So Long Sweet Summer

So many adventures, so little time. Cannot believe Labor Day Weekend has passed and we are in September!!! I know Summer doesn't officially end till September 21st BUT for everyone in the working world, Summer has ended. Cheers to the fun, sun, and friends that made it a memorable one for the books!

Two songs that really hit the nail on the head as Summer comes to an end... a little throwback if you please...

Cruel Summer - Blue Crush Soundtrack, Blestenation Mix

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So Long Sweet Summer - Dashboard Confessional

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Inspiration: 8.11.14

Photo Source: Collage Vintage

After a stellar weekend away - i'm holding out for the next weekend to come... with only 4 days in the office (now 3), the weekend seems but a blink and a half away. Bring me back to the beach so I feel that sun and taste that salt as I eat it and face plant back into the white caps...memories. Shout out to my brother, Dean, as he was the only one to have witnessed that moment of grace and glory.

 

 

Inspiration: 8.6.14

Photo Source: Le Fashion, Song of Style, Pinterest

Sooo looking forward to a weekend away at the beach. Haven't been away in what feels like ages and fingers crossed, it'll be nothing but sunshine. Here's to a weekend full of laughter, good spirits, sun and lots of surf! Cin Cin!

Inspiration: 6.23.14

Photo Source: Classy in the City

 

Inspiration: 6.4.14

 

Photo Source: Who What Wear

SO happy summer is here and Who What Wear had some amazing photos that exude all I hope to accomplish this summer - tanning, champagne, travel, little luxury, a little cray partay... although these categories tend to overlap throughout seasons. Nonetheless, head over to Who What Wear to see all 74 inspiring summer photos.

 

Weekend Packing

Photo Source: Who What Wear

 

Everyone is getting anxious for Memorial Day Weekend as the kick-off to summer officially commences! We cannot rely on the weathermen/women unfortunately and all I can say is keep believing and stay positive. Rain all weekend in the Hamptons? Naahhh. My mind sees sunshine and a perfect 75°. What about you? Ever read The Secret? 

Get your packing, brain juices flowing with some great inspo from Who What Wear. Tomorrow i'll compile a few collages of what i'll be taking away with me for this unpredictable but sure to be epic weekend!

 

Inspiration: 5.19.14

Photo Source: Classy In The City, Lauren Santo Domingo, Pinterest

My Inspiration this week is a mixed bag mainly for two major reasons. 1- it's Memorial Day Weekend in 3 days. 2- I've finally got myself a NYC pad! Lots to be excited about and lots on the brain. From figuring out what to pack (stay tuned for suggestions on Thursday) to how to decorate the apartment, i've been browsing and googling galore!

 

Time to Pack: Summer Getaways

Photo Source: Harper's Bazaar

Loving these outfit ideas for spring/summer getaways via Harper's Bazaar. My favorite just might be the casual look above with the fish sweatshirt! Be sure to check out more and which destination matches each look.