So this is my life.  And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be. 

- Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower 

the crème de la crème

As the sweet hours of summer progress, each day seems to be hotter than the last.  I la-la-love this about summer and want to roll with this splendid season, not against it (translated: I have abandoned the better part of my wardrobe -- as it is full of black -- and just can't get enough of cream EVERYTHING).  And the best thing about cream (and other various shades of beige, nude and white....) is that there is no such thing as too much.  Tone on tone, a simple airy dress, a white flowy top with nude tailored capris (think Jackie O. in the 70's in Greece).....or, if you must cloak your body with another color (lets be honest, it's not like we can buy a WHOLE new wardrobe), your look and energy will be rejuvenated by switching out your black flats for a paid of these nude ones.  All of this just screams fresh, clean, chic and smart (because who wants to feel uncomfortable in sizzling temperatures?)...it's everything I want in a color (and man for that matter).  It's become my new summer wardrobe (a touch or head-to-toe), and I am not turning back! Want to join the party?

{Top cw: Linda Farrow Luxe sunnies; Pom Pom Blanket by Muskelil (that makes my heart go pitter-patter); nice (cream) bike + nicer legs photo; J.Crew Ballet Flats; photo of chic woman clad in cream -- Bottom: earrings ASOS; dress ASOS; sunnies ASOS; clutch ASOS; flats Payless}

i just can't get enough....

 O F   T H I S   C O L O R (S)

I want to live my life in a world of these shades of blue.  Until then, I will surround myself in them as much as possible (I am feeling comin' for a change in paint color for my boudoir)! I can hear the ocean calling......

{all images borrowed from Aged & Gilded}

meanwhile, back on pinterest

Some amazing images & ideas that recently sparked my interest....on pinterest!

(1) One of the largest underground cites in Turkey, Cappadocia (I am sorry if I missed this in highschool. Kind of amazing).

(2) As I am more obsessed with hair products/organic looking styles (think beach waves), this make-it- yourself coconut shampoo is right up my current alley.  

(3) The most beautiful menu I ever did see.

(4) In an apartment (and city) where bathtubs are not to be trusted (5 previous residents is kind of my cut-off), this clear bathtub makes me want to spend my post-work evenings making my fingers prune and my skin completely absorbent with crystal clear water.

(5) This is what confidence looks like, and I like it.

Have a sparklin' afternoon, everyone, XO.

{I am still trying to trace the origin of this breathtaking photo...but in the meantime, I am proud to say I stumbled upon it well spending a delightfully lazy hour on pinterest}

on da money

{via buzzfeed}

beautiful business cards

Aren't these business cards (and branding) designed by interbang for Taylor Black Jewelry just the right amount of everything?....beautiful being the first word that comes to mind.  


{via a cup of jo}

stop it, j.crew!

You guys are killin me! No, really. If there was ever a time to upgrade to the iPhone4......

www.jcrew.com