Go Green

so as everyone knows being green is in. whether you are wearing vintage clothes, bathing with rain water, taking your own grocery bags to the store, buying recycled products, placing your cans in your recycle bin, or just supporting the color...you are helping america go GREEN. so lets ride it, i have to say it is a a pretty solid color.

love this antique that has been painted teal for
 the entryway... also love the organization

the green accents make this kitchen 

love this. 

i need this heavenly couch for sofa sunday. enough said.

these hydrangeas make the table while keeping
it clean and crisp

limes. great for water, vodka, cooking, cleaning..  and
the list goes on.

summer salad: avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes,
basil, and vinegar 

yum

mojito.
make it a skinny: bacardi limon,
 lots of mint, sprite zero, and little lime. 

green tea. great for your skin
and your metabolism 

what a great edge on classic piece

love the color jean trend, as you know :)

speaks for itself 

but no really... go green,  it will help us all in the long run!


happy friday.

xo
mp

TRAVELING FOR THE 4th? Let me help you....

we are quickly approaching the biggest holiday of the summer, one of the most traveled holidays of the year, and one of my favorites. with that being said, i wanted to give a few tips for packing for the weekend no matter your destination. even if your driving it is still inconvenient to pack a ton of clothes that you will never wear, so lets think through this, and pack only the necessities to keep you fabulous & together all weekend long.

growing up i had a mother who always overpacked (she still does), a father who under packed (now a world class packer), and a brother who just didn't know how to pack (were still working on him, but he is getting there!) - so somewhere in-between them all, i think that i figured it out. if you don't believe me, just ask my roommates, i have made it a science!

just a few packing tips

• always lay everything out on your bed before putting it in your suitcase, this allows for you to make sure that you are not over packing or forgetting anything 
• think versatile pieces not necessarily "out-fits," because we all know that our mood can affect what we want to wear 
• one pair of neutral heels will do the trick, no need to pack 3 pairs for a long weekend 
• underwear- now Im guilty of this :-/, it is not necessary to bring 2-3 pairs for everyday, especially when you know you will be in a bathing suite for a majority of the day 
• heavy shoes (tennis shoes or heels) go in first, and then jeans, pajamas, coverups, etc... lay your nicer clothes on top that you dont want to wrinkle on the top. 
• make use of "empty space" wisely. for example, roll your sports bra and socks and put them in your tennis shoes
• in order to save room it is best to roll cotton tops, the will not wrinkle and you can stack them
• lay your travel outfit out- make sure this includes one of the pair of shoes that you plan on wearing throughout your trip. I also always try and wear jeans on the plane, plane seats are icky. 

some of my favorites for the weekend 

a great white t-shirt/top can be day or
night and matches all bottoms.
click here to buy this one

jean shorts, chose your poision or should
i say color- you cannot loose
click here to buy these 

nude wedge. must.
steve madden
click here to buy

favorite summer flat
click here to buy

white jeans, summer favorite
buy these- they are a steal

fedora. keep the sun off your face and look
good at the same time. great nyc street
purchase, have fun with color as well.
jcrew

can't go wrong with a
black suite
vix at piperlime

sunscreen, i don't care what kind as long as you are using it 

Sweet Summer Time

sophisticated, yet extremely stylish,
for work or for play  

cut off shorts have been a trend for years, however
I just love the touch of pop that has been added to the collection.

LOVE the natural look of the color and the waves.
Save the money and let the sun do the work 

the more the merrier has always been my motto :) 

you can never go wrong with neutral nails,
especially if they have a hint of shimmer

have fun with your toes, they can be a subtle
statement piece to for any occasion.