Beach Buddy

Even though I just returned from a fun Miami getaway with my girls, the real BFF on vacation was my Co-Lab Christopher Kon tote. The large canvas bag allowed me to cram all of my beach essentials from flip flops to sunblock to my iPad. I literally couldn't leave my hotel room without grabbing the comfortable and practical all-purpose bag. Plus, it helped served as my carryon at the airport too.

Before you book your summer vacay be sure to pack a great beach bag.

Check out some of these totally cool totes:

Lesportsac Beach Tote available at www.bloomingdales.com for $88

Kate Spade Cabana Stripe Raelin Tote available at www.katespade.com for $147

Lanvin Flower Denim Tote available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $663

Juicy Couture Gen Y Je T'aime Tote available at www.juicycouture.com for $88

See by Chloe Tote available at www.couture.zappos.com for $65

Volcom Keep It Up Beach Tote available at www.pacsun.com for $29

Do you own a beach bag?

Sail into Style with Stripes

We all have our go-to patterns or signature styles that we can never seem to have too much of, right? Well, striped clothing is by far one of my favorite things to buy. I can't even begin to count the number of striped shirts, sweaters, shoes, and dresses that have made a home in my closet throughout the years.

With the vast variations of the classic crisp nautical look, stripes can be sexy, preppy, or just plain fun!

If you want to ride the wave of linear looks with me this summer, check out some of my top picks:


Anne Taylor Tee available at www.anntaylor.com for $36.50


Knitted Navy Stripe Stitch Open Cardigan available at www.topshop.com for $80


J. Crew Maritime Stripe Blazer available at www.jcrew.com for $118


Maloles Zoe Stripe Flats available at www.cultstatus.com.au for $250


Vivienne Westwood Anglo-Mania Dress available at www.netaporter.com for $345


Elizabeth and James Sleeveless Tie-Front Stripe Top available at www.bloomingdales.com for $265


Blu Bijoux Orange Chevron Drop Earrings available at www.maxandchloe.com for $48


Faye Striped Skirt available at www.lastcall.com for $39 (originally $92!)


Diba 'Dance With Me' Red Satin Stripe Wedge Sandal available at www.heels.com for $58


Chevron Stripe Dress available at www.millyny.com for $295


BCBGeneration Stripe Drape Skirt available at www.dillards.com for $88

Are you a fan of stripes?

**The winner of the Vince Camuto shoes is BlessedOne! Please send me your mailing address along with your shoe size. Congrats! Thanks to everyone who left a comment for the contest.

Get Cuffed!

Accessories are a must for those who want to create a chic, polished look. This fall season it's all about cute cuff bracelets to add that extra dose of glamour. Cuffs come in an array of styles, sizes, textures and materials. Find one that suits your style and get cuffed!

Would you wear cuff bracelets?

Check out some of these:


Kara Ross Small Python Gold Cuff available at www.vivre.com for $316


Sibillia Concentric Circle Cuff available at www.vivre.com for $185


Marc by Marc Jacobs Faux Bow Solid Crazy Cuff available at www.shopbop.com for $78


Forever 21 Arrow Metal Cuff available at www.forever21.com for $5.80


Lisa Stewart Braided Rope Cuff available at www.vivre.com for $172


Kara Ross Large Oval Cuff available at www.saks.com for $275


Fendi Logo Cuff available at www.netaporter.com for $280


Leaf Recycled Metal Cuff available at www.target.com for $38


Liz Claiborne Fresh Pain Textured Cuff available at www.lizclaiborne.com for $32


Kenneth Jay Lane Snake Cuff available at www.shopbop.com for $110


Textured Layered Cuff available at www.nordstrom.com for $138

So Fresh & So Clean!

Nothing is hotter than white in the summer! Whether you wear a crisp white dress or a pair of fitted white jeans, when you wear this classic hue you will definitely look chic and stay cool at the same time!

Do you wear white in the summer?

P.S I'm in Chicago all week on a much needed vacation to spend time with my friends and family so I won't be able to check out other blogs like I normally do, but I will still try do my posts and will catch up on my favorite blogs when I return! :-)

Check out some of these white hot fashions:


Ella Moss Striped Pocketed Dress available at www.pinkmascara.com for $187


Diane Von Furstenberg "Lou Lou" Skirt in White available at www.dvf.com for $298


Theory Ruby Rolled-Up Shorts in White available at www.pinkmascara.com for $160


White Canvas High-Heel Sandals available at www.zappos.com for $64


White Cotton T-Shirt available at www.anntaylor.com for $24.99


Crystal Deco Bangle available at www.intermix.com for $150


Mango Shop Cardigan availalbe at www.mangoshop.com for $19.99


Ann Taylor Fit & Flare Jeans available at www.anntaylor.com for $49.99


Xhilaration Quitled White Hobo Bag available at www.target.com for $19.99


MUST-HAVE - Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover Pens available at www.drugstore.com for $6.99