****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. 

****The Long Weekend - What I Wore****

BIRD PRINT CROP TOP - H&M, AQUA SKINNIES - (Similar pair HERE), SUNGLASSES - H&M, CREAM STRAPPY D'ORSAY SANDALS - BCBG

It the beginning of a long weekend for me and I'm super excited.  Beach plans on Saturday giving me a chance to rock my new bikini from H&M.  Before I decided on the two piece did try on a neon, color blocked wetsuit sort of contraption that I fell in love with.  Unfortunately my arms were suffocating in it and they did not have a larger size....let the hunt begin and here's to a swift accomplishment as my 35% off coupon ends on the 27th. Also on my weekend agenda...a small handful of DIY projects....plus I desperately need to clean out my car.  

About the pictures...the scenery was taken (with my phone I might add) on a walk I took a couple weekends ago.  Its a super quiet neighborhood that has a small, never congested beach and the best view of the water. The outfit was just something I threw on in the spirit of a beautiful day last weekend.  I've managed to accumulate a few crop tops but never seem to wear out much.  I've started Pilates back up on account of bikini season and plan to put the midriff baring tops to use.  Hope you guys also have Monday off or more depending on what lucky gig you have and have a great weekend!!!!

****Summer Relic - DIY****

This weekend was spent being lazy, catching up on movies and just relaxing with my better half. But in the middle of doing nothing, I did manage to sneak in some DIY fun time.  I am not sure if the inside of your pocketbooks look like a war zone between forgotten purchases, lip gloss, jewelry and the occassional piece of trash but that pretty much sums most of mine up.  On weekends such as this I usually like to take a moment or two and clean them out before I begin another week of filling it up. As I came to my third bag in desperate need of a good cleaning I opened the middle compartment and came across a collection of stones and shells from an evening walk on the beach about a month ago.  At the time I planned on putting all the beach treasures in a jar and collecting them every summer to display on bookshelf labeled with the year not yet purchased. But with my hectic schedule I barely visited the beach this past summer to accumulate enough and the bookshelf is still a fleeting idea so upon rediscovering them a great idea formulated in my head. 

With Christmas soon upon us...oh yeah its coming...why not take the shells and make jewelry out of them to give to family and friends who shared that summer moment.  I always go to the beach with my cousin Jess and my mom and it is always a blast.  Instead of going crazy in the middle of the holiday rush looking for gifts, I can make them something with a bit more heart.  Plus it is so simple you may find yourself running down to the beach in the middle of winter looking for washed ashore treasure ring bases and bezels in hand.

But lets get started shall we....

All you'll need is the beach treasures, a couple ring bases in the metal finish of your choice and a DIY'ers best friend E6000.

• Put the ring on and position the shell or piece of sea glass on top to get an idea of how you would like it to look
• Once a good position is decided on, go ahead and remove the ring
• Add a dollop of glue, attach and let sit

I mean it seriously doesn't get any easier than that and the end result is absolutely gorgeous.

Now try and remain calm as you casually get up from the computer and head on over to the the jars of shells and stones you've accumulated over the years.  Don't cause alarm to either your loved ones or pets around you and go ahead and get DIY'ing...

****Weekends In Review - Part 2****

 More pics from two week absence.....

****Weekends In Review****

Okay, its been over two weeks since my last post. I haven't given up, I still enjoy you guys but I will admit to dropping off the face of the earth to re-group and relax.......

****A Touch of Sun - Evening Inspiration****

So many things going wrong in life right now. All I can think about is laying on a beach ..

****Morning Inspiration****

I get it Mother Nature...You rule. Your the shit. Your the best.  Now will you please give me back my warm temperatures, sunny days and flowy dresses/sandals/topless tanning all day back.  

This winter nonsense is truly overrated.  

All images courtesy of FashionGoneRogue.com

****What I Wore****

Its Fall and I do believe I have visited the beach more in this season so far than I did all summer....