currently craving [palm prints]

it used to be that palm-tree prints were associated with cheesy short-sleeved button down shirts [typically worn by men with protruding beer bellies at bbqs] but not any more!

brands like joie and juicy have come out with the most amazing, 0f-the-moment prints that are as far from beer-belly-at-a-bbq as you can get. 

currently, i'm craving:

1) this blazer

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2) this dress

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3) this jacket

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4) this bikini top [and whatever adorable bottom goes with it]

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5) this turban head wrap from cult gaia [obsessed]

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so what do you think of the palm-tree print trend? [but more importantly, which one of these should i get?]

friday favs [the straw]

[loft neon handbag, loft colorblock tote, gap straw tote bag, target merona straw tote bag, target mossimo orange handbag]

olivia palermo has this straw bag that every time i see, i have an "ooo gimme, gimme" moment!

[i promise you, it's not as creepy as it sounds]. 

in case you were wondering, it's by gerard darel and i can't find it anywhere [except in different color here, which just won't do].

i did, however, find some other amazing straw totes that i wouldn't mind, well, toting all summer!

which is your favorite?

p.s. olivia, if you're reading this and ever want to part with your gorgeous straw tote, i'd be happy to take it off your [stylish, stylish] hands

thursday threads [chambray cool]

when i saw amy from coffee beans & bobby pins wearing a white blazer over her chambray shirt, i knew i had to do it. the look is so clean, simple, and cool.

but of course, i couldn't help throwing in a bright pair of pants and leopard flats to spruce up the outfit!

 [chambray shirt (via nordstrom rack), h&m white blazer, gap pants (last season), gap leopard flats (last season), old navy necklace]

wear it wednesday [pretty blooms]

my mom has this amazing green thumb [the complete opposite of my black one] and every spring, the backyard [and front yard, and side yard] at my parents' house blooms like an enchanted garden. 

to celebrate mother's day, we spend the afternoon grilling [and by "we" i mean the hubs], eating, and hanging out with my parents among the pretty blooms.

this little seating area was just too perfect not to get some outfit shots in! [although i know you guys miss my blue deck. not to worry, there's always tomorrow.]

 [target blouse, loft jeans (old), foley & corinna city tote (similar), target sandals (in stores), aztec cuff (via nich boutique)]

  [meet cupid, mama's designer kitty - a scottish fold, pure bread, and a stone cold killa]

 [of my mom's 3 cats, this is the only one i'm not responsible for. woops.]

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tuesday threads [boyfriend shorts are my jam]

h&m has come completely out of the woodwork with the most amazing collection of shorts just in time for summer [so naturally, i need them all.] 

these boyfriend bad boys came home with me last week and have been practically living in them all weekend. 

this trend everywhere - you know, the cool girls with their baggy shorts, loose, effortless tops, wavy hair and perfect booties. 

...and i wish i could wear this outfit forever. [these shorts are my jam.]

 [loft top (old), h&m shorts, coconuts booties (old via dsw), ray ban aviators, ae necklace (old), aztec cuff (via nich boutique)]

[linking up!]

coveting closets [nich boutique & a fun event invite!]

i have a serious soft spot for small boutiques with eclectic decor and [of course] gorgeous clothes, so when i walked into the new collegeville location of nich boutique [also located in west chester where i first ran across the adorable little store], i was in heaven.

nich's moto is that boutique shopping should be fun, unintimidating, and most importantly, affordable!  you can leave finding an entire outfit and still have a full wallet.  they carry everything from denim to cocktail dresses, sunglasses [always $10] to fedoras, fall peacoats to moto jackets. [drool.]

they get new stuff in all the time and when i walked in, i was greeted by amazing maxi and cocktail dresses, cut-off denim shorts, crochet and crop tops [be still my boho heart!] and i was coveting it all - i wanted everything! [and walked away with the most perfect aztec inspired cuff that i've been wearing all weekend.]

today's coveting closets is a bit of a tease [and i've clearly graduated to coveting entire stores], because you just need to head on over to nich and see it for yourself:

you are in luck, though because i'll be showing off an amazing boho look all from nich this thursday, may 16th at martinis & manicures at the sugar house casino in philly!

so come on by, get a free mani, enjoy a martini, check out some awesome spring styles [and obviously hang out with me and the philly fabb ladies!]

friday favs [chanel espadrilles]

you guys, i've fallen head over heels in love.

...with a pair of shoes. 

but not just any shoes. chanel shoes. gorgeous chanel espadrille flats that seem to me the epitome of summertime perfection. 

i can see wearing them with florals.

i can see wearing them with shorts.

i can see wearing them like this. and this. and this.

and i want them in every color, every style, every material.

[my bank account is trembling in its boots... or should i say, espadrilles.]