clicks of note: then we were new

get your week off to a colorful start...

• There's no doubt in my mind that this will be my favorite week of this summer. After consulting my packing list, I'm headed to my childhood summer camp this morning for my annual volunteering gig, but I'll be leaving tomorrow afternoon for a little day trip with my mama - to see SIR PAUL FREAKIN' MCCARTNEY. There's a 99% chance I will weep uncontrollably throughout the concert. On Friday after camp, we have a rehearsal dinner for Breeze's sister's wedding, which is on Saturday (I'm serving as the day-of coordinator). Whew!

LISTEN.

New by Paul McCartney - Lyric Video from Ricky Yin on Vimeo.

• Of course this week's song has to be Paul. I think "New" is such a sweet song. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Melanie Duerkopp via Style Me Pretty

• How adorable are these portrait rubber stamps?
• Real life needs more Kate Spade inspired parties.
• A genius last minute shower from Kojo Designs.
• This preppy Seaside wedding looks like such fun!

SMILE.

• Love this summer iPhone wallpaper roundup.
• Molly's giving away a budget-friendly wallet.
• Love LC's and Target's new outlooks on fitness.
• I needed this essay on softening your gaze.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I listed some weird faves for Sunday Social and whipped up some cute and easy washi tape home decor for Independence Day.
• Two years ago, I shared patriotic fashion ideas for Independence Day and rounded up red, white, and blue pieces for entertaining along with side dish recipes, channeled my inner choreographer with a wish list of songs for SYTYCD, recapped my first Color Run, and showed off my early summer in Instagrams.
• Three years ago, I rounded up inspiration for summer in the country, featured poolside essentials, and reflected on why I love my flower girl.  
• Four years ago, I showed off my dyed wedding shoes and Etsy garters as well as my veil and jewelry, and a preview of our menu, inspired by our favorite Southern comfort food.

Style: Memorial Day Nautical Fashion Inspiration

The unofficial beginning of summer is officially less than a week away. Whether you're hitting the beach or hitting up sales, this season's popular nautical-inspired fashions and accessories are perfect for Memorial Day - patriotic, classic, and picnic-perfect.

View on Polyvore

1. J. Crew Factory anchor swimsuit  2. Express anchor earrings (similar) 
3. Old Navy canvas rope tote  4. GAP striped top (similar)
 5. Keds for Kate Spade cork sneakers  6. Merona chino shorts from Target

Linking Up With:
Funday Monday at Still Being Molly
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs

if my blog was an outfit...

When I saw the "If My Blog Was an Outfit" link up at Hairspray and High Heels and A Dose of Paige, I knew I had to join in.  I love using Polyvore to get creative with fashion ideas, and I just gave Beyond the Aisle a little makeover, so I liked the challenge of creating outfits that express the style of my blog as well as its heart.

I couldn't stop at one outfit, so I wanted to show off all the sides of Beyond the Aisle.  My motto is "add color and style to every day" - I don't believe in spending life waiting for special occasions!

The first outfit I designed is an everyday outfit - very similar to what I might wear while putting together a Monday Clicks of Note post, heading to work on Friday, or going to brunch with Breeze and Coordinator C on the weekend.  I wanted to have some little shout-outs to the blog's new swirly design (I doodle swirls all the time so it was love at first sight) and calming blue, gray, and white color palette.  I actually own the scalloped LOFT sweater and lia sophia jewelry in this set, so it's definitely my style!  Throw in some Essie nail polishes for a special manicure, a Fossil wallet (my favorite brand), broken-in blue jeans and a cute pair of Tom's (lace is a must for a wedding-obsessed blogger like me).  I always like to feature brands I really wear and stores I really shop at in my fashion posts - and always try to keep things affordable.

Classic Blue

Everyday look: LOFT pointelle sweater, J Brand jeans (similar), lia sophia necklace, earrings, and ring, Fossil wallet from Amazon, Essie nail polishes in "Truth or Flare" and "Avenue Maintain," crochet TOMS

Work look: Merona cardigan (similar), Merona woven shell, Merona pencil skirt, LOFT chandelier earrings (similar), John Lewis heels, Kate Spade clutch

The second look I put together started out as a work outfit and turned into more of a fancy party outfit.  I do own the white Merona sweater from last spring's collection at Target - the lace shoulders are my favorite detail.  I swear by colorful shells for my work wardrobe, and pencil skirts are my favorite.  The accessories are all dream pieces- I love feminine pieces with bows, chunky jewelry, and all things Kate Spade, particularly the collection of clutches inspired by vintage book covers.

Spring Wedding

Wedding outfit:  WToo dress by Watters, lia sophia earrings, J. Crew metallic heels

I would be remiss to put together a post like this and not create a wedding outfit!  I still think of weddings as the ultimate inspiration, even as I transition into more of a lifestyle blog. Cerulean blue has been one of my favorite colors since I got my first jumbo box of Crayola crayons, and when I was playing around with my blog design it just felt right.  I love flowy bridesmaid dresses, and I'm currently crushing on long dresses - they are so elegant!  I'm also in love with these lia sophia earrings and strappy J. Crew kitten heels.  Hydrangeas will always be my favorite flower and the one I associate with my wedding and other happy occasions throughout my life.  My favorite weddings and parties to feature on the blog have the perfect combination of rustic, bohemian, and vintage style, and I think that this outfit would fit right in.

So, how did I do?  Do these outfits match up with your mental picture of Beyond the Aisle style?

Linking Up:
Friday's Fab Favorites at Style Elixir
If My Blog Was An Outfit at Hairspray and High Heels

Southern Traditions: UVa Game Day Style

Virginia fans were so excited to see Oregon on this year's schedule.  Today we face the Ducks in Scott Stadium, and win or lose, you can bet that Wahoo girls will be showing folks from the Pacific Northwest how to dress for football games.

View this set on Polyvore

1. Kenneth Jay Lane pearl stud earrings from Tuckernuck
2. Kate Spade bow bracelet from ShopBop  3. Essie nail polish in "Geranium" from Target
4. Judith March sundress from Sideline Sweetie (similar style in strapless)
5. Vera Bradley wristlet  6. Jack Russell tote bag (similar)  7. Jack Rogers Navajo sandals from Jildor