Pretty Nothings

So my Dad was right, as he usually is. Today was a much better day. For starters, my dress for South Beach is finally ready! I picked it up from the tailor today. So cute!

Robert Rodriquez dress I picked up at the Saks outlet in Leesburg.

I also ordered the most adorable party straws that were waiting at my front door when I got home. They are old school barber striped straws in pink and white and grey and white. I love them!

Only yellow is left online. But see how cute!

I've been seeing these fabulous straws all over at brunches or bridal showers. Frankly, I plan on using them for everything from early morning smoothies to late night cocktails. Check out the lovely inspiration below.

Images from erin ever after and cupcakes and cashmere

Bad Day

Today was one of those days.

You know.
A terrible
awful
no good
very bad
day.

Just the worst. And nothing I can do to change it. So let me write a list of good things that made me happy today.

A tax-free Delaware splurge.

Vegas Volt. That coral color is so spring worthy.

An accidental find I couldn't ignore.

The new Crumbs Bakery that just opened in Clarendon. And my lovely roommate Aynsley for getting me a free signature cupcake coupon. I'm totally going for the cosmo. 

And what's kept me going the past few months. My beloved annual South Beach trip. 3 days and counting.

Yes. I cannot wait.

As my Dad always says, tomorrow will be a better day.
Here's to tomorrow.

Postcards From Italy

I love this video from The Rockstar Diaries. So sweet and definite bonus being in DC. The Beirut song, Postcards from Italy,  I can't stop playing on my ipod. Sigh.

Postcards From Italy from ForYouLoveMe on Vimeo.

Coral Loving

i love wildfoxI've always been a little bit nervous to try out a bold color, but why not.
To pull me out of my winter blues I want
color hues
now.

I have also discovered the perfect pandora station. Put it on while your cooking dinner, or at work, or even cleaning that room you've been meaning to all week. It will put a smile on your face... pandora station: louis armstrong

i love wild fox, the rockstar diaries

Macaroon-y

These just make me happy. I wonder if I could make them, or if it's worth it to order them. Anj, want to make to break out your food processor and give this recipe a shot?

LaLa Land

 

Like a mix between Florence + the Machine and Robyn. Eclectic cool with 2 part funk and 1 part classic. Check out Oh Land, and listen to Son of a Gun.

Last year around this time I threw a big Valentine's Day Bash for me and my friends. No time for that this year, but I do love this whimsical one....

Orange You Glad

 

How delish do these look? Let's pretend they're good for you too. I want to make them tonight.

I found this dress ages ago on Swirl and think it might just be the most comfy v day dress I've ever seen. That's a dress you could curl up in.

In the Fringe

Nothing cheers me up more then a cute swimsuit for summer. This is my latest obsession.

  The perfect sandal for any summer dress. Sigh.