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.

Sunglasses for Everyone!

It's June! And besides being baby month for me (yippee!) the sun and warmer weather are here and are here to stay. I've rounded up some of the best new sunglasses for the season. I've tried to include a pair for every face shape, style, and budget. Are you in the market for new sunglasses this summer?

1. FE NY Ombre Circle Sunglasses $22 

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Polarized Sunglasses $130 

3. Rebecca Minkoff Chelsea Sunglasses $180

4. Karen Walker Number One $250

5. Tom Ford Christophe $380

6. Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses $160

7. Tom Ford Aviators $380 

8. Rebecca Minkoff Baxter Sunglasses $220

9. Tory Burch Cat Eye Sunglasses $149

10. Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer $150

Trend Spotting: Thin Eternity Bands

Nothing prettier than a dainty, teeny, tiny, thin diamond bands. And they're not just for the romantically involved or sequestered to the ring finger. I love them on the index finger, stacked, worn on the first knuckle...anything goes!

I've rounded up my faves. The best of the best below.

1. Catbird, Eternity Band

2. Max and Chloe, Black Diamond eternity band

3. Catbird, Feather Light eternity band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted eternity band

5. Gabriela Artigas, Axis Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Eternity Stack

Keychain Round-Up

I've had the same chunky, silver star keychain since high school and to this day I still get compliments on it. Not only will a solid keychain help you find your keys and stay organized, it can be a way to express your style. I say, invest in a good quality keychain if you find one you love, because you never know, it still could be with you 10 years later!  

My favourites below! 

1. Whale Keychain, Jonathan Adler

2. Leather Chartreuse Keychain, MadeByGirl

3. Mrs. Key Fob, Kate Spade

4. Standard Supply Key Chain/Bag Charm, Marc by Marc Jacobs

5. Hold the Phone key fob, Kate Spade

6. Elephant Keychain, Jonathan Adler

7. Crater Key Chain, House of Harlow 1960

8. Razor Blade Key Ring, McQ - Alexander McQueen

9. Love Bug, Juicy Couture

10. Magnified Key Ring, Cheap Monday

ps - Stay tuned for an exciting keychain DIY on Friday! Can't wait to share this one. 

Wedding Jewelry: Round-Up

If you have a wedding this spring or summer it's time to start honing in on the details...like your jewelry! Choosing your wedding jewelry is a very important decision as your special day (and your jewelry!) will be immortalized in photographs. Years down the road you'll likely still have a framed wedding photo hanging around and your kids will want to see the day you married their Daddy.

As you can see, choosing your bridal jewelry is a very serious decision. You'll want to look for something that can stand the test of time and fits your style. Are you normally outgoing and love show-stopping pieces? Then going bigger with a statement type piece is ok. If you're normally understated and classic, you'll want to look for daintier, classic wedding jewelry like rhinestones and pearls.

I for one love bejeweled hair pieces and clips for an unexpected sparkle and charm.  Swoop your hair back to one side with a vintage pin or have a clip poking out from underneath your up-do.

Here's a look at some of my favourite wedding appropriate jewelry pieces available today.

1. Ban.do, Odette Crystal Bobbi Pin

2. BHLDN, Midnight Bracelet

3. Samantha Wills, Velvet Champagne Earrings

4. Samantha Wills, Come Away with Me Earrings

5. Anthropologie, Tulle Tendril Bib

6. Lauren Elan, Elena Necklace

7. Anthropologie, Swifting Pendant Necklace

8. BHLDN, Polar Seas Necklace

9. J.Crew, Crystal Cupcake Necklace

10. J.Crew, Martha Bracelet

11. Lauren Elan, Abigail Necklace

12. Samantha Wills, Whisky and Lace Bangle

13. J.Crew, Crystal Circle Necklace

14. J.Crew, Martha Necklace

15. Samantha Wills, The Way I Love You Earrings

16. Anthropologie, Bloomshine Necklace

17. BHLDN, Ume Blossom Necklace

18. BHLDN, Garland of Light Bracelet

19. Ban.do, Crystal Swirl Brooch Bobbi

20. J.Crew, Crystal Crush Bracelet

Hoop Earrings Round-Up

In high school I could often be found wearing large silver hoops. They were my go-to accessory. And well, everything old is new again! I've been noticing everyone from style bloggers like Sincerely, Jules to celebrities like Ashley Madekwe and Rhinana rocking this trend.  So now I am on the hunt for a new pair of hoops (since I've since lost/thrown out my faithful '90s pair). Here are the options that I've gathered up below!

1. Astley Clarke, Sea Shell Hoop Earrings, $135

2. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry, Small Hoop Earrings, $99

3. Rachel Zoe, Bear Claw Hoop Earring, $95

4. ASOS, Flat Hoop Earrings $16.95

5. Lucky Brand, Medium Oblong Hoop Earrings, $20

6. Tophop, Smooth Round Hoop Earrings, £7.50

7. Gorjana, Arc Large Hoop Earrings, $54

8. Kate Spade NY, Scallop Hoop Earring, $53.99 SALE