Make me a bird, so I can fly far far away...

Keep Pretending - Room

I remember when I first saw the movie "Big", and I thought of how I would've decorated my apartment at that age:  trampoline, Pacman arcade, waterbed, graffit wall..I could go on. I've been thinking lately how I can be such a 30 year old kid sometimes.  I am responsible and independent, yes, but I play with my friends all the time and do love being silly and spontaneous.  That's where the design of this room came from - it's got a hammock, fun rug, girly colors, silly pillow, and even oversized Jim Henson quote.  Just simple, innocent, and fun.

Wishy Washy Wishes

With maybe the exception of the sandal, the rest of these items that I totally love right now are easily things that I probably won't totally love next year: Crop top, expensive backpack, and ripped up boyfriend jeans.  However, they are blazingly in style at the moment, so naturally on le brain....

Top: ASOS
Sandal: Shopbop
Jeans: Zappos
Backpack: Otte

Starring: Mixed Prints

I am so blessed to live on the breezy west coast where the cool wind allows for layers upon layers.  However, I grew up in the south where all you wanted to wear in the summer was as close to nothing as you could get.  It gets so hot and humid that even jewelry sounds terrible, and you have to change your outfit multiple times a day.  Those looming days are for outfits like these - 2 small pieces packed with lots of personality.  A simple top and simple bottom, but in bold mixed prints that you'll be sure to stand out...this is for all my homies in the heat...

I shoulda been a mermaid, but I'm over it...but I shoulda been.

Copy That: Emilio Pucci

I don't know if Emilio Pucci has improved, or if I finally woke up and realized how great this line is.  Every season he has done this year is to die for.  I couldn't find a printed fringe skirt (hello designers, please knock this off already), but I thought the fringe itself and shape were what drew me in more than the print.  There are a bunch of printed mini skirts out there, but I feel the outfit becomes a little more hoochy when it's solely a tight mini skirt and crop top.

Top: BCBG available at Revolve.
Skirt: Free People
Shoes:  Belle by Sigerson Morrison at Shopbop.
Belt: Maison Scotch at Revolve.
Watch: Marc by Marc at Nordstrom.

If I lived here..

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If I lived here, in this renovated barn in Colorado, I would own an internet company with my husband. It would be social media based with an importance on dating, drinking, and dining.  (Since this is a real idea of mine (and my bff), that's all of the biz I can divulge for now)  My husband and I would live out here on this monstrous ranch, but the helicopter parked outside takes us anywhere we want to go.  Our weekend excursions would be to the rivers of Montana, lakes of Michigan, hills of Austin, and beaches of Florida. At home, we'd have a garden where we grow our very own herbs and veggies.  Our chef's kitchen will be every cook's dream where we would spend hours crafting new recipes and bottling spreads and jams to sell at local markets.  We will host lots of events for local charities and weddings on our sprawling property.  There will always be something going on at LoneStar Ranch, and all are forever welcome!

My style will be preppy with a trendy flare.  I will sport classic colors and tailored silhouettes - neutrals, greys, navy, brown, pin stripes, plaids, and denim galore.  Collars, pleating, and belting...yes please.

All looks above from Resort 2014 on style.com.

 

Wintergreen Wishes

I started pinning matchy crop top and skirt outfits last year, and I have yet to commit to one...but I'm sure I will soon!  As I was browsing through my saved shopping images, I noticed a trend: Mint (or wintergreen for alliteration purposes).  With a nice little tan, these would be so darn cute.

or maybe white...

Prada...Marfa

To be honest, this isn't really my style.  I do love the rug and the lamps, but it is all a little too fancy and sharp looking for me.  However, I thought I would try a new style out and see how it fits.

What do ya think??

Many of the items are from One Kings Lane and didn't have brand labels.
Rug and art from Gilt.

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