Geometric Florals

1// Floral Bouquet // 2// Geometric Illustration

Up The Walls

1 // Pretty Pretty Vespa // 2 // Anthropologie Watercolor Peony Wallpaper

Painted Canvas

1 // Megan Whitmarsh // 2 // Olivia Palermo

Gold Leaf

1 // Golden // 2 // Zig Zag Tray

Bum Stripes

DOUBLETAKE // 1 // Striped Retro Playsuit // 2 // Seated Stripes

Point of View

DOUBLETAKE // 1 // TRIANGLE DAY BAG // 2 // FRANK LORET

Little Something Extra

1 // bareMinerals Prime Time Oil Control Brightening Foundation Primer

This water-based primer smooths skin perfectly prior to applying the Bare Escentuals bareMinerals for long-lasting oil control coverage throughout your day.

2 // L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lipgloss in Petal

The makeup artist for my wedding who help me get polished & extra pretty, JennySue Makeup, introduced me to this great drugstore purchase. This gloss is the perfect amount of daily shimmer & shine. I also like it in the color Blush.

3 // DKNY Pure Perfume

Not only does this perfume smell fresh & light, but it is also benefiting a great cause. DKNY Pure uses vanilla sourced from Uganda.Part of the proceeds from the sale of this fragrance will be donated to the women of Uganda to help them break the cycle of poverty by supporting the cause of education and jobs for women. A truly empowering perfume to add to your arsenal.

Current Beats

A few favorite tracks from these above albums:

1 // FOSTER THE PEOPLE // Torches

*Pumped Up Kicks

*Waste

*I Would Do Anything for You

2 // SHOUT OUT LOUDS // Work

*Fall Hard

*Walls

*Throwing Stones

3 // ADELE // 21

*Someone Like You

*Don't You Remember

*Set Fire to the Rain

4 // COBRA STARSHIP // Night Shades

*Fool Like Me

*Disaster Boy

*Schwick

5 // CHECK IN THE DARK // Self-Titled

*Ashes

*Laugh It Off

*The Stand In

6 // VANESSA CARLTON // Rabbits On the Run

*Hear the Bells

*Get Good

*The Marching Line

Spooning

Last week, my husband put in a household request for a spoon rest; he's smart to know by now to let me hunt for options first. These are the two best products I found for simple spoon rests to present to him. 

1/ SIMON PEARCE BROOKFIELD SPOON REST from Terrain

2/ CRATE & BARREL SPOON REST

Berry Much

BERRIES

OPI LINCOLN PARK AFTER DARK NAIL POLISH // ANTHROPOLOGIE WHIRLIGIG DRESS // J. CREW WATERCOLOR FLORAL SCARF* // MARC JACOBS SUNGLASSES

*THIS ITEM MUST END UP IN MY POSSESSION; IT"S JUST SO PRETTY

In My [Carry On] Bag

IN MY [CARRY ON] BAG

Above are a few of the items that I prefer to carry with me when traveling for business trips; I just left yesterday for another round of work in China. The flight is crazy long & if I am not prepared, I get restless easily. These items help to ease the discomfort & potential boredom.

1 // THE BAG: MADEWELL Surplus Canvas Tote in Moss [Similar]

This bag is very durable and the should strap makes it great for trekking around all of one's luggage through the airport. The bag doesn't have a zipper or button closure, so that's the one downside.

2 // Kate Spade Twirl Rollerball

The flight to Hong Kong is about fourteen hours which doesn't include the layover in Tokyo, so it's nice to have a little something to keep you feeling and smelling fresh.

3 // Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment 

Being at such high altitudes for such a long period of time makes everything dry out, so I have to carry plenty of lip balm; this stuff does the trick to keep my lips refreshed.

4 // Magazines

Nothing is better than a huge stack of glossies to hold your attention especially during those periods of the flight when your electronics must be turned off. I love them all -- Marie Claire, US Weekly, SELF, Elle, Vogue, People, In Touch, InStyle, etc. 

5 // Third Generation iPod Touch

Filled with lots of favorite music, a few television episodes (like the free download of Episode One of The New Girl with Zooey Deschanel), Games, & Apps.

6 // Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths

I don't want to go sans makeup the morning of an early flight since there's an hour and a half drive from Athens to Atlanta and then plenty of time spent in the airport security lines. I plan on removing my makeup once the long end of the trip starts, so that I may apply moisturizer religiously throughout to keep my skin from drying.

7 // Almay Makeup Eraser Sticks

These magical little sticks are great for removing stubborn waterproof mascara on the go.

8 // GAP Cozy Infinity Scarf in Gray

The soft rolled knit of this scarf would make a great piece for layering when the air on the flight is running strongly and you want to stay warm and comfortable. I tried to track this down in-store, but as of right now it is available online only. Guess I will have to pack one of the scarves that I already own.

9 // Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Facial Wash + Facial Moisturizer for Combination Skin

Sample sizes of these products are great for your carry on since they fit under security regulations; these will help me keep my face clean & full of moisture for the long flight

10 // Glow VitaminWater 

When traveling by air for such an extended period of time, it's important to remain hydrated, so I will be drinking my favorite flavored water on the way to the airport and then purchasing a few very large bottles of Fuji water once through airport security

11 // J. Crew Magic Wallet [Similar]

For organizing all of my business cards, ticket stubs, cash, expense report receipts, etc.

Another Perspective

// 1/ ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE // 2/ FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT //

Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone & do things that aren't always easy. As long as you look for the silver lining when facing said challenges, you will find the strength necessary to excel.

Such Great Hues

THE INSPIRATION FOR TODAY'S MANICURE + PEDICURE COLOR COMBINATION

// 1/ BALLOONS // 2/ CHRISTIAN SIRIANO 2012

Mustard Roasted Potatoes

Image: Epicurious



MUSTARD ROASTED POTATOES

*from Epicurious.com

This dish is very easy to make; you will find that you probably have most of the ingredients on hand and the end result tastes great.

INGREDIENTS

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

3 pounds 1- to 1 1/2-inch-diameter mixed unpeeled red-skinned and white-skinned potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges

PREPARATION

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Position 1 rack in top third of oven and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray.

Whisk mustard, olive oil, butter, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, lemon peel, & salt in large bowl to blend.

Now add your potatoes to the bowl then sprinkle them generously with freshly ground black pepper & toss to coat. Divide potatoes between prepared baking sheets (leaving any excess mustard mixture behind in bowl) & spread potatoes in single layer. Roast potatoes for twenty minutes. Reverse baking sheets & roast until potatoes are crusty outside and tender inside, turning occasionally, about twenty-five minutes longer.

MAKE AHEAD: You may make this dish two hours ahead then let stand on baking sheets at room temperature. When ready to serve, rewarm potatoes in 425°F oven for ten minutes.

Garner Compliments



Sam Edelman Garner Sandals

*available on Shopbop.com
$45.00

These sandals are so great, that I wish I could justify purchasing them in the second colorway offered. These are my third pair of Edelman sandals; I am always satisfied with the fit & quality of his shoes. There are a few pairs of boots and wedges by him that I have spotted for the fall, so I will be eager to check out those as well.

Triangular Gold



1/ Mismatched Triangle Turquoise & Diamond Studs // 2/ Stone & Honey Isosceles Necklace

That's Mint



1/ Found on Peeping Bird Tumblr // 2/ Photo Found on  Betsywhite Flights of Fancy Blog



These hints of mint make me think of this summer's hit, Super 8; "that's mint" was my favorite quote from the entire movie. Now when I see something that I like, I can't help but to think, 'that's mint.'





Summer Popsicles



1/ Image Found on Plum Pretty Sugar // 2/ William Brinson Photograph Found on Design*Sponge

There may be rumblings of cooler fall weather in the early mornings here, but the hot, humid afternoons still call for popsicle breaks.

F-All About It

IMAGES: 1,2,3 // LAYOUT/DESIGN: ERIN

There was a hint of fall in the air here in Georgia this morning when I was leaving the house at six for an early morning work meeting. The pieces within these outifts are in the loveliest of fall colors & they make a great cohesive palette.

Big Bang-le

1/ Betsey Johnson Gold Bracelet // 2/ Kenneth Cole New York Modern Violet Twist Bangle // 3/ Lauren by Ralph Lauren Twenty Set Delicate Bangles // 4/ Bauble Bar Honeycomb Cuff // 5/ Kate Spade Full Circle Idiom Bangle // 6/ Satomi Kawakita Tiny City Band from Catbird NYC // 7/ Hive & Honey Mixed Bangles

Hope that all of you in the States have a bangin' three day weekend!