Vest: Old Navy (similar) // Denim jacket: Zara (similar) // Sweater: Madewell (similar) // Tank: James Perse // Pants: Joe Fresh (similar) // Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim // Shoes: Topshop (similar) // Silver necklace: Avon // Gold necklace: Gorjana

Taking these photos were a little ridiculous, as it was right on Mott Street in Chinatown, on Sunday - and needless to say there were tons of people swarming around - I think it was the most challenging one yet! We were going to brunch/lunch at my favorite Shanghainese food place (so far) in the city, Shanghai Cafe. It was as good as I'd expected, and it was also the first time I was really craving Asian food since I got back from Hong Kong after Thanksgiving!

Photos by Lauren

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My favorite is the one with the neon trim, and it's under $30 from Gap! I also really like the gray sailboat one, the purple & brown "vintage violet" one, the black & white heart one, and the red & white dove print one...oh dear. Good thing they're all pretty affordable!

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Dressing up for the 4th of July can either be really cheesy - all stripes and stars and flags...but it doesn't have to be. Just look at the first shot, or OP, Blair, and Cameron Diaz - all look lovely but not in a cheesy way at all. Add a red bag to OP's outfit, or swap out the neutral flats for a pair of red shoes and you've got the colors of the flag without actually looking like one! The 4th is also a great excuse to stock up on stripe-y basics - if you need an excuse, that is! 

Below are some great options to add to your wardrobe:

1. Striped tank // 2. Striped shirt // 3. Striped dress // 4. Striped maxi // 5. Star necklace // 6. Soludos // 7. Tote // 8. Wristlet // 9. Sweater // 10. Bangle // 11. Bracelet

I would style this by choosing one article of clothing in either stripes or star prints, and pair it with something basic and simple like denim shorts (here w/star pockets!), white shorts (like these or these), a denim jacket/vest, or even a chambray shirt (like this or this) thrown over a tank top to keep it simple without looking overwhelmed with patterns. Plus, I love all the star jewelry!