My 1920s Birthday Celebration

My best friend, Brittany, and I were born three days and a three-hour drive apart.  We met 14 years later here in Toledo, Ohio and have together shared about all of the things you imagine as teenage girls become crazy college kids and now young women.  We've grown even closer in the past few years as our lives settle into a similar rhythm we strive to compose.  Today we live about three blocks apart.

4th of July Style

Looking for something to wear this 4th of July weekend? I've pinned some fun and festive outfits on my newly created Pinterest board appropriately titled, 4th of July Style! There are many more options to look ready to celebrate and chic this holiday season.  From red and white polka dots and navy stripes to cobalt floral print and red paisley, there are so many options to mix and match.

I collected BBQ casual, work appropriate, fancy party and laid-back get together outfits on my pin board.  Some of my favorite looks include a blue patterned dress accessorized with red heels and a wide red and white striped skirt with a navy nautical print shirt. Now time to look through my closet for all that is red, white and blue...
 

What are you wearing this Independence Day celebration? 

What to Wear (and Not to Wear) to a Wedding this Summer

Wedding season is upon us and if it's not yet time to buy your BFF’s choice of dress, which seriously, you can wear again and again, you might be asking yourself, "What should I wear?"  Here are some summer trends and gorgeous options to provide inspiration on your next shopping trip.

But first let’s brush up on what NOT to wear to a wedding.

Aztec Print on Broadway Street

Spring is finally here! Although Mother Nature seems to forget that we're due for warm weather, I’m embracing the season with bright colors and short skirts. So today I'm sharing a wildly colorful ensemble of vibrant coral and Aztec print that is appropriate for the season's fickle nature.

Flappers Fighting Alzheimer's

Before my grandmother passed away she no longer knew who I was. She often asked for family members who had died long ago and became frantic at her loss of memory. She suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, this is an all-too-common way in which we must say goodbye to a loved one. More terribly, it’s an all-too-common way those with the disease must say goodbye to the world.

Spring Forward in a Green Vest

Last weekend I was actually able to leave the house without a coat! Today? Not so much. While I wholeheartedly welcome the thaw of winter, it brings a roller coaster of weather that often leaves me to wonder, what can I wear today? Thankfully, there are some pieces that help with the seasons' transition: vests, light jackets, booties and cotton scarves are a few.

Flashback Friday: My Lucky Jeans

For last St. Patrick’s Day I put together four different looks with the same pair of emerald jeans from Aeropostale. See the details from this previous post for some festive fashionspiration!  

Photos courtesy of Gina at beatbeatheartbeat.com

What are you wearing to celebrate being Irish for a day?