Wish I Were Wearing: Bridal Shower Edition

1. Forever 21 Georgette Shift Dress // 2. Milly 'Ivy' Cotton Floral Dress // 

3. Taylor Polka Dot Sheath Dress // 4. Fire Bow Back Dress

My future sister-in-law's bridal shower is coming up soon (can't say when she might be reading this) and I need a dress like yesterday. I've been looking for one for weeks now and of course all the ones I like are white, yup because I'm stubborn that way. So, apparently you can't wear white to the shower unless your the bride and blah blah, but I honestly thought this only applied to the wedding.  Now, I gotta find a dress ASAP. I'm really liking the Milly Floral dress and the Taylor Polka Dot one but I would need these to be delivered way to fast. So I may have to stop by Forever 21 soon and get the Blue Georgette Shift dress; its simple and I love the color. But I also have a very similar one to the Fire Bow Back one from Forever 21 as well. Hmmm, decisions decisions.

Audrey in Rome

Audrey in Rome is a gorgeous book filled with candid images of Audrey Hepburn, while living in Rome composed by her son Luca Dotti. I can't wait to get my hands on this baby. She was freaking fabulous even when she wasn't trying to be, just walking her dog (named Famous and one of the reasons why I got a Yorkie myself) or grocery shopping.

Audrey in Rome @ Barnes & Noble & @ Amazon

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Splurge or Save: Metallic Low Wedges

Splurge: J.Crew Lillian Mirror Metallic Low Wedges

Save: Forever 21 Open-Toe Demi Wedge Sandals

I don't know about you but I'm kinda loving the Forever 21 version and not just because I'll save over $100 dollars but because I like just the hint of metallic. But I can't lie the J.Crew one's are cute too if you're not afraid to be too trendy.

What's in Your Bag? No, Literally.

1. GoJane Happy Face Silicone bag // 2. Juicy Couture Lucite Bag // 3. Nasty Gal Like Sugar Satchel // 4. Nasty Gal Sugar Tote // 5. New Look Nude and Transparent Stud Clutch // 6. Boohoo Cynthia Transparent Satchel Bag // 7. New Look Perspex Hard Box Clutch // 8. GoJane Faux Leather PVC Combo Bag // 9. BCBGeneration Susie Jelly Weekend Bag

What's in your bag? If your into the lucite, jelly, perspex, clear etc. handbag trend no need to answer this question, just hold your bag up. I must say I don't want everyone knowing what's in my bag because well its my business but these bags are so cute. I wouldn't mind a little lucite clutch like the Juicy Couture one or the studded New Look one. Anywho, I just thought I'd share these cuties with you guys, I think their adorable for summer.

Splurge or Save: Rockstud Ballerina Flats

Splurge: Valentino $695

Save: Forever 21 $24.80

I keep seeing this babies knocked off everywhere I go. I'm not a fan of pointy flats but they're growing on me. Definitely really contemplating getting the beige/soft pink Forever 21 version because lets be honest if I'm not a big fan of pointy shoes why spend almost $700 dollars on them. Even though the Valentino ones are adorable in patent leather it just wouldn't feel right to wear simple flats that are so expensive. That's just my logic, hey if you got the money and want them by all means go ahead and purchase those babies.

A Little Inspiration . . .

Next time you find yourself complaining about your life or about how you wish your life was, think about that little quote above. "We are what we repeatedly do". If you waste your time complaining or feeling sorry about yourself that's all your going to be doing because you're not thinking about ways to change it. Nobody can solve any problem for you, you have to do it yourself. Yes, sometimes life sucks and we go through sucky (I know that's not a word but I just made it one) situations but you know what you deal with it move on and think about how much better life will be afterwards. I definitely have fallen victim to being a debbie downer but I catch myself and just try to think of the positive even though that is hard to do sometimes.

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On My Nook: Wait For You by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Read this a while ago but I had to share because its such a sweet, charming, entertaining, sexy read.

Wait For You by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I was really surprised how much I really enjoyed this book. I didn't think it was going to sweep me off my feet like it did. First of all let me say I will never look at cookies, milk, and chinese food the same way again, thanks to the gorgeous and sweet Cameron Hamiltion a.k.a Cam.

Avery Morgansten is finally free to live her life thousands of miles away at college. After one tragic Halloween party five years ago that still haunts her until this day she has never been the same. Neither have her friends of parents. She's holding this big secret that has her feeling like she can't breathe and live the life of a normal college girl.

But then she meets Cam, well she doesn't really meet him more like plows right into him on her first day of college knocking over all her books and his. Just what she wanted to slam and trip right into the hottest most charming guy at her college when all she wanted was to remain invisible. When she finally pulls away from Cam and gets her books together, they realize they have the same astronomy class. Let me backtrack for a bit, the reason Avery was in such a rush and slammed into Cam is because she hates to be late. Yup, she's really that anal and paranoid to be around people. And to avoid walking late into a class were everyone's eyes will be on you, she blots. Yup, she literally blots from Cam's side and leaves him hanging with an open classroom door. Avery has never had a boyfriend or really any friends after that Halloween party, so she has no idea how to interact with guys or people in general, which is why she always runs away from her problems.

Turns out not only is Cam her Astronomy partner but also her next door neighbor. For months Cam is sweet to Avery being her friend and constantly asking her out. Avery takes the asking out part as joke because she doesn't really think he would be interested in her. Eventually, she gives in they have one of the most charming relationships I've ever read about. That is until Avery's secret threatens their relationship and she starts to get threatening emails, voicemails, and calls from a horrible part of her past. And what does Avery do you ask when this unbelievably-hot-gorgeous-sweet-charming-steamy-most-perfect-boyfriend-ever asks her about her past? She runs away. But there's something about Cam that has her rethinking her decision.

If you want to read a sweet love story that will have your heart warming up, well this is it. I think I've said sweet in this review about ten times already, that's how just shows how freaking sweet this story is !

Classics with a Contemporary Twist

Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler for JCPenney

Sometimes when the weather is nice I walk up the east side to look at all the gorgeous window displays to get inspired and the Jonathan Adler stores is one of them. If any of you love his fresh contemporary designs now you have a chance to own a couple of his pieces without breaking bank over at JCPenney's. 

1. Charlotte Duvet Cover Set and Accessories // 2. Katie 18" Square Decorative Pillow // 3. Elizabeth Acrylic Pitcher // 4. Crescent Heights Tufted Chair // 5. Charlotte Ribbed Table Lamp // 6. Charlotte Shower Curtain // 7. Crescent Heights Desk // 8. Elizabeth Duvet Cover Set & Accessories 

Business Meets Pleasure: Los Angeles

 Here are a couple of pictures from my trip to Los Angeles for work. Finally after going there like 5 times I was able to do some sight seeing with my co-worker Alicia from Lattes & Lace. We strolled Rodeo Drive and admired the beautiful window displays because with a-just-graduated-college-budget lets be real I can't afford none of that beautiful stuff on Rodeo Drive. But we did dress up and try to have our pretty woman moment. We also enjoyed Santa Monica and its cool art and street art. Last we went to Venice Beach, definitely not the glamorous place we expected but it was an experience nonetheless. And the weather was amazing compared to New York's.

Trend Watch: Get Your Sweat On !

1. ASOS Zoe Karssen Leopard Sweatpants // 2. ASOS Zoe Karssen Bat Printed Sweatpants // 3. ASOS Zoe Karssen Swallow Sweatpants

My inner tomboy loves these pants ! Don't they just scream COMFY ! How cute are the prints though?! I love that you can dress them up and down with boots or sneakers or get fancy and wear some hidden heel sneakers. But I'm kind of not to happy about the price. If any of you guys have seen any similar ones for less than $100 send those links this way please, thanks : )

Lunch Break Craving: Spring Dresses

1. Girl by Band of Outsiders Lace Hem Short Sleeve Dress // 2. McQ - Alexander McQueen Tunic Dress

Whenever the weather gets nice don't you just want to show off those legs and begin that tan you want everyone to notice come Fall time. I love me a simple dress with delicate detailing like these above by Girl by Band of Outsiders and McQ by Alexander Mcqueen.

A Little Inspiration . . .

It has been a week since that horrible event  at the Boston Marathon. Its been a stressful, devastating, heroic, and full of anxiety type of week. It truly does suck that events like these is what bring people together, but nonetheless we are together in this. All we can do is hope and pray that these type of things stop. I know there is not such thing as a perfect world but we can hope or at least be more cautious of our surroundings and those around us. We can hope to detect malice before it happens but without becoming maliciously judgmental ourselves.

Rio de Janeiro Type of Summer

My favorite looks from Derek Lam's Kohl's collaboration. I'm loving the color scheme and I 

want them all for this Summer. Plus, the prices are perfect.

 

1. Bubble-Hem Dress

2. Then and Now Look

3. Striped Sheath Dress

4. Colorblock Ponte Sheath Dress

5. Striped Drop-Waist Dress

6. Shaded of Rio Look

7. Striped Drop-Waist Dress

8. Casual Chic Look

Channeling Miss Daisy Buchanan

 Okay can we seriously take a moment out to take in the fabulous-ness of this editorial by the amazing 

Mario Testino for Vogue. I mean seriously, the styling, the lighting, the everything !

 This Nina Ricci silk-satin gown is breathtaking. And the hair piece amazing quintessential roaring 

1920's fashion. I can not wait for The Great Gatsby to be released, it finally has a set 

date for May 2013.

 This is one Vogue issue that will definitely have me stalking my damn mailbox every morning.

 

 

source: vogue.com

Trend Watch: Neon Blouses

1. Patterson J. Kincaid Nova High-Low Blouse // 2. Apt. 9 Solid Crepe Blouse // 3. Splendid Double Pocket Henley Shirt // 4. Mossimo Women's Long Sleeve Blouse 

When it comes to trendy colors I tend to save rather than splurge because I have to consider if I'm going to wear next year again. But since I love lime green I really don't mind paying a little extra for a nice fitting blouse. If neon colors aren't your thing but you want to experiment with this trend than head to Kohl's or Target to find affordable yet cute blouses.

A Little Inspiration: Rhys's Rhyme

Over the summer I had posted about my little man Rhys here, my little red head, my meatball, my nephew, my godson and his heart condition and how he overcame it. But now his wonderful father, my brother-in-law, has written this beautiful illustrated book telling his and my sister's journey with this little bundle of joy. I must say my sister is one lucky lady with this guy. This was a perfect gift for their family and I can't wait to get my copy in the mail already. 

If you guys would like to read about this chunky beautiful heart baby below are the links to purchasing the paperback and ebook:

Rhys's Rhyme: Ode to hearts by Robert A. Serrano (Paperback)

Rhys's Rhyme: Ode to hearts by Robert A. Serrano (ebook for iPad or iBooks)

Rhys's Rhyme: Ode to hearts by Robert A. Serrano (ebook)

Weekly Guide 4.1.13

Read: Currently getting my Travis Maddox fix with Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire. If you haven't read Beautiful Disaster what are you waiting for ! Check out my review here. Its a college romance, you know bad boy meets good girl falls in love except in this story the good girl isn't so good and the book is setting a lot like Fight Club the movie.

Drink: Tazo Shaken Iced Passion Tea Lemonade from Starbucks is my go to drink during spring time, its just so yummy and refreshing. I love it so much I'm going to be posting a post soon on how to make  your own at home (who doesn't love to enjoy life and save money).

Watch: Revenge is my show! Well if Scandal isn't on because that show is crazy good too. If you like television series about lies, secrets, love and of course revenge this is the show to watch. Every episode will have you like "oh no she didn't!" and she is the evil queen Victoria.

Listen: Miguel's sultry sexy voice has been going on none stop on my itunes this week since I downloaded it. Kaleidoscope Dream is one of the few albums lately that I can actually listen to all the song on and not want to switch to the next. Miguel to me is like Robin Thicke, Usher, and Justin Timberlake wrapped into one.

Do: I miss my school The Fashion Institute of Technology a.k.a FIT and I want to go see their new museum exhibit called Shoe Porn. Can't wait to see this 150 piece collection of out of this world shoes.

Eat: Haagen-Daz Butter Pecan Ice Cream really must I say more?!

Splurge or Save: Quilted Chain Satchel

1. Splurge: Marc Jacobs 'Quilting Stam' Leather Satchel // 2. Save: Sami Quilted Handbang

A black bag is a staple for the everyday woman whether she needs it for work or play. Its just up to you if you want to splurge or save but I think these both are equally gorgeous. Don't you think?!

A Little Inspiration . . .

While in school I always thought I knew exactly what type of career I wanted but now being in the quote on quote real world you realize things change. I wanted that top job that everyone would be like wow that's your job, you know the predictable one. I believe this saying so much now after getting a job I never thought I would want or like and now absolutely loving it. I got my current job while in college through a friends recommendation. I hated the job at first because it was your typical bottom of the ladder job, but I loved the people I worked with. So, I figured if only I could also love what I did. I took notes, asked a lot of questions and eventually became interested in sales. When I graduated I knew I wanted to do something creative in the product development field. Never would I have thought I'd be doing sales, someone who hates to socialize if she doesn't have too. But I love it so far, I get to work with awesome people and create jewelry and accessories for their specific customers. I knew my job had potential so I stopped being negative, worked my way up and created my perfect job : )

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Lunch Break Craving: I Wish It Were Summer

1. ASOS Penelope Floral Long Sleeve Crop Bikini Top // 2. ASOS Penelope Floral Hipster Bikini Pant // 3. ASOS Penelope Floral Padded Longline Bikini Top // 4. ASOS Penelope Floral High Waist Bikini Pant

It snowed Friday and it snowed yesterday and I'm over it. ASOS and all the websites I like to shop at keep posting new swim suits I want and Summer is no where near and Spring is suppose to begin next week but mother nature isn't really liking New York right now. Lets just imagine the weather is nice out and I'm actually going to beach because if I were I'd be wearing these beauties.