FLIRTING WITH YOUR SENSES

This is my favorite scent for summer Acqua Di Parma!  The scent is unique and very feminine...best part is it lasts all day long.  I buy mine at Saks Fifth Ave for $105.


Picture provided by www.saks.com

SEEING STRIPES

So everywhere I go I am seeing stripes!  I love the nautical look right now... it is simple and classic.  When I came across this dress I thought it looks so flattering and chic!  I love how they play with the directions of the stripes.  Bonus... it is totally affordable at $69 and it's just in time for your summer vacay!  Picture & dress can be found at www.lulus.com

GLOW BY NIGHT

I LOVE these lights strung around an outdoor patio.  They remind me of a romantic Italian restaurant, a swanky wine bar, a casual summer wedding, vacationing on the beach, an outdoor bbq, or at a lake house!

I found these on http://www.napastyle.com/.  

WINK WINK

So I have ALWAYS wanted longer eyelashes & I used to spend 15 minutes a day strategically applying my mascara to make my lashes look longer and fuller.  Seriously ask my BFF's they will tell you how ridiculous I was especially since they shared a bathroom with me.  So just  before my wedding I ran across this product Neu Lash at the Chanel counter.  I was immediately skeptical but decided to give it a try....and I am so glad I did.  After 2 weeks I could totally notice a difference and I was so excited because after a few months my eyelashes actually touched my eyebrows!  You can find this product at Saks or Neiman Marcus  for $150 a bottle which will last you 3-5 months.     



Picture from http://www.neimanmarcus.com/

SUMMER FIREPLACE

These VOLUSPA candles are the best!  They come in amazing scents like Crisp Champagne & Italian Tangelo!  I have a scented candle burning at my house every night...it helps relax me and it obviously makes our house smell amazing.  I buy these candles from our neighborhood marketplace however, you can find them at http://www.bloomingdales.com/ 

LIGHT UP

So I went on a major search for a new chandelier for our dining room & what I learned was... lighting is EXPENSIVE $$$.  I would currently describe my design style as.....fresh, airy, clean lines, neutral, light & bright with a hint of color!  After a long and painful search I finally came across this chandelier that fit our room and the look I was going for perfectly.  It is reasonably priced at $149, however you also have to buy a converter kit which is sold separately for $18.  This chandelier makes me feel like I am dining at a chic restaurant & it even provides a little romantic lighting. wink wink

I also like this new chandelier, the texture makes it interesting

You can purchase either of these at www.westelm.com

BIKINI LOVE

So I have a small obsession with bikinis & I love buying new ones each spring/summer!  My absolute FAVORITE designer is Monica Wise the owner of L Space bikinis.  You might have seen her bikini's in my go to magazine US Weekly because lots of young stars are flaunting them.  Her bikini's are fashion forward in their design & the colors, styles, and patterns are always fun to play with.  The pieces are sold separately so you can mix and match solids with patterns and choose the style & size that fits you best! I buy mine from swimwear boutique or you can visit http://www.lspace.com/
Here are a few from her 2010 collection!

Pictures found at http://www.swimwearboutique.com/