Jamaica'n Me Crazy!

Yesterday, the ladies in my family booked our First Annual Girls Week!  Two months from now, I'll be on a beach admiring the clear waters off the coast of Montego Bay, Jamaica.  Until then, I'll admire some photos:

{all photos found on Pinterest}

A Moment of Silence...

 

For my family, who understand too well that life is much too short.

A Fairytale Romance

I'm sure I'm not the only one who watched this morning's coverage of the Royal Wedding while getting ready for work.  Here are some of my favorite photos of the ceremony from CNN:

I don't know about you, but I loved her dress!  I think she created a modern look that remained classic and elegant all while following the rules of propriety and was vaguely reminiscent of Grace Kelly.  Now for the other thing I was waiting for... People Online had a great spread of the Hats of the Wedding!  Hats off to Philip Treacy for being the most chosen topper!

{zara phillips in philip treacy}

{princesses eugenie & beatrice, both in philip treacy}

{david & victoria beckham both in philip treacy}

{joss stone in an unnamed designer}

{queen elizabeth II wearing a design by Angela Kelly, her personal assistant}

{princess marie-chantal of greece in philip treacy}

{sophie, countess of wessex, in jane taylor}

{tara parker-tomkinson and friend in philip treacy}

{miriam gonzalez - my favorite look!}

What did you think of the fashion and romance of the day?

Style Lust: Simple Statements

While browsing Fashion Gone Rogue, I stumbled across Massimo Dutti's May 2011 Lookbook featuring Juju Ivanyuk photographed by Gemma Edo.  I love the simplicity of the outfits that are still surprisingly impactful.  They use this summer's hottest colors quite effectively, don't you think?

 

 

 

 

 

While I enjoy all of them, I think the washed red denim and stripe shirt/blazer combo are my favorites!  Which do you like best?

Today I Will...

{all photos found on Pinterest}

Daring Beauty Trends

Well, I returned from the sun & fun of Southern Florida to the doom & gloom of the Midwest... seriously, will it ever stop raining??  To keep my spirits up, I think I'll try a few of the following beauty trends that I'm loving right now.

{love the idea of ombre nails!}

{i'm always a fan of purple eyeshadow for my green eyes}

{i'll update my pinned back hair to LC's signature braid}

{i'm also a big fan of the undone updo}

 What beauty trends are you lusting after right now?

Fab Five

Happy Monday everyone!  In light of my impending vacation (2 days!!), here's some beach-themed loves of the week:

{a cute carry on for the plane}

{sea glass}

{a nice way to show off your memories}

{DIY using a sailor's knot bracelet}

{so cute!}

All photos courtesy of Pinterest!