Eye Candy

 

Chanel sunglasses
shop-hers.com

Kate Spade sunglasses
shopbop.com

Oliver Peoples black sunglasses
hirshleifers.com

Ray-ban glasses
revolveclothing.com

Tory Burch black sunglasses
shopbop.com

Tom Ford cat eye glasses
marissacollections.com

Sunglasses are the ONE accessory (besides my phone and bag) that I never leave the house without. No matter the season, we ALWAYS need a good pair of sunnies. I'm really into the mirrored lenses this summer and tend to lean toward big Jackie O. shades. The glasses above are my favorite picks and I would love to own them all! 

Positively Posh Polish

Butter london nail polish
Sprog

Essie nail polish
Sand Tropez

Essie nail polish
Ballet Slippers

OPI Cajun Shrimp Nail Lacque
Cajun Shrimp

drugstore.com
You Are Such A Budapest

Chanel nail polish

Rose Exuberant

 

 

Summer is the best time of year to really show off your colorful mani/pedis. I am such a polish junkie and feel the need to change weekly. Currently I'm wearing "You Are Such A Budapest" and am obsessed...the color makes me feel like a mermaid. All colors above are gorgeous and my picks for this summer. I typically have been doing nude/light pink toes and bright fingers or vice versa. With the exception of the Chanel polish, you can find all of these beautiful colors at your local Ulta. 

Summer Lovin'...my seaonal wish list

 

J Crew graphic top
jcrew.com

Mara Hoffman cut out one piece swimsuit
net-a-porter.com

Tory Burch beach tote bag
cusp.com

Kate Spade polish jewelry
katespade.com

Kendra Scott anchor chain necklace
nordstrom.com

GiGi New York tech accessory
giginewyork.com

J.Crew Fujifilm® instax mini 8 camera
jcrew.com

Above is everything on my "wish list". Literally day dream about everything you see....especially the Maltipoo puppy b/c Lola needs a sister (this isn't happening). If I splurge on one thing this summer it will probably be a Mara Hoffman swimsuit. The colors and patterns she uses are electrifying. I see the new Fujifilm camera all over Pinterest..how cool does it look? SO FUN! Hopefully by September these items will have check marks next to them on my list and in my grasp....a girl can dream right?!

I Kiss Better Than I Cook.....

Kitchenaid small appliance
williams-sonoma.com

Hostess acrylic serving tray
etsy.com

MacKenzie Childs kitchen gadgets tool
horchow.com

Williams Sonoma serveware
williams-sonoma.com

Kate Spade drinkware
gracioushome.com

Kate Spade drinkware
bloomingdales.com

C Wonder orange dinnerware
cwonder.com

Capri blue jar candle
zanadia.com

Paper Source Macaron Tea Towels
paper-source.com

Henri Bendel Stripe Small Dog Bowl
henribendel.com

If I have to be the kitchen, I prefer it to be glamorous.  I love bright colors and different patterns in my kitchen and on my table (even Lola's dog bowl).  The items above are some of my absolute favorite! Adding pictures and frames on countertops also adds personality.  Even if I don't cook...my kitchen will still look inviting and fabulous.

Clutch Craze

 

Kate Spade woven handbag
katespade.com

Tory Burch round purse
cusp.com

J Crew zip bag
net-a-porter.com

GiGi New York leather clutch
giginewyork.com

Rebecca Minkoff mini crossbody
revolveclothing.com

Gap handbag
gap.com

Whether you are going to brunch or a night out, a clutch should always be your "go to" bag. Lipstick, phone, keys and money fit easily and no hassle to carry.  I love my clutches to be vibrant to give your outfit the perfect pop. I even carry a clutch inside of my tote during the day to help organize "the black hole" in which things typically are hard to find. I believe clutches are as necessary as underwear and everyone needs at least one. 

Dress Scandalous For Less

 

Mes Dames silk top
yoox.com

Monki gray top
$61 - monki.com

H M short trench coat
$67 - hm.com

Hoss Intropia evening pants
$55 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Forever 21 sash belt
forever21.com

Steve Madden high heel shoes
piperlime.gap.com

Kate spade tote
lordandtaylor.com

Olivia Pope is hands down the most fashion forward "fixer" of all time! I drool over her style! Although Olivia is typically sporting Burberry, Prada, and Manolos, you can pull off her look for a fraction of the cost. I have put together her infamous classic trench ensemble along with Liv's pjs you see her wearing while having her nightly bottle glass of red wine (don't worry...this option is WAY cheaper than the La Perla silk pajamas she wears). With this outfit consisting of a basic silk blouse, wide leg trousers and matte heels..you are sure to run the world...or The White House :)

25 Things About Me

I thought I would share a little about myself with my blog followers...thanks for the idea, Cosmo.

 

 

 

1. My favorite movie of ALL TIME is Gone With The Wind. I first watched at age 3...coincidentally I was born on Vivian Leigh's (Scarlett O'Hara) birthday.

 

2. My Hollywood crush is Henry Cavill

 

3.  I think macarons and a glass of prosecco are the cure all for a bad day

 

4.  I am a total tv junkie...fav shows are Scandal, Game of Thrones, Girls, Law & Order SVU, Black List, and basically anything on Bravo

 

5. I watch Sex and the City dvds and drink hot tea every night before bed

 

6. I am a HUGE dog lover! I would have a plantation of them if I could.

 

7. I am a planner....I love to always have something to look forward to. 

 

8. I am an avid reader. Especially murder mysteries (Gillian Flynn & James Patterson are two of my favorite authors)

 

9. I listen to rap music when getting ready...Ludacris is my main man

 

10. I love the water but get terribly sea sick

 

11.  I would love to spend an entire summer in either Cape Cod or The Hamptons

 

12.   Baseball is "family business" but my favorite sport is basketball.

 

13.  The first time I was on television was as a guest on a home and garden show at age 7...which is ironic b/c I hate gardening.

 

14.  When I was 5, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up

 

15.  I am literally addicted to coffee

 

16. The one beauty product I can't live without is mascara

 

17.  Wicked and Oklahoma! are my favorite musicals

 

18.  I always seem to remember my dreams the next morning.

 

19. I LOVE brunch but hate breakfast.

 

20.  Coming up with blog ideas is one of the most enjoyable times of my week! I get  my best ideas in the car or shower.

21.  I probably know every single song to Disney movies made prior to 2000.

22.  I am not a fan of Italian "chain" restaurants...when your Italian dad makes it homemade, it can't be beat.

23.  I usually go to NYC at least once a year but have never been in the fall.

24.  Growing up, I wanted to marry a Kennedy (this can of course still happen)

25.  I make a "to do" list every morning for that day