Patriotic Party...God Bless American Style:

Dear Margaret,

I love your 4th of July pics (obvi bc I had picked some of the same ones haha)..I love this time of year where we get to dress in All American duds and the smells of outdoor barb-e-ques and firework smoke fill the neighborhoods! We are very blessed to live in such an amazing country! Here are some of my fave patriotic looks and delicious recipes!

xo,

Kara

1.) Gucci bag here
2.)Krispie Skewer Recipe here
3.) Inspiration pic from Pinterest; love everything
about this look!

Both bikini and cut out tee from Planet Blue

1.) Chanel look taken from Pinterest; um obsessed.
2.) Red, White, and Blue Sangria recipe here!! Genius.
3.) Precious matching shorts/crop top set from Planet Blue

1.) Inspiration: Brigitte Bardot looking white hot in her bikini.
2.) Gucci nautical suit from net-a-porter.. timeless.

1.) Precious Patterson J. Kincaid Star Blazer from Shopbop.com.. 
so cute with the pale pink jeans.
2.) "All American girl" styling inspiration pic taken from Pinterest
3.) Fresh American Flag berry and cheese platter recipe here.

1.) Classic American style inspiration pic taken from Pinterest. Can't go wrong
with this look! Or with a Birkin:)
2.) Current/Elliott faded denim star jacket from shopbop.com.
3.) Red, White, and Blue(cheese) pita pockets recipe here

1.) Carrie Underwood rockin a Haute Hippie flag tank..
available at: Pink Lagoon Boutique (call)
2.) Jamie Oliver's refreshing and healthy berry
 red, white, and blue "ice cream" made with yogurt.

1.) Stars and Stripes Equipment Star tie blouse..Relaxed and in spirit:)
2.) Amazing Isabel Marant peasant blouse and cool Rag and Bone cut offs- a subtle way to
express your patriotism. Available at net-a-porter.com
3.) Blue Life striped dress with stunning back detail.. the perfect cover up. At: Planet Blue

"American Beauty":

"Photographed by Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank, American Beauty features over 100 portraits of quintessentially American women such as Lily Aldridge, Solange Knowles, and Jenna Lyons—each of whom possesses an original blend of grit, grace, glamour, and gravitas that echo far beyond the pages of this oversize hardcover."