Summer Favorites

Here's a round-up of my summer favorites! I can hardly believe it's almost September and the summer is nearly over (hashtag "things white girls say"). I thought before we get too deep into Fall fashion I'd do a round-up of the products I've been loving over the summer months. Here are my faves in fashion, beauty, and around the home.

Fashion:

1. This American Eagle jean jacket is a great layering piece for throwing on during those cool August nights (or not so hot days).

2. Dolce Vita black sandals with gold bar - I wore these non-stop this summer. The gold detail is perfect sparkly little detail.

3. Jennie Kwon Onyx ring - I've posted about this ring so much I should be blue in the face. But it's my favorite so it deserves to be mentioned again!

4. Ariel Gordon Lariat necklace - This is at the top of my wishlist right now. 

Beauty:

5. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Hairdresser's Invisible Oil - This stuff tames even the most dry and frazzeled summer hair. It is my holy grail product du jour.

6. Nars The Muliple in Copacabana - This gives me a subtle summer glow, without going over the top. It highlights like a champ.

7. Maybelline Color Whisper in Oh La Lilac - The perfect sheer pop color for summer.

8. Try Nars Nepal eyeshadow for that "Blake Lively" beachy look.

Home:

9. Good Morning Beautiful Mug. What a way to start the day!

10. Gold heart - This gold heart is on my wishlist for baby girl's nursery. I think her doctor Daddy would approve.

11. Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender. I have used this hand blender nearly every morning this summer to make a breakfast smoothie. 

My current fave: 1 cup of milk, 1 heaped tbsp on peanutbutter, 1 banana, and 1 package of Starbucks instant via coffee.

12. Orange is the New Black - PTL for Netflix because summer TV is non-existent.

Do or Don't? Choker Necklaces

Confession: When I was in High School I wore a piece of black leather cord tied around my neck nearly daily. Flash forward a decade and we see Blake Lively sporting a pink, beaded, wrap around choker while filming scenes for the final season of Gossip Girl. Have chokers come back full circle? Are they a "Do" in 2012 or should they stay in the 90s?

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Vote! Would you rock a choker necklace today? If it's good enough for Serena van der Woodesen...

Steal Her Look: Blake Lively

Yesterday's post was all about Blake Lively's killer jewelry style. But kind of left you hanging in the "how to" department. So today's post will show you how you can get her look!

Suggested Necklaces:
Serena Necklace, Gemma Redux, Scatter Necklace, Gemma Redux
Suggested Bracelets:
Love Me Knot Bangle Set, CC SKYE, Stripe crystal stretch bracelet, J.Crew, Classic pavé link bracelet, J.Crew
Suggested Earrings:

Flightless Bird, Purple Paparazzi, Satvi Earrings, DANNIJO 
Suggested Rings:
Organic Stacking Ring, Bauble Bar, Mermaid Cocktail, Bauble Bar, Narrow Gold Tiles Ring, Bauble Bar

Celebrity Jewelry Style: Blake Lively

Blake Lively has an enviable style. From her golden, bouncy hair down to her Louboutins, she's got it going on.  Lately I've been obsessing over street style images of Blake and set photos of Serena van der Woodsen. They really are the same person, aren't they? Blake is often quoted as saying that she and Serena have the same wardrobe and her style wouldn't be where it is today without Gossip Girl.

Both Blake and Serena (is this getting confusing?) are all about accessorizing. There is no denying that Blake's clothes are top of the line and ultra chic, but her accessories usually steal the spotlight.

Here are a few of my fave Blake Lively jewelry moments:

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Based on these photos, Blake appears to favor jewelry designers Gemma Redux, Lorraine Schwartz, Chanel, and Carla Reiter.  Can't blame her! 
***Check back tomorrow to see how you can steal her look!***