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Summer in Ann Arbor. It’s the time of the year that reminds all of Ann Arbor’s residents why they live in a place where there are 9 long months of winter. Among a wide variety of unique, and fun activities, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival stands out year after year as an event, or rather a series of events, that never fails to disappoint. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has been running for more than 30 years, and is home to the nearly 80,000 patrons that attend some part of the festival each … read more

For me summer is synonymous with sundresses! Every year I look forward to adding a Patagonia dress or two to my collection.During the dog days of summer, I am happiest in a cute dress for several reasons:They are comfortable.They let me be active.I look pulled together without trying, because all I actually did was pull a dress over my head.With so many outdoor festivals in Ann Arbor dresses are a great go-to piece. I often ride my bike to Top of the Park in a sundress with shorts underneath. It … read more

Written by Natalie Gadbois, Bivouac Boutique salespersonCropped FlaresEvery summer trends list I’ve seen, from Harper’s to WhoWhatWear to InStyle, has one item at the top: cropped flare jeans, your newest go-to jean. Stars, like always rock-chic Alexa Chung, the eternally cool Zoe Kravitz, and even America’s Sweetheart Reese Witherspoon have been spotted sporting them, and for good reason. This funky amalgamation of two classic trends is notable in its simplicity. It’s the new retro: Audrey Hepb … read more

We’ve wrestled bears, climbed mountains, and survived weeks alone in the wilderness.But Art Fair? That’s a whole other ballgame. … read more

I’ll admit it – I get a little carried away at weddings. The gooey romantic in me comes out, and all I want to do is go running down the aisle, hug the bride and groom standing under the chuppa (if you’re unfamiliar, it’s a Jewish wedding tradition), and profess my love for the both of them combined. Told you I get a little carried away.This weekend, to my utter dismay, I was not apart of the bride and groom’s love affair as they vowed eternal love to one another with friends and family surround … read more