Fashion Friday : Summer Scarves

Summer is winding down but I am not ready for the warm weather to be over. There is one chilly weather trend that I am delighted has carried over into summer though: the scarf. Whether made out of silk, chiffon or cotton, the summer scarf is lighter and sometimes brighter than a winter scarf. It is an easy way to accessorize any outfit, from a dress to cut-off jean shorts.

Wear over a Tee-shirt or tank top to add a splash of color to your outfit. Pair with a jeans and sandals for a late summer look!

Summer Scarves can be tied and wrapped in endless possibilities! Be creative! As with any accessory, there are so many varieties of scarves to choose from. 

For a unique twist, pair your scarf (or scarves!) with multiple necklaces and bracelets!

What do you think of the Summer Scarf trend? How would YOU wear it? 

- Jamie
Fashionista Musings

- images via theInsideStoop, OneFineDae, Refinedstyle


Edit // Speaking of scarves...Amber over at Happy Wife Happy Life is doing a scarf swap!!  How fun??  Click on her link to join the fun!

Fashion Friday : Necklines that Shine

I've never been one for gaudy necklaces, but recently the bold colorful jewels that are gracing necklines have caught my eye {in a much more appealing way}.  I love the pop of color, the feminine designs and the chunky shapes.  From $18 - $200, you'll find something to fit any budget.  Go ahead - dress up that simple white button up, a plain tee or that dress that's just missing something!

{The above JCrew look alike is a fraction of the price}

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While it's hard to say I love just one, I think #8 and #10 are two of my favorites.  What do you think?  Are you a fan??

Happy Friday Friends!

Hue gotta be kiddin me?!

{Okay, forgive me for the cheesy title today, but I couldn't resist.}

How did I not know about this sooner??

Working on a design project or just need color inspiration?  I found the perfect site for color help - Design-Seeds.  What a great tool!  New color palates are posted daily and you can search the site for specific colors using the "Palate Search," if you have something specific in mind.

I can think of so many times I needed color inspiration or just wanted to see unique blends of color combinations.  This is so handy!  {And the photos used for inspiration are simply gorgeous.}

Here are a handful of hues that caught my eye....

                            

Have you used design-seeds before?

What are some of your favorite palates?  

Do you find this as helpful as I do??  

- all images via design-seeds

Crisp & Clean

With spring in full bloom and summer on our heels, I'm loving bright, bold colors.  And while I'm a total color-lover, a "color" that I absolutely LOVE to see this time of year is white!  It's so clean and crisp, and is the perfect backdrop for all of those bright summer hues that are beginning to pop up.

White can be hard to do right.  It sometimes feels too modern and not so homey, and if you have kids and/or pets, it can be difficult to keep clean.  But whether it's white walls, white furniture or just white accents, it can make this time of year feel a little brighter.  Here are a few of my favorite ways to incorporate white.  Enjoy!