJfoNbmay48t4w6W0VQ_SOdrj6o4_zFBx3vM6M1cQUOmHk34Sz_yZdnqm4jiOILC4fYr4Ec91GRrIEsaZg6hRKA8zczKhg8GppCe3K-BPoBLT30gKWfQO_xEPONxgj77ZZjuYUsXE8E3H4xN9wrcdB9jTqqKqPjLUyeokOYvY4xCxqjSu97XzwvAaWb/s540/holiday_mood_board1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Holiday Mood Board | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35EJfoNbmay48t4w6W0VQ_SOdrj6o4_zFBx3vM6M1cQUOmHk34Sz_yZdnqm4jiOILC4fYr4Ec91GRrIEsaZg6hRKA8zczKhg8GppCe3K-BPoBLT30gKWfQO_xEPONxgj77ZZjuYUsXE8E3H4xN9wrcdB9jTqqKqPjLUyeokOYvY4xCxqjSu97XzwvAaWb/s16000/holiday_mood_board1.jpeg" title="A Holiday Mood Board | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZESwPTF8uaQAVt6c4FgeoUpL2bclUE7O7p2qF0powuoaAUBOVnNRE6fc4Ze53xsDW9JQeiQzGHlJXKNofrxx93a9Tv85C9Gsdtoph4rzfyYlzP4Gc8P1OEF4EZWlcLb9fr8aQtuWoFXdIQ0DS6_sSGnhv_e1-uxsK0xut-nzRjMdkyopTizFK9ginM0o/s2404/sweaters.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1803" data-original-width="2404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZESwPTF8uaQAVt6c4FgeoUpL2bclUE7O7p2qF0powuoaAUBOVnNRE6fc4Ze53xsDW9JQeiQzGHlJXKNofrxx93a9Tv85C9Gsdtoph4rzfyYlzP4Gc8P1OEF4EZWlcLb9fr8aQtuWoFXdIQ0DS6_sSGnhv_e1-uxsK0xut-nzRjMdkyopTizFK9ginM0o/s16000/sweaters.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It's starting to officially feel like fall! So, you know what that means? It's time to turn to Meg Ryan for a little fall fashion inspo. A few weeks ago I rewatched When Harry Met Sally (one of my favorites!) and it made me so excited to dress for the season ahead. Cozy sweaters, menswear-inspired pieces, turtlenecks and corduroy, there's so much fall style inspiraton packed into that movie. Plus, it desperately makes me want to wander around Central Park once the leaves start to the fall. When Harry Met Sally isn't the only Meg Ryan film that features my favorite season - You've Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle are two other strong fall fashion inspo contenders. But what exactly makes a Meg Ryan fall? I've pulled together a list of what this style encompasses below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhcHFyNL5CLROo3hGYsKg1TGSJtXseyOuGacyp0f0Ag5kjogH9K9pRu6NCSEi__BN_88ZgkiOZ7fLWSu-O1oQ2rTh1iCyznH0p6hLjT0uNq0XnagcsWlvV6RjCpvcIg3v6FwHdrSxGsSbCASI86NBl39HMcCN0moKCcdw6EMq9XzEKSEpaYOWFjtzwaMp/s1024/whitemockneck.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhcHFyNL5CLROo3hGYsKg1TGSJtXseyOuGacyp0f0Ag5kjogH9K9pRu6NCSEi__BN_88ZgkiOZ7fLWSu-O1oQ2rTh1iCyznH0p6hLjT0uNq0XnagcsWlvV6RjCpvcIg3v6FwHdrSxGsSbCASI86NBl39HMcCN0moKCcdw6EMq9XzEKSEpaYOWFjtzwaMp/s16000/whitemockneck.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Wardrobe Classics & Staples</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One of the main components of Meg Ryan's style throughout her various fall-focused films are that her outfits are made up mostly of classic, wardrobe staples. For example - a great mock neck sweater, a pair of straight-leg jeans, a sturdy tote bag. None of these items are necessarily "trendy" (even if some years they are more popular than others), and they will always work in your wardrobe. We'll breakdown more of these wardrobe classics and staples below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDShJ6xgU8fa2kODDAHwVpAhuRqoA3oMiG6zvNv8F_i4dgE1xjioty38blB1uDWYwK4SCldruO2F5aQsQ1SCXSj0H2Kpwy-G8C-laVphQ7SCDDBa45S_1omKXkiByEYSys688Y_l1FwR5KRhumFQC7xyyFpGzvIgRZrRyCIiukLVCyX1nfcbYuMNqInO4K/s1500/112519_Meg_Ryan_Youve_Got_Mail_Embed_4-2000-a496d61c61114948ae2117cb7672d365.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDShJ6xgU8fa2kODDAHwVpAhuRqoA3oMiG6zvNv8F_i4dgE1xjioty38blB1uDWYwK4SCldruO2F5aQsQ1SCXSj0H2Kpwy-G8C-laVphQ7SCDDBa45S_1omKXkiByEYSys688Y_l1FwR5KRhumFQC7xyyFpGzvIgRZrRyCIiukLVCyX1nfcbYuMNqInO4K/s16000/112519_Meg_Ryan_Youve_Got_Mail_Embed_4-2000-a496d61c61114948ae2117cb7672d365.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Turtlenecks</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Turtlenecks are a staple in Kathleen Kelly and Sally Albright's wardrobes. Not only are they great for chilly fall days in NYC, they also look classic and stylish. And you can't go wrong with a black turtleneck! Perfect for layering under dresses, sweaters or blazers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e91fd96ab1a29f7762c9d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuX0E3ZBCHdbOHxxtplNCH72BHxVf98LUeeTOxxcpFMTPXjAd1rKA0sjiG1lRhF4bG0QbFjf5uQD-TmNURUT2KY-8l31SwhUx0_J9Lln6YnsUpopV9ShZcIinlRov2NTCxGMdXObgVxgRb-lPiIKYIlT-uGPwZYSfpABFAg7fW16TmEtrrDNjap7zzxh0s/s720/When%20Harry%20Met%20Sally%20still.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuX0E3ZBCHdbOHxxtplNCH72BHxVf98LUeeTOxxcpFMTPXjAd1rKA0sjiG1lRhF4bG0QbFjf5uQD-TmNURUT2KY-8l31SwhUx0_J9Lln6YnsUpopV9ShZcIinlRov2NTCxGMdXObgVxgRb-lPiIKYIlT-uGPwZYSfpABFAg7fW16TmEtrrDNjap7zzxh0s/s16000/When%20Harry%20Met%20Sally%20still.png" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Play with Texture</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Incorporating several textures into outfits is done exceptionally well in When Marry Met Sally! I love the mix of corduroy, knit-wear, suede, leather, and denim. It can create a lot of dimension into an otherwise casual outfit. This look in particular inspired me to buy my own corduroy blazer last year which I've worn repeatedly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e90dc96542e21050db511"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GW569_mFPHXw0pBT_cWgNWjrum83GjVMlzmXIAiDWUzHTAhx2CgUOCaQEWVwzoFEpwBIPHI2Rg6A4O4QhZPP-YPsyELFDpwC2dmF2BZnc5wFBhDBN9eaYsAmQB-FnQvMxyHtCtHcvDmFj5K-KLPTZ0XWFmuPFNYez1d7PmbSiOl4_EOJvgmKL8hLfWTB/s1200/sleeplessinseattle.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GW569_mFPHXw0pBT_cWgNWjrum83GjVMlzmXIAiDWUzHTAhx2CgUOCaQEWVwzoFEpwBIPHI2Rg6A4O4QhZPP-YPsyELFDpwC2dmF2BZnc5wFBhDBN9eaYsAmQB-FnQvMxyHtCtHcvDmFj5K-KLPTZ0XWFmuPFNYez1d7PmbSiOl4_EOJvgmKL8hLfWTB/s16000/sleeplessinseattle.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Chic Outerwear & Accessories</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Annie Reed knows the power of chic outerwear in Sleepless in Seattle, and so does Kathleen Kelly and Sally Albright. Anyone who lives in a major city that experience the fall/winter seasons knows how crucial it is to have a nice coat or two when you spend a decent amount of time outside, walking or taking public transit to each of your destinations. The thing to keep in mind is that you don't need 10 trendy coats, just a classic piece that can be accessorized easily will do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e8d83879c5302035ff0be"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LIxixHFGAUBt_aNB-5VSttXZNSAOfeKor5DWQHBvIggbPF7hC5MD9Rc6FEPV_y5aVGsVHAwSmsX45zHIIJ7JYjHW5MoDc3V2QoS-VdbpTQec-F_pgPQ0QNVf8w4YBCL2N3d1qtx7ReRfoNW78OtQ9blJNCFsgpJeSQCqgEBN9nTtynOALtinc_XmoM_B/s653/sleeplessinseattle2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="653" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LIxixHFGAUBt_aNB-5VSttXZNSAOfeKor5DWQHBvIggbPF7hC5MD9Rc6FEPV_y5aVGsVHAwSmsX45zHIIJ7JYjHW5MoDc3V2QoS-VdbpTQec-F_pgPQ0QNVf8w4YBCL2N3d1qtx7ReRfoNW78OtQ9blJNCFsgpJeSQCqgEBN9nTtynOALtinc_XmoM_B/s16000/sleeplessinseattle2.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Knitwear</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Knitwear may be one of the major components when it comes to Meg Ryan fall and the autumn season in general. Once again, you don't need dozens of trendy knits. A few staple pieces that can be easily dressed up or down is perfect! A few type of knits on my "must-have" list are: a black cardigan, a cable knit cream sweater, a matching knit set (like Annie Reed is wearing above), and a chunky red sweater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e8c616511586538117421"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODXWAxgyXUwZwA7xra_udRUzkc6WDA3613I4DWKCGu0Jx_YY1ItuCwt1KqyjTP31i4VOOKzOx7ao_EvBsKVblEK-0N-ZJJsNzcADWSjzpMKAjIwllOTEtqBvVhIJ0aciO1DkPr5RTCvz5Lb-7k3nYfuIaRV7AwwFLpBlMjvb_rrVa8iVSitHfHBs3n1Tk/s1200/megryanfall.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess`" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODXWAxgyXUwZwA7xra_udRUzkc6WDA3613I4DWKCGu0Jx_YY1ItuCwt1KqyjTP31i4VOOKzOx7ao_EvBsKVblEK-0N-ZJJsNzcADWSjzpMKAjIwllOTEtqBvVhIJ0aciO1DkPr5RTCvz5Lb-7k3nYfuIaRV7AwwFLpBlMjvb_rrVa8iVSitHfHBs3n1Tk/s16000/megryanfall.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Autumnal/Warm Colors</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Stick with neutrals such as gray, navy and black along with autumnal colors like shades of brown, maroon, forest green, and oranges. Essentially, think about what you would want to wear on a cozy fall day in NYC, strolling around Central Park with your chatty best friend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e8a9796542e21050cbf7d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_owpcNimiN8apBV-kTd0vOzgosj8hlbRllFOwidg17WyzNt2WA69T4zm7B8f51WCJAG8wSBSHmPUEcog99qIn1D55OtnxWJ7_4WIIwGVk3bdxk2WmlCrNyr1fwt9uDfeZyJIvL9NLTm-UJNqChTsGt0XOetUM_FAX87Kqn0M6UvFatmoQGCXpnMScQ1Rr/s1280/112519_Meg_Ryan_Youve_Got_Mail_Embed_5-d7d7692245744bc2b61e051890355e20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_owpcNimiN8apBV-kTd0vOzgosj8hlbRllFOwidg17WyzNt2WA69T4zm7B8f51WCJAG8wSBSHmPUEcog99qIn1D55OtnxWJ7_4WIIwGVk3bdxk2WmlCrNyr1fwt9uDfeZyJIvL9NLTm-UJNqChTsGt0XOetUM_FAX87Kqn0M6UvFatmoQGCXpnMScQ1Rr/s16000/112519_Meg_Ryan_Youve_Got_Mail_Embed_5-d7d7692245744bc2b61e051890355e20.jpeg" title="Get the Look: A Meg Ryan Fall | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Don't Forget to Layer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Lastly, don't forget to layer! Whether it's throwing on a blazer over a knit, a button-down or turtleneck under a dress or adding a scarf - layering is key in order to emulate a Meg Ryan fall! </div><br /><p></p><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-653e894d96ab1a29f774da96"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-31013736158596118432023-10-07T17:47:00.002-04:002023-10-07T17:47:43.387-04:001 Year Enagaged! A Look at Our Engagement Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeeu2V4UiVp8JUOOVZdpsiDrwZ9jLwM0DnUTtmRjlal9sY6k3FDG4ksV6am4inEv3qPNl3qrw0ycHB1m9XCjcjlhYyLfLTc6t92BbIVipXfSt8CRoMlITeTSGReyHl1QdjLA3WHZkZDtE5B45UxetIMmRS42Oy7wcUt3AhowkE97hFmwiDDSus2S8vbGp/s6796/DSC05684.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1 Year Enagaged! A Look at Our Engagement Photos | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6796" data-original-width="4531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeeu2V4UiVp8JUOOVZdpsiDrwZ9jLwM0DnUTtmRjlal9sY6k3FDG4ksV6am4inEv3qPNl3qrw0ycHB1m9XCjcjlhYyLfLTc6t92BbIVipXfSt8CRoMlITeTSGReyHl1QdjLA3WHZkZDtE5B45UxetIMmRS42Oy7wcUt3AhowkE97hFmwiDDSus2S8vbGp/s16000/DSC05684.jpg" title="1 Year Enagaged! A Look at Our Engagement Photos | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This past Tuesday officially marked a year of being engaged! Last October, Derek surprised me with the <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2023/02/life-update-proposal-in-paris.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">most romantic proposal</span></a> while we were in Paris. I honestly couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect proposal, that day still feels like a dream in the best way. After Derek proposed, he surprised me with an engagement shoot that we would be doing later that day by the Tuileries and Louvre. We went back to the airbnb to change and headed over. I remember feeling so happy that it was finally a cloudy and misty day after days of non-stop sunshine in London and Paris, and while sunny days can be nice sometimes, there's something about the gloom that makes Paris feel a little extra romantic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXeE2RMo5WV-AkWty79Fzy89cSZtyFCh4gXJqhZnuvsZJ2wKc6RdPtas8ASqzuzbxsQ8b2203SqCZK2szOKcNmXE9OKTUxLQMjrlU2BhfL3lhnkKbAijk6GT1Rvn0PjcPouLyM0SGPOza3-FtPXImgGE2zQ7Qi43CtvUUTqm2yZrlNaOmZz_2B4fmBu-G/s6891/DSC05597.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1 Year Enagaged! 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We have our venue and date booked, which is probably the most important thing! This month we're going to start researching photographers, DJs, florists - all that fun stuff! If you have any wedding planning tips, feel free to leave them in the comments below! I could totally use a few. :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumn9YTc_XuVk4XUc8y5_jGxxqX64fUaippkKHTsilBzaaDq2Ogc73OL6nEBfNizCODMkZeQ59OfYx-pQkq735APzqeDrSXAxIzuKp3aoX9WChYhKA9oOh6bVixZvex5lYW6AYUROmfkuLcuA-nH0GF8hnmYeFLod8YjzEkGEqWoznJOrJ7ZwyiTTRiyNO/s6830/DSC05792.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="1 Year Enagaged! 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As much as I don't want to wish away these last few days of summer, I can't wait for it to be cool enough to (comfortably) drink hot coffee, wear cozy layers and boots, burn my favorite fall candles, and watch When Harry Met Sally and Gilmore Girls. I know you're probably thinking that I can go ahead and do most of these things now but there's something so satisfying about waiting until the weather feels just right to indulge in these small autumnal festivities. In the meantime, I've started to think about what I want to wear this season. This weekend I plan on swapping my spring/summer closet for my fall/winter one (one of my few struggles when it comes to living in the city - tiny closets lol) and I've been thinking about what I want to add this year! I've really been loving <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2193293" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">mary-jane block heels</span></a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2193328" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">bucket bags</span></a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2172142" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">navy everything</span></a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2172158" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">ballet </span><span style="color: #a64d79;">flats</span></a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2202229" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">bows</span></a>, and <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-2172154" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">pleated skirts</span></a>. What are you eyeing this fall? </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>The Fall Style Edit</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>this post contains affiliate links</i></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i>You can shop more of my <a href="https://shopmy.us/collections/243247" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">fall favorites here</span></a>.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p>I also wanted to share that Organized Mess is now on Substack as well and you can <a href="https://chelseaefinn.substack.com"><span style="color: #a64d79;">subscribe here</span></a>! You'll find additional content over there, including a post on transitional style which is going live tomorrow! Let me know if there are any posts you would like to see in the comments below. </p>
Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-70596046594165064632023-08-20T16:59:00.003-04:002023-08-20T17:01:12.108-04:00The Wedding Guest Dress Edit <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pZw3RnXJraYr7VHAXOtwnmLeFO5de8NHlFPTO7cYKRfSjFkmWsNsVBZ-bU_NqH9CKw3Twskqyje_NhEOwS2BcgIGKg4A-tnvp2ZdJVX14mN4AANogbpf1MySAb4KEfRs35oDF9wu4eqXTSAt-VFMdAikASeD6c5sASiPxSN1pUtRmJZTUfDvGmVYK8f_/s4032/wedding%20guest%20dress.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="The Wedding Guest Dress Edit | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pZw3RnXJraYr7VHAXOtwnmLeFO5de8NHlFPTO7cYKRfSjFkmWsNsVBZ-bU_NqH9CKw3Twskqyje_NhEOwS2BcgIGKg4A-tnvp2ZdJVX14mN4AANogbpf1MySAb4KEfRs35oDF9wu4eqXTSAt-VFMdAikASeD6c5sASiPxSN1pUtRmJZTUfDvGmVYK8f_/s16000/wedding%20guest%20dress.jpeg" title="The Wedding Guest Dress Edit | Organized Mess" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It seems like it's officially that time of the year again...wedding season! I don't know about you, but most of the weddings I attend typically land during two different times of the year: April through early June, and then again in late August through October. To be honest, I've only been to a handful of weddings but the older I get, the more frequent they are becoming so I thought I would put together a wedding dress edit as I shopped for my own wedding guest dresses!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can check out the wedding guest dress edit below:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Garden Party Wedding</b> </div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64daced81153f40fb2c60d28"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Fancy Ballroom Wedding </b></div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64dad0bf17f80746205108ae"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Casual Brewery Micro Wedding</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64e27bf120434e55f0b3d362"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Rustic Barn Wedding </b></div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64e27a38b9bfdc1dd3c5f630"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Beach Wedding</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64e27783ddf42c3207182297"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Trendy Big City Wedding</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64dad5a21153f40fb2c71151"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-83301813150739944152023-07-29T16:02:00.006-04:002023-07-29T16:33:44.844-04:00Get the Look: Speak Now (Taylor's Version)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYTT2WLf_TNnQmu28iiCqnwGUWyDTOT9Uh5BAyq_hKjpT38eNYGMh6e4TrdkZySIUv6bZ1BhgWOJHqaMpMBsjDjzpVhrs2LIRBTWt18eS_ghJA49ya-AaRkoyi_YWqPLst0Yh2v0_3LpqZ1BV2leftY54sBqOhv0tPXwe06OGXjkIYiB2GvxzsJsQRUU4/s2048/Taylor-for-Speak-Now-Taylor-s-Version-taylor-swift-45046246-1524-2048.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get the Look: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYTT2WLf_TNnQmu28iiCqnwGUWyDTOT9Uh5BAyq_hKjpT38eNYGMh6e4TrdkZySIUv6bZ1BhgWOJHqaMpMBsjDjzpVhrs2LIRBTWt18eS_ghJA49ya-AaRkoyi_YWqPLst0Yh2v0_3LpqZ1BV2leftY54sBqOhv0tPXwe06OGXjkIYiB2GvxzsJsQRUU4/s16000/Taylor-for-Speak-Now-Taylor-s-Version-taylor-swift-45046246-1524-2048.jpeg" title="Get the Look: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Has anyone else been listening to Speak Now (Taylor's Version) non-stop since it was released a few weeks ago? It's been so bittersweet reliving all of these songs and the memories attached to them as an adult. I was only 17 when Speak Now was originally released and that album meant so much to me at the time. It's the album I listened to my senior year of high school in my small town (Mean was on repeat as I made plans to move to a big city and Ours was mine and Derek's song), and what I listened to when I moved to Philadelphia for college (I'll never forget crying my dorm room to 'Never Grow Up' after my parents dropped me off). It was the album I clinged to in the moments between girlhood and adulthood and for that, it will always be so special to me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I've also always loved the aesthetic of the Speak Now era and how how feminine, dreamy and whimsical it is! Plus, I still love ruffles, tulle, sparkles, even now as a 30-year old woman. And as someone who would say her 3 style words are Classic, Feminine, and Whimsical - Speak Now, Red, and Folklore are the 3 album aesthetics I lean towards the most (and coincidentally are actually my top 3 favorite T Swift albums)! I've pulled together a few Speak Now inspired pieces just in case you also love this aesthetic. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can shop my picks below:</p><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64c56bd696a7ff2b44f80d3d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-64479556563135756312023-07-11T22:04:00.002-04:002023-07-29T16:33:38.034-04:00The Summer Shop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJyGnV1HtjRGzg-JddBIJQaWbeXZ0tZDZIOmaowvAw9yvuTE2rGb3ZLZ-iauOsk0OWWFLxDXFNxqoYHjfW42uzoYcdX-Vv4v8YQ5L2sFH3N3hq0ceM8u-sm3cVoCiQBJrLUDlSBDBVEaRz7esM7UTLEc_tA7c6sqX-0L4jvz_ahzUEDynHwQNJ8c_zhj3/s4032/the%20summer%20shop.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Summer Shop | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJyGnV1HtjRGzg-JddBIJQaWbeXZ0tZDZIOmaowvAw9yvuTE2rGb3ZLZ-iauOsk0OWWFLxDXFNxqoYHjfW42uzoYcdX-Vv4v8YQ5L2sFH3N3hq0ceM8u-sm3cVoCiQBJrLUDlSBDBVEaRz7esM7UTLEc_tA7c6sqX-0L4jvz_ahzUEDynHwQNJ8c_zhj3/s16000/the%20summer%20shop.jpeg" title="The Summer Shop | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">With every new season comes a little bit of shopping and although I don't believe in changing your entire wardrobe every few months (I'm a big advocate for rewearing your clothes and multi-seasonal pieces), I do think it can be nice to add a few new pieces to your wardrobe once the weather starts to shift. I love picking out a few new pieces to refresh my wardrobe, so I've done a ton of browsing on my favorite sites to figure out exactly what I'm looking for this season. I've compiled my favorites below so that hopefully I can help make your summer shopping a little easier as well! I've really been leaning into florals, midi length dresses and skirts, ballets flats and other pieces that could described as romantic or whimsical this season. Is there anything you're looking for in particular this summer? Let me know in the comments below!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64adff52afb3cf34132f045e"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-52827010038453729202023-06-18T15:47:00.004-04:002023-06-18T19:33:41.659-04:00Every Outfit I Wore in New Mexico<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJL-DrKLzcyEqA0IEmFqeUUx5TOQxTYXHN7UcuI5jQqQxPkN2icWlqIX-C7v_Bko8wseKADg48KsUmzbysOYDS0nadcUc_7hnii4-quzDf1XGHV9woUJw3donoy01r8OL7fTkxJsyGusWiK3Mw4uwEYTydcrC_arLX82fhiGhNVOKBQ3bNsfxyNUTbg/s4032/756DF180-935C-4B92-A191-B0CBF02B99AE.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Every Outfit I Wore in New Mexico | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJL-DrKLzcyEqA0IEmFqeUUx5TOQxTYXHN7UcuI5jQqQxPkN2icWlqIX-C7v_Bko8wseKADg48KsUmzbysOYDS0nadcUc_7hnii4-quzDf1XGHV9woUJw3donoy01r8OL7fTkxJsyGusWiK3Mw4uwEYTydcrC_arLX82fhiGhNVOKBQ3bNsfxyNUTbg/s16000/756DF180-935C-4B92-A191-B0CBF02B99AE.JPG" title="Every Outfit I Wore in New Mexico | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last month I went to New Mexico to cross off a bucket list item - a stay at <a href="https://lospoblanos.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Los Poblanos</span></a> in Albuquerque. Los Poblanos is a historic inn and organic farm located in that also has a restaurant, a spa and a wellness yurt where you can take yoga classes, located right on the property. A few people I follow on Instagram have shared photos from their stay at Los Poblanos over the last few years and it always looked so dreamy and relaxing, which is exactly why I decided it would be the perfect place to go for my 30th birthday. We had a wonderful two days on the farm (more on this soon!) and then headed to Taos and Santa Fe for the remainder of our trip. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have a few upcoming posts planned on our trip to New Mexico but in the meantime I thought I would share a breakdown of what I wore during our trip!</p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTerYUdtr5XIbq1AYBjucBWCi0Ck8DLkdEqi86vzrz622wTAq1q0wzVoIM7c2d8tOZ_vDzMegMwgjg6cXqF_jLwVCFmykSun6FjspHpJ-LOwv9gNLOnM4I6i0soNZ5kj34U9axnBdrS-ilbTYWyoV2Ro-YYEOEuU2XvoGB9pjN5AWcMEfNjkdiVCY2Aw/s4032/IMG-3054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Every Outfit I Wore in New Mexico | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTerYUdtr5XIbq1AYBjucBWCi0Ck8DLkdEqi86vzrz622wTAq1q0wzVoIM7c2d8tOZ_vDzMegMwgjg6cXqF_jLwVCFmykSun6FjspHpJ-LOwv9gNLOnM4I6i0soNZ5kj34U9axnBdrS-ilbTYWyoV2Ro-YYEOEuU2XvoGB9pjN5AWcMEfNjkdiVCY2Aw/s16000/IMG-3054.jpg" title="Every Outfit I Wore in New Mexico | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 1: Exploring Los Poblanos in Albuquerque + Dinner Date</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXEuH" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">MADEWELL DRESS</span></a> + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXEuS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">SAM EDELMAN FLATS</span></a> + BP. 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text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 4: Brunch + Exploring Taos</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sezane.com/us/product/claudio-shirt/ecru-pastel-embroidery?epik=dj0yJnU9QkRkcjlHMVp2bEJUZ09RRDNxckppRFg3UjNXV3RHZ3UmcD0wJm49QnQ3LVdySUliaTJRcFFfakNreVdndyZ0PUFBQUFBR1NQV0Fn#size-2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">SEZANE TOP</span></a> + <a href="https://www.sezane.com/us/product/le-crop/denim?epik=dj0yJnU9M3NXRHBEWDVjWS1vV0M0NzlhZjViRTg0RlJLQ01FRGUmcD0wJm49SzE4bHVoVmlFRFNMMk1nX1daVUZlUSZ0PUFBQUFBR1NQV0J3" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">SEZANE JEANS</span></a> + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXEwN" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">VIBIVENEZIA FLATS</span></a> + VINTAGE PURSE + <a href="https://us.rouje.com/emilie-earrings-uni-dore-vieilli.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">ROUJE EARRINGS</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 5: Brunch in Taos + Road Trip to Santa Fe </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PALOMA WOOL JACKET + TOMAS20 DRESS + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXEwN" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">VIBIVENEZIA FLATS</span></a> + VINTAGE PURSE + MADEWELL SUNGLASSES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SHOP MORE FLATS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-648f5c2e136411657e19a31c"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vbKQDEhaTIY7c7Wmmlt3V470IwXspgAjWwWwOjUF0exLYUOZjvZlh9s1Q7W9tI80IhP1t4Ula2c4SNLbyxFx1meB10XPFpyo28hJ-6eq5vjwHYdJ8raSFbNQy_oQP7zuvIbRFY2MKDNXTLgBWX29pWXbw_CbbwK2SjFhaxe0EKemRx0Y9RAqX36HdA/s4032/IMG-3946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Once again, this year seems to be flying by and I feel like I haven't gotten the chance to sit down and figure out what the rest of the year looks like. Derek and I just took a trip to New Mexico last month for my 30th birthday, which is probably our last big trip for a while now that we'll be jumping into wedding planning (!!) this summer and planning our 2-week long honeymoon to Italy next fall. Before time slips away in the midst of planning, I wanted to put a few summer bucket list items together because this time of year will be over before we know it!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Below are 8 things on summer bucket list:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. Go on a long weekend trip to at least one of my two favorite summer spots - <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2022/06/new-england-road-trip-long-weekend-in.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Newport, Rhode Island</span></a> or Hudson, New York. I'm not sure whether I'm more if I'm more in need of a mini getaway to the beach or mountains yet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. Go on one or two day trips to <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2016/07/beach-day-at-cape-may-nj.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Cape May</span></a> and stop by a few of my favorite places while we're there such as Cap May Brewery, The Blue Pig Tavern, Louisa's Chocolate Bar and Beach Plum Farm. I also want to make a stop at Cape May Winery which I haven't been to yet. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. Speaking of day trips to the Jersey Shore, I would also like to check out a beach town I haven't been to yet! I'm trying to decide between Stone Harbor and Avalon - do you have a preference? I'm not sure which one to pick!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. Read at least 8 <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2017/06/five-beach-reads.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">books</span></a> this summer. Look out for post on my summer TBR list soon! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. Attend 3+ concerts, a few on my radar here in Philly are The Head and the Heart, First Aid Kit, Maggie Rogers, The National, Mt. Joy, and The Lumineers. Plus, I'm seeing Boygenius (so excited!) in a few days so I can go ahead and cross one off the list. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">6. Go to a farm or farmer's market outside of the city, possibly one with <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2020/09/flower-picking-at-maple-acres-farm.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">flower picking</span></a>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">7. Visit <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2015/09/longwood-gardens.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Longwood Gardens</span> </a>and spend the afternoon or evening in Kennett Square. Derek and I went to Longwood Gardens years ago and really enjoyed it so I would love to go again this summer. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">8. Have an <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2016/12/camping-at-pennsylvania-grand-canyon.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">outdoorsy</span></a> day - go hiking and kayaking, swim in a lake, pack a picnic. Derek and I usually go on a camping trip every summer but last year we had a pretty traumatic camping trip (long story short, our camping neighbors weren't great to be around and a bear came up to us and stole our food - I'll have to write a full post on this trip lol) so I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to go camping again yet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A few other things on my summer bucket list are to wake up early enough on Sundays to go to the farmers market, order the frosé from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiC85mF7MH_AhUuElkFHU_3A0EQFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftalulasgarden.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw0vt_-wgif84HTJ-5bihE6w" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Talulas Garden</span></a>, get the turkey hoagie from <a href="https://www.marthakensington.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Martha</span></a>, have cocktails on rooftop bars, go for a run on the Schuylkill River Trail like I used to when I lived in Brewerytown, and make my favorite <a href="https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/peaches-burrata-prosciutto-salad.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">peach, burrata & prosciutto salad</span></a>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">What's on your summer bucket list? Let me know in the comments below!</p><p><br /></p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-69516963314784283632023-06-12T21:52:00.008-04:002023-06-12T21:58:32.805-04:00June Moodboard <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFtTmGbBLJtlqXRhyL1J_ioDoLQHWMNZwFEOe61jey7O9hvC0qYEeqyuJusGaT-jiBKj1-mt5c5ELfqUg2X45t6qqBpw4JmsoKDPJQsna6hUDHQaaqUgRn3NxJLAgDSasM5hH0pP6EkgYTPtbVcPsPC_PXQVaXdJW8e6t5vPygj-RYuW5nbUJx51Hiw/s845/june_moodboard1.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZCa730U6NhKmt84yeqAyn1rQmBvvTti2aoL624b6KGZQEcZKbqoTrsRBzakLaGNR2HYRowJP4low86rrH67P7NE2ZE5H1mahPtjgll72PWWgJ7ill0KxDKby6hLGnglRZUbnluYrX6JLmU2fxN_aFhr1RDhOKRz_uB0p0obAmM2uDkhlHbzJ8QEObQ/s845/june_moodboard1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="June Moodboard | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZCa730U6NhKmt84yeqAyn1rQmBvvTti2aoL624b6KGZQEcZKbqoTrsRBzakLaGNR2HYRowJP4low86rrH67P7NE2ZE5H1mahPtjgll72PWWgJ7ill0KxDKby6hLGnglRZUbnluYrX6JLmU2fxN_aFhr1RDhOKRz_uB0p0obAmM2uDkhlHbzJ8QEObQ/s16000/june_moodboard1.jpeg" title="June Moodboard | Organized Mess" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hello, June! Is anybody else shocked that we're already nearly halfway through the month? And somehow halfway through the year? 2023 is truly flying by, and I need it to slowdown! Despite that, I'm so excited that w'ere getting into summertime. June is such a sweet spot between seasons and I always try to take the time to appreciate it. I've been going out for afternoon walks regularly this month for iced coffee or fun pastries and to read in the park during lunch before July, when it's typically too hot to spend time outside around noon. This month pretty spring flowers, shades of yellow, iced coffee with friends, sunny evenings, floral patterns, flowy dresses and skirts as well as slow mornings are inspiring me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">What's inspiring you this month?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE_cjn6qv2-l7JZ326H0qgfjALAMnCCKWhDpALUr6643QxBtWaRD-bPhBGwWO3JchALxyjWJ-EvH7uISV3OmhLNi2vpuN6DTLLhMs9wzXFYSn0-SZiBu_ksl3Tj_SgRQ4IBdOaf0pjOnEdTIMxRHuq1yVYQIH_5nOpGTT4t0lIDqfwXKdkVSLF80AZg/s1920/june_moodboard3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="June Moodboard | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsE_cjn6qv2-l7JZ326H0qgfjALAMnCCKWhDpALUr6643QxBtWaRD-bPhBGwWO3JchALxyjWJ-EvH7uISV3OmhLNi2vpuN6DTLLhMs9wzXFYSn0-SZiBu_ksl3Tj_SgRQ4IBdOaf0pjOnEdTIMxRHuq1yVYQIH_5nOpGTT4t0lIDqfwXKdkVSLF80AZg/s16000/june_moodboard3.jpeg" title="June Moodboard | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One of my goals this year has been to be more intentional about making plans with my fiancé. It's so easy to fall into the rhythm of every day life, I've realized that sometimes weeks will go by and we haven't had a single date outside of going to the market or picking up takeout. And while I do love both of those things (we've even started a weekly Friday night tradition of buying a nice bottle of wine, making or ordering a pizza and watching a movie), it's still nice to get dressed up for a date night out! Lately we've been trying to plan at least one date a week, sometimes it's something simple like grabbing a beer at a brewery and other times it's getting dressed up for a nice dinner. 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<div data-sc-widget-id="P-64016079b439ad6f95a95b3e"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><p></p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-470205028839758272023-02-27T20:38:00.000-05:002023-02-27T20:38:39.124-05:00Spring Wish List <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2CqOLK0LFXP_X9F4h-9HIVzDmELaGl16HJM6WFA7xbcIeKu6eI6ZJnaSZeF4NlNv4NdFwcM8_2TWnvbMMGtpBnpR4Z7YbETg8m7BTLgeapn_ZM86RX-UMy-0RSeqEFv7EawfLKTVUQioN68q_aHn5l5z6BHSFnw7Z9_UIH3Kk19SdoDlyuLpx-ButQ/s3087/ACEA1E76-44A0-441A-B3E9-829451573D1E.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spring Wish List | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="3087" data-original-width="2470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2CqOLK0LFXP_X9F4h-9HIVzDmELaGl16HJM6WFA7xbcIeKu6eI6ZJnaSZeF4NlNv4NdFwcM8_2TWnvbMMGtpBnpR4Z7YbETg8m7BTLgeapn_ZM86RX-UMy-0RSeqEFv7EawfLKTVUQioN68q_aHn5l5z6BHSFnw7Z9_UIH3Kk19SdoDlyuLpx-ButQ/s16000/ACEA1E76-44A0-441A-B3E9-829451573D1E.JPG" title="Spring Wish List | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Is anybody else in disbelief that March is tomorrow? This year is truly flying by and although I wish time would slow down just a little bit; I am looking forward to warmer weather! While I'm sure I'll still be getting plenty of wear from my winter clothes for the next few weeks, I can't help but be excited to dress for warmer and sunnier days. From floral dresses, to colorful knits, strappy sandals and more - here's what's currently on my spring wish list. What's on yours? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-63fa70bb9fce8a3fc5ebfe5e"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-51472068219008526152023-02-26T14:05:00.014-05:002023-10-07T17:51:40.203-04:00Life Update! A Proposal in Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eIXZZHLAOZ2yhEoCW6ALUDleycQjQ_NW1bRFdxpmSsJN-JcMe_UH6ujD-0HQShg6t-tZjCdWtm69L2zaMTWpfqByGiGaS2dZTxhpSpMQlzCylZqnthZIv6xl8GOomE6wAv5E7-jfrcw0Ki8318KYUZ9mFO9YX1clD2ZcxJaWRIoWtfYGr8Koaa32Jw/s1200/ChelseaandDerek-17.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Update! A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eIXZZHLAOZ2yhEoCW6ALUDleycQjQ_NW1bRFdxpmSsJN-JcMe_UH6ujD-0HQShg6t-tZjCdWtm69L2zaMTWpfqByGiGaS2dZTxhpSpMQlzCylZqnthZIv6xl8GOomE6wAv5E7-jfrcw0Ki8318KYUZ9mFO9YX1clD2ZcxJaWRIoWtfYGr8Koaa32Jw/s16000/ChelseaandDerek-17.png" title="Life Update! A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Why, hello there! It's been a minute, hasn't it? I'm not really sure where to start with posting again, so I thought I'd share a bit of news just in case you haven't been following along on </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseaefinn/" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Instagram</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> or </span></span><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/chelseaefinn" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">TikTok</span></a>. I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">f<span style="color: #222222;"> you can't tell by the photos, I'M ENGAGED!</span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I started this blog all the way back in 2009 as a 16-year old living in York, Pennsylvania who had never left the East Coast and dreamt of moving to a big city and traveling someday. I also had a new boyfriend at the time, Derek, and this space is where I documented some of our </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2011/07/sunshine-in-my-sky.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">earliest days together</span></a><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> in high school, my </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2013/04/4-years-together.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">"long-distance" move</span></a><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> away from him to Philadelphia for college, my even </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2016/02/travel-log-london-part-3.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">longer-distance move to London</span></a><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> for several months, </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2021/02/how-i-spent-valentines-day-in.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">moving in together and our life here in Philly</span></a><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> after 4 years of seeing each other every so often</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> and now, finally, our engagement! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjABZyQzHuwkSnaMarklEvFGR8oc6OmiJwL2DZOxbq42wqWGYljMLTSVVUJajLUzI7bSGmZhgmPgHN_whW6sZuR0XblucoMCw2U3hTMcqjBODtqofN8Qbl3aoNawmq41f3AkHJ5IcU2uqpCufYW2Kz3EdhR0V5fAPwwdRzvu2SYrNc51cjcsNzCBY4Mw/s800/ChelseaandDerek-12.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Update! 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Derek had visited me for a week while I was studying abroad in London back in 2015 and while he was there we took an </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2015/11/travel-log-36-hours-in-paris-france.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">overnight bus to Paris</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">, a city we had never been to before. I immediately fell in love. The art, the architecture, the parks, the food, the pastries - just head over heels. Derek and I were wandering around one evening and trying to find a good view of the eiffel tower (of course, lol), we were walking on the Passerelle Debilly when suddenly we started to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle! I remember being so shocked to see it in real life and even if it sounds a little cheesy, it was a surreal travel moment I'll never forget.</span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_1EltlCYrrOtRcAtmjIj2AyEqrDatjd-UJvf3o2gTDwHpcpvpMxzuqQeerGutWHFU9fYlMsy2FQMNvgKawfklVSbxtgEV7v2yt6Re_2g2iJV_znALm3MBhgiQ51F8cxjzOxOnBHpwete6WYgd6Hx_5_2nfWFZKOEWmQOLxa8tNok8eHI3KJYYsbyjw/s1050/2.5%20x%203.5%20in-4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Update! 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A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Fast forward 7 and a half years later to October 4, 2022 and Derek is leading the way, telling me that he has tickets for us to go to the "aquarium" <i>(I know the aquarium might seem random but Derek </i></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>loves aquariums and zoos so I wasn't really suspicious by this lol)</i> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color: #222222;">when we're walking on this bridge once again. He asked me if I remembered us being there in </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2015/11/travel-log-36-hours-in-paris-france.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">February of 2015</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> and insisted that we take a photo since we took one here all those years ago. I honestly have no idea what was said after Derek got down on one knee, I was so overwhelmed with happiness. I felt like I couldn't even process my thoughts! I don't even remember saying yes, the next thing I knew Derek was sliding the ring on my finger</span><i style="color: #222222;">. </i><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ud7Dpc6w5eKozUjvctU-598JnFu3DC77PpvzeEWgbqiKcqKKAaUDw22epBHMh-gX4_59DvOtvb4GYNw4R6j9fW8ZWIYTW3GI5BEr0ok3wPXBbsrk9pY7uxoh33UmFaDIxrsX2IpLRC_LK1B8K652vKPmnNHafpXPfcL5wjN6LcO7dm2kunYEa91C1w/s1200/ChelseaandDerek-43.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Update! 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A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJNruqEoeGAeZrb2dwzOAaDEgPT9Spod6UXXezp9xVRgNteOJ3ajGmntH2kxLD2-lhPprulExxrbZyLAIuvMTX8ZffLmEamAgctn1tSdl4Q9_o-sswzWnpCylXWGeSMa-QEv1d9ZNCc8R3NY4JyzGMFfqU-zaxurbTjs6DtntCgU7KwQFj3kM_uFlyA/s16000/ChelseaandDerek-54.png" title="Life Update! A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFu7k0YPvZjTje782AwKx_FooFPE3AeE-OwPaokJfYNL6AGllU1YEGXugeDFuxPmRNYgkVPXqWNZJR3P2aetadZ30NcRD98rAVrdnLiX_RMDoerNbrgMNgRmPH1E1D2xoaPK4CWaKg7MRxma51UjzhjcYA-PCNNoVs48zWOGmGt23jNF3BZkn-s6OLA/s800/ChelseaandDerek-58.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Update! A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFu7k0YPvZjTje782AwKx_FooFPE3AeE-OwPaokJfYNL6AGllU1YEGXugeDFuxPmRNYgkVPXqWNZJR3P2aetadZ30NcRD98rAVrdnLiX_RMDoerNbrgMNgRmPH1E1D2xoaPK4CWaKg7MRxma51UjzhjcYA-PCNNoVs48zWOGmGt23jNF3BZkn-s6OLA/s16000/ChelseaandDerek-58.png" title="Life Update! A Proposal in Paris | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">Afterwards, I realized a photographer had been capturing the moment all along. She had been only a few feet away but I was so caught up in what was happening I didn't even realize she was right there. We took a few photos after the proposal and then Derek surprised me with an additional photoshoot afterwards. We would go back to the airbnb to change and then meet our photographer, </span><a href="https://www.pictoursparis.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lindsey</span></a><span><span style="color: #222222;">, at the Tuileries Garden for a </span><a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2023/10/1-year-enagaged-look-at-our-engagement.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">full engagement shoot.</span></a><i style="color: #222222;"> </i><span style="color: #222222;">It was just the most beautiful and magical day. </span></span></span></div>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-7994203145709432682022-06-16T17:20:00.007-04:002022-06-16T17:48:28.277-04:00What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqQPkKRSnnMvYOKzacWViWu3QHWPfDVDkhVnvxtbx8_IERvQlw6O3NkX7wiBLsTwa8e41J0mpLHVVryPnl8s_JmRmGWi3otseNEULReFJptcu3ImMPaNg3ERmYzGD9RcncGPcKMN49-3-YyTlD5QEUThEyYFlfZCDsIDVrFnt-z1wXgaPpsJr2qvMNA/s1280/California_Outfits.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqQPkKRSnnMvYOKzacWViWu3QHWPfDVDkhVnvxtbx8_IERvQlw6O3NkX7wiBLsTwa8e41J0mpLHVVryPnl8s_JmRmGWi3otseNEULReFJptcu3ImMPaNg3ERmYzGD9RcncGPcKMN49-3-YyTlD5QEUThEyYFlfZCDsIDVrFnt-z1wXgaPpsJr2qvMNA/s16000/California_Outfits.jpeg" title="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">A few months ago I ended up taking two different trips to Southern California which couldn't have been a better way to kick off traveling this year. My boyfriend, Derek, and I were attending a wedding in Palm Springs back in March so we decided to take the opportunity to do a weeklong road trip through SoCal. We spent the first few days of our trip in Los Angeles before driving to Palm Springs where we stayed in an airbnb with friends for two nights, afterwards we finished our trip in Joshua Tree where we relaxed for a few days. It was honestly one of my favorite trips we've ever taken and I'm looking forward to breaking down the trip in a few blog posts soon. A few weeks after this road trip with Derek I boarded a plane with my best friend and headed to San Diego for a long weekend for her 30th birthday. It was such a fun weekend that flew by way too quickly! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have a few blog posts coming up about these trips but in the meantime I thought I would share what I wore while I was in Southern California. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkdV1wggGO-1voW4LFwn6a4ldeefLDn44Gp81QxLUhhIT7jQ0ErjBl8pJU8TSaoJvnJSfOeBcZqH-XAvlV87KzRukWJKYiAv4QvHM41IaqVy4ppdv-m82zrOHQUrC_zUMiGi5DSApSIvhRD1IKkp8i8QwMmcGDY4KRzq-7_Rj-HFZQb_J18bIGhpL1Q/s1280/california_outfits1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkdV1wggGO-1voW4LFwn6a4ldeefLDn44Gp81QxLUhhIT7jQ0ErjBl8pJU8TSaoJvnJSfOeBcZqH-XAvlV87KzRukWJKYiAv4QvHM41IaqVy4ppdv-m82zrOHQUrC_zUMiGi5DSApSIvhRD1IKkp8i8QwMmcGDY4KRzq-7_Rj-HFZQb_J18bIGhpL1Q/s16000/california_outfits1.jpeg" title="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 1: Dinner + See the Sunset at Griffith Observatory in LA</b> </p><p style="text-align: center;">& OTHER STORIES DRESS + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bIaFH" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">VEJA SNEAKERS</span></a> + <span style="color: #7f6000;"><a href="https://allthebw.com/shop/p/goodthings-tote-bag" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">TOTE BAG</span></a> </span><span>+</span><span style="color: #7f6000;"> </span><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bIcxw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">MISSOMA NECKLACE</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP MORE PUFF SLEEVE DRESSES</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-62aa93e288f6697a294b8a19"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvbnH3-rDZP4cSBz3egeuxFhwF_rbxAodovjV4OQqtGp60dNBQjQam3wL2HGmNoO14TSSVSKxKVg8ncEOeF7_21gwU4qR1GZbXlnYpL9Bw9_DcHdwnHh361m8TF33AJjGrLeUfBrVGcJVL4YJkVJT6FHg3Qz_7iRzPV-NnFwfeai2F-7QDMdsLtExSQ/s1280/california_outfits12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvbnH3-rDZP4cSBz3egeuxFhwF_rbxAodovjV4OQqtGp60dNBQjQam3wL2HGmNoO14TSSVSKxKVg8ncEOeF7_21gwU4qR1GZbXlnYpL9Bw9_DcHdwnHh361m8TF33AJjGrLeUfBrVGcJVL4YJkVJT6FHg3Qz_7iRzPV-NnFwfeai2F-7QDMdsLtExSQ/s16000/california_outfits12.jpeg" title="What I Wore on Two Recent Trips to Southern California | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Outfit 12: An Afternoon at Coronado Island </b></p><p style="text-align: center;">THRIFTED TOP (UNSURE OF BRAND) + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bIaEc" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">AGOLDE JEANS</span></a> + TARGET SANDALS + PURSE FROM NORDSTROM + ANTHROPOLOGIE SUNGLASSES + <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bIcyl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">MADEWELL SILVER HOOP EARRINGS</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>SHOP MORE LIGHT WASH DENIM</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-62ab25d588f6697a29598b10"></div><b><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-82458253771336754702022-06-13T22:13:00.003-04:002022-06-14T07:08:31.543-04:00The Summer Shop<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwn8xEQGdCcPZ_PlCDnnW5ux9RXvH1udOsUMFkJXIMVqKgyBnFFe9DI8MyI6KVpmn0ca_T19YW61sSmbX7nhRhNLPOZJ4JBxACz1AeNnqrbPPEv7kwE478rL1TRcm5NfV9wGDFi5ZuRKMd3rJayiLJb3aid8d3ZuGbAzN4ZtYD8FrLWuhM0YK3-FwEEg/s1280/summer_shop.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Summer Shop | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwn8xEQGdCcPZ_PlCDnnW5ux9RXvH1udOsUMFkJXIMVqKgyBnFFe9DI8MyI6KVpmn0ca_T19YW61sSmbX7nhRhNLPOZJ4JBxACz1AeNnqrbPPEv7kwE478rL1TRcm5NfV9wGDFi5ZuRKMd3rJayiLJb3aid8d3ZuGbAzN4ZtYD8FrLWuhM0YK3-FwEEg/s16000/summer_shop.jpeg" title="Summer Shop | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With every new season comes a little bit of shopping and although I don't believe in changing your entire wardrobe every few months (I'm a big advocate for rewearing your clothes and multi-seasonal pieces), I do think it can be nice to add a few new pieces to your wardrobe once the weather starts to shift. I love picking out a few new pieces to refresh my wardrobe, so I've done a ton of browsing on my favorite sites to figure out exactly what I'm looking for this season. I've compiled my favorites below so that hopefully I can help make your summer shopping a little easier as well! Is there anything you're looking for in particular this summer? Let me know in the comments below!</p><p><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-62a3935288f6693d480c63c6"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>
<i>*Affiliate Links</i>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-57114355601608049172022-06-12T13:13:00.006-04:002022-06-14T07:51:50.559-04:00New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai_ciZeI8m_EGufCYdh4Iw-gzjAYDqg1DiiBG2jjxOdMqHWW8SC2cSgsykKFP1n-GbUy6YA4Fq5QXkU7vmFBYCG8YP2xlGxyZfLc9zL-97xwPbf_8R3PZHbZ3kOAVknESBVL3o8S_I135LVyMpSASyBp80-17TuF-L1I4N2Oy2GBcGelA2-rUeK_QkA/s1280/Newport.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai_ciZeI8m_EGufCYdh4Iw-gzjAYDqg1DiiBG2jjxOdMqHWW8SC2cSgsykKFP1n-GbUy6YA4Fq5QXkU7vmFBYCG8YP2xlGxyZfLc9zL-97xwPbf_8R3PZHbZ3kOAVknESBVL3o8S_I135LVyMpSASyBp80-17TuF-L1I4N2Oy2GBcGelA2-rUeK_QkA/s16000/Newport.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last spring Derek and I took our long awaited road trip to New England. We had originally planned this trip for the spring of 2020 but we all know what happened around then. It was actually our first time to visit New England so it was incredibly hard to narrow down exactly where we wanted to go. We only had one week so we narrowed it down to 2 main cities with a few day trips scattered throughout the trip. Our first stop was beautiful Newport, RI which didn't disappoint at all. I truly fell in love with this little city!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K7ffT_V25dp9pTE_kEV1gMNz8My9Fwz06Du2D1NHFCBtcq9sCueY2bJJRKNcPh3YIK9iGEhV7d6QAbCxHF8NK7rh0hfQ5h8CU2nGUTj8sh99_mZLDXqye_yHEo4WvmVV5_yODdyEjUIc3DkIuhrnfX9jr0pVvBRnBpudbVJa5LbU0LvTAEVvb4xT1Q/s1280/newport_7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K7ffT_V25dp9pTE_kEV1gMNz8My9Fwz06Du2D1NHFCBtcq9sCueY2bJJRKNcPh3YIK9iGEhV7d6QAbCxHF8NK7rh0hfQ5h8CU2nGUTj8sh99_mZLDXqye_yHEo4WvmVV5_yODdyEjUIc3DkIuhrnfX9jr0pVvBRnBpudbVJa5LbU0LvTAEVvb4xT1Q/s16000/newport_7.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ0TSFA_uma0Ytz9XFa6RR6nhAKGgNtM6XRIUam_Ss6DNLIIPbpaBHBmmN2BQVpw_aBwnm3ttaY2sWewjm0OvnAOkM7GlesG-UOm9veySxrJGWM7m8_DS990FZNedvnnN-NLjPSK-H3Qg9p5WnVBHbhGzYkdNXMEzNHT5wXIpDqnZT1ys_c5F4Xs_DA/s1280/newport_8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ0TSFA_uma0Ytz9XFa6RR6nhAKGgNtM6XRIUam_Ss6DNLIIPbpaBHBmmN2BQVpw_aBwnm3ttaY2sWewjm0OvnAOkM7GlesG-UOm9veySxrJGWM7m8_DS990FZNedvnnN-NLjPSK-H3Qg9p5WnVBHbhGzYkdNXMEzNHT5wXIpDqnZT1ys_c5F4Xs_DA/s16000/newport_8.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJCacyVchpsfCLI2rOO44KqgHT7mV1wXohgakuSb2vQnB111BylwK_rfCkLcVJdtVgEMao_iLWht9jcEcdrwnQAbTom_4lRgH0KUQ4ucJW-rXktiou4Br3o2o7r4BrvfjYnZyvvynFOz5wXE7oUda2ULhNFMqC5uv2OZ1aFyvHFd_epkg-S662HbC2w/s1280/newport_11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJCacyVchpsfCLI2rOO44KqgHT7mV1wXohgakuSb2vQnB111BylwK_rfCkLcVJdtVgEMao_iLWht9jcEcdrwnQAbTom_4lRgH0KUQ4ucJW-rXktiou4Br3o2o7r4BrvfjYnZyvvynFOz5wXE7oUda2ULhNFMqC5uv2OZ1aFyvHFd_epkg-S662HbC2w/s16000/newport_11.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjHYu7NTJA8bMp4hQywe46Q0IClrQGgZO6Obyf8-ZzZ4JmyUBqWKWB4HmJxHLmvb2GInL_zCuYpKDXyqAMwgD0-J42VZwH_giwv_WtAVVc-XhSuB6Tqr89dLcOS0EYBaL44HSLp80QArctlSXtThXL1SFdxRNROpXINenM4731HVRmMy99LmIQAvHHA/s1280/newport_17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjHYu7NTJA8bMp4hQywe46Q0IClrQGgZO6Obyf8-ZzZ4JmyUBqWKWB4HmJxHLmvb2GInL_zCuYpKDXyqAMwgD0-J42VZwH_giwv_WtAVVc-XhSuB6Tqr89dLcOS0EYBaL44HSLp80QArctlSXtThXL1SFdxRNROpXINenM4731HVRmMy99LmIQAvHHA/s16000/newport_17.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SHOP THE LOOK</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>WHAT TO CHECK OUT</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://bowenswharf.com" target="_blank">Bowen's Wharf</a></b> <b>|</b> Bowen's Wharf is probably what you stereotypically imagine when you think of a beachside town in New England. A little pier with gift stores and ice cream shops along with a beautiful view of sailboats and the bay. It's definitely worth stopping by! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://www.discovernewport.org/things-to-do/cliff-walk/" target="_blank">Cliff Walk</a></b> <b>|</b> If you do anything in Newport, do this. A 3.5 mile walkway along the shore, most of it is a fairly easy walk (probably about 2/3) and the rest is a little more rough. There are maps along the trail that will show you where you'll have to climb over rocks/natural terrain so that you're prepared to leave the trail if you need to (there are several exit points along the walk). The views of the shore are stunning! You'll also get a great view of the mansions along the coast as well. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://www.newportmansions.org/explore/the-breakers" target="_blank">Breakers Mansion Tour</a> |</b> If you decide to do the Cliff Walk you can actually access the Breakers Mansion while you're on it which is what we did! A Gilded Age Mansion, The Breakers is a great starting point for mansion tours in Newport. It's self guided with audio and you'll be able to move fairly freely along the mansion while listening to the facts about the home in your headphones. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbNPsuqZYuxtoh9elmLk604aGNQcuIU-ngpw3-itB9xVXwC_QhZq2yy-m7AG7hRWel2Xb55eJEmYjM79uAK8sriUT31uq3Ixu_tE6dKXMmjnDpoyCKmRUDuKe5Nf2Vcqwc9IpRo-D5uJ9UkPFzE7H294-l56YXwhgI0GoaNnIK1_bgUtfPJ1qeRFkfQ/s1280/newport_20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbNPsuqZYuxtoh9elmLk604aGNQcuIU-ngpw3-itB9xVXwC_QhZq2yy-m7AG7hRWel2Xb55eJEmYjM79uAK8sriUT31uq3Ixu_tE6dKXMmjnDpoyCKmRUDuKe5Nf2Vcqwc9IpRo-D5uJ9UkPFzE7H294-l56YXwhgI0GoaNnIK1_bgUtfPJ1qeRFkfQ/s16000/newport_20.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Brick Alley Pub has been voted the best restaurant and bar in Rhode Island which is a fun fact that I didn't know before we went. I got the lobster reuben which was so good! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://www.castlehillinn.com/dine/the-lawn/" target="_blank">The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn</a> | </b>THE<b> </b>VIEW. That's what I have to say about this place. If it's nice out, definitely get a seat outside. The inn is right next to the coast with the restaurant practically sitting on the beach. 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We grabbed pastries and coffee to go and everything was so delicious. The pastries were perfectly fresh and flaky. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenitrobar_/" target="_blank">Nitro Bar</a> |</b> A few people had suggested Nitro Bar so we had to check it out! The space was super stylish and the drinks were delicious. I went with a blueberry elderflower espresso tonic which consisted of elderflower tonic and blueberry syrup and topped with espresso. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://www.libertydonutsnewport.com" target="_blank">Liberty Donuts</a> |</b> This was our last stop before leaving Newport and it was a good one. These donuts were made to order and were delicious! I went with a sprinkles option while Derek kept his without. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYH8RVX8DqYNZAzf8FmV6Z3LoKBTo8WZqbPYxfa91E_UEf-0R3n7pBVN8WZSWmT_66U--vxC_HPNdY0nTLhYlTRhecG9VdnbNBVZTjLOgbKYi5SMyXBZUv7wAZd8u45MaMb970A9y-3NFCGfL1NdjPZCDuaIqAa_W4UB7SxwbEFQnAR9aU_sR_YWUrgQ/s1280/newport_2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYH8RVX8DqYNZAzf8FmV6Z3LoKBTo8WZqbPYxfa91E_UEf-0R3n7pBVN8WZSWmT_66U--vxC_HPNdY0nTLhYlTRhecG9VdnbNBVZTjLOgbKYi5SMyXBZUv7wAZd8u45MaMb970A9y-3NFCGfL1NdjPZCDuaIqAa_W4UB7SxwbEFQnAR9aU_sR_YWUrgQ/s16000/newport_2.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig5Hcme4rxuekUYXUJSZB7xr2IUlmTX3Ymfw5a1SHs29XzTuuq5qzeEo-fjYx8KcKYVsTn5rl_ImP10XAVXGYCmFPLxjK4q1-97NEBXU4WuxEVgLd4P3T7ONDlG_8itB5O8HSLrAhbUfBNZkS1XBi27VmV92gwWYO4bk002wdf4cwoX6MUMOQA83xxQ/s1280/newport_34.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig5Hcme4rxuekUYXUJSZB7xr2IUlmTX3Ymfw5a1SHs29XzTuuq5qzeEo-fjYx8KcKYVsTn5rl_ImP10XAVXGYCmFPLxjK4q1-97NEBXU4WuxEVgLd4P3T7ONDlG_8itB5O8HSLrAhbUfBNZkS1XBi27VmV92gwWYO4bk002wdf4cwoX6MUMOQA83xxQ/s16000/newport_34.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCerE0EC6U7fPOlHZBhKhoZDcGg09ihMzDbqezpB8z-oLQBmfFd9ItYllmHoDFrT6aUxDFhFKd-xTVEuC0UmZFK7vaKnyOKCuLS-N-2ZedyqQmI1WGpkaDqaN3p1BTKAcz-BbLYn3ImvpYZ7q9SCmN8u50hRCvOPx9Rqe0utcBOmZqPSF-GbpK6AF7g/s1280/newport_35.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCerE0EC6U7fPOlHZBhKhoZDcGg09ihMzDbqezpB8z-oLQBmfFd9ItYllmHoDFrT6aUxDFhFKd-xTVEuC0UmZFK7vaKnyOKCuLS-N-2ZedyqQmI1WGpkaDqaN3p1BTKAcz-BbLYn3ImvpYZ7q9SCmN8u50hRCvOPx9Rqe0utcBOmZqPSF-GbpK6AF7g/s16000/newport_35.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iF6o57qzv4E8-6jhP5Reu7gZtq_DiuzUjFt7pH2nK2rfZlj_dBRgNfkt-KHYMynnD8LACKj2F4p4rfhUc_iQbBwSPFwnjxUscysNuDftdCLAQFfaojT_wFHzcBnAE0vSVStEMnesNfjcT9RS8c1jTXj-osSuHRr96oob1idP4Rru3cOpIcEGWqbL3Q/s1280/newport_36.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iF6o57qzv4E8-6jhP5Reu7gZtq_DiuzUjFt7pH2nK2rfZlj_dBRgNfkt-KHYMynnD8LACKj2F4p4rfhUc_iQbBwSPFwnjxUscysNuDftdCLAQFfaojT_wFHzcBnAE0vSVStEMnesNfjcT9RS8c1jTXj-osSuHRr96oob1idP4Rru3cOpIcEGWqbL3Q/s16000/newport_36.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrETz1xaXdJhuoVhd-GtBp7NRzcLUt7LaoFrlk9-bApWQgMMK_uI6S37-kFKBvPBalUjiixyaslwOZgZ_F-HW0t0CV_SK9LsI6yHhsAZWo9-KhKNnvno6UdREYT5xgruGo0CtevXhfEDeGeYXZ9KxT8n8OnPCVcC3jed8m8WY-8LD8Pf6l_9LX7kStLw/s1280/newport_37.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrETz1xaXdJhuoVhd-GtBp7NRzcLUt7LaoFrlk9-bApWQgMMK_uI6S37-kFKBvPBalUjiixyaslwOZgZ_F-HW0t0CV_SK9LsI6yHhsAZWo9-KhKNnvno6UdREYT5xgruGo0CtevXhfEDeGeYXZ9KxT8n8OnPCVcC3jed8m8WY-8LD8Pf6l_9LX7kStLw/s16000/newport_37.jpeg" title="New England Road Trip: A Long Weekend in Newport, RI | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It's safe to say that I'm already daydreaming of another trip to Newport! A long weekend was enough to see and do a few things but I would love to have some more time just to relax in Newport. There were so many great options for food and the city is just absolutely beautiful. Have you been before? If so, what's your favorite thing about Newport? I'll be sharing where our second stop on our New England Road Trip was next week!</p>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-64710188915608433072022-02-06T15:19:00.005-05:002024-01-29T21:19:11.900-05:00A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2OwzZeyLeun8E6_kO5HCo2xE9v2esiCmtLijwCnXqmj6yxs2Jg7DzNKVvQXcDGx5qq1h-ZfhudTX5edOmv2esXbo_Oc5vKX13jS4gdUMGF98KmJolUV6p2CCU6b5UUmbR17ttRiEh9SXOjXf_3_-ggMvTLaAHR_4bUBZYuHmTps1OV_fDAOiiYbHOSw=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2OwzZeyLeun8E6_kO5HCo2xE9v2esiCmtLijwCnXqmj6yxs2Jg7DzNKVvQXcDGx5qq1h-ZfhudTX5edOmv2esXbo_Oc5vKX13jS4gdUMGF98KmJolUV6p2CCU6b5UUmbR17ttRiEh9SXOjXf_3_-ggMvTLaAHR_4bUBZYuHmTps1OV_fDAOiiYbHOSw=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know I'm a month late but - HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the year. It's hard to believe a month has already passed. I'm excited to get back into a regular blogging schedule this year. I love sharing content and while <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseaefinn/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Instagram</span></a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseaefinn" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">TikTok</span></a> feed that passion to an extent, it's nice to come back to my own space.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOeNAMYItJOk8PDKadMJv6vkClWe461EkJdxbr3rgRsSurZV61zrBHH_1rNtEP0Wv3h41TyR5yUBAnBl7x_vfMIqG0jbvSCWOZeYr7S2K7he7M_Jubmi_yEUAwYAnN3SxAIP4oJcAeiWdVCfEE8dP6e10GlMSApOZ-3SJWQEyGhSLXMoYkOVnpkErOPg=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOeNAMYItJOk8PDKadMJv6vkClWe461EkJdxbr3rgRsSurZV61zrBHH_1rNtEP0Wv3h41TyR5yUBAnBl7x_vfMIqG0jbvSCWOZeYr7S2K7he7M_Jubmi_yEUAwYAnN3SxAIP4oJcAeiWdVCfEE8dP6e10GlMSApOZ-3SJWQEyGhSLXMoYkOVnpkErOPg=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5BnwBKw-Kj2QN91yWNrSPBbHHEYGP4uKVozQQ5lBvAiDaKntoGeuBu02dXcsHtDRSnD9DqQHbs31ovuCm1zas3bbkXQX0LmWPWmxpG37MuRhTtVoEfDCRqu5ZH5kzyqJNlDfdWr231hhqsZHsJZBH5pb_iy8TBoSP9PgaEyW1pmgOkJ6hvukf4GXORQ=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5BnwBKw-Kj2QN91yWNrSPBbHHEYGP4uKVozQQ5lBvAiDaKntoGeuBu02dXcsHtDRSnD9DqQHbs31ovuCm1zas3bbkXQX0LmWPWmxpG37MuRhTtVoEfDCRqu5ZH5kzyqJNlDfdWr231hhqsZHsJZBH5pb_iy8TBoSP9PgaEyW1pmgOkJ6hvukf4GXORQ=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6jkZRi9qsbbEGv72M0sBCbSq8ExWbbh2VA0qI8kApT0XqSRvm7pgayJrNThp-8EB1AcP6glpxXc2WqgNBXWMMeEAqER3mygUw1XURsCm3Dj-2QS3JU6ibJUP1JKKIMtM8k7vdWCc_toBVFDzTfyeDFbCiW53P6FPTOCX7Qd05ZVbqyO3j_p1xlD6Ew=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6jkZRi9qsbbEGv72M0sBCbSq8ExWbbh2VA0qI8kApT0XqSRvm7pgayJrNThp-8EB1AcP6glpxXc2WqgNBXWMMeEAqER3mygUw1XURsCm3Dj-2QS3JU6ibJUP1JKKIMtM8k7vdWCc_toBVFDzTfyeDFbCiW53P6FPTOCX7Qd05ZVbqyO3j_p1xlD6Ew=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPaoaygLGFvTabcrsCQPaV98zn-BEITCKeif9pDx-8sUbysIc38RrhNqDTupPvbjdbMbmiNxLNqSAZslShCmLekm3uq2QoJ6ulcojnZD_JgqcEoIuN0Y4ZOuNjBpBR4tcpCrAri1uzbSK2TsMub6hDfY653RlPGpzOpq-jBTmfeXGAAdp5sPbyv_bBA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPaoaygLGFvTabcrsCQPaV98zn-BEITCKeif9pDx-8sUbysIc38RrhNqDTupPvbjdbMbmiNxLNqSAZslShCmLekm3uq2QoJ6ulcojnZD_JgqcEoIuN0Y4ZOuNjBpBR4tcpCrAri1uzbSK2TsMub6hDfY653RlPGpzOpq-jBTmfeXGAAdp5sPbyv_bBA=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now, onto the NYE outfit. I know it's been a month but I still wanted to share! Plus, I think this dress could definitely work as a <a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2021/02/how-i-spent-valentines-day-in.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Valentine's Day</span></a> dress as well. Derek and I held a small party in our apartment and it was so lovely to ring in 2022 with friends. I decided to go with a lace dress, my accessory evidently being an old-fashioned haha. This dress might be a little sexier than what I would usually opt for but I loved the bustier style top and the midi length with the slit. Plus, it felt so good to get dressed up after another low-key year. Did you get dressed up for NYE? </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIafp74Sldpr1JXH22PMd7n7tRpRQoa_JVBMNxR8F0mmHu0v8DGs0M7ZZvcyEZurt3dc_5R1WMMikTobdOk25nhn5fUG7AI3s3Gz0yfTDYdc5i2VvG3p1LrUTeCcyTTliK5QfwxNsuqM4oca2K4m7ZLK5sLVIl0RbTcJ0rJ2YmLndczcpvQA_Pz8QMZA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIafp74Sldpr1JXH22PMd7n7tRpRQoa_JVBMNxR8F0mmHu0v8DGs0M7ZZvcyEZurt3dc_5R1WMMikTobdOk25nhn5fUG7AI3s3Gz0yfTDYdc5i2VvG3p1LrUTeCcyTTliK5QfwxNsuqM4oca2K4m7ZLK5sLVIl0RbTcJ0rJ2YmLndczcpvQA_Pz8QMZA=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVD8TObVzXpBcZ2vqtQouSky4QGX7sQXsa5Jf8KlGdtAkS6pyfw28EiLgjIxTrrF69cGMWZ23WH1PNoihTxjJff0LRjOGsm2FLpRBS-E5L4xykjaXEZJFsytczwRNwNFbcpgO5vQzAYzfvlNqpE0YZbCTfj-2c4c1hQsUKEBIs9WfPuwYn7kKTi0pFEw=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVD8TObVzXpBcZ2vqtQouSky4QGX7sQXsa5Jf8KlGdtAkS6pyfw28EiLgjIxTrrF69cGMWZ23WH1PNoihTxjJff0LRjOGsm2FLpRBS-E5L4xykjaXEZJFsytczwRNwNFbcpgO5vQzAYzfvlNqpE0YZbCTfj-2c4c1hQsUKEBIs9WfPuwYn7kKTi0pFEw=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9tnDycCPSFd_1xHzvYITU2aYyTA2HH_DcTis2NZZo1akhVLNE2cs4aJmzFMk_q8ibe3qYoFT-1ZUEgjYqW8MY20YAmVW-Z4jEY-EQoaIFrK8PR9WPstObZbIJdj4Ac6G2roAn0N9XJ0vwy363lYVaT30wRHKLs19ZtTvxvX2r_PhMW_Uv8F5qmIHIkQ=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9tnDycCPSFd_1xHzvYITU2aYyTA2HH_DcTis2NZZo1akhVLNE2cs4aJmzFMk_q8ibe3qYoFT-1ZUEgjYqW8MY20YAmVW-Z4jEY-EQoaIFrK8PR9WPstObZbIJdj4Ac6G2roAn0N9XJ0vwy363lYVaT30wRHKLs19ZtTvxvX2r_PhMW_Uv8F5qmIHIkQ=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrip96zvVcmCjGVFPiAJt4tXH74QGbN0h3GwY4hQzR2i48EMezHfcOJVaJ9dgEaY3t2sW5AQmD989CoYjD25lJUCEwiaA2vnA4ORpbgNUk0Tl59K7IcVj0GB1cqDRXnCihRq2m7rKWWStI0l0GK1K8lhCXqhkZhy9-RiERjLWCy2d5xmaOa7yv5LHsTQ=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrip96zvVcmCjGVFPiAJt4tXH74QGbN0h3GwY4hQzR2i48EMezHfcOJVaJ9dgEaY3t2sW5AQmD989CoYjD25lJUCEwiaA2vnA4ORpbgNUk0Tl59K7IcVj0GB1cqDRXnCihRq2m7rKWWStI0l0GK1K8lhCXqhkZhy9-RiERjLWCy2d5xmaOa7yv5LHsTQ=s16000" title="A NYE Dress That Also Works for Valentine's Day | Organized Mess" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Urban Outfitters Dress <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bDMDX" target="_blank">(Similar Here)</a> | <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bDMDG" target="_blank">Madewell Earrings</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Shop More Lace Dresses Below</b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-6200229446a91805a7bdceb8"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189108387022087965.post-45869327699998896442021-12-28T17:16:00.004-05:002022-06-10T12:46:59.417-04:00Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihfSkj3n5EqUuR_ZZaNSEZFa2GfFEo-RjycArQUvEJeMBHq2uEnn_OFN2d0ubxTWlMtYq_EAA64zchoGZo6Cdn3T_e4nD8Gd00BVzhvbKYUkZAfxkjLu3qM4E3VNRvTTze6vuzIj9QnXNJ66xxAETu0hZRNZuucNzymrqO6piMLRdBLBY2pUtq70LE8A=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihfSkj3n5EqUuR_ZZaNSEZFa2GfFEo-RjycArQUvEJeMBHq2uEnn_OFN2d0ubxTWlMtYq_EAA64zchoGZo6Cdn3T_e4nD8Gd00BVzhvbKYUkZAfxkjLu3qM4E3VNRvTTze6vuzIj9QnXNJ66xxAETu0hZRNZuucNzymrqO6piMLRdBLBY2pUtq70LE8A=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi there! I hope you're doing okay...I know this has been an incredibly sad and stressful time for most of us. So many people I know are being infected with the new COVID-19 variant and this pandemic life just feels like it's never going to end sometimes. Derek and I held our breath as we took tests last week to see if we would be able to spend the holidays with our families and were relieved when our test results came back negative but I know that wasn't the situation for many. If you weren't able to spend the holidays with your family I'm thinking about you and sending lots of love. Thursday we'll be holding our breath again as we take yet another test to see if we'll be spending NYE with a few friends. In the meantime, I'm hanging out at home and avoiding going anywhere that isn't necessary. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaFzxxYmHtaZ4s6YzwSHNx2RqWYLoAwFqfylMiOpm5vcB_2OhRImQVCtj_0dkTsoiZEs4oohal9oVEUbHTt3abTCemkNxNRZdVTShlyEkAnQMm_TQq6X36JvKsNW90GYlK64zoHAYxmvX1RCLp4iOoqJGIo9-0sO6LjwxVB1TZkCXp3wvPgTScCuLrLQ=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaFzxxYmHtaZ4s6YzwSHNx2RqWYLoAwFqfylMiOpm5vcB_2OhRImQVCtj_0dkTsoiZEs4oohal9oVEUbHTt3abTCemkNxNRZdVTShlyEkAnQMm_TQq6X36JvKsNW90GYlK64zoHAYxmvX1RCLp4iOoqJGIo9-0sO6LjwxVB1TZkCXp3wvPgTScCuLrLQ=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4iqkHoxSp3YYipdMeC8FKo6CTdUXoYN8IS6-Ib36Uw_w3SV4WU4RhaHf7jffGrALrUPGFkM46JF1upTgH0jKRCKQcG0f8d0WR5mZYNEYZc09gHVsaLhHvJicD8udGpuNlT9Psup5b5_XLD7nlNmhfk4sS5zjqiCa90xApQbFGbEJuXJGvZgpH8nrInA=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4iqkHoxSp3YYipdMeC8FKo6CTdUXoYN8IS6-Ib36Uw_w3SV4WU4RhaHf7jffGrALrUPGFkM46JF1upTgH0jKRCKQcG0f8d0WR5mZYNEYZc09gHVsaLhHvJicD8udGpuNlT9Psup5b5_XLD7nlNmhfk4sS5zjqiCa90xApQbFGbEJuXJGvZgpH8nrInA=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYSn01ODkYiZBskbLA4dwM6uBxGcZDuUo92R-itDhVj9NVFRKpXsaIY-C-qVWzw6xEilXryQKms5Hx7LZ5EpChj-uqhhmmf9XDokSs93Zyq8zhEled_FOZeYbQafOdcAkkZctVvAVyKM5e3Z6FD_NALJle1urhyANqsdxKqpeEjuOvIzBlLInIQL3E5g=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYSn01ODkYiZBskbLA4dwM6uBxGcZDuUo92R-itDhVj9NVFRKpXsaIY-C-qVWzw6xEilXryQKms5Hx7LZ5EpChj-uqhhmmf9XDokSs93Zyq8zhEled_FOZeYbQafOdcAkkZctVvAVyKM5e3Z6FD_NALJle1urhyANqsdxKqpeEjuOvIzBlLInIQL3E5g=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqi3NRTLeF3G5GtEATrcexRI18mC7FU-YzE8NzqqMt89MUCaT63knB0hN0OWVbUR34dVN1A1I9ZcTAgiycENQi-3QuIJsO-7PBr-cwU7avhVI1yPBfEtTMorIC5Oz30vQ5KoYKfSusJQZwvS1zWCMtBbtPZ_-1QMBwbDP8KmEaPzsMAgJ_hAA0WC-EHw=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqi3NRTLeF3G5GtEATrcexRI18mC7FU-YzE8NzqqMt89MUCaT63knB0hN0OWVbUR34dVN1A1I9ZcTAgiycENQi-3QuIJsO-7PBr-cwU7avhVI1yPBfEtTMorIC5Oz30vQ5KoYKfSusJQZwvS1zWCMtBbtPZ_-1QMBwbDP8KmEaPzsMAgJ_hAA0WC-EHw=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Whether or not I would be spending Christmas with my family, I had decided that I would definitely be wearing this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCi9P" target="_blank">shimmery midi dress</a>. I ended up picking it up last minute when I decided I wanted to get dressed up instead of sticking to the usual sweater and jean combos I've been wearing lately. Also, I'm not going to lie, I <i>may</i> have been inspired by Taylor Swift's <a href="https://images.app.goo.gl/Adj9aQxq5QxY7CDc6" target="_blank">grammy performance outfit</a> from earlier this year. I used to get dressed up for Christmas alllll the time in my early 20s (<a href="http://www.organizedmessblog.com/2013/12/christmas-day.html" target="_blank">this outfit</a> was probably my favorite) so it felt good to get back to that and find an excuse to wear a sparkly dress. I styled this dress with my favorite Intentionally Blank flats <a href=" https://shopstyle.it/l/bCjar" target="_blank">(similar here)</a> and a black tote bag. It would also be cute with a pair of metallic gold booties or even a suede knee high boot too. Do you usually get dressed up for the holidays? And what are you wearing for NYE? I bought a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCjmZ" target="_blank">midi black corset dress</a> that I'm excited to ring in the new year with! </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZcyxAwteJEGwGdor-rydhjPo95NvsrB2l0Ed2aiq79eSqwaRU94HoDr56dCUuYSFNiYM4AwQOXuP2mG-3fy4vFgbRPy8f7sjl2o2jpLobEkl0CjOxJASAfEC9-FVDY_0V9-YW72eIKs8ZwKD0nQZOI2IKPweAE8q1i3-yPyb-28LkQenhTXaatwFJ9A=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZcyxAwteJEGwGdor-rydhjPo95NvsrB2l0Ed2aiq79eSqwaRU94HoDr56dCUuYSFNiYM4AwQOXuP2mG-3fy4vFgbRPy8f7sjl2o2jpLobEkl0CjOxJASAfEC9-FVDY_0V9-YW72eIKs8ZwKD0nQZOI2IKPweAE8q1i3-yPyb-28LkQenhTXaatwFJ9A=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_dbDZ8TjlpTKinkbhtLsr9bqiM34VnXffSWOGi8CoGDG63Mzfq8-nfZ6t4c1xoOOCqQKyngY3VWBM_GpF8KR7eRSWmRCaN5ukwd4MJLxK-NYIl2zFYHqaUjZeCU3gvkGb9Koq8Bcm9hmnHt9Y4aE9qNwiOx7LEeHk6OSYtzWm6x9Vu5-71_z_FKiN9g=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_dbDZ8TjlpTKinkbhtLsr9bqiM34VnXffSWOGi8CoGDG63Mzfq8-nfZ6t4c1xoOOCqQKyngY3VWBM_GpF8KR7eRSWmRCaN5ukwd4MJLxK-NYIl2zFYHqaUjZeCU3gvkGb9Koq8Bcm9hmnHt9Y4aE9qNwiOx7LEeHk6OSYtzWm6x9Vu5-71_z_FKiN9g=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFmU-LbROlyh-mokiyDYOJLbcK0_cUf3A3Fc85GZR64bdYjhjjHQKfS9J2mj8HFpconqX2QVjuuIlNWNSJlMfx-2DOcbT5HkvrM-blXPprLFMLf8uI-YM70aTejnd_TA9nmEACs8viRk7D185OkjTbQ90SQLlI1aBGMVdqwSIL1lWjGBVSr1cl4vwiGw=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFmU-LbROlyh-mokiyDYOJLbcK0_cUf3A3Fc85GZR64bdYjhjjHQKfS9J2mj8HFpconqX2QVjuuIlNWNSJlMfx-2DOcbT5HkvrM-blXPprLFMLf8uI-YM70aTejnd_TA9nmEACs8viRk7D185OkjTbQ90SQLlI1aBGMVdqwSIL1lWjGBVSr1cl4vwiGw=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZfEU0qc3fHbdxkKar-4xPkth6Vn5yg3blH8fJxqCli1D6zyTljrRMH4DvYVyL4TX_lOefzMHV9Rk6wgBUIm9IXokV-HgHdZtTIVwUPOIivNPCckZUkSaJDx9XOWf6-eWSotGX5Xmbv6TvSwa7NCghWRX6fH9afkHK6Zfza6BdAX5PCYkAEsIp4J0lYg=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZfEU0qc3fHbdxkKar-4xPkth6Vn5yg3blH8fJxqCli1D6zyTljrRMH4DvYVyL4TX_lOefzMHV9Rk6wgBUIm9IXokV-HgHdZtTIVwUPOIivNPCckZUkSaJDx9XOWf6-eWSotGX5Xmbv6TvSwa7NCghWRX6fH9afkHK6Zfza6BdAX5PCYkAEsIp4J0lYg=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgixcMQ-O9cPJqliR6w-bEeeVCcEzIIbWS1uC1IB7kTT60epa-OsHCnrG24-hjEp6RqGqzryrqhIvTcwqcWV5Stc5yZGTFzHTlCuOxL-N0FaYaUlyzHPvbLNINqcCBKKdUiXVIPQ1CpMHVAHxn2DvH0kZgZymfxuCCpwaCpGA2W3Jdswy20EKp3C8fdMA=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgixcMQ-O9cPJqliR6w-bEeeVCcEzIIbWS1uC1IB7kTT60epa-OsHCnrG24-hjEp6RqGqzryrqhIvTcwqcWV5Stc5yZGTFzHTlCuOxL-N0FaYaUlyzHPvbLNINqcCBKKdUiXVIPQ1CpMHVAHxn2DvH0kZgZymfxuCCpwaCpGA2W3Jdswy20EKp3C8fdMA=s16000" title="Styling a Shimmery Midi Dress for the Holidays | Organized Mess" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCi9P" target="_blank">Anthropologie Dress</a> | Intentionally Blank Flats <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCjar" target="_blank">(Similar)</a> | Oak & Fort Tote Bag <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCjbw" target="_blank">(Similar)</a> | <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bCjbz" target="_blank">Madewell Earrings</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shop More Shimmery Midi Dresses</b></div><center><div data-sc-widget-id="P-61cb75face706821173c8e84"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></center>Chelsea Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975350066705943711noreply@blogger.com1