Girl Crush: Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost

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Lisa Salzer, the creative jewelry genius behind Lulu Frost, has been on my girl crush list since I had the pleasure of hearing her speak at IFB Conference back in February. She's so eloquently spoken, not to mention strikingly beautiful. Her impeccable style has also played a role in my admiration for her. Sharp, smart pieces paired with lots of sparkly baubles - a girl after my own heart.

You can get a peek inside her lovely NYC home here and check out this interview with her and her cute boyfriend!

A-Thread + Giveaway

A-Thread has been on my radar for a while with their darling dresses, accessories galore, and thrilling price tags! I'm especially fond of their Floral Sheath Dress (pictured above) which is currently sold out - doesn't it remind you of Rifle Paper flowers?! I love it!

The kind folks over at A-Thread reached out to me to team up on a giveaway for you darling readers! Simply follow the steps below to enter! Now how's that for a happy Monday?!

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

(Compensation was provided from A-Thread for hosting this giveaway) 

Tropical State of Mind

 Swimsuit // Dress (as a skirt) // Tote // Sandals // Earrings // Scarf // Sunnies

The forecast this week is dreary and disgusting. (As I'm typing this the rain is pouring and there are loud cracks of thunder) I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be right now than on a bright, sunny beach or shopping at a local market in Mexico or Jamaica. Judging from everyone's tweets and instagram photos, you're all feeling the same way.

When it comes to a beach getaway, the simpler the outfits the better. I love the idea of pulling a skirt on over your one-piece, throwing on some jewelry and heading straight to dinner. It's fresh and easy - and isn't that what a vacation is all about?! I really hope wherever you are, it's bright and sunny!

(Today is the last day to enter my U. Breyn giveaway!)

Weekend Wishes

(Images: Ann Street Studio)

You all have to click over and browse the images that Jamie Beck shot recently at a luncheon hosted by the Women's Committee of Central Park Conservancy. Ladies in fancy dresses and big hats - it doesn't get much more glamorous than that!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend wherever you may be!

xo

Friday's Fancies: Celebratory Stripes

Crop top, TOPSHOP // Skirt, PAUL & JOE // Heels, ASOS // Clutch, BLAIR RITCHEY

Necklace, LOREN HOPE // Bracelet, LOREN HOPE // Earrings, BROOKS BROTHERS

Happy Friday, sweet friends! Notice anything different around here?! My friend Alison has been working behind the scenes for quite a while on this new look of mine. (If you're in google reader or bloglovin', click over!) I am so thrilled with how she brought my ideas to life and created the exact design that I wanted. Isn't it so chic and fancy?! Just a couple things to note - I have a pretty new about page and a shop page so you can see (and shop!) a curated collection of things I'm coveting! Also, I now have a popular posts list (over on the sidebar) so you can browse readers' favorite posts. I mean, Alison really outdid herself!

You can seek Alison's incredible talent by visiting her site, Polish Your Blog.

Classic White Tee

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The classic white tee. It can be styled a hundred different ways. I don't embrace this closet staple enough, so when Amber from Real Girl Glam asked me to join her in hosting her latest Real Girl Style Challenge, I jumped right on board. And now I'm inviting you all to do the same! Amber will be hosting a link-up on her blog next Friday, May 24. All you have to do is style a white tee, snap some photos, post to your blog, and link up with us! We would love to have you!

(PS - Make sure you've entered the U. Breyn giveaway I'm hosting!)

My Style: New Sunnies

Growing up my mom would joke and say that I collected sunglasses (and purses). Some things never change, I suppose! Nowadays, I gravitate more toward classic styles and colors - except for these red ones that were too good to pass up. I like big frames and dark lenses. So, when Sunglasses Shop offered to send over a pair to feature on the blog I was quite excited and a little overwhelmed with all the options. They have so many designer sunglasses to choose from - literally. Celine, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, D&G - the gang really is all here! I opted for a tortoiseshell D&G pair and they haven't left my purse since they arrived!

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Jumpsuit, from BELK (last summer) // Jacket, LIZ CLAIBORNE (old) // Heels, JESSICA SIMPSON

Bag, COACH // Necklace, J.CREW FACTORY // Earrings, J.CREW // Ring, KATE SPADE

D&G Sunglasses, c/o SUNGLASSES SHOP

You can shop all their options here!

(This post was sponsored by Sunglasses Shop. All opinions are my own.)