Dream Kitchen

Wouldn't you love to spend this rainy day cooking delicious fall treats in this kitchen?! I know I would. Hope everyone has had a great weekend!



Badgley & Mischka's kitchen via Elle Decor

NYFW Spring 2013: Part II "Most Wearable"

Yesterday I featured my "Glam" picks from NYFW, and today' I'm featuring the "Most Wearable" looks. These are the ones that can most easily be adapted into your wardrobe for everyday wear, either as a whole ensemble or just by pieces. Check out my favorites below and many others via my Pinterest board for Spring 2013. What trend for spring are you dying to try?

Rachel Roy

 

Kate Spade

Kate Spade

Jason Wu

Jill Stuart

Catherine Malandrino

Oscar de la Renta

*All images via Elle

NYFW Spring 2013: Part I "Glam"

New York Fashion Week is over and although I could not attend, I spent hours (too many to admit) obsessively watching videos and slide shows of everything that was going on. There were so many beautiful, fun, and bold looks for spring. The major trends seemed to be stripes and geometric patterns, black and white - together and separate, sheer details and peek-a-boo strips, hemlines falling at the knee or mid-calf, lots of bold mixing of prints, bralette and cropped tops, and bright colors especially blue, yellow, and orange. There were so many fabulous looks, but here is a peek at some of my favorite "Glam Looks". You know the ones that make you say "Wow" as you begin to daydream about an occasion to wear them! For many more looks from NYFW check out my board for Spring 2013 on Pinterest.

Zac Posen. Hands down one of my favorite looks of the week!

Jason Wu.

Marchesa.

Marchesa.

Oscar de la Renta.

Oscar de la Renta.

Carolina Herrera.

Marc Jacobs.

Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka

*All images are via Elle

Labor Day White

In honor of Labor Day, the holiday that marks the transition from summer to fall, I thought I would share this gorgeous outfit. I love the mixture the textures, colors, and season staples! Enjoy the day all!



Image via Daily Crushes

Miami Swim Style

Sorry it's a little delayed all, but I wanted to recap some of my fav looks from Miami Swim Week. The top trends were tribal and animal prints, black and white, geometrics, and old school" Havana" styles. I especially loved all the architectural and textural details designers were using as well incorporating cool cover ups. Hope you all are enjoying the summer and looking fab!

Red Carter

Cote d'or

Nicolita



Dolores Cortes



Agua Bendita

Nicolita

Mara Hoffman

Suboo

Nicolita

Sun Shower

At frst glance you know this "Palm Tree" folding sun shower by Dometti is amazing, but then when you find out how customizeable it is and what it can do you'll be blow away! This amazing shower has "palm leaves" that can be adjusted to your liking with shower and misting systems, and can even be folded down when not in use. The "trunk" holds all the goodies with a complete sound system, remote control access, bluetooth, and led chromotherapy. Did I mention you can even adjust the settings from your smart phone?! The sunshower comes in a variety of finishes and is sure to keep you cool all summer long!

Photos and references via Trendir

Summer Snack

Thought I would share a little recipe with you that is perfect for those hot summer days when you don't feel like cooking but want something delicious. It looks pretty and comes together in about 10 minutes! Pair it with a crisp glass of white and you've got "happy hour."  Enjoy!

Fruit & Cheese Crostini

1 whole wheat baguette sliced
1 Peach cut into thin slices
Strawberries thinly sliced
Blue Cheese thin sliced or crumbled
Meyer lemon olive oil (see below)
Raspberry Aged Balsamic (see below)
Fresh ground pepper

Simply brush the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven on 400 until golden. Top with blue cheese and fruit and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with pepper and your done!

I have also done this recipe with goat cheese instead of blue and it came out great, and feel free to mix up the fruit with whatever is in season!

Good olive oils and vinegars take this simple snack to the next level. I was gifted these delicious ones and have since become addicted! The flavors are subtle and bright and perfect for salad dressings, marinades, and dipping. To purchase these or some other delicious flavors from Fiore click HERE

Artful Anchors

Being from Maine, I've always been inspired by the "Nautical" style, and anchors are one of my favorite motifs. Here are a few of my fav ways to feature them.



Sequin Anchor tank: J.Crew

Double-sided anchor gift wrap: Smock Paper

Nautical bandeau bikini: Victoria's Secret

Outdoor anchor pillow: West Elm



Anchor earring set: Forever 21

Nautical plates by Thomas Paul: Nautical Luxuries



Tidalwave Sweater by Gosse de Paris: Farfetch

Dream Office

Wouldn't we all be so much more inspired to work on the weekends if we could do it in this fabulous office designed by Bunny Williams?! I love how it's so bright and inviting, modern and vintage all at the same time! Have a great weekend everyone!



Image via Elle Decor.

Rain Gear

Well it's been raining for days, maybe even weeks now and it's approaching that time of year where rain everyday is the norm. Oh how I love Florida winters, but oh how I loathe Florida summers...

*sigh*

My dark cloud was lifted when I came across these awesome "raincoats" via pinterest. Finally a way to keep dry and look fabulous! These ingenious jackets from Terra New York will keep you 100% dry with their detailed creation process whether you're biking, walking, or just want to look pretty. Oh and did I mention their eco-friendly and have the coolest opaque finish ever?

Neon Inside & Out

I loved neon last spring/summer but this year it's hotter than ever! Neon accents are literally "popping" up everywhere inside and out. Try a lot, or a little! Here are some of my fav neon inspirations!

Especially love the bracelet! Femme Fatale blog

How cute is this neon table setting from Brooklyn Bride 

These Givenvchy gowns really make a colorful statement via Styles you Love

A little pop on of color on the door goes a long way. As seen here

Perfect example of how this trend can be easy to wear via Lookbook

Lighting is key when trying to obtain this look. Love the pink here from Tumbler