Friday Happiness

taken from here

Short weeks are great in theory, but I usually find that they seem to drag on longer than a regular work week. Or, maybe it's just me, being impatient and wanting the summer weekend.

I'll be heading down to Philly on Saturday to see the Phillies/Marlins game (I bought my BF tix to see his team--the Marlins--for his bday last week!). I love going to that stadium...mainly for the greasy good. Cheesesteaks, beer, and Chickie & Pete's crab fries. Sounds like a fabulous Saturday afternoon to me :)

Have a great weekend everyone...enjoy!

Happiness from the week...

-my most prized possession-

-new summer read-

-been obsessed with these sunnies all week- 

-its summer time :)-

-oh pup-

Wardrobe Wednesday

My favorite color is orange, although I rarely ever wear it (contrary to what you may think!), and summertime seems to be the perfect time to adopt a new palette. I paired a silky orange BCBGeneration dress (similar style here) with a neon yellow belt, to create a fun citrus-y look. I'm loving this bright and fresh color combo, especially since the sun has decided to take another hiatus today...come on sun!!

No Tanlines Here

It's officially summer (ahhh!!), and if you recall, I've been waiting for this season for quite a while. I made my first shore trip of the summer over the weekend, and I'm looking forward to many more as the season continues!

Since summer means lots of sunshine, I'm always conscious of what I'm wearing to the beach to avoid tanlines. Call me crazy, but I hate them! So to maximize my tanning space, I usually stick to bandeau bikinis when I'm lounging poolside or splashing between waves. What's your favorite bikini style?

whites: michael kors, tara matthews, melissa odabash
oranges: matthew williamson, tara matthews, la perla
blues: j.crew, zimmermann, lisa marie fernandez

Wardrobe Wednesday

Today's look makes me feel like a poster child for J.Crew. I got this outfit back in March on a mini birthday shopping trip with my mom. I'm totally in love with the color of the shirt (my fav color is orange!), and these shorts are super comfy and cute. One of my favorite pieces though is the braided belt. So nautical..typical me.

Hoping everyone is enjoying the much nicer weather today. When I heard that the temps were going to reach 80, I couldn't help but bust out my shorts! Cheers to summer!

To My Mom

Anyone who has met my mother can tell you that she is one of the most hardworking people that they know. She is always on the run, always making plans, and is always looking out for everyone else, putting herself on the back burner.

I have always admired my mom's strength, and hope that I am just as strong as she is. Her willpower, determination, and persistence have helped to shape who I am today, and I appreciate all of the times that she has pushed me to work harder, and do better.

Without my mom, I don't know where I would be today. She has always been the best shoulder to cry on, the best ears to listen to my grief, the best arms to hug, and best smile to laugh with. My mom is my best friend.

Thank you mom for always being there for me. I love you with all my heart. Happy Mother's Day <3

For Rhode Island

I consider Rhode Island to be my home away from home. Which is why, when I found this little gem on Pinterest, I got somewhat nostalgic. Words like block island, narragansett, ripta, ocean state, kingston, uri, dels, and waterfire bring back amazing memories of my 4 years in the tiny state, and I'm super excited to head back up there in a few weeks for one of my best friend's graduation from pharmacy school. For anyone who has ever experienced Rhode Island, this is for you...

A Summer Love

I'm desperately awaiting summer's arrival so that I can live it the way these girls from the Free People look book are. They seem so happy, with not a care in the world, just the way summer's supposed to be.

check out more pics here