speechless, huh? (sigh.) everything from Madewell is on my hit list for this fall, i love layering and all these looks are spot on.  thank you, Madewell for being to cool. 

source:  Madewell. (picture layout by someofmysomethings.)

♥ happy tuesday.

...my birthday!!  man another year coming up on age (and so quickly again).  for the next days and into next week i'll be dedicating the posts to "birthday" themed subjects like cake, parties, outfits, and gift wrapping and packaging. 

of course you know i had to compile a birthday list of what i'm dreaming (drooling is the truth) about. 

sources:  polaroid z340 instant camera, the supernatural by Philosophy, macarons, HOMAKO necklace, House of Harlow ring, tribal arrow sweatshirt, Marc Jacobs skirt, Madewell skimmers,
 "the photographer" tote, lenox helmet by bern, journal, heart veneer sunnies by Tumbleweeds


♥happy wednesday.

there are so many lovely swim suits out there right now.  i've never been one to show so much skin, so i'm loving right now all the maillot one-piece suits and how very lady-like and sort of "conservative " they are.  they all kind of leave something to the imagination and embrace a woman's curves (curves, yes i have many of those).  but i'm so super undecided about what to get?  my number one pick is the Marc Jacobs one....but i love a bit of all of these.  plus, the price tag is really shocking me....(hence my constant on-line stalking daily for these suits to go on sale, please!)

what do you think is best?

sources:  Madewell, Marc Jacobs, Anthropologie, J.Crew


♥ happy tuesday.

the weekend is here!  me and the kiddos have enjoyed the weather so much with outings to our pretty outdoor mall (and a visit to Madewell, lol), playing activities outside and drawing with sidewalk chalk at grandpa and grandma's house.  despite the fact that the kids are recovering from tiny colds, they were able to have fun outside still.  the weather here seems to be getting hotter and hotter so that means more plans for the outdoor fun.  i can't really believe that it's Memorial Day weekend already!  i'm thankful that je has a three day weekend to enjoy some family time.  what are your plans for this weekend? 

if you have shopping in your plans for this weekend, here are some REAL GOOD SALES:
*Nordstrom is having their Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids this week and into the weekend.
*Madewell of course is wonderful, and they are having a 20% off sale on clearance.  they don't have signs up (but it's advertised on their site), but the cashier told me at the register when i purchased this, this and that....yes i'm an addict.
*Anthropologie is having their Semi-Annual Sale and of course it's heavenly.
*Victoria's Secret has their 7 for $26 panty raid sale.  (much better than the 5 for $25 deal)
*Forever21  has an 80% off sale on already great prices.
*Starbucks has happy hour between 3pm to 5pm :  buy 1 Frappucino, second is 50% (this goes on during summer season)

sorry if i'm putting a bigger hole in those wallets...but some of those stores don't rarely go on sale and when they do I CAN'T PASS IT UP (especially Madewell, lol! )

i hope you take in all the fun around you this weekend:   

 relax. breathe the fresh air. make happy moments. 


♥ happy weekend.

...you are here again.  don't you just love those Madewell stairs?  just saying.  i hope your weekend is as colorful as that pic above and joyful.  smile!

what are your weekend plans?


♥ happy weekend.

growing up ( and still a bit now) i was a certified tomboy.  so to find any sort of floral pattern on me, would be scarce, but now i can't get enough floral patterns....especially the real girly-kind----think tea party.  i'm pretty excited that all things floral are popping up this season...even on here!

Sources:  Dollhouse oxford, Rodarte sunnies  for Opening Ceremony, Kate Spade floral creamer, 
Madewell Rosebloom Songbird dress, Ever Ours shoulder bag, real flower blooms, 
Kate Spade Sweet Zinnia ring, and Anthropologie floral sateen slims

hope you got your daily dose of this pretty trend!

i've so missed this space.  sorry for all the quiet around here lately, i've been helping oversee a renovation at my parents' home for the past week.  there was no internet or cable tv available so i wasn't able to visit and post....so, so sorry, friends!

but hopefully i can post a few lovelies this week before Thanksgiving hits (i can't even believe Thanksgiving is here!).

here are some pretty things that i'm thankful for (or rather wishing to have !)

Find here:  J. Crew look, journal, Madewell fox pendant, neon polka-dot pillow, Kate Spade bangle, Madewell shoe clip, TOMS cordones, and lomo camera.

hapi monday!