Currently Coveting...

Ray LaMontagne's new album

 A kitchen chalk board

To buy a book about buying

Homemade Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip

Beach Time!

Take A Bow.

I'm currently having a moment with bows...they are just too darn cute. Maybe it's the association bows have with all kinds of pretty pleasantries: gifts, invitations, babies headbands, fancy clothes etc. Every girl could use more bows in her life...this girl included!

Blu Bijoux Necklace $35

Forever 21 dress $20

Tibi Jardin heels $341

Topshop bikini $50

Dog Days Of Summer

Ok, so it's not even offically summer, let alone the "dog days" of summer.  But I couldn't resist sharing my favorite fashion-y photos of pooches.  Enjoy your weekend!

                                          Via the Sartorialist.

Via Cup of Joe.

Baby I'm A Fool

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Melody Gardot concert at the legendary Keswick Theatre. Anyone who is not familiar with the Philadelphia native's music and inspirational story should watch this.

Gardot is more than just another sultry-smooth jazz singer.  She has the stage presence of a seasoned pro and is amazingly only twenty five.  She has the grace of a prima ballerina, yet walks with a cane.  And best of all, she had an amazing sense of style that could rival the chic-est Parisian in France.  Oh and her three-piece band was also INCREDIBLE!

This was one of my favorite songs of the evening :)

Good Vibrations

In honor of Mark Walberg's Birthday today, here's my favorite CK ads of yesteryear.

 

Lazy Hazy Crazy

The unofficial start of summer is here! I'm so excited for the countless events, excursions & fun times ahead. Especially the below...
The perfect sundress

Rita's Birthday Cake water ice

Flea markets

The shore - especially for Mack and Manco’s pizza and Johnson’s caramel corn

Lots of reading

New seasons of Mad Men & True Blood!!!

Margaritas on the rocks and Coronas with lime

Barbecues

My last summer as a twenty-something...ahh!

Laying on the beach at the Outer Banks

Galliano...Donatella...Dolce & Gabbana...Boring.

I never thought I'd say this...but I'm momentarily a bit bored with fashion. Is it me or do the spring/summer trends all have a "been there, done that feeling"? Striped tees, ethnic prints, army jackets...what a yawn! Nothing has a wow factor; that certain something that shouts, "ooh buy me buy me!". Which I suppose is good for my wallet, but snooze-inducing for sure.

Zelda Fitzgerald once said "She refused to be bored chiefly because she wasn't boring." In regards to fashion I think that's a crock. Give me something inspiring, something new & fresh to get excited about. I can only hope my state of mind is temporary...otherwise I'm in trouble!