Fashion Friday : Clutch & Run!

So it's still sumer {in case you haven't noticed}.  Sure, all of the "back-to-school" campaigns would like us to believe that summer is over and fall is here, but I'm still sporting my bright summer colors, stripes & sandals.

To continue celebrating summer, I've collected a few of my favorite clutches!  Perfect for day or night, these trendy little, light weight and versatile pouches can add pizzaz to any outfit!

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Ranging from $12.00 - $200.00, surely you can find one to fit any budget.  I just love #1 & #2, they just scream summer - isn't that anchor adorable?  And the woven chevron print, what a great summer touch.  I think #4 would be great for evening.  I actually own #3 and love it.  {I get compliments every time I leave the house with it.}

What's your favorite? 

Hubby & I are off to San Francisco for the weekend to see Les Miserables on broadway - I'm sure I'll have plenty to share via instagram if you'd like to follow along.  Have a wonderful weekend & Happy Friday!! 

xxoo

Home : Luxurious Laundry

I have a love/hate relationship with laundry.  

I love the feeling of fresh, clean laundry neatly tucked away in it's proper place.  I love knowing that my staples are clean, my closet is complete and stocked with essentials for the week ahead.  

On the flip side, I strongly dislike the overwhelming pile of dirty laundry that quickly overflows from our laundry basket, overtaking precious floor space in the bedroom and glaring at me each time I pass by.  I also have negative feelings towards the hike I have to take in order to clean it.  It's a job - hauling loads of heavy jeans, damp towels and sweaters up two hills, down the stairs and into the slippery laundry room {it shares space with the complex's indoor pool}!!  Laundry is already a menial task - who wants to work for it?  {Not me.}

Regardless of my feelings and emotions towards my current laundry situation, I will say that I'm guilty of drooling over beautiful photos of well kept, beautifully organized and boldly colored laundry spaces.  Laundry rooms can be so luxurious these days!  

One day I'll own a home and beautify the laundry quarters, until then here are a few photos of inspiration....

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What do you think??  Does your laundry room have a special flare to it??

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!

Fashion Friday : Ring, Ring

I'm a girl who loves details.  Details can so easily be overlooked, but when done well, can make such a big impact.

Today's fashion spotlight shines on the {sometimes over looked} finger.  Rings!  A ring, whether it be just one great big fashion statement, or several smaller layered upon each other, has the potential to bring completion to an outfit.  With etsy and other handmade websites, it's easy to come away with an affordable, one-of-a-kind piece that makes you swoon.

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What's your take on rings?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  I'm off to a retreat with some beautiful ladies.  See you Monday!

Lots of love...

Turquoise Bilss

Spring is so close, I can almost feel it! In Florida, spring comes and goes all too quickly {usually, only lasting a few weeks}.  It's the most glorious time of year.  The breeze drifts over the ocean and into the small beach town, the flowers are in full bloom, the trees are greener than green, the white sands are glistening and the ocean is a sparkling turquoise - more inviting than bath water.  But here in Monterey, I have a feeling spring is going to be very different.  The weather seems to vary from day to day.  One day it's cold and foggy, the next its warm and sunny and then the following it's sunny with a biting wind blowing off the Monterey Bay.  I like the variety.  Its more variety than I ever had at home, but it's a bit confusing.  The Florida girl in me just wants to pull out my beach bag and a good book and head to the beach, but that probably won't be happening till my trip home in May.

Anyhow, today was on the warmer side {I was actually able to run with a mere tank top and forgo the sweatshirt}, my skin was overjoyed to feel the sun kissing it, to say the least.  It brought back sweet memories of days relaxing on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico.  Just thinking of all that turquoise water made me anxious to see blue of any shade!  So what do I do in a moment like that?  Shop!  {Well, I haven't committed to any purchases just yet cause hubby has us on a budget, but hey! My birthday is in two weeks??}

I found the most lovely turquoise heels and a fabulous clutch to go with.  All you need is a white tank, a great pair of denim, and wavy locks - you're golden!

{Sorry it's blurry...it came from Pinterest and it served as my inspiration for my turquoise hunt}

{Shoes from Michael Antonio}

{Clutch from Marketa New York Shop on Etsy}

{Oh!  And this beautiful Gold Leaf Cuff would polish the look nicely}

{Catherine Weitzman Plumeria Leaf Golf Cuff}