48: Chatham, Cape Cod. Where to stay and what to do?

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There’s something special about New England summer vacations.

Growing up in another country, I watched countless movies and shows where affluent Americans showcased their quintessentially WASP-y style in Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. These places became synonymous with the American Dream in my mind. I aspired to look as effortlessly chic as the blonde women in Lilly Pulitzer dresses at garden parties and the petite brunettes in J.Crew striped sweaters and navy shorts on sailing boats with their preppy boyfriends.

Since I moved to New York 7 years ago, I have been fortunate enough to spend some summer weekends in the Hamptons, Kingston, and other beautiful parts of New York State. However, until this week, I had never been on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where I was determined to immerse myself in my "old money aesthetic" Pinterest board.

Invited to attend the opening of the newly renovated GREYFINCH INN in Chatham, I eagerly packed my best East Coast preppy casual outfits and took a short 38-minute flight from LGA to Hyannis airport, accompanied by my mom.

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Upon landing, I was immediately struck by the lush greenery, fresh air, abundance of lakes and lighthouses, and the presence of generational wealth - a quiet luxury, as they call it these days.

It's no wonder that John Kennedy and Jackie loved to vacation on Cape Cod and maintained a gorgeous mansion here. Their love for this place has made it more popular since the '60s, and it remains one of the most expensive summer destinations in the US.

Fortunately, the GREYFINCH INN is relatively affordable for such a beautiful, luxurious property that has been completely renovated and offers all the comforts one could possibly need. It opened only at the end of June, but it's already in high demand by those who, like me, aren't fortunate enough to inherit a seaside home from their chic grandparents. You can check prices and book your stay HERE.

This is your chance to stay in a cozy, comfortable, and immaculately designed inn right on Main Street and explore the lovely nautical town of Chatham yourself!

The shops and restaurants are only a short walk or a 2-4 minute bike ride away, yet the inn itself is conveniently located in a quieter part of Main Street, providing everyone with a serene stay.

Our trip has been amazing, and I am delighted to share some tips on what to do and where to eat in town.

Where to eat?

Wild Goose Tavern is hands down the best restaurant in Chatham, and we dined there twice. Every single dish was exceptional, and the service was incredible. On Friday night, we also enjoyed some live music there, which made the experience even more enjoyable!


Fish market

If you love fresh seafood, Cape Cod is the place to be. It's famous for its lobsters, clam chowder, a variety of grilled fish, clams, mussels, oysters, and much more. Not only can you savor the freshest seafood here, but you can also watch fishermen sorting their catch and feeding some leftovers to cheerful (and perpetually hungry) seals, who look like sea puppies bobbing in and out of the water.

Chatham Square

A local favorite and the heart of Chatham's social scene, Chatham Square restaurant is a great place to grab a quick casual lunch on the Main Street. As the sun sets, Chatham Square restaurant transforms into a vibrant hotspot, attracting the young and lively crowd in town.

What to see?

Explore the quaint boutiques and art galleries lining Main Street. I never leave charming American vacation spots without a souvenir sweatshirt and some other little memento (an ornament or perhaps a book on the town’s history!)

My favorite store in Chatham is Yankee Ingenuity, which had one of the most unique and interesting gifts selection I have seen in a while! My mom and I left with a bag filled with jewelry and trinkets for our friends and ourselves.

No trip to Chatham is complete without a visit to the iconic Chatham Lighthouse Beach. Stroll along the sandy shores, feel the gentle sea breeze, and bask in the picturesque views of the lighthouse standing tall against the blue horizon. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing beach day or a memorable sunset picnic with your loved ones.

Check out my Instagram and immerse yourself in the picturesque moments of my Chatham escapade, on feed and in the "Cape Cod” Stories Highlight. Witness the enchanting opening of the Greyfinch Inn and experience the essence of New England's effortlessly chic style.

Get ready for some fabulous summer-to-early fall fashion inspiration soon, complete with links to recreate that charming, slightly waspy allure.

And that's not all! Stay tuned for more exciting adventures and insightful hotel reviews as I gear up for my upcoming trip to Rhode Island in August. The journey continues, and there's so much more to explore and share!

Love,

Ulia

P.S. You should stay at Greyfinch Inn on Cape Cod if you like:

New England style, JFK & Jackie, sailing, seafood, cozy little towns, Summer I turned Pretty, pretty seashells, Nicholas Sparks novels




Theme 46. REVOLVE Outfits. Dresses for a Date and Summer Trips to Europe

Revolve Dresses on blogger Ulia Ali vs on models. Honest review on outfits for wedding and date night

Dear Online Girlfriend, every time I shop online I have no idea if I will look as good as the models pictured. Previously I shared a few articles with my reviews with side to side photos of me and the beautiful models (click here to access all honest Revolve reviews). After years of ordering from REVOLVE, I learnt what fabrics and cuts suits me the best and which styles I probably should avoid (those mini sweater dresses? Most of the time are too short on me, which I demonstrated in previous posts. Bear in mind, I am only 5’ 5” = 165 cm! ).

Right now, we are in the heat of the summer season and if lucky, vacations and trips to Europe. The outfits I am about to review will be perfect for all your hot weather and early fall romantic getaways, girls trips and date nights (and days). So get comfortable and plunge into this detailed photo review that I hope will help you shop and look even more dazzling.

And if you have any questions please DM me on Instagram @uliaali . It makes me tremendously happy when I get to connect with you, girls and feel useful.

Let us begin!

Lpa Bambina vintage style polka dot brown dress

Vintage Romance

Pack this perfect vintage style brown polka dot dress on a getaway to Italy or for a sumptuous al-fresco dinner date in your city.

CLICK HERE

I have been eyeing this vintage-style LPA polka dot dress for a bit, and when I finally put it on I immediately felt that this is the dress I will not get bored of for many many years!



It slightly reminds of the iconic Pretty Woman look, the one Julia Roberts wore for a polo match, and has a flattering cut that makes your waist look tiny. It is easy to adjust how tight you want your waistline to be snatched by the tie.

It is a bit on pricey side, but looks so chic and timeless that it will serve for a long time.

Buy it here before it sells out again!






Speaking of polka dots, I finally succumbed and got another bestselling Majorelle Brady Dress, and it looked better than I imagined!

While this sexy tube dress with a slit is flattering, there is a way less room to “breathe”. There is no zipper or buttons, so prepare to squeeze into the dress.

I wore it on my vacation on Mexico City. I also think it will be a wonderful addition in a wardrobe of a bride, whether for a honeymoon, bridal shower or bachelorette parties.

Other Polka Dot styles I love are below. I actually have the Bellah Mini dress and so happy to see it back in stock. Hands down one of my MOST worn summer mini dresses. Easy to put on, not to short and looks very pretty. I am giving it 10/10!


This Harmony dress by h:ours is definitely a risque choice, but it is a KILLER look for a sexy date with your man or a night out with friends if you are feeling daring.

The top part sits a bit higher than I wished for, but overall it is an amazingly seductive twist on a little black dress.


Floral Beauty

If you are ever looking for a high quality, beautiful, feminine, romantic dresses, I suggest you check out Hemant and Nandita brand.

I LOVE their dresses and I find them a very classy choice for a summer wedding.

I wore this dress on my trip to Cartagena, Columbia, and it is a available in a slightly different print: Veena Dress

All other Heman & Nandita styles HERE.


Michael Costello Set

I love a good two-piece set as you can wear them together and separately. The quality of this Costello set is good and it comes in a few colors (I love my green one, but the black one is a classic too).

Midi Skirt HERE

Top HERE

This is another original two-piece dress that is sexy, yet classy at the same time. It is sold together and, GOOD NEWS, it is now on major sale!

Lovers & Friends Midi Dress

I love wearing the navy top separately and it looks very stylish with white linen pants or classic denim jeans. Such a great find!





Theme 46. REVOLVE Outfits. November Looks, Must Haves and new Revolve brands!

Dear Online Girlfriend, the weather is getting colder, which means that we are on the hunt for cozy clothes! It became a little blog tradition for me to share real reviews on clothes I order from Revolve and show how they look in real life VS how they look on models. Last time I shared with you my special date night outfits and today I thought I will show you some of my new must haves for this cold weather season and a couple of new Revolve brands that JUST launched!

MORE TO COME - NEW BRAND ON REVOLVE

Let’s start with a new brand that really surprised me with the quality and price - MORE TO COME . I ordered Tanya lace bodysuit that can be worn out or as a lingerie piece if you are not quite ready for something so revealing in public :) It is getting sold out very quickly as it is very well priced on top of being gorgeous, but I suggest you check out other pieces from More to Come (click here!)

I paired Tanya bodysuit with Liv Midi Skirt that is sold out now, but make sure you get on the list for when it is coming back. It is one of the best skirts I ever had; it goes with EVERYTHING, is flattering and the quality is amazing.

And I also wore House of Harlow 1960 Aiden Boot with my all black REVOLVE look. These black boots are gorgeous and I love the quality of the leather, but be aware that it doesn’t have a zipper. You will have to pull boots off you when you come home, but after couple of times it is quite easy. And I know it is a matter of a preference, but I think boots without a zipper on a side look more sophisticated.


Midi Skirts (with or without a slit) are a great addition to any wardrobe. Just one right skirt can help you create so many different looks for YEARS to come. Make sure you find the right size and fabric. In addition to Liv Midi Skirt I have two faux leather midi skirts from Superdown and I cannot express how great I think this Jezabel Midi Skirt Style is. Highly recommend. I also added a couple of other Midi Skirts worth having! Click on the image to get redirected to the website!


Another brand that just landed on REVOLVE is Revolve Tennis Club that has the cutest sweatshirts, tennis skirts, workout clothes and tshirts. I got Varsity Green cropped sweatshirt and the softest white tennis skort. Check out their other pieces! I think it will quickly become a trendy must have for all the sport events and tennis games.

And while we are on the subject of cute sweatshirts and hoodies, I am in love with this unique Martine corset hoodie.

I have never seen anything like it before, and as a huge period drama and Renaissance Faire fan, I had to have it! Here is the link to the corset hoodie (spooky fairytale vibes on my pictures, right?!) and a couple of other hoodies I like.


I love wearing mini sweater dresses with boots in winter, however I must warn you that short dresses that you order online might not look like you expected. Sometimes the dresses look way shorter. I still love these two dresses (especially the white one!), but I just wanted to be honest about the risky length of certain sweater styles. Click on the pictures below to be redirected to my dresses!

If you have any concerns, you are welcome to DM me on Instagram @uliaali and ask about a style you are interested in.

Jordane Button Sweater Dress

Candice White Knit Dress

Check my blog in a few weeks to see more Revolve looks and reviews or go to my Instagram page for all my latest outfits! Thank you!

Theme 46. REVOLVE Outfits. Date Night Looks

Revolve outfits styled by Ulia Ali, Nyc Fashion Influencer/Blogger

Dear Online Girlfriend, here I am again with some new reviews on clothes from our beloved Revolve. Last time I shared with you some of my favorite summer looks, perfect for a vacation, and today I thought I will post some date night/day looks. It is still summer, so we will focus on warm weather outfits, but make sure to check my blog in a month or two for some fall looks!

LBD? How about MBD (Midi Black Dress)?!

Let’s start with this QUEEN of the dresses! This Pagne Midi Dress by h:ours is an absolute show stopper! I have received so many compliments when I wore this dress and I felt incredibly sexy, yet loved how sophisticated and classy this look is at the same time. I think every woman has at least one classic little black dress, but this one shoulder midi dress with a side slit is an absolute must have! The material is thick; it fits PERFECTLY. Please do yourself a favour and go get it before it is sold out!

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Here are other black midi dresses that I liked on Revolve:

Teal me more!

We will get to wearing a lot of dark colors and neutral shades in the upcoming fall and winter season, but while it is still hot I really recommend putting on a nice colorful mini dress or a matching set! Whether it is a last summer weekend in the Hamptons, a big labor day party or just a lovely summer date brunch, you will definitely stand out in a dress like THIS! This teal color is so gorgeous and the material of this Superdown dress is very silky and pleasant and overall this draped dress looks luxurious and more expensive than it is (it is only $74!). It comes in three colors.

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Stunning teal dress that looks expensive and is flattering. Perfect mini for summer! BUY HERE

Tie-Dye till I die

I will be honest with you, dear online girlfriend, I have never been a big tie-dye trend fan. I purposefully avoid it and don’t think I owned any tie-dye pieces until I saw this Krystal Superdown dress. This color is STUNNING and elegant! I already wore this dress so many times that I have to stop recording Instagram Stories in it because it is getting out of hand :) I wore it out with heels for a dinner, I wore it for my real estate Open House with sandals, with cowboy boots, a cropped jacket and a hat for a stroll in the city… It always looks so different! It is simple to just put on, easy to accessorize and the material is silky and feels amazing on my skin. It also hugs my body in all the right places. What not to love?! It is definitely one of my top favorite dresses at the moment and it is only $88. I HIGHLY recommend it!

My white heels are also from Revolve. They are Julie heels by Raye and very comfortable. I like them so much that I ordered them in black color as well!

Silky Smooth

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As you can tell, I am a bit obsessed with everything light and silky at the moment. I think an elegant silky blouse or a top is a must have in every woman’s wardrobe, especially in some neutral light shades. When I received Scottie One shoulder top (only $55!) I was pleasantly surprised as the the wrap tie makes the top adjustable and really complements my body. You can tie it as loose or as tight on your waist as you want!

I paired this top with Trinity faux leather skirt, but it also looks great with jeans and white trousers.

Speaking of faux leather skirts, I also have to share one of my top items in wardrobe - this JEZABEL faux leather midi skirt with a slit! If I could have only one item from the whole website, it will be this skirt!

It is sexy, yet appropriate for an office look to! I love it so much that I ordered another black one as a back up and waiting for the Jezebel in nude color to arrive soon as well! Best skirt I ever had! It gets sold out quickly, so do not miss out!

Black Jezebel Midi Skirt

Nude Jezebel Midi Skirt

If you don’t want to miss any of my favorite items from Revolve, I update my Favorites here often and check my Instagram @uliaali for how i style my looks.

DM me if you have any questions!


Theme 46. REVOLVE OUTFITS. My Summer Wardrobe

Revolve review 2021 by Ulia Ali. Clothes on me VS models.

Dear Online Girlfriend, how have you been? How is summer treating you? The lockdowns are lifted in most cities, and we can finally shed our home clothes (mostly) and get dressed up and even go on a nice vacation!

It is not a secret that majority of my wardrobe is from Revolve. They have gorgeous clothes from great brands for any occasion, and I can always rely on them to have something for me, whether I am attending a summer wedding, going on a influencer trip to Bahamas or showing a million dollar apartment to my real estate clients. Wow, it sounds like I am bragging, but promise you, girlfriend, I am not. I just really need to make sure I look the part for every endeavor I am taking on, and lately I have been having a lot of different things to juggle.

I know how hard it is to see what will look good on you just by seeing images on the website, therefore to make it easier for you, dear online girlfriend, I decided to start sharing my Revolve looks and links to the items here on my blog, and give some honest detailed feedback and suggest similar items.  If you like more posts like this, please DM me on Instagram @uliaali or comment here on the website!

First, let’s start with SWIMWEAR! It is summer! We need hot bikinis, cute beach overalls and classy one pieces.

I ordered this Dylla swimsuit by Camila Coelho and it is such a beautiful one piece! It is sexy, original and the creme color looks expensive and classy.

Camilla Coelho collection has other great pieces that I am eyeing:

  1. Perfect Beach Midi Skirt / OFFSHORE

  2. Patricia One piece that is similar to the one I am wearing

  3. Super chic Black & White Beso One piece

Beach overalls? Oh we NEED them!

I have been trying to find a perfect beach dress that I can wear on a vacation or to a festival, and I saw great finds on Revolve. This Peek A Boo dress from Tularosa just checks every box! It comes in white and tan color.

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A stunning beach dress that I wore to an influencer trip to Bahamas this June! I attended The Divine Voyage Festival wearing this look.

There a few similar designs I liked! Click on images to get redirected to the website.

Another perfect beach outfit is this Superdown white romper. Honestly, it is such a staple piece and looks way more expensive than it costs. It is easy to style it and create different looks with it. 

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Classy white romper that can be accessorized easily and is a versatile item I NEEDED this summer.

Talking about white pieces, I LOVE them and have these tops and bodysuits. They look amazing! 

  1. Sexy jeweled bodysuit that I wear in summer a lot. It is stunning!

  2. My favorite white bodysuit is back in stock! It goes perfectly with jeans, short, skirts.. with anything really. Definitely a staple item.

  3. Another white top that I am eyeing! Corset-like (love me some period pieces inspired items) and VERY affordable.






Juggling between being a hardworking boss bee and weekending by the beach? You have to have some versatile shirts in your wardrobe!

I wear them over my bikinis, tuck in shorts for a casual brunch or with high waisted midi skirt for an office look. I got this pink Superdown shirt this June and it is so silky and pleasant to wear.


Talking more about looks that you can wear to an office! Being a real estate agent in NYC can be challenging and is stressful, but dressing up the part has always helped me to feel more confident. I absolutely love blazer dresses, and this stylish black Michael Costello Chase Jacket Dress is so fitting and unique. I actually also wore it to a theatre date night, and felt really beautiful.

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I LOVE collections created by Revolve X Michael Costello and have so many pieces from the brand. This unique Chase black blazer dress is definitely one of my all time favorites. Michael Costello always fits perfectly and also, in my opinion, his collections are one of the most high quality and durable ones.

I don’t really wear pants in summer much as it is TOO HOT TO HANDLE this New York City heat, but light joggers are perfect for this weather. These khaki Orion joggers make me feel like I am Lara Croft of real estate :) With joggers and most pants I actually prefer to get XXS so it fits tighter, especially if they are high waisted.









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Love these silky joggers! Comfy, cool and can be dressed up and down.

Get them here

Here are some other FAVORITE pieces I love on Revolve right now!  CLICK HERE