lots of work and a little play

back for a brief moment! in the midst of my promotion, absorbing the buckets of crap i need to know like a sponge, and trying to soak up the last of portland's dismal summer, just thought i'd leave a little update.

looking fwd to finishing out the summer strong...

oregon coast> lakeside minnesota wedding> san diego with my loves> a san juan island adventure.

ya'hurrrrd!

photos c/o live.to.the.point.of.tears and dd&d

tidbits: swing swing

so incredibly gorgeous this past week in pdx. warm air and deliciously sunny blue skies. HAPPY summer FRIDAY, women! celebrating a birthday tonight with a bunch of gals packed in a club shaking our booties along with popping bubbly. ( & hopefully celebrating one more piece if news, but still waiting on the confirmation...) anywhoots, here's to another week of accomplishments and a weekend full of cheer(s), mini skirts and friends. huzzah! xo,

for the time being, here are some great weekend links:

south of france, wassssup?

a video that'll make you laugh your arse off.

french soles for your feet, darling!

bikini friendly burgers (i tried the gorgonzola recipe, delish).

again, another story to make your belly hurt.

opi brights, yeah (i want that blue, now!).

my new perfume purchase.

LOVE these wedding invites/place cards.

dying over this jewelry.

stunning bride.

Happy {freedom} 4th!

cheers to a weekend of great food/drink, fireworks, sun and gut wrenching laughs. mine will be full of bbqs, friends, and outdoor activities (along with the previous mentioned). make your summer must-do lists and slather on the spf. happy freedom friday weekend, darlings.

oh, and Go Oranje! Totally rooting for the Dutchies (that's for you,brother).

xo,

images via

Friday: Tidbits at last

since i've been a total blogger slacker, i thought i would pass along my friday tidbit links that have been missing for ever so long. it's friday and we can't complain (especially since i have half-days on fridays at work for the rest of the summer!). sunny skies are in the forecast, a house party, bike rides and sleeping in are all on my to-do list. here are some summer faves:

these are why i wish i didn't have 20/20 vision

gorgeous dress (and shot).

a tiger pooch? precious.

gold pomade for your hair-divine!

macaroons, please.

darling work space.

the perfect leather bag.

je t'aime cards.

the most delicious candles in the world.

any special plans for your weekend? kick back and relax, friends! Toodles xo,

image via

wednesday: : loveliness

how lovely is this shot? (although somewhat 'out of season' for right now). but that dress...to die for. it's finally feeling like the summer months here in the NW; warm air, sunny skies and ice cream galore. much too much going on at work this week, so i will try to post when i can. otherwise, wear your spf and enjoy the loveliness this week!

xo,

image credit i can't remember

Summer, Vere Are Ju!?

{via dg}

coral crushes

i've got a thing. a thing for lipstick. not that i wear it all that often, but when i come across a fabu color, it usually makes it way into my purse/makeup bag. i have an entire diddy bag devoted to just my lip gloss, lipstick, liners, lip pens and lip crayons. matte, glossy, red, purple and pink. i've pretty much got 'em all. and now...i'm onto the orange ones. my skin may not be the best fit for the orange tones, however, you can mix and play with many. although it's rainy cats and dogs outside my pathetic excuse for a window at work, these colors evoke the meaning of summer.

one affordable shtick i do recommend:

Maybelline's Coral Crush, $6

a delightful blend of red and orange.

try it out!

xo,

images via models

er, wait...

{via 13 bees}

i'm back for just a hot minute. i.WANT.this.dress. what a spectacular summer frock.

touche, Madewell.