Things I want to do this summer: #1

throw a fabulous outdoor dinner party!  these pictures seriously get me excited about planning one.  now all i have to do is find an outdoor space to use....haha

source: my pinterest!

Cute Skirt Roundup

I need more skirts in my life...and these are pretty cute!

1. Cool Striped Skirt $25 (Lulu's)

2. Zara Wide Waist Mini Skirt $39.90 (Zara)

3. Sparkle and Fade Pleated Chiffon Mini Skirt $49 (Urban Outfitters)

4. Cooperative Printed Skirt $38 (Urban Outfitters)

5. Pink Striped Skirt (H&M)

Colorful Wishlist

1. T.L.H. Dress by Hype Cray $79.99 (Swell)

2. Irregular Choice- Chola Wedges $150 (Irregular Choice, Karmaloop)

3. Arabian Bazarr Bracelet $17.99 (ModCloth)

4. The Secret Dress $56 (ModCloth)

5. Vans Driftaway Bag $24 (Karmaloop)

I like her style.

Chiara has some fabulous style....and she has her own shoe line which is amazing! Check out more of this italian fashionist over at her blog, The Blond Salad.

Currently Lusting After

Rixie Platform Wedge $110 (Aldo)

Ecote Canvas Ruckpack $68 (Urban Outfitters)

Juanita Fab by Jeffrey Campbell $114.95 (Solestruck)

 Nude Beaded Ruched Dress $160 (TopShop)

Peachy Coral Buckle Wedges $175 (TopShop)

Proenza Schouler Small Leather PS1 Keep All $1,150 (Barney's)

obviously the last one is completely over-the-top and not attainable, but i still had to add it to the list :)

Bemz

loving all the vibrant colors and bold prints.  Bemz is a Swedish company that designs and produces beautiful slipcovers for Ikea sofas, chairs, and pillows (brillant!)

via Bemz

my gift is my song.

i have always wanted to be able to play an instrument...like really well. 

(i don't count that time i spent in elementary school "learning" how to play the piano) 

maybe one day i will have enough free time to learn how :)

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Sweet Valley Fox

 if this doesn't get you excited for summer, then i don't know what will!  love the concept for this shoot...good job Wildfox

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