{farewell summer}

A little end-of-summer inspiration...

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{flower shop}

When the sun is shining there is nothing more feminine than a fresh, floral summer dress. Far a daytime take on this trend I opted for a ditsy floral printed Tibi dress. Summer's freshest trend yet...

dress: tibi, vest: br, belt: br, shoes: lanvin, scarf, br, clutch: kale, necklace: giles & brother, bangles: br, rings: club monaco/br

{carmel-by-the-sea}

My husband and I spent a lovely weekend in Monterey for our five year wedding anniversary - back where it all happened. The Lodge at Pebble Beach brought back over-flowing memories of our precious day, and the afternoon couldn't be any sweeter. I walked down the same stairs that I walked five years back to greet my father, and continued to walk the aisle on the 18th green where the commencement began. We strolled down the pier where our wedding party gathered for a quirky photoshoot. After all the walking my husband and I deservingly enjoyed a champagne brunch that offered an endless spread. We sat over-looking the green where there was sweet reminiscing of all the magical things you dream a wedding could be. A peak into our anniversary weekend...

maxi dress: daftbird from heidi says, blazer: jcrew, belt: br, handbag: topshop for fred segal, necklace: br, watch: rolex, friendship bracelet: wink nyc, ring: br, sandals: reiss, lipstick: impassioned by mac

{the short story}

It's not officially summer without a slew of short options to chose from, and although the cut-off denim shorts are the unofficial summer uniform, I have a different kind of short in mind this season. These J. Crew silk printed shorts exude a flirty finesse that are clean-cut for an evening tailored look or a youthful sporty flair for your day ensemble. Sexy, stylish and highly comfortable. What's your short story this season??? 

blouse: blythe blouse j. crew, shorts: j. crew, sandals: joie, handbag: br, cluster necklace: sarah carlson design, bird necklace: brfs, lipstick: nars heatwave 

{hot summer whites}

As the first day of Summer graced upon us designers marked the official season of white. Isa Asklof, the young aphrodite goddess is gorgeously and hauntingly styled by Sofia Ericson for Sweden's Plaza Kvinna June 2011 issue, taking a more romantic approach to white this year. Minimalism and immaculacy dominates the Summer season. Embrace...



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{go with the flow}

Take your summer dress to new lengths, and invest in a floor-sweeping frock this season. Pair with flat sandals, and the occasional wide-brimmed straw fedora to underscore parisian prettiness. Nothing adds drama to your wardrobe like a flowing maxi. 

blazer: theory, maxi dress: french connection, fedora: truffaux, necklace: br, bracelets: brfs/br, lipgloss: nars tempest 

{seeing stripes}

Vertical & horizontal, black & white, graphic, chic and timeless...this season I am obsessing with everything and anything that has a line drawn through it. Luckily designers have designated this as the top trend for both fashion and interiors. Go on, indulge, after all you earned your stripes... 

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{new neutrals}

Arizona Muse poses for Madewell's latest summer lookbook pulsing shades of tan, taupe, beige, and brown cut with cool grey's and natural navy's for an ultra-trendy look. If you prefer to be more discreet this is your look. I love how Arizona's ensemble is complete with earthy accessories...so understated, so effortlessly chic - works perfectly with Arizona's down-to-earth, realist persona which makes for a timeless appeal. 

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{citrus sunday's}

Freshly-squeezed with this season's brightest hues....

top: jcrew, jeans: rich & skinny, shoes: belle by sigerson, necklace: br / giles & brother, bangles: br / brfs, belt: linea pelle, lipstick: impassioned mac