MY DREAM HOME

This is my perfect dream home! Growing up I used to paint my bedroom a new color before every school year. I’m not sure why, but for the sheer enjoyment of change. From bubble gum pink to sage green, I think I’ve done every color possible. I even painted my dorm room tourquise, which the school had a fit over. But now, my love of color has been replaced with…

GOOD MORNING

I’ve finally done it! I got up early this morning, grabbed my workout bag and headed to the gym! Becoming a morning workout person has been a goal of mine since, um, forever. I know it’s only day one, but I’m determined to keep with it! Plus, it will give me loads of time after work to take photos for my blog! I know, I’m excited about that one too…

VITA.MN POOLSIDE FASHION SHOW

Last thursday, i attended Vita.mn’s poolside fashion show with Erika, Kimberly & my cousin Lena. It was a great night filled with free goodies, shirtless men, adorable summer outfit ideas & cocktails! I fell in love with the petal shorts above from George Moskal. After dusk, the models walked the runway for a second time showcasing evening summer looks. I especially loved the colorful tribal dress in the third photo….

SUMMER READING

“Peony In Love” by Lisa See Part love story, part ghost story, part historical fiction — this is my absolute favorite book! Set in 17th Century China you follow the story of a young girl from life to death & beyond. If you haven’t read this book yet, find a shady spot, relax & take it all in. wearing: topshop dress $150, topshop amber pendant necklace $30, k jacques st…

UPTOWN GIRLS

Last Thursday, Kimberly — my little sister — and i biked from my apartment to Uptown to enjoy some happy hour festivities. I persuaded her into taking photos of me doing circles in the Wells Fargo parking lot. Excuse that horrible bruise on my knee. I wish i had a good story to backup where it came from, but i’ve got nothin’. The night commenced with two humongous ice cream…

BRASS RING

Isn’t this ponytail simply perfect? I have scoured the web to find this elusive brass ponytail ring — no success. I might be making a Home Depot run this weekend, unless any of my lovely readers know where i could get my paws on one??? One a completely different note, i’m dying to find a new blog to fall in love with & am always wondering about my readers…so i…