Archive for August, 2013

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Little Luxuries: Mason Pearson Combs

Little Luxuries: Mason Pearson Combs

 To me, Little Luxuries are those small things that don’t cost a fortune – or anything! – but that never fail to bring a bit more shiny, happy Joy and Sunshine to my day 🙂 After a jacked up an unfortunate, surprise! layered (jacked up) haircut last year, I’ve been committed to […]

August 28, 2013 × 1 comment

STYLE

Belted Peplum and Skinnies

Belted Peplum and Skinnies

Hat: Target Peplum top: Banana Republic Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (styled simply and casually here and layered for fall/winter here) Belt: Club Monaco Bag: Moschino Cheap & Chic Loafers: Cole Haan Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  

August 26, 2013 × 1 comment

STYLE

Coral and Kelly

Coral and Kelly

Shorts and bracelets: J Crew Sweatshirt: Ralph Lauren (dressed up a bit in this post) Sunnies: Ray-Ban Kicks: Tretorn

August 23, 2013 × 0 comments

FOOD

3 Sandwiches to Make with Leftover Chicken

3 Sandwiches to Make with Leftover Chicken

When I make roasted chicken breasts, I make as many as my old roasting pan can hold, and then freeze the rest. That way when I feel like eating, but not cooking or going out, I have some options for quick, easy meals at home. Here are three of my […]

August 22, 2013 × 6 comments

STYLE

Leopard and Lace

Leopard and Lace

Cardi: J Crew (styled differently in this post) Lace tee: Old Navy (also worn here) Shorts: Theory Shoes: Madewell Sunnies: Ray-Ban Cuff: Tivi

August 21, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

6 Things to Wear Over a Lace Dress

6 Things to Wear Over a Lace Dress

A Fitted Denim Jacket:  Denim Jacket: Levi’s Lace Dress: Nicole Miller Pumps: Via Spiga Sunglasses: Ray-Ban A Short-Sleeve Tuxedo Jacket: Jacket: BCBG A Boyfriend Blazer: Blazer: Madewell (also here and here) A Casual Field Jacket: Jacket: Levi’s (styled differently here, here, here, and here) Shoes: Madewell A Cropped Cardi: Cropped […]

August 19, 2013 × 10 comments

FOOD

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Reader Request: Summer is the best time for fruit. What are your favorite go-to summer fruit salads? Thank you for your question! I love fresh fruit, and although I usually eat it plain or blend it into smoothies, I recently tinkered with this recipe to make a must-add-to-the-rotation fruit salad 🙂 Ingredients: serves […]

August 15, 2013 × 4 comments

STYLE

Olive and Navy

Olive and Navy

Camp Shirt and Mini Skirt: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Kicks: Converse Bag: Fossil Sunnies: Ray-Ban  

August 14, 2013 × 4 comments

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What’s in My Beach Bag

What’s in My Beach Bag

Here’s a look at what’s in my beach bag: Water and a healthy snack Reading material: a book and magazines Clean-up crew: hand sanitizer and baby wipes Sunscreen for sensitive skin: Oil of Olay Complete (face) and California Baby Super Sensitive (body); I mix the latter with regular body lotion […]

August 13, 2013 × 2 comments

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Travel: Hilton Head Island

Travel: Hilton Head Island

Harbor Town Lighthouse I’m super happy to say that my fam and I took a much-needed beach vacay to Hilton Head Island last week! I so, so, SO needed that 🙂 View from the top of the lighthouse Boats in the marina at Harbour Town Horses at Lawton Stables Swing at […]

August 12, 2013 × 4 comments

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Books: State of Wonder

Books: State of Wonder

Even before I  finished reading Bel Canto, I already knew I wanted to check out more of Ann Patchett’s fiction. (I snatched State of Wonder up fast when I spotted it for a great price at my local bookstore :-)) Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I think the fact […]

August 10, 2013 × 2 comments

STYLE

Black Skinnies and a Man’s Shirt

Black Skinnies and a Man’s Shirt

Threw this on in about 2 seconds to grab lunch at Alon’s with my bestie 🙂 Button Down: Express Men’s (styled differently in this post) Skinnies: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Dot Skimmers (other options) and Bracelets: Madewell Sunnies: Ray-Ban These bracelets are made of recycled plastic and grass. Special […]

August 7, 2013 × 0 comments