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“Summer is not a season, it’s a state of mind. Loose clothing, no shoes, sunglasses and messy hair.” —Filipa de Abreu As summer unfolds, we journey with tastemaker Filipa de Abreu to Shelter Island–a coastal getaway about 100 miles from Manhattan, yet feels a world away with its quiet pace and Americana-style charm. Here, Filipa shares everything on her itinerary, and all the effortless styles she packed in her suitcase.

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This May, our campaign took us to the vibrant city of Charleston, South Carolina, and though we’ve been part of the community there for more than 20 years, we instantly fell in love with it all over again.

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Hold onto your hats. The Kentucky Derby is almost here, and we love that it’s just as much about fashion as the race itself. Every spring since 1875, Churchill Downs floods with society’s most stylish spectators to watch the Run for the Roses. In that spirit of tradition, we’re sharing a refreshing mint julep recipe, along with head-turning pieces for your Derby Day outfit.

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A twist of lime, a hint of spice – how you take your margarita says as much about your personality as what you wear. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, we asked our friend and entertaining genius Suzanne Pollak for some help crafting the perfect margarita. Below, join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo à la Suzanne.

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From Lisbon, to Paris, and now onto Madrid. The next stop in our Postcards travel series is Spain’s picturesque capital, where tastemaker Filipa de Abreu shares where to stay, what to see, and her must-have pieces to pack. Plus, read on to discover the place she calls “probably my favorite restaurant in the world.”

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As spring returns, we’re excited to get away to somewhere spectacular. This year’s destination: luxury resort Casa de Campo® in the Dominican Republic where our collaboration came to life. Below, explore the pieces in the new collection, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our spring photoshoot.

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It doesn’t get much chicer than Paris. Next in our Postcards travel series, tastemaker and friend Filipa de Abreu takes us to The City of Light and shares her favorite spots to eat, shop, people watch, and museum hop.

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Co-founded by childhood friends Sarah Michler and Caroline Witmer, Tuck Shop creates handcrafted chocolate bars inspired by some of their favorite destinations. We chat with Sarah and Caroline about how they started their brand, the chocolates everyone must try, and the must-have styles they’re loving right now. Plus, go to our Instagram to enter our giveaway with Tuck Shop. The winner will receive a J.McLaughlin Allyson Crossbody along with two co-branded chocolate bars from Tuck Shop. Ends 02/17.