OUTFIT: Swim For It!

Really, now that summer's almost over, I finally have some time to relax. Which pretty much means that I am going shopping for swimsuits! Plus, I'm going swimming today to catch up with my college roommate. Here are some of my picks:

Mint is totally the IT color this season, and the best thing about this, is that it's reversible! Totally, two outfits in one, what???

( Piperlime, $$129.99 )

( Piperlime, $39.99 for top and $39.99 for bottom )

Mint and aqua are pretty much my favorite colors right now. And that pop of fuchsia is perfect!

Off to the pool, ta.

~R

SHOE LUST: Kick off those Sunday shoes

Even though summer is now almost over (no...........), I'm still in the process of finding the perfect sandals. Of course, I'll probably buy them right before the first snowfall, and have to suffer through not being able to wear them until next summer...

This pair from ASOS has really been calling my name, and now they're on sale.....

( ASOS £14 )

Off to church.

~R

OBSESSED: Mason Jars as Cups

Being a broke college student means that you use whatever you can to adapt to your natural surroundings...sorta like a chameleon...or maybe not.

So, that being the case, using mason jars as cups is not only uber chic, but also totally fits being environmentally-friendly! Killing two birds with one stone. Yup, just sip your lemonade out of a mason jar. And save the world. One drink at a time.

Iced coffee. In a jar.

( @ A Beautiful Mess )

Hey, look. Gorgeous raspberry lemonade. In a mason jar. And hey look! You can etch it yourself.

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Even smoothies?

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Aw, these drinks are so summery...makes me want to throw a mason jar party...sorta like a margarita party, but totally classier. 

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So, who's up for it? Mason jar party? Yeah?

~R

PHOTO: That Tree...

I came across these photographs of trees, somewhere in the blogosphere. They're a series of photographs by Myong Ho Lee. I love how they're just simple shots of a landscape, with a simple tree painted on a canvas. They're just striking in composition.

~R

( all images via Lens Culture and My Modern Met )

Summer Spotted

Although it is ONCEAGAIN snowing here at the end of April, I am in a summer mood. Whatever it takes to get my mind off of that silly snow that's coming down outside of my window...

And here is my perfect outfit for summer. I'm loving the polka dots paired with the striped bag. And those awesome laced sandals. Perfect.

( @ Mr. Newton )

Ta.

~R

Weddings in Rowboats

Well, I've been MIA for a bit. But, my recent love is weddings that incorporate rowboats into them. Don't know if I'd ever do this, as getting into a boat, so close to the water, while wearing a $1000 dress, seems like a bit too much...

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Maybe I'm feeling nostalgic for the summer, as autumn comes, but rowboats are definitely looking like a nice way to relax and enjoy the rest of the summer.

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Last of the summer, can't wait till autumn, and fall styles!

Summer Fruit

OK, so church friends brought over organic blueberries that they picked yesterday, and that reminded me to get on the summer fruit kick. I love summer fruit. It's so yummy. A few of my faves:

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Strawberries are delicious, and even more so when they're in the shape of hearts. 

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Peaches are probably my favorite fruit ever. And peach pie, in my very humble opinion, is the best pie ever. It's getting to be the season for peach picking, and I'm definitely ready to go!

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OK, I lied, cherry pie is my favorite. And cherries are the best. Tart or sweet, it depends on my mood. I'm in the mood for buying a cherry pitter, actually...

What are your favorite summer fruits?

~R

Summer faves

It's August!! Summer is almost gone. Time to enjoy warm weather. And I can't wait to finally enjoy the rest of my summer. Today was my last day of work! So, here are a few summery faves:

I love the polka dots! And seriously, barefeet is the best. 

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Like I said, barefeet is the best. =) And that bright pink dress is soo summery!

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SUN! And this is a cute coverup. Love the lighting too. 

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OK, hellllo. I am vacationing here next summer!! The water looks gorgeous. 

What are your summer delights? 

Next up? My summer eats. =) 

~R