elle bow room: YSL

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

pink + green : floral + stripes

Thank you so much, readers, for being patient with me the past few weeks. I have been swamped and unable to give my blog much attention {evident by my swollen eyes!}. First order of business:

I was selected as the winner of Bows & Sequins' giveaway of a beautiful Spike the Punch necklace! Not only have I loved reading Bows & Sequins blog, I have long obsessed with Spike the Punch jewelry, but it sure is hard to snag an amazing handmade piece. I was ecstatic when Jessica told me I had won, and promised her I'd include it in an outfit post ASAP. "Soon" was apparently used loosely.

What I'm wearing:

blouse: LOFT

skirt: J.Crew

platform shoes: Via Spiga

purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs

sunnies: House of Harlow

Jewelry: J.Crew, David Yurman, Michael Kors, Cartier, Hermes, YSL

Monday, April 9, 2012

bikini mania

Normally, I get really excited for bikini season in about February - and by excited, I mean depressed. I come to terms with reality (my love handles) and begin looking at Victoria's Secret's newest mediocre, at best, prints for Spring. I will admit that I own 20 too many VS bikinis, some never worn. The fact is that I just don't spend a lot of time in bathing suits anymore. For the last four years, I had college spring break, and beyond that, a handful of other instances where I got to enjoy summer + water. I am determined to change that this year.

Although you may realize that my most previous post was announcing my summer move to Chicago, they DO have water! I love informing my Chicago-native boyfriend that where Lake Michigan meets land is in fact NOT a beach (I have been a lifelong NC resident, known for the Outer Banks and other REAL beaches). I know that I win that argument, but nonetheless, the midwestern folks seem to believe that they are indeed on a beach shore. I can go along with this fluff for the summer, as long as the sun bronzing levels are not dramatically different from the South's.

In anticipation of summer, I have compiled some fabulous, non-VS pieces to get you beach- (lake or ocean) ready! To purchase any of these pieces or learn more, click the photo. That will direct you to my interest page, where one more click will take you to the source where the items are sold.