Urban Outfitters Earrings / Banana Republic Blazer / Gifted Natori Top / Gap Boyfriend Jeans / Steve Madden Warrick Wedges

I hope you all had a lovely Fourth of July! My plans changed at the last minute and I ended up staying in town, but still had a great time. It was low key with no traffic, drama or stress, and consisted of eating and lounging on the couch with my best friend and her husband. We ate tasty polish sausages, corn on the cob and munched on homemade oatmeal cookies. When it came time to watch the fireworks, we grabbed blankets and foldable chairs and headed across the street to Greenlake where we had a prime view of the fireworks show going on downtown. It was an excellent time.

As far as this outfit goes, it was something that I just slipped on over the weekend to go grab happy hour drinks down in Ballard with a good friend. I’ve realized that I need to get these wedges in black, because as much as I love the cognac color, I think having them in two colors would be a good wardrobe investment.

Do you guys have a favorite pair of shoes that you wish you had in more than one color? xoxo

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This weekend, I am headed out to Rocky Bay, where I will hang by the water, eat lots of yummy food, and spend time with friends, family, and lots and lots of dogs. I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Happy Fourth! xoxo

I told you I’m having fun with my new camera. So, I know that I want to try out a different lens in order to get the right type pf photograph for the blog, but I have to say, the one that came with the camera is also great and works really well.

TopShop Trench (thrifted from Beacon’s Closet) / Banana Republic Shirt (from my Mom) / Denim Shirt (thrifted from The Goodwill) / J.Crew Necklace Gifted from Dove / Banana Republic Jeans ( from my Mom) / Steve Madden “Warrick” Wedges / RayBan Wayfarers

This look was inspired by a recent photograph I saw online at jcrew.com. I like the “buttoned-up glamour” vibe it gives off…chic, but playful at the same time.

Banana Republic Shirt (give to me by my Mom)

So, as you can see, I am experimenting with my new camera and having an excellent time doing so. I’ve been taking a lot of random shots, as well as way too many self-portraits so I can see what works and what doesn’t. Right now, it’s sort of hit or miss, but very soon, I will have it down pat. So, thanks for being patient in the meantime. xoxo

Orvis Teddy Panama Straw Hat

Lately, I have been into hats. Whether it’s straw Fedoras (finally found the perfect one at, where else, Forever 21) or men’s retro Panama hats, I’m all about them. My boyfriend, on the other hand, is less than thrilled when I cover myself in woven straw and wide brims, but since he is very patient with me and understands my love of fashion regardless of what anyone says, I am on the prowl for a new chapeau. And so, the search begins for my perfect Panama hat.

This is where the fantastic site, Beso.com, comes into play. Seeing that there are so many online options available to us these days, it can be a bit overwhelming when searching for the perfect new piece to add to your wardrobe. But, fear not, Beso’s features are easy to use and cover all the bases—everything from men and women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry, to home decor and beauty products—which is pretty impressive.

There are many ways to search the site, but I decided to narrow it down by just searching “Panama Hats,” which brought up both men and women’s hats. This provided more variety and options, and I was very happy with the search results. I saw a ton that I really liked, but my favorite so far is the cute version from J.Crew, shown just above.

What’s your “must-have” item for summer? If you’re needing some inspiration, I would definitely recommend taking a gander and poking around Beso’s site. You might just find a goldmine of treasures. In fact, I guarantee it. xoxo

P.S. Check out Krystal’s cute hat, and Emily’s summer BBQ outfit, for some eye candy!

Last weekend, after a super fun Birthday Friday night, I woke up Saturday morning in downtown Seattle, and was presented with a small silver box. Upon opening it, I saw the RayBan sunglass case and let out a little scream of happiness. At last, my very own pair of RayBan wayfarers. Le sigh. Needless to say, I am completely and madly in love with these black beauties.

RayBan Original Wayfarer  Sunnies / TopShop Trench (thrifted from Beacon’s Closet

Sending out a huge thanks to my dearest Alex for such a wonderful present, and Birthday weekend. xoxo

I finally did it. Yesterday, with some help from my wonderful parents, I purchased my very own Nikon SLR D3000. I know there are many people out there that are devoted Canon lovers, and the same goes for Nikon, but I did my research and decided to get the camera that worked best for me.

It all started when I attended a very cool Nikon/Blogger event back in early May. We got to spend the whole day playing with all sorts of Nikon cameras and I immediately fell in love with the D3000. The camera did not leave my mind for the next two months until finally I was lucky enough to purchase my very own.

As for the lovely event, we spent most of our time on the High Line, then ended our day with cocktails and appetizers at top of The Gramercy Hotel. Fancy!

Below are some photos that were taken during the event (the first two) along with a bunch that I took throughout the day on various Nikon cameras. Thank you Nikon, for a lovely event!

As for my camera, I am still learning how to use all the features and functions, but I did take a few photos of Barnaby, and of my new Birthday present, which I will post a little later today, so stay tuned!

Urban Outfitters Earrings / Necklaces from H&M and Buffalo Exchange / Gifted Cardigan (from roommate, need to find out where she bought it) / ModCloth Agyness Top (also seen in yesterday’s post, as well as here and here), Forever 21 Lace Tank / Forever 21 Skirt / Gifted Bag from Coach /Steve Madden Daynty heels

Once again, I resorted to a very similar combination as the outfit that I posted yesterday. I just can’t seem to get enough of this type of look lately! It’s so simple and easy, plus I really am a sucker for lots of layering.

Jenni and I at an event sponsored by Dove. It was a great time. We walked away with yummy smelling pomegranate and lemon verbena deodorant, which I definitely recommend, plus this gorgeous necklace. Thanks for having us, Dove!

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Urban Outfitters earrings / H&M Necklace / ModCloth Agyness Top (also seen here, and here), Forever 21 Lace Tank / Forever 21 Animal Print Tank / Forever 21 skirt / Gifted Coach Bag / Forever 21 Heels

I’ve been a little late in posting some outfit shots from events that I attended before I left for Seattle, so I thought now would be a good time to get caught up. After going through all my recent photos, I started seeing a trend. It seems I am really quite obsessed with these drapey tanks and cropped tops, and then combining them all together in different ways. I think it’d be fun to do a little remix round-up and see all the various ways I’ve worn this type of “formulaic ensemble.” Stay tuned!

Stunning views of Central Park and the city.

Event with old coworkers at The Top of The Rock.

Dear Mom,

I don’t know what I would do without you. I couldn’t ask for a more loving, caring, patient and supportive Mother. Thank you for all that you do.

Happy Birthday!

I love you,

CEC