It truly must be the season.

Can't get away from all things Weddings.

Not that I would want to.

Topshop's getting into the mix with their bridal collection.

images via Grazia

                            By Etsy shop 

Hope you all had fun Memorial Weekend

Was in Florida for family wedding

It was a joyful and intimate affair.

Ended up not quite wearing a little white dress.

May not be new to you

But new to my ears

And I like what I hear from this New Zealand singer/songwriter.

You may also know her from Gotye's "Someone I used to know" track.
I currently have this song "Settle Down" on repeat.
Check out the quirky vid:

What are you currently listening to?

Art Print by $21

Well, some of you might remember my little Barcelona dilemma a little while ago.

I can happily report, (a few weeks late) that the very lovely Christian of willworkfortrips got the Hotel and she was able to spend some time with her stunning mum over a weekend.

Christian has been very kind to share some pictures from her weekend trip with Mum.

Love her hair

Seriously, how chic is Mum?

I'm not going to lie, I'm a  tad jealous, but you've just gotta love it.

Looks like they had plenty of fun.

So if you could take a TRIP with your mum, where would you go?

What would you do?

30Cancan

You know me, I'm always digging color, cool ethnic/tribal prints.

So of course, I'm all over these and at about $25 a pop,

not bad at all.

Only at

If you don't read YoungHouseLove, then you should

Cute couple and their baby, detailing their fun home improvement efforts.

Been reading their blog for years now and they just really seem like genuine folks.

Well, I love this little switcheroo they pulled in their home.

Inspired to do the same in my bedroom.

Charmed by

charm necklace $35

I may not respond to all the comments on here, but I read each and everyone.

It is my goal to respond to/address as many as possible if not all

It's not always possible due to my other responsibilities yada yada yada...

Anyhoo, just wanted to thank BeautifullyHuman for asking me to check out Aritzia.

I had heard about them, I know they opened up shop in SOHO

Even walked past it

For some reason, just never checked it out

Kinda how it took me 4 years to finally try Chipotle (not getting into that right now).

Well, thanks to BeautifullyHuman,

I checked out their site and now I'm going to make sure to check out the SOHO store.

Especially as I would like to see the clothes in person.

Note: while not outrageously pricey ($60-$200 on average), 

some of the items are on the higher end of my somewhat frugal shopping style

They may prove to be worthwhile for special occasions and the like.

I hear they are quite well made.

Will keep you updated on my experience.

Cute shop  

Hey all,

So lately, I feel like I'm always apologizing for something.

Not being there enough, Not blogging enough, Not calling enough, Not following up

This, that and the other

I think I read somewhere that women have a problem with being overly apologetic

"Many women make apologizing a habit -- 

either to avoid conflict, to please others, or simply as a social crutch"

"...issuing a steady stream of regrets not only trivializes a genuine apology, it can also undermine your credibility and confidence. "By taking responsibility for things that aren't your fault, you denigrate your self-esteem,"

via Fitnessmag

I may have to work on that, not just here but in real life

So which one are you?

An avid believer in the apology, even if it  overly used  

Or  

Confidence Queen who doesn't apologize unless to blame.

Just something to think about as we start the new week.

A few weeks ago I mentionned my cousin had just opened her B&B in Harlem.

I was so excited when I realized she was having an Official Launch party this weekend.

 Then I remembered that I have to be out of town.

Just cos I can't make it, doesn't mean you shouldn't...

especially as you get a tour of the B&B and you could Win a 3 days/2 NIGHT STAY.

Pardon the delay.  You know how it goes.

WINNER of GIVEAWAY IS:

 (of Roaring my Twenties) said...

I love these guys

you have to check out

right this moment.

A trio collective from Soweto, South Africa, portraying South Africa as they see it.

LOVE IT.


Pssst: GIVEAWAY ends today, so ENTER

It's definitely wedding season
I have another one coming up next weekend.
It's an All White early evening Beach Wedding.
its casual- chic,
cool and relaxed
and I'm trying to figure out what to wear.
Yeah- I'm last minute-ing it a little aren't I?

Effortless


Zara- My usual go to. Great price point.



A little more conservative
Clean and minimal.
And finally my Etsy fav  is having a Sale, good time to pick something up.

I dont usually shop for Little White dresses...
So I'm a little out of my comfort zone
I better hurry up.
Will let you guys know what I end up going with.
Any suggestions?
 what should I check out?

If you're in NYC this weekend, then you might want to check out the Great Googa Mooga, 

a food and music festival in Prospect Park, Brooklyn: May 19th & 20th.

Looks like all the cool restaurants and chefs will be represented.

A sampling of the food to be served, images via NyTimes.