The Girl's Guide

Issue 87: May Showers, June Flowers

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Wedding Guest Style

Well folks, we’re officially in the swing of wedding season. But what are we wearing to these weddings?!

In my latest article for Evie Magazine, I went online shopping so you don’t have to. I found 25 of the prettiest dresses to wear to summer weddings and events — and for all you mamas out there, all of the dresses are nursing-friendly!

Check out my article here: 25 Nursing-Friendly Wedding Guest Dresses For All Your Summer Events.

Interview with Mae Duhig

In today’s newsletter, I’m excited to introduce you to Mae Duhig! She is the founder of Fleurs de Mae, a boutique floral studio for weddings and private events. Check out her website and be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook to see her stunning arrangements.

What do you love about your neighborhood?

I live in Brookland-CUA. I love this neighborhood because every street has a chapel for me to run to whenever I need Jesus. 

“I’m a full-time entrepreneur in the floral industry.” - Mae Duhig

What does your life look like right now?

I’m a full-time entrepreneur in the floral industry. Lots of errands and smelling flowers all day! I love it! 

Where does your love of floral design come from?

My love for floral design started at my obsession with plants in college. I attended two schools, Seat of Wisdom College and Christendom College, that are nature-inspiring locations which always made me want to purchase plants for my room. And coming from an artistic family, I eventually started to design the flowers. 

What floral trends are you loving for weddings right now?

Flower lapels on groomsmen have been fun to see trending on Instagram. I also love to see that the old and more traditional style of bouquets like baby’s breath and roses are returning for bridesmaids. Lastly, I love making flower crowns. It’s fun mixing fresh flowers like orchids, freesia, or spray-roses with dried flowers.  

Mae poses with her handiwork. (Photo: @bernadette.rohan.artistry)

What’s your favorite restaurant in the DC area?

Primrose is a fun spot in my neighborhood. It’s French American food. I love that you’re surrounded by plants all year round and it’s walking distance from my house. The manager Sebastian calls me one of their regulars because I dine there a lot. Pretty shortly, I’ll be supplying their plants and flowers, so check it out! 

What are your summer wardrobe staples?

I love wearing dresses! Even when I work, I’ll wear a fun yet comfortable dress. Anthropologie, Nordstrom Rack, and H&M are probably my go-tos. You can find great deals sometimes too!

I also love The Little Catholic for my jewelry. I don’t wear jewelry often but love their work. My boyfriend bought me the mini Sacred Heart necklace. Super cute!

“I love wearing dresses! Even when I work, I’ll wear a fun yet comfortable dress.” - Mae Duhig

The Haps

Bagelmania in DC

There are many things that separate DC from NYC, but chief among them is DC’s lack of authentic NY bagels. Is it really the tap water that causes such a gap in bagel quality? Anywho, New York’s H&H Bagels just announced they will open 10 locations in the DMV that will sell their genuine NYC bagels shipped down from Queens. Read more in The Washingtonian here.

(Photo: Vicky Ng via Unsplash)

Ryan Gosling Sticks Up for Ken

GQ just published an interview with actor Ryan Gosling ahead of the release of his movie Barbie. Ryan plays a living, breathing version of Ken, a doll he says has been misunderstood over the years. Learn more about how Gosling got into acting and how he rose from an indie darling to a household name in GQ’s profile here.

The original Barbie. (Photo: Nelson Tiffany, Los Angeles Times)

Here are more links to what I’ve been reading and listening to this week:

• Caroline Calloway Survived Cancellation. Now She’s Doubling Down: Vanity Fair gives Calloway a lengthy profile to explain how much of a mess she is. The photos are great, though. H/t Harvest Prude

• Why Are Millennials Obsessed With Emulating Their Grandmothers? There’s A New, Old Cultural Shift Happening: What’s old is new again, especially when it comes to home decor, Andrea Mew writes in Evie Magazine.

• 7 Things American Women Wear That European Women Don’t: Want to elevate your style? Check out this piece by Megan Wilhelm in Evie Magazine.

• Let Me Ruin Your Life, Episode “It Ends With Me”: Podcaster Serena Shahidi reviews “It Ends With Us” so you don’t have to read it. Apparently, Colleen Hoover stans are NOT happy about the movie adaptation starring Blake Lively.

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