Summer Wish List

Summer is right around the corner and I have my eye on a few things so I thought it would be nice to swap summer wish-lists to get some ideas. What;s on your summer wish-list, I’d love to know. 🙂

1. Striped Boat shoes. $44 – lebunnybleu.com

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Metal Rivera $250

3. Juicy Couture “Endless Summer” Turquoise Semi Precious Stack Ring Set

4. LC Lauren Conrad shorts. $25 – kohls.com

5. Alice & Olivia Maxi Dress

6. J Brand coral skinny jeans

7. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30. $42 – neimanmarcus.com

8. G By Guess Shoes, Lasino Wedge Sandals. $69 – macys.com

50 Shades of Grey

No, I don’t mean the books, but thought it would be a cute post name because of all the buzz!  Have any of you read them yet by the way?  I have not yet but want to.  Anyway, my post is all about the color grey!  My husband and I have bought our first house- we are so excited and moving in June.  So of course, I am pinning decor ideas like crazy and I am in love with grey paint ideas so wanted to get some of your opinions.  Who knew there were so many shades of grey from blue-grey, taupe-grey, silver-grey, and I can go on and on!

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Rainy Day Essentials

3 days straight of rain can get dreary so take advantage of these cozy days by wearing your fave trench, rain boots, and indulging in your favorite latte. 

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Rainy Day in the City

{Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szhor. This adorable cross body bag also recently made an appearance on the show in burgundy. It retails for $295 and is available here.}

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{Perfect rainy day project- bake something gooey & yummy. Smores stuffed chocolate chip cookies above}

Sequin

Anytime I have an excuse to wear sequin, I will.  I think it was all the dance recitals I did as a little girl- choosing that perfect sequined, bedazzled costume is the most exciting part!  To avoid looking like you are on Dancing With the Stars, pair a sequined item with something neutral and simple.

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{Carrie Underwood’s sequined sweater with skinny jeans}

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{LOVE this sequined skirt paired with a simple white blazer}

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(gold sequin + leather = perfect combo}

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{Ruthie Davis sequined Spikette stilettos}

Signature Smokey Eye

I know there have been a billion tutorials on smokey eyes but I thought I would share my signature smokey eye.  Perfect for a night out but not too overdone- I try to avoid looking like a raccoon!  Primer is so important and just finding the right browns or grays to make the look work.  If you have light hair- browns and purples are softer than blacks and grays. A colored liner also adds an extra pop! 🙂

{My signature smokey eye.  I went with a very pale lipstick since you only want to play up one feature at a time}