Pretty in Pink | Summer Fashion

Hello lovely reader! Summer is nearly over and it has been a hot one. There's nothing quite like walking out side and instantly feeling like you're swimming, gotta love humidity! But I can't complain because there have also been some really beautiful days as well. One of my favorite things to wear in the summer to stay cool are dresses. The dress I'm styling today I really love because it is one that can be dressed up or down quite easily. It can go from sporty to suave in a snap.

The dress I'm talking about of course is this fun piece from the Victoria Beckham for Target collection. It is a gorgeous bright magenta color with a white edged ruffle detail. I've paired it here with my Adidas Stan Smiths for a more casual cool feel. 

The Dress. I love the ruffle with the white detail on the bottom, gives it that extra touch and bit of whimsy.

The Shoes

To make this dress a bit more occasion appropriate, I paired the dress with these fun and colorful espadrille wedges. Perfect for a summer wedding or garden party. If you needed to dress it up even more, a stripy pair of white heeled sandals or another bright color would be perfect.

The Shoes

Recent Acquirements | Bags, Home Decor, and Luxe Key Rings

Hello lovely reader! I hope you are having an enjoyable and eventful summer! I've been back home from London for about two months now and haven't really stopped readjusting or reminiscing since. I'm thinking about doing a series of posted related to studying abroad/international travel, as I have lots of thoughts and tips for those of you getting ready to embark on some amazing journeys this fall or spring. For today's post I wanted to share a few bits and bobs that I have received and purchased since being back. None of them really quite go together, but the majority have an underlying London theme, some accessories, a new bag that I have been wearing everyday, and a few little home pieces. 

"The key to heaven", slight exaggeration but not far off for me! I was given this by a family member shortly after returning home and as soon as I saw the name on the pouch I knew it was going to be class. The key ring is a gorgeous blonde gold and is so simple and nice. Inscribed on it is the Victoria Beckham logo as well as the address to the flagship store in London.

Sticking with the purse accessory theme, I was also given this chic Rebecca Minkoff black leather coin purse. The size is really nice because its big enough to fit cards and some folding money and can clip to your keys which is super convenient for when you're running a few errands or going to the gym and don't want to bring an entire purse. 

Okay so how freaking cute is this little guy. I would just like to say that as would be expected from Burberry, the amount of detail and quality that goes into even their smallest products is unreal. From the logo on the buttons to the white leather straps and chains, his ensemble is not that far off from those of the Queen's Guard that I saw a few months ago. Mr. Regimental Thomas Bear Charm among the other version of Thomas Bear is most definitely my favorite. 

This bag has been my bag of the summer and my buying it was 100% meant to be. Flashback to a few months ago where I was really wanting a circle shaped bag and looking through all the shops unsuccessfully. After returning from my defeating excursion (overdramatized but accurate) I gave my mom a call and was telling her how I really wanted a bag like this, couldn't find one, blah-blah-blah, and then hung up, only to get on instagram and have this beauty be the first thing on my feed. So of course my heart skipped a beat as I hopped over to the Matt & Nat website to learn more about this bag, only to find out that 100% of the proceeds go to a charity of your choice and being a Matt & Nat bag, the interior is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, thus appealing to my sustainability love and becoming an immediate addition to my life. The Hope bag was literally an ultimate win for me. There are 10 different charities that you can choose from, my choice being the "Keep a Breast Foundation" who are a non-profit organization with a mission to empower young people around the world with breast health education and support. As I've mentioned before breast cancer is something that has directly affected my family before and is a cause that I am very passionate about, so I was thrilled to have that as an option!

Now for two room decor pieces, the first being this "smart" little block sign from Home Goods. Which is a lovely addition to my bedside table and goes along with a pillow on my bed that reads, "Do you have any idea who I am?"...lets just say I have big dreams.

Last but certainly not least is this tin tea box that I picked up in Notting Hill. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favorite stories and I love the original artwork as well. As you will know if you have followed the blog for a while I am a massive fan of quotes and on each side of the tin is a different quote from the book. It was the perfect momento type piece for me to get and I keep it on my desk now as a catch-all.


Have you picked up anything special lately? Xx

Victoria Beckham for Target | Wishlist

Hello lovely reader! Today is Sunday, April 2 which means that exactly one week from today, the Victoria Beckham for Target collection launches. Now let me first start out by saying that this is not a sponsored post, I am just genuinely a fan of Victoria Beckham and her fashion line and also an avid Target shopper so for me this collection is highly anticipated. I will be very interested to see what the quality of the clothing is like and how the collection does. I have high hopes and feel like it will be really good as I would find it hard for VB to put her name on something that is not. Her line is separated into five collections, each with a different them and color scheme. The collection features is a womenswear line and a childrenswear line, which is ridiculously adorable, there is a clear plastic raincoat with flower confetti inside it that I wish so badly came in the adult sizes! As I will not be where there are actual Target stores, my mom is going out on a mission for the both of us to see what she can find! I have picked out some of my favorite pieces (out of over 200, yes two hundred) that I am aiming to get my hands on.  The collection is available both in-store and online!

How to be festive for spring/Easter, the posh way...love a good white collar

I am usually not a color person, but am starting to branch out. I think this set would be so amazing for summer with the bright color, it's a statement look for sure. Zanna Roberts Rassi wore it to the launch party for the collection in LA and it looked so nice on her!

This print is a total throwback and again, gives some color for the summer. It would be so cute with some white sneakers or flatforms.

Lately I have been drawn to what I would call "novelty printed blouses" and I think this one is really nice. It is also something that could be dressed up or down, and also layered.  

Bloggers love a good scarf these days. It's an easy way to add detail to a simple outfit and the colors in this one are fairly neutral that it would be quite versatile.

Paper dolls give me a major throwback as when I was little I had pictures in my room that my mom had made by laying out paper dolls and their outfits, so this little set takes me back. The coloring book seems to have an Alice in Wonderland theme which is one of my favorites and adult coloring books are socially acceptable to why not?

What are your favorite pieces from the collection? Have a look and let me know! Xx

(All images are from Target.com)

Cheeky Quote Tuesday

Because I've been lacking in the posts, here's some inspiration to get you through the week! Xx

High End "Haul"

Hello lovely reader! How is your week going? I hope it is going swell! Today I am doing a haul as you can see by the title but the reason I called it a "haul" is because I didn't buy any of these beautiful things. I was given them by a cousin of mine who works in the fashion industry. Let me please just say this first, having such high end things like this is not a typical thing for me. Yes I love fashion and I hope to one day buy many high end items but as of now I do not. Also, I am not using this as an oooo look what I got, bragging type of post. Maybe some of you who read this do have these type of items on a regular basis that's amazing and if you don't I'm right there with you. I am a firm believer that you don't have to spend tons of money to have cute things. So I am extremely grateful for these items and definitely do not take being given any of it for granted! 

This lovely book was the first thing I pulled out of the bag of surprises. As you can see it is by Vogue and is all about Ralph Lauren. As you know, I love my quotes and this book it full of them. It's part picture book, part informative book. 

When I saw this bag, of course my heart rate accelerated. Inside where two beautiful shades of nail polish, pictured below!

The next thing I got was this super cool puma t shirt. I think it can be casual or dressed up a bit. 

This is a leather iPad sleeve. It's a deep navy although it shows up as black in the photos.

This is a little liquid metallic clutch and it is absolutely gorgeous! The leather is also so soft!

Chic iPhone case! 

Ok so this was without a doubt my favorite part! When I saw the case I literally started freakimg out. I adore Victoria Beckham and admire her style so much! These sunglasses are ridiculous! (in a good way)

Finally, all the goodies came in this nice canvas tote.

What high end items do you love? What are your dream purchases? Xx