****Musing Over - What I Wore****

Do you remember Ashley Paige?  She is the L.A. based knit bikini queen who you may remember from an appearance on "The Hills" or her documentary "Bikini or Bust." Either way, as a huge lover of all things swimwear, her handmade designs are to die for.  Which brings me to the bikini shown above.  From her collaboration with Target back in 2009, this one is definitely a favorite in my collection.  Every time I wear it out I can't help but wonder where is she now.  I don't usually come across her designs haven't heard much about her in quite some time.  However, thanks to the Google machine and a lack of things to do one evening I finally sat down and checked up on her.  Sad news is most of what I found referenced back to 2007-2009. She does have a pretty nice site that is up and running with the Summer Lounge 2012 Collection available for view but I guess the only place to purchase the stuff is through the shop or contacting her directly.  Kind of a shame but at least I have mine and there's always eBay.

Anywho, its supposed to rain this weekend so I guess my beach whaling will have to be put on hold..

****Snapshots and Color Palettes - What I Wore****

OUTFIT DETAILS: Aviators - Vintage (From Grandpa :-)), Tank Top - H&M, Shorts - Forever 21, Clutch - R & Em, Shoes - Fendi

Just a few more snapshots from this weekend.  Outside of the practicing my beach whale I did manage to narrow down on some possible color stories for the wedding.  I constantly find myself dumbfounded at how extremely excited I am. Its all I talk about with my best friend and between Soul Caliber battles and People's Court episodes, its all about Say Yes To The Dress and The Knot.  What a girl..huh?? Anywho, I'll share some of my ideas soon but you could always check me out on Pinterest to see what wedding dress or ceremony location is inspiring me that day.

As for my outfit, after the beach and in all the humidity that was this weekend I needed something light to lounge around in.  I snagged the tank top at H&M a couple months back.  I loved the colors in the skull and knew I would get a lot of use out of it.  The shorts I've had for quite some time now.  At $4.99 (Forever 21, where else..) I couldn't resist.  Moving on to the clutch.  Its amazing how easier life is using this studded yellow number.  Unlike my normal haul of keys, cash, cards, phone, charger, hand lotion, two scents, toothbrush, Aleeve, camera, batteries, and whatever else might be lying around lately its just been my phone, my keys, license and cards.  Completely liberating

Hope you had a fantastic weekend ( I know a little late seeing as it is almost Friday) and managed to get out in the sun. 

****Beach Day - What I Wore****

Although the sun's warm rays came in moderation, nothing can take away from the pure bliss of a beach day!!!!

I'm really bad when it comes to impulse bikini buys and H&M makes it even harder with their ridiculously affordable selection but I restrained myself and walked out with just this lovely number. The cover up is from them as well. The button down was only $13 (I think) and is perfect with either the bathing suit, my leggings and heels or just lounge in. As for my flats, they are my summer go-tos by Fendi. Metallic woven leather and super comfy. But no, I dis not get them at Intermix (rather Barneys), I just love the bag and it is now my official beach bag.

On with the weekend and hope yours is going well....