Spotted: Rebecca Elliot, a comparative literature concentrator at Harvard, with a focus in Latin American literature. She’s a New Yorker who loves sifting through items at flea markets and street fairs.

“I make a lot of my own jewelry. In fact, I made this ring that I’m wearing that looks a bit like a skyline / cityscape.”

At the Sowa market – a boho chic Bostonian, Bianca. Black maxi dress, rust silk vest, and flat brim hat. I loved the flowing fabrics, simplicity, and overall comfort of the outfit. That, and the tiny bits of turquoise interspersed throughout.

“Besides school and working at a pharmacy in Cambridge, I try and find time to channel my creative energy by drawing.  SOWA and the Boston Public Library have been huge players in my inspiration.”

“Just recently, checked out a few Janis Joplin albums. I can definitely say Joplin has been an inspiration to both my art and my style as of lately.  But truly, I would say my style is quite versatile, but I always rock a lot of arm bling.”

The Institute of Contemporary Art holds an open event every first Friday of the month for the summer, where the outside back deck overlooking the harbor turns into a dance floor with food, drinks, and a live DJ. Inside, there are performances and gallery talks. A definite must for your summer bucket list. There’s only one left scheduled for the summer, and these get entirely sold out, so make sure you buy your tickets beforehand!

I’ve found that a lot of the guests themselves are works of art——dressed up in all sorts of festive attire.

These feathers make for a brilliant silhouette against the sunset.

Hello from Oxford, UK – land of Harry Potter, Kate Middleton, and currently, Olympics mania (oh, and someone told me there’s a university here too, who knew?). My name is Grace Sun, and I’m the newest photographer for Books&Liquor! Currently in Oxford doing a creative writing program although I’m excited to be back in Harvard Square come fall for my senior year.

I spent the beginning half of the summer doing a photography internship in New York City and stumbled upon this woman competing in the retro bathing suit competition at the Governor’s Island Jazz Age Party. The event is essentially a 1920’s dress-up extravaganza, and it’s being held again on August 18th & 19th if you happen to be in the area.

The handsome gentleman in the back of this photo? None other than Bill Cunningham, fashion photographer for The New York Times. 

Looking sharp in white-on-white, this couple was one of my lawn party favorites. Check out the incredible detail on her sunglasses and lace dress.

Those feathers! That bowtie!

This woman’s megawatt smile is definitely her best accessory, but her red-white-and-blue ensemble comes in a close second.