Happy 4th of July

In honor of the independence of the United States of America, here are some patriotic Etsy finds. 

American Flag Rockstar Tank from UrbanEclectics

High Waisted Denim American Flag Shorts from BeccasCorner

American Flag Scarf from ThreeBirdNest

American Flag Belt Buckle from bmused

Tie Dye Tee from HopeToDye

Silver Star Studs from MetalRocks

United States Dollar Coin Ring from TheRingTree

Take A Cue from The Kids

Years ago, when I was a tiny size 0, I did a lot of my shopping in the kids' section of the Gap and Bloomingdale's. While I can no longer fit in the clothes, I still find myself in the kids' section looking for great accessories and cute stuff for my apartment. Luckily, I have small feet and I save a lot of money buying children's shoes and sneakers! Here are some great accessories and housewares taken from the children's section, but adorable enough for any age.

Hold Me Tight Pillow Available at Land Of Nod

My Lucky Four-Leaf Mirror Available at Land of Nod

Crafty Magnet Board from Pottery Barn Kids

Hand Painted Lanterns from Pottery Barn Kids

Canvas Overnight Bag from JCrew Kids

Wandering Star Rolling Suitcase from JCrew Kids

(this is the bag I use as a carry on)

Bead and Stars Bracelet from JCrew Kids

Boho Cinched Purse from 77 Kids for American Eagle

Beach Beaded Cuff Set from 77 Kids for American Eagle

Xhilaration Watch From Target

Gifts for Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner. There are a lot of great ways to show your appreciation for dad, so I decided to compile a list of great things I think any special father in your life would like. There is no shortage of novelty items or ties, but sometimes dad deserves something a little more memorable. Take a look!

Print from HairBrainedSchemes

Nut and Bolt Cuff from Giles & Brother

Yankee Stadium Seat

Vintage Colors Watch from G-Shock

Bobba Fett Helmet Cuff Links

Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer

Fedora from Gap

Bulleit Bourbon

Scuba Mask with camera by Liquid Image

Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting - Recipe here

Nothing is better than a home baked present!!!

Something for the Guys

Since I usually focus on cute stuff for women, I thought I would pick out some nice stuff that I think guys would like (specifically my hunny). There is no shortage of really nice casual pieces for men that are "on trend" but have clean, classic lines, so they will last beyond this summer.

Pique Polo Shirt

Blondie 1977 Graphic Tee

Short Sleeved Prep School Shirt

Longer Length Belted Flat Front Short

Slim Straight Jean

Lightweight Linen Pant

Puma Clyde Script

Adidas Adistar Racer

Frye Sully Boat Shoes

Casio G-Shock Digital Sports Watch

Ray Ban Cats 5000



Beach Basics

With Memorial Day weekend almost here, many of us are excited for the unofficial start of summer. This weekend the beaches are officially open for business. Just because you are headed to the beach doesn't mean that you have to look sloppy. Nothing is more classic or easier than a giant straw hat and a long cover up. Just add sunscreen, some snacks and your favorite book to the items below and  you will be set to turn heads wherever you lay your towel.

Eugenia Kim Bunny 4 Straw Hat

Genie by Euginia Kim Cecily 3 Straw Hat (Slightly more affordable)

Ruched Reversible Halter Suit (Two bathing suits in one!)

Echo Ikat Long Caftan

Mia Tonga Sandal



Under One Sky Over sized Straw Tote

(this is affordable and adorable and I like that there is some sort of closure)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Tote

( A little too expensive to take to the beach, but I love the shape and that it is structured)



Warby Parker Mabel Greystone Sunglasses

Sonoma Life + Style Geo Beach Towel

(affordable and a great pop of color)



Craving Color : Yellow

The runways were filled with color for the Spring/Summer 2012 shows, so it is no surprise that color is popping up everywhere. I started to obsess with buying yellow pieces when the Jason Wu for Target line came out. I purchased two gorgeous yellow blouses and have been working them in to my rotation since. There are a lot of ways to add yellow to your wardrobe. I am not a fan of head to toe color on myself, like the Louis Vuitton look shown below, but it does work for a lot of women. I prefer accessories with punch or a top paired with neutrals. Here are a few cute ways to add yellow to your summer wardrobe.

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 :Yellow on the Runway

Village Ava Flap Cross body by Cole Haan

Fixation by Naught Monkey

Camilla Skirt by Jack by BB Dakota

Sausalite V-Neck Dress by Hi There from Karen Walker

Open Shoulder Top by Alice + Olivia

Sea Splinters Necklace at Anthropologie

Chain Bracelet by PapikaPa



1969 Mid-Weight Legging Jeans by Gap

Yellow Brick Road by Deborah Lippmann

Even your dog should get to dress up in this seasons hottest hues

The Don Draper Dog Collar by BowWowCouture