On this
Fourth of July, please take a moment to reflect on the
freedoms that
we're all so fortunate to experience in this country every single
day.
Fresh Picks to Follow – Red, White and Blue
I’ve picked out some of the best red,
white and blue inspired looks for the upcoming holiday. Do you
plan to dress up in a red, white and blue For this week’s Fresh Picks to
Follow, here are my top 10 all-American pieces that are perfect for
4th of July and the
rest of your red, white, and blue needs!
1. ModCloth - Schooner Said
Than Done Dress…$52.99
2. Urban Outfitters - Le Shirt
Americana Muscle Tank Top…$34.00
3. ModCloth - Anchors
A-Sway Dress…$155.99
4. Clare Vivier - Flat
Clutch Supreme…$184.00
5. Gap - Colorblock
Canvas Tote…$44.95
6. Forever 21 - American Flag
Sweater…$19.80
7. Topshop - Moto Dip Dye
Flag Hotpants…$35.00
8. Old Navy - Americana
Graphic Tees…$7.97
9. Maximilian San - USA Vintage Wood…$35.00
miscellany monday
happy monday everyone! i’ve added my
random ramblings to carissa’s miscellany monday party! check out carissa’s blog here and join in on the fun.
{one} goals. i saw this post from a friend of mine
on facebook and i wanted to share it with all of you. today starts the last six months of the year. it’s time to look
back on the last six and evaluate the progress you've made. if you fell short
of your goals - don't change your goal.
however, change your plan of action to accomplish the goal and go for
it. if you accomplished your goals – good for you! set new goals for further
improvement and be better than what you were yesterday!
{two} running shoes. i finally got a new pair of running shoes this
weekend. i’ve been putting off buying
new sneakers for a couple of months now, but i couldn’t hold out any
longer. on friday i went out for a mid-day run and i got caught
in a pretty bad rain storm on my way back home. i felt like my sneakers were losing steam with
each step that i took in the rain. between
getting caught in the rain and my increased running, i decided that it was time to treat myself to a
new pair of sneakers for my upcoming race.
i ended up grabbing a pair of brooks ravenna 4 and
i’m excited to go out for my first run in them.
do any of you have a favorite pair of running shoes? let me know in the
comments.
{three} 4th of july. it’s fourth of july week and i’m
looking forward to celebrating with friends and watching the fireworks over the local river. What are you guys doing for the fourth? let me know in the comments.
Fresh Picks to Follow – Summer Ready?
Are you ready for summer? I know that
I am. So yesterday was the official first
day of summer, but I’m not able to see or feel the difference. I’ve been summer ready for a few months now
since I live in Florida. I don’t know
about you, but when I was a kid I always used to look forward to the first day
of summer. Growing up in Jersey it was
just one of those things that I looked forwarded to each year. My summers were never filled with exotic
vacations anywhere, but my sisters and I had the best time hanging out with our
neighbors on the block or with family in Brooklyn, NY. One of the many reasons that I looked forward
to summer is that I got to buy a couple new summer outfits each year. I
remember my mom dressing my sisters and I up in some sort of nautical themed outfits
and over the years it has stuck with me.
Each summer I always end up finding at least one piece of clothing or
accessory that reminds me of summer at sea.
For this
week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here
are my top 10 nautical pieces to get me ready
for summer. Do you buy any specific outfits or pieces or
accessories to get you ready for the summer? Let me know in the comments.
1. J.
Crew - Collection Featherweight Cashmere Sailboat Sweater…$189.99
2. CWonder - Striped Knit
Drawstring Dress…$68.00
3. By
Malene Birger Gertrudi - Anchor Print
Silk Trousers…$309.38
4. Valentino
R.E.D. - Maritime-Style
Dress…$479.00
5. Coach - Small Summer
Charm Bracelet…$129.00
6. Delia’s
- Stripe Sequin
Anchor Tank…$24.50
7. Sperry
Top-Sider - Anchors Away
Short…$90.00
8. Talbots
- Nautical
Stripe Dress…$69.99
9. Anthropologie - Sailaway
Circle Skirt…$39.99
10. ModCloth - Nautical on
Me Dress…$94.99
Today, I’m linking up with AV’s Friday's
Fancies over on Long Distance Loving.
If you like what you see here, check AV’s blog for more summer clothing ideas.
miscellany monday
happy monday everyone! i’ve added my
random ramblings to carissa’s miscellany monday party! check out carissa’s blog here and join in on the fun.
{one} running. so i’ve ramped up my running again
because i’m training for the lululemon seawheeze half marathon. i’m getting very excited for the this race
because it will be my first time in vancouver and race organizers have promised
the runners an amazing weekend. i’m
pretty impressed with the organization of this race so far. i received my official race shorts in the
mail a couple of weeks ago (*pictured) - aren't they cute? the
race organizers have also sent the runners a pretty detailed training schedule
and several videos consisting of yoga and running drills. i can wait to see what’s in store for us in
august.
{two} chia seeds. as i mentioned previously, i’m eating
a new food called mila, it has given me more energy to get through a long
workday and it has increased my mental clarity and the best part is they send
me a check. i
recently decided to become an independent distributor of mila because i love
the product so much and it’s made a huge difference in my life. if you want to learn more about what mila is and all of its benefits, please click here. and if you have a chance, check out the video
here from abc about chia seeds.
{three} giveaway time. i’m super excited to let you know that lisa from respect the shoes is hosting a giveaway for a $50.00 gift card to
either anthropologie, j.crew or zara.
check out her blog here for details on how to enter the
contest. this giveaway will end on
sunday, june 23rd at 11:59 p.m. est.
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