A One-Piece is Always Flattering

I'm obsessing over this american apparel swimsuit, I think I'll get it in blue!

(image via american apparel)

Anne Taintor

The cutest little tchotchke brand.

(images via anne taintor)

Color Pop

Confession: I have always wanted to be able to pull off bright colored skinnies! But the truth is after going to college and gaining a few extra pounds it wasn't exactly flattering to strut in these babies considering I'm 5'3. However, after an act of God I decided I was going to shed the thirty pounds I needed too and  promised myself that by my sister's college graduation I would have lost close to all thirty pounds! Well, maybe not all thirty, but in two months time I've managed to lose 22 pounds. With ten more pounds to go and summer fast approaching I will be able to walk around in confidence with a bright pair of skinny jeans. Now the important question, what color do I chose?!!!!!

(images via madewell and j.crew )  

Weekend Wrap Up...

obsessing over my new floral graduation dress 

from h&m. 

a little something for the new grad from a dear friend 

that i couldn't help but post. 

 grad celebrations with sweet sweet girls. 

 graduation round two, great job to my little sister.

the most amazing human being.

the whole fam with a special little grad!

 death by chocolate torte...delicious!

my newest obsession that is going on the summer wish-list.

(images via instagram)

Take Me Back to England

Dreaming about escaping to the English countryside.  

Dreaming

I cannot for the life of me remember where I found this, maybe Pinterest?! Whatever the case, I've been dreaming for the past several weeks of this being my home!

Cheek Color

note to self: summer make-up look :)

(image via teal cheesecake)

Weekend Wrap Up...

greeted by this little monster named dizzy. 

 brunch time at washington duke inn.

cruising through some beautiful neighborhoods.

 just a few of the gorgeous homes we came across.

um, can i live here please!

 sunday gatherings with family and friends.

 the big day with the whole family.

it is official! 

(images via instagram)

Friday Movies...

Now and Then was by far my favorite childhood movie and is still a top ten favorite. Whenever my sister and I were off to the babysitters we were more than excited because that meant macaroni and cheese, popcorn, sleeping bags and a viewing of Hocus Pocus, A Goofy Movie or Now and Then (they were all recorded on the same VHS), which of course Now and Then was always the first pick! If you haven't seen this cult classic, well then head to the nearest library and check it out!!! 

It's Swimsuit Season

 Garden Floral Ruched Bandeau Tank $98

Vivacious Bikini $88

 Noelle Cutout Color-block One Piece $105

Watermelon Pulp Bikini $98

Navy Color-block Tankini $49

A few swimsuits I'm putting on my summer wish list! Summer is just around the corner!

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 

Short Stories

What is your favorite short story? 

I guess the better question is does anyone read short stories anymore? Give me a classic like The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman or Flannery O'Connor, Lydia Davis, or romcom shorts like Girls Night In/Girls Night Out, as you can tell I love my collecitons of short stories. Every year I find myself reaching for Edgar Allen Poe -The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, but my absolute favorite  The Cask of Amontillado!

Leading Ladies

Five Things to Know About Diane Sawyer:

1. Graduated from Wellesley College in 1967 with a degree in English and went to Law School at The University of Louisville, but only completed one semester.

2. First big job out of college was working in the administration while Richard Nixon was president.

3. In 1963, Diane won America's Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant representing Kentucky.

4. She helped Nixon prepare for his infamous television interview with David Frost.

5. She was the first female co-anchor on 60 Minutes!

Bonus Point: 

6. My Inspiration!

They Actually Said Yes

I was accepted into my number one choice graduate school for the Masters of Library and Information Science Degree! As I was pulling my chair towards me, I actually fell out of my seat when I opened the mail this morning, everyone at the office understands why now. Hope everyone's Tuesday is a fabulous one!