A Dose of Creme...

Who ever said a t-shirt had to be boring? When I read that this week's Friday's Fancies theme was "t-shirt time" I knew immediately which one I'd be choosing for my inspiration! You see, I have a love for graphic tee's. I want to buy them constantly and if I could wear them to work, my closet would probably be full of them! So of course when I saw this shirt from Zoe Karssen it was love at first sight! (The sweatshirt version is just as cute!) 

 Anyone want to donate to my t-shirt fund? No?...Well, here's to hoping for a knock off version. :(

If that time comes, this is how I'd style my favorite tee. For day, I'd dress down a pair of leather shorts with some loafers and keep it simple with minimal jewelry. For night, a pair of killer heels and a collar necklace to fancy up that shirt! What would you pair your graphic tee with?

 

*For more of Zoe Karssen's quirky designs check out their site here.

*And for more ways to wear a plain t-shirt check out a previous post I did here.

Would You? Wednesday...

I can remember when I was young my sister clearly explaining to me the rules of fashion (cuz that's what big sisters are for). According to her, you could never wear the following; black and brown, khaki and grey, or navy and black together. And up until recent years these color combos really used to drive me nuts! But nowadays I'm sure we can all agree there really are no rules when it comes to fashion. I may end up laughing at myself years down the road but for the moment, it's navy and black that's catching my eye. It's a perfect alternative to an all black outfit but still manages to look chic and pulled together. Here are few ladies who are getting this look oh so right!

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Below are two ways I'd wear this combo. I included a look for night and for day. Remember to keep the textures similar and pair your outfit with neutral accessories for a more streamlined look!

So what do you think? Would you wear navy and black together?

A Dose of Motivation...

This weekend wherever I went I made sure I was tuned into NBC. I was so excited for the Olympics to start! I watched the opening ceremony Friday with my friend Megan (whilst enjoying some happy hour). Then Saturday I watched at home and while out to eat with the family. Come Sunday, I hung out by the pool and yes, we had a t.v. on the patio! I just couldn't escape it. It's so exciting and inspiring to watch these athletes (most of them who are crazy young) put all their years of training on the line in hopes of a medal. It can be life changing and heart breaking all in a matter of minutes, seconds even. And talk about some work out motivation! Now I've never been one to have a set work out schedule and I hate going to the gym. I'd much rather be out "doing something" (playing volleyball, hiking, snowboarding etc.) but recently I've been motivated to get myself in shape! I guess turning 28 soon can do that, (and having a friend finish an Ironman) eeek! Yeah, I felt reeeeal outta shape after that one! So I've been working out 3 times a week and playing volleyball once a week. I've been doing it with a friend and it's awesome to have someone who can push you and hold you accountable. It's been over a month and I feel so much better! Now I'm ready to step up my work out wardrobe. I'm in desperate need of some new running shoes but I have yet to be able to choose the Nike's over the cute leopard heels..or the purse..or the swimsuit...well you get the point. ha! I know, I'm terrible. But these fun, bright colored items are changing my mind! So I'm off to find myself the most obnoxiously loud pair of shoes possible!! Anyone have suggestions on a pair? And I'd love to hear what keeps you motivated?

 

 

 

A Dose of Wine...cuz it's Summertime.

What's more summer than white wine and fruit? Combined it makes for the perfect summer sip. It's super easy to make and an ideal choice for outdoor dining. When I came across this recipe I just imagined riding bikes with friends and ending the day with a refreshing pitcher of this on the patio. Can you see it yet? I hope to give this recipe a try and mark another item off my summer to-do list! What's your favorite summertime sip?

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White Peach Sangria

Ingredients

-1/4 cup brandy

-1/4 cup sugar

-2 firm ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced

-1/2 honeydew melon, seeded, peeled, cut lengthwise into thirds, and sliced thinly crosswise (4 cups)

-1 bottle white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, well-chilled
-1 can (12 ounces) or (1 1/2 cups) seltzer or club soda
-Ice cubes, for serving


Directions
1.In a large bowl or pitcher combine brandy and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes; stir to dissolve sugar. Add fruit and wine to brandy mixture; stir. Just before serving, add seltzer, and stir again. Serve over ice.

Enjoy!
Recipe via Martha Stewart

Be sure to head on over to Long Distance Loving to see more favorite summertime treats! 



Would You? Wednesday...

Oxfords or brogues...whatever you want to call them, there's no denying they're going to be the hot shoe for Fall. I'm personally loving all these fun and funky styles. It's menswear with a girly twist! You can pair them with boyfriend jeans and a blazer for day, or add some tomboy charm to a dress for a night out! What do you think? Will you be ditching your ballet flats for some oxfords anytime soon? My favorite are the mint pair from Topshop! You can find them here.

Oxfords for Day

Cupcakes and Cashmere

Oxfords for Night

Cupcakes and Cashmere

A Dose of Fall...

It's going to be quite a while before fall makes it appearance around here! Which explains the reason for my mid summer slump. I'm feeling very uninspired and not at all excited about dressing for summer anymore. I see fall clothing popping up in stores and I'm so tempted to shop...until I realize that those gorgeous tan boots will be sitting in my closet just teasing me for the next 3 months! You see my problem here? So in the meantime I figured I'd share some fall trends that are driving me wild.

- Leather detailing

 - Pointed toe heels

- Colored leather jackets

- Dressing like one of the boys (think oxfords and blazers!)

- Burgundy, navy and white

- Pajama inspired tops and bottoms 

-Military inspired jackets
I could go on and on!

What are some Fall trends your looking forward to?

A Dose of Travel...

Happy Friday all! I'm linking up again with Long Distance Loving and this week it's all about European travel. Now I've never been to Europe but Paris would have to be top on my list! Below is my idea of the perfect Parisian travel ensemble. A pair of comfortable flats for exploring, a classic trench for temperamental weather, black skinnies and of course, a gorgeous Celine handbag (le duh)! This look would give those chic French girls a run for their money don't ya think!? 

*Here's a lil extra European travel inspiration for ya:

This gorgeous gal just spent time in Paris and her pictures make me swoon!

This mama-to-be definitely has travel style down to an art form. Check out her adventures in France here. 

Hope you all have a great weekend.