itsy bitsy teenie weenie (insert description here) bikini

by soraya

(Top row from left)
1. Vitamin A Twisted Bikini $69
2. Ralph Lauren Lace Optic Triangle Bikini $139
3. Zimmerman Posy Ruffled Floral-Print Bandeau Bikini $250
4. D&G Lemon Print String Bikini $105
(Bottom row from left)
5. Mara Hoffman COBALT MULTI Bikini $360
6. Matthew Williamson Butterfly Print Triangle Bikini $275
7. Anika Brazil Shell Bikini $59
8. Mara Hoffman PINK Bikini $335


There's less than a month before the summer ends girls, so now is the time to put on your cutest swimsuit and flaunt that tan.  Your last chance to throw or attend that killer beach/pool party is quickly approaching and you'll want the perfect bikini.  The 8 above are some of my favorites.  Since most of them are quite pricey, I hope you get inspired by the vibrant colors and playful silhouettes! 


See the original set on Polyvore HERE. 

ocean eyes

by soraya
Best way to bring out your fresh summer tan without piling on the bronzer? Shades of blue, bronze & gold.  The ocean-inspired hues will have your complexion glowing; almost as if you came straight from beach.  Here are a few of our favorite picks:

1. Bare Escentuals "Bronzed" High Shine Eyecolor $16
2. NARS "Cap Ferrat" Eyeshadow Trio $45
3. Stila "Wonderful in Waikiki" Collectible Beach Palette $62 $14
4. Sephora Collection Gold Glitter Eyeliner $12
5. Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick $39
6. Makeup Forever "Iridescent Navy Blue" Aqua Liner $23


All images & products can be found online at Sephora.com

new heights

by soraya

Standing at 5'1", you'd see why I embrace any occasion to wear heels and make up for my height deficiency.  Don't get me wrong, I love being petite.  It's cute and all, but sometimes I get tired of being towered over.
Early this summer, I fell in love with a pair of Stuart Weitzman espadrilles that I saw in a Nordstrom catalog.  The thing is, they were $365 and far above my budget (a girl needs to buy other clothes too, you know?!).  I had a mini heart attack when I saw the price... but it was a pair of Weitzmans after all.  Over the weeks, I gave up on the search for the perfect pair until I stumbled across a more price-conscious pair (pictured left).  They heel was four inches high with a generous platform, they were nude and easy to wear, surprisingly comfortable, and only $110.  So I now have my sights set on these glorious Charles by Charles David espadrilles... and you better believe they will soon be on my feet.

sweet little nothings: 7/6/11

by julia
This week's favorite finds:

via imgfave.com

Love these colors together for summer.

via pinterest.com

Her eye makeup is amazing; I want to be able to pull it off for special events.