show me your stripes

Hello lovers! im finally back after a much needed vacation and now I have some time to scour the internets looking for cool things once again. today's theme is stripes. once an enemy of mine, stripes have come back into trend for summer in styles that are totally cute and totally wearable. Often looking nautical, stripes are quintessential summer-except instead of the standby navy blue we can see them in neutral tones that still evoke that light and freshness we can't get enough of in the summer months. shoes, keds


bandeau swimsuit, jcrew
bag, urbanoutfitters



scarf, jcrew

bag, ribandhull

hot hawaiian nights

I can't wait for my trip back to Hawaii! Im taking along two great friends who have never been to the islands-its going to be a blast! I can see beaches, hot sunny days and eating fresh fruit all week long....here are some looks for day and night perfect for hawaii weather

A sleek maxi dress is casual enough for the beach,
yet paired with simple jeweled sandals and a show-off bracelet make it a sultry night outfit

this flirty printed dress is fun to walk around the island with bright yellow sandals

all images via forever21

florals and chintz

This season I've been seeing more vintage florals with understated grace and delicateness. These new florals at Urban Outfitters certainly catch my eye.

polaroids

Phillipe Roucou's line of polaroid silk scarves are brilliant. Unfolded they are images, tied around the neck they are abstract color blocks. Loving it.

wrapped and chained

If I ever wanted a watch (they annoy me too much!), it would definitely have some character, like this leather and chain watch at Shop Cuffs

twisted wonderland

Forever21 has just unveiled their new Alice in Wonderland themed collection for their limited-edition Twist line. Wonderland fever is everywhere right now thanks to the mediocre remake by Tim Burton.

The line takes inspiration from the dark, sinister qualities of the Tim Burton version (and perhaps the story itself-pretty creepy if you ask me!). Separately, the pieces are feminine, flirty with lace trims and appliques of keys and lockets, but instead of sickly sweet colors they are delivered to us in dark, off-key colors which I like.

Head over to Forever21.com to check out the entire line. If you like the pieces, you should hurry to your nearest XXI because the Twist pieces go really fast.

spring heels

loving these subtle leopard print heels from Report via Akira Chicago

encrusted with jewels

ring by Karolin Felix

wonderland

"were all mad here" necklace by untamed menagerie, teacup print by auxpetitsoiseaux, key necklace by Vintage Musings

embroidered

necklaces by Spinthread

oh honey

earrings by Lara Lewis (love her!)

my loves

I have a serious shoe fetish right now, I think its coinciding with me turning 21 and finally having a social life! I love love love these.

love is stacked on your finger

set of three love rings by Lilyja

fake it til you make it

Birkin Bag tote by Avril Loreti

hello lovers

These just came in the mail for me! Black studded walled and grey studded purse by Deux Lux. An early birthday present for me :) I got these at Moxsie, they arrived in TWO days (free shipping!!) in lovely wrapping paper. Couldn't ask for anything more! (Hint: the bags on moxsie were cheaper than the deux lux website, AND you can get a discount if you sign up for their newsletter!)