Cheers to Brunch

Having blogger events two consecutive weekends got me pretty spoiled, and brunch at The Place 2 Be in Hartford, CT was such a fun scene. The atmosphere is very casual, but quirky and fun. There is a swinging wicker chair you can hang out in while you wait for a table, and while they serve fancy cocktails, it's still a place you'd take children - who will of course want the over the top milkshakes. Basically an explosion of ice cream, sprinkles, and whipped cream - too good not to share!

I'm think (hoping) we've finally reached the turning point to spring weather. More light jackets and bare ankles in my future? Trying to put together this outfit definitely stressed me out. The more blogger events I attend, the more I realize how much we all love to partake in the current trends (why wouldn't we) but I also know it's a delicate line between partaking in the trend and regurgitating the trend. Some trends, like scallops, are just ME. I loved them before they were a trend, and I'm happy they aren't going away. Then there are things like the bamboo ark bag - what once was unknown now is known and it feels like it's lost some of what made it special. That doesn't mean I wont carry mine anymore, but I am happy with my decision to get a vintage one over a replication.

How to you incorporate trends into your wardrobe?

           

The Rundown
Cheers Collector Tee J.Crew Factory similar
Blush Leather Jacket Athleta similar
High Rise Button Fly Jeans Gap
Black Pumps "Natalie" Naturalizer
Scalloped Tote Matine
Loop Earrings Mejuri
Watch "Classic Sheffield" c/o Daniel Wellington
Diamond Chip Ring c/o Crown Jewelry
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Princess Charming" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Spring

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Oh To Be A Muse's Lookbook Linkup
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By Lauren M's Mix it Monday

C'est La Vie

Waiting for summer.
Waiting for Friday.
Waiting for happiness.

      

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C'est La Vie Tee Old Navy similar

Linen Striped Skirt Loft similar
Leather Flip Flops Gap

Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Bling Earrings JoJo Loves You
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx

Nail Color "Zip Me Up" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Spring

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Oh To Be A Muse's Lookbook Linkup
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By Lauren M's Mix it Monday

Stolen kisses

I got a new phone last week, and in my own tradition, transferred all my old photos on to it; every photo I've taken since the very first iPhone came out in 2007. Unsurprisingly the very first of nearly 12,000 images is a somewhat blurry Chloe.

The phone also sections off the various types of photos that have been taken, including selfies - anything that was snapped with the front camera engaged. I started to flip through them and found that overwhelmingly, most of them were of kisses. Kisses with Sean, with my Sister, with my Nephew, with friends, some of whom I've lost touch with, and with Chloe. Sweet kisses, silly kisses, stolen kisses.

The Rundown
Kiss Tee J.Crew similar
Neon Green Skirt J.Crew
White Blazer Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx similar
Sandals "Karezza" Enzo Angiolini similar
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Panama Hat J.Crew
Ear Jackets TJMaxx similar
Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Serendipity and Grace
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewerly Box
Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Gold Wrap Ring gift from Meg similar

Linking up with Jeans and a Teacup's Flashback Friday (One year ago today)
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Linking up with Forage Fashion's Friday Finds

Pina Colada Day

July 10th is National Pina Colada Day, and it's a holiday I for one, would like to partake in.

I feel like I've said more than once that I'm still waiting for the summer to start, yet, here we are into July. Summer has started, so what am I waiting for? There was shortcake, fireworks, picnics, pesto... this is it, and it's time I got into the summer state of mind.

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Gold Pineapple Tee Kohl's similar
Neon Green Skirt J.Crew
Sandals "Karezza" Enzo Angiolini similar
Leather Tote Bag Gap similar
Gold Bar Earrings Argento Vivo via TJMaxx
Alphabet Necklace c/o Gorjana & Griffin
Cloudy Agate Bracelet J.Crew
Gold Wrap Ring gift from Meg similar
Sunglasses Quay via TJMaxx
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with Jeans and a Teacup's Flashback Friday (One year ago today)

A little festive

I didn't really plan on a red, white, and blue outfit to post today, but this just sort of worked out. Never mind that the top has wording in French.

I'm definitely enjoying all these Memorial Day sales - perhaps a bit too much! Coco's on the Green was having their half off sale and I could not resist a silk Joie blazer - never mind that it's a size extra small (and a tiny bit tight), it was $21 and I was smitten from the moment I put it on.

One item I really wanted was the Kate Spade Lily Avenue scalloped edge tote in white. It was a bit of a splurge, so I forced myself to sleep on it, and when I saw it was down to $208 with an extra 20% off at Amazon, I decided to go for it. Hopefully I will love it as much in person as I do online.

To all of you who celebrate, I hope you have a happy Memorial Day!

The Rundown
Graphic Tee Old Navy similar
Chambray Blazer J.Crew similar
Red Jeans Urban Outfitters similar
Sneakers "Dainty" Converse
White Mini Satchel Tignanello via TJMaxx similar
Scarf Thrifted
Earrings c/o JoJo Loves You
Turquoise Bracelet Thrifted
Chain Link Bracelet Thrifted similar
Blue Ring c/o TJMaxx similar
Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Da Bush" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Spring

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