.daydreaming of Summer

The perfect lace top, via Because I'm Addicted

Crop top and high waisted skirt, found on Pinterest

A summertime staple, via Oh Joy!

Perfect summer dress, via Because I'm Addicted

Iced coffee for a good summer morning, found on Pinterest

.summer time and the living is Easy

via Cupcakes and Cashmere

ikat beach towel

beach hat

gold nugget necklace

A few things I'm dreaming of for my next beach trip... what's on your list?

A fun fact that I just realized yesterday (why am I slow on this every year?!) -- the dreaded yearly bikini buying time is upon us! Or, I guess it's been upon us since before Memorial Day, but I, apparently, refused to recognize that.

Since I hate going into a department store to actually try on a suit, I've decided to buy bathing suits online from now until the end of time. Or until I stop wearing them. Which should probably happen one day, right?! Anyway, if you haven't seen, Victoria's Secret is having a 20% Swimwear sale until Sunday! A suit for $34? Yes, please. Go! Buy! And avoid unflattering lighting in dressing rooms! Happy days for all.

.long Weekend

via this great Tumblr

This weekend marks the start of summer. I don't think I ever appreciated Memorial Day enough before I was working. Now, I look forward to a long weekend for, well, weeks ahead of time! I can't wait. Oh, and if you're looking for the perfect summer playlist, look no further! Refinery29 has released an incredible one that you can find AND download for free, here!

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

.happy fleet Week

Found here

It's.... wait for it... FLEET WEEK! Fleet Week in NYC started on Wednesday. I celebrated it by drinking on a boat. (Appropriate, right?)

In all seriousness though, Fleet Week is intended to showcase the talents our Navy and Marine Corps. There are ship tours in the harbor, parades, etc. I'm so happy this occurs every year. First, I get to drool over the men in uniform. But more importantly, our military servicemen and women deserve this recognition. I am so impressed by their dedication. So, in addition to those drinks I bought for a few Marines on Wednesday, I'm sending out a humble "thank you!" to all the men and women who serve. Thank you for being heroes.

So, in honor of Fleet Week, a few ocean-themed things that I love:

http://www.werkstatt-muenchen.com/

"The only thing between you and me is the sea"

.lusting

One Kings Lane glasses, found on Pinterest

iKat towel from Bloomingdales

Harry Allen pig bank

Jonathan Adler pillow

Tiffany Chou shark tooth necklace

.inspiration Board

Ever since I moved to New York City last year (happy days!!), I've found my design style slowly changing. I think it's the city vibe and all the crazy people I see, but I'm currently very into bold colors, patterns, and textures.

I recently took the plunge into patterns with gray, zebra-striped curtains. (I know. They sound like they belong in a sixteen-year-old's bedroom, but I promise they're divine and lovely. Pictures to come.)

I'm trying to update my bedroom with some summer colors and patterns -- see my inspiration below!

via Design*Sponge

found on Flickr

via Song of Style

Amanda Nisbet Design

.go make This

Recipe from NYTimes

This was my dinner last Friday night. And I don't regret a single, freaking bite of it.

I, ladies (and gentleman?), am a terrible cook. I screw up eggs. EGGS! However, this chocolate cake was amazing and easy enough that even I couldn't mess it up.

I think this chocolate cake and I now have a standing, weekly date. That's ok. It's not like it's bikini season or anything, right?

Shit.