Category Archives: Favorite Things

a beautiful heart.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ainslee of A Beautiful Heart!  Besides being a fellow Wildcat and hailing from the same hometown, we immediately bonded over our mutual love of fashion blogs, J.Crew, and all things sparkly.  She’s the sweetest girl and was gracious enough to let me parade her gorgeous handmade jewelry all over my blog (seen here, here, and here).  Check out her lovely Etsy shop and let me know what some of your favorite pieces are!

(featured next to Spike the Punch’s Rainey necklace)

jet set.

One of my favorite things to do is travel and this being the last summer before graduation, I’m making sure to do plenty of it.  Whether it be by train, plane, or automobile, keeping your belongings organized will definitely make for smoother travels.  Here are a few adorable accessories for when you’re on the go.  Happy travels everyone!

1. Handmade Etsy Damask Sleep Eye Mask — $11
2. Tepper Jackson Bon Voyage I.D. Tag — $18.50
3. Anthropologie “I Was Here” Travel Journal –$16.95
4. ModCloth Stay Focused Camera Case — $22.99
5. Henri Bendel Centennial Stripe Jewelry Roll — $55
6. Forever 21 Perfume Bottle Cosmetic Case — $4.80

beach bound.

In a little over a week, two of my best friends and I will be taking South Beach, Miami by storm (but seriously, no hurricanes please)!  In honor of our adventures, I’ve compiled some of my favorite beach gear, which’ll also be perfect for some frolicking up and down Collins Ave.  I love my fun in the sun, but I also take sun safety pretty seriously!  SPF 85 Sunscreen?  You betcha!

1. Diane Von Furstenberg Lanai Flip Flop — $52.80 (was $88)
2. Forever 21 Sunglasses — $1.50
3. Full Tilt Abstract Romper — $24.99
4. Diane Von Furstenberg String Bikini — $126 (was $180)
5. Banana Boat Sunscreen (SPF 85) — $9.99
6. David & Young Straw Fedora — $18
7. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Zig Zag Beach Towel — $30