Labor Day outfit

I can't necessarily say I am celebrating Labor Day this year... not sure it would catch on here in Dublin. But regardless, I can still join in on the blog and celebrate the end of the amazing summer we had. striped top // loafers // capri pants // eyeglasses // iPhone caseWhat is labor day without a pop of red and a little striped number (which let me add, is only $27!)?Laura and I are head to the Ultimate Girls Day out event here in Dublin...

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Pinsday!

I am back with another rendition of Pinsday, aka another round up of my favorite pins lately!blush pink nails + gold accessories(unknown source)lovely 'small space' kitchen(via)eat seasonally kitchen print(via)fashionable stripes & statement belt(via)inspiration quote: the future belongs to those who believeHappy Wednesd...

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Lazy weekend mornings

Sometimes we are absolute go-getters on the weekends. Other times, our weekends look like this:viaThis past weekend was pretty much on-the-go, but this weekend I am envisioning something that looks a lot like this:striped pants // fragrance // mug // top // facial treatment // cleanser // blanket // nail polishSometimes you just need a lazy weekend morni...

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Back to School accessories

It's Friday again! Always a good day.I have seen so many kiddos heading off to school on Instagram and Facebook this past week. Does it ever make you want to go back? Maybe not to Junior High- blah! But maybe college... for a chance to do it all over?I put together a little inspiration board for back to school wear and accessories in case you want to reminisce with me. :) top // pens // notebook // lunch sack // sneakers // glassesIf only I...

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Trip to Italy, part 3: Cinque Terre

I am wrapping up our trip to Italy with our stay in Cinque Terre. (Here are our adventures in Rome. and Florence if you missed those!)Cinque Terre was gorgeous! Just as picturesque as the photos you can find online.At the end of our stay in Florence, we had a tour booked for a full day hiking trek through Cinque Terre.The tour worked out perfectly for us since we planned on staying the next two nights in Cinque Terre. The tour left from Florence's...

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Fall Layers

As I was perusing through Pinterest, which I often find myself doing... I came across this lovely outfit.image viaIt made me envision fall (which seems to be right around the corner for us here in Dublin) and inspired this fall layers post. crew neck sweater // polka dot shirt // bar necklace // distressed denim // military coatI am definitely loving navy and yellow together, with a touch of gold.Have a lovely weekend!Linked with Long Distance...

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Trip to Italy, part 2: Florence

I am recapping our trip to Italy we took at the end of June/beginning of July. You can see our adventures in Rome here. Next week I will touch on Cinque Terre.Of all the places we traveled in Italy, I think Florence was my favorite! Maybe because it was a nice change from the city life of Rome or because it reminded me a bit of home, the wine country area of Sonoma in California.We took ItaliaRail from Rome to Florence. It took about 1.5 hours and...

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Creating the perfect cheese board

I am a huge fan of throwing, attending and/or creating a wine + cheese party. I think I love the social aspect as much as I love all the tasty nibbles and sips.In fact, we are having some friends over next week for this very reason.Here's are the elements I think constitutes as a well-rounded & perfect cheese board.rustic crackers // cheese markers // gourmet almonds // cheese boardsquare ramekin // cheese knives // honey // jam // miniature...

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Book review: Lessons from Madame Chic

I never used to be the reading type. In school, I despised reading. Mostly because I would fall asleep halfway through a sentence and end up reading that sentence 10 times before moving on.But lately, I'm constantly on the look out for a new read. I love a good memoir, a summer chic 'flick,' and a book I finish that truly changes me.Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I learned While Living in Paris did just that.This book touches on so...

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Trip to Italy: Rome

After our amazing trip to Italy, I wanted to do a recap post of our adventures.Our two week trip to Italy started in Rome. Absolutely gorgeous!We stayed in an apartment in the heart of Rome. We were walking distance from most of the major sites. Even if a fairly long walk, it was so nice to explore & Rome the city.Apartment on Via TacitoThe first day we did a walking tour of ancient Rome. This tour led us to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline...

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Summer shorts style

Its Friday! WooHoo!We are still getting a bit of sun here in Dublin, with spatters of rain throughout the day. But I'm not complaining; we'll take all the sun we can get!I am linking up with Long Distance Loving for some outfit inspiration: shorts style. Here's my take on a good summer transition look:boatneck tee // sneakers // ball cap // cut-off denim shortsThe bird and I are headed up to Belfast in Northern Ireland today for a little road trip....

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