Starring: Gladiators in gladiators

I'm obsessed with the TV show Scandal right now, and they call themselves gladiators.....so I am thus calling myself a gladiator because.... yeah. There are also these sandals we call gladiators too, and they are quite popular once again this summer.  I've never gone for the really tall kind myself, but I can certainly appreciate a gal who does.  They are bold and fun....I say go for it, gladiators!

shop the looks

Outfit 1:

Isabel Marant Earrings

Asos Romper

Topshop Gladiators

Outfit 2:

Dannijo Necklace

Zara Top

Phillip Lim Bag

Anthro Pants

Rebecca Minkoff Gladiators

Outfit 3:

Maria Black Earrings

Annabel Ingal Bag

Blue Life Dress 

Schutz Gladiators

Never had Gladiator wine, but there's no discriminating. All wines are welcome here. 

Supa Green

Happy St. Patty's! For all of you not wearing green, I will find you, and I will pinch you. ;)

Trying to find something that is not army or olive green in my closet was surprising.  I love green, and my eyes are green, so I don't know why I don't more of it in my wardrobe.  Here's a bunch of amazing green items that are a wee bit expensive, but we can all hope to find a pot of gold today!

Shop:

3.1 Phillip Lim Purse

Vintage Chanel Earrings

Maison Margiela Ring

Peter Jensen Blouse

Yosi Samra Sandals

Matthew Williamson Dress

Kilkenny has to be my favorite Irish beer.  It is foamy like Guinness, but has a light fresh taste!

Today in things I can't afford...

I probably would be nervous to touch most of these....the purse is on my Christmas list with fingers majorly crossed.

The Ann Demeuilemeester is a ring that is filled with diamonds! Don't even need to know the price to no touchy.  The Delpozo was on sale for roughly $3k, and sold out yesterday (holy cow).  Alexandre Vauthier is also on sale for $3k if you're feeling rich.  That purse though...only $695.. since we are comparing, look how cheap! ;)

Seeing Sunsets

I will never ever ever tire of seeing a sunset.  I have raced home many times from work just so I can walk down to the marina and watch as the sun sinks down over the water.  All of the colors are so vibrant, romantic, and engulfing.  I can get lost in my thoughts, but always leave feeling optimistic and happier having just seen something so naturally beautiful.  I take a crazy number of instagrams of those sunsets that I think Rusty might be a little envious of their screen time. ;)

I am glad that others find inspiration and joy from the sunsets...let's hope this trend stays a while!

Get this outta my head..

I have almost bought this for myself twice now.  Man, resistance is tough, but the fact that I can't afford it makes it a tad easier...

I've only seen it at Ron Herman, and it's $1k with taxes. Yowza.

Next Best

My sister bought me this amazing Marc by Marc Jacobs purse for Birthmas (my birthday & Christmas), and I wore it to the death.  It went with everything, and added a fun print to bland outfits.  May it rest in peace.

She then miraculously found it's mirror twin at Buffalo Exchange! Her seriously incredible hunting skills made a seriously happy little sister.

Alas, it too is on its way out.  I wear it pretty much every day, and I have got to find something to replace it before it's too late!  

Here are some of the ones I have come up with...

On sale, but not quite, Wishes

I don't know why I torture myself by browsing The Outnet or the designer sale section of ShopBop.  I know that Balmain will never be $50.... unless my sister finds it at Buffalo Exchange...which I know she can do!  So, below are some awesome items that are on sale, but not quite enough for me to pull out the trusty Amex.  Maybe you can jump on 'em before they are gone!

Put a Vest on It

When the summer starts heating up, all we want to do is wear as little as possible...but I never feel like I've made an outfit with just a shirt and shorts.  My solution is to throw a vest on it.  I practically live in my Club Monaco utility vest in the summer...so I think I need to invest in a few more...vests =)