Vacation Recap

I've completely neglected my blog for the past few weeks. I've been too busy traveling to think about blogging.

First, Tim and I went to Rhode Island. Vacation highlights included visiting Watch Hill with our friends Dave and Veronica who just moved to Rhode Island.

On the Beach with Dave and Veronica

Watch Hill, RI

Tim and I also went to Newport. We spent the day visiting the Tennis Hall of Fame, touring the Breakers Mansion, and eating dinner at the Black Pearl.

 Last weekend we went to a wedding in Portland, Oregon. It was my first time visiting the Northwest, and I thought it was beautiful. Portland is a really eccentric city. It seems like everyone there is a hipster, even the middle-aged people. The advantages of visiting a hipster city include:

• Great boutiques
• Tons of vegetarian options at restaurants
• Tater tots (for some reason they were on the menu at every restaurant)
• Frozen Yogurt
• Art - everywhere! Sculptures, Gardens right in the city, and paintings everywhere.

The wedding itself was beautiful. The ceremony was on the lawn of an Italian restaurant on a river. 

Loved the bride's dress!!

I finally got to wear the dress Tim gave me for Christmas!

 Glad to be back on the blog!

Is anyone else going on vacation or to a wedding this summer? 

 

Ocean-Inspired Manicures

If you've read my blog this week, you know I am super psyched for my trip to the ocean, just a few days away!

Last night me and one of my best girl friends went to get our nails done. I saw Essie's Turquoise and Caicos, and had to have it. It's so beachy - makes me think of ocean waves, coral and sea foam. My pictures came out blurry, but I did Essie's Turquoise and Caicos  on their website:

And here is my blurry picture: 

It's actually more blue than it looks in the picture. It almost reminds me of Tiffany's blue with a hint of sea foam green.

I definitely recommend this color. 

Has anyone found any great nail colors lately?

Graphic Summer

I went shopping at Urban Outfitters yesterday and decided I'm into graphic tees. I know. It's cliche. Whatever though.

I never liked graphic tees before because they weren't usually low cut or flirty. I found some great looks at Urban.

I ended up buying this Jimi Hendrix t-shirt.

I also LOVED this Little Red Riding Hood shirt.

Source: Alice Rutherford (view)

I actually found the illustrator's blog. Check out her post about the shirt. I asked her if she was selling the print. Fingers crossed.

In other news, I ran 9 miles today and it felt awesome! Apparently running on cloudy/rainy days is the way to go.

Let the Summer Shopping Begin

This weekend I went shopping with my co-worker. We found this cute tank at American Eagle:

Front

Back

Notice the little buttons that run up the back.

I am so excited to start shopping for summer gear. I really need some new skirts. Any suggestions for a good store?

Blue Sapphire by BCBG

Source: Amazon (view)

Blog Challenge: a Recent Purchase

My husband bought me this dress for Christmas- he has good taste :-) It's from BCBG. I absolutely love it!! I haven't worn it yet, because I haven't had the right occasion. I have a wedding in July to wear it to. I'm also thinking of wearing it this weekend for my birthday, but I would be super overdressed for the restaurant we are going to. Should I wear it anyway?

Silver Summer

Summer Nail Polish

Source: ThisNext (view)

Yesterday I went to the spa, and I treated myself to a fun summer color: Hologram by China Glaze. I love their colors. Here's the China Glaze website.

What's your spring/summer nail polish color?

I haven't done the blog challenge in awhile, so here it is. I think we were on Day 15.

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Blog Challenge Day 15: Something you don't leave the house without.

I am definitely one of those people who is glued to a cell phone. I have a blackberry, but I REALLY want the Droid 2.

I love how it has the touch screen, plus the full keyboard.

What do you always have with you when you leave the house?

Gilt-y Pleasures

Hey Fashionistas! Are you on Gilt? It's a great site for getting designer fashions at crazy discounts. You need to be invited or apply to join. Here's your invite from me :-) Click here.