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Welcome to 11 Questions—from career advice to morning routines. From store design meetings to social media brainstorming, our CEO, Mary Ellen Coyne plays a huge part in all of the elements of J.McLaughlin.

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The tradition of the Kentucky Derby hat began at the inception of the race; the founder Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. wanted to ensure a good crowd at his event. At the time the race track had a reputation as immoral and dangerous so Clark looked to other successful races for inspiration. According to the Kentucky Derby Museum “He loaded up a wagon full of high society women and they were going door-to-door telling their friends, ‘We’re going to have a picnic at the racetrack,’”. And it worked!

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Meet Jana, our Texas-based stylist, who’s pro tips we couldn’t pass up. Follow along as Jana shows us how to wear our favorite summer pieces and trends and talks about all things summer style in our rapid-fire Q&A…

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The summer is in full swing, which means sunny afternoons, long evenings and refreshing cocktails! We’ve recently opened a new store in Watch Hill, Rhode Island and quickly learned the local summer drink of choice: the South Side. After partnering with Oysterville Vodka we've created our own version of the classic. Cool and refreshing these are best served al fresco with a view of Block Island Sound.

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It's swizzle time! After a day of sightseeing, roll up your sleeves and relax with a rum swizzle overlooking the ocean.

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Wicker Time – From morning pastry trips to beach nights—there’s a wicker bag for that. Follow along for a week of wicker according to Blair Eadie.

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This month’s of the moment, Arielle Patrick, a Chief Communications Officer (in fact, one of the youngest Wall Street C-suite execs) and modern-day renaissance woman who takes everyday head on with a crisp shirt, a centered mind, and the ability to always stay nimble.

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Simplify your approach to packing with a summer travel capsule wardrobe. Whether beach bound or hiking the Alps, coordinate a highly versatile and timeless collection of staple wardrobe pieces that can be mixed and matched with ease. Our summer travel packing list breaks down everything you'll need to help you maintain your style, no matter where your plans take you.