Flowers and Flip Flops

Ready for a photo overload of photos of me in a bright pink shirt? I should have edited it down more but...

I am obsessed with this shirt from NY&Co. So obsessed that I have it in black too.

And a many thanks go to my sister who technically bought it for me. Not sure if she realizes it but just in case. Don't worry Kate, next time we go shopping, I'll treat!  

It was perfect 100 degree, sticky, awful weather this past week. Tank tops and flip flops and gallons of water were necessities. 

This shirt was ideal for a hot day, plus it matched all the pretty flowers in my parents back yard. I dress to camouflage into my surroundings, but funny enough I don't own any actual camo.

As hot as it was I still couldn't resist asking my Dad to snap a few photos out on the patio. So thanks Dad for dripping sweat for the sake of fashion!

*Jeans: American Eagle (similar)

*Tank: New York and Company (similar)

*Flip Flops: $1 Old Navy

*Lace Bra: American Eagle (similar)

*Sunglasses: RayBan

Did you make it thru all these photos? Congrats if you did. Because that is a whole lot of pink shirt you just digested. 

Tomorrow I will have to wear black to make up for it. 

Summer Vacation

Sorry for the radio silence last week.

It was a vacation from work and stress. Took a little time to visit the folks and friends. Went out to eat. Drank a beer or two. Went to see a movie. Got a massage.  Played with the kittens.  Went to NYC. Shopped. And slept. 

It was the perfect summer vacation.

Beautiful summer sunset.

Did a little shopping.
I loved this XXL tank top that I wore as a dress from H&M.
But I kept my money in my wallet and moved on. 

Playing with Buttons.

Sam Edelman purses.
I fought the temptation to buy one of these studded beauties. 

Playing with Bobbins to celebrate his one year anniversary of living with us.
As you can tell, he was very excited. 

106 degrees. Hottest week ever. 

Bella and cookie. Best friends. 

Relaxing on the patio.

Pretty flowers. 

Mom, Bella and Dad relaxing once the hot sun started to set.

Patriotic kitties!

Best photo I have of my 4th of July outfit. Stars and stripes!

Red, white and blue!

View from Casey's window at work. NYC. 

Went to Brooklyn for the night with Casey.
View of the Manhattan skyline from rooftop.
I could get use to that view. 

Me and my Casey Lea.

Sometimes you just need a little frozen yogurt... and pineapple...
and chocolate... and kiwi... and strawberries....

My current favorite beer... Fruli.
Refreshing on a hot summer day. 

Going back to work this week has been really hard and it is only Tuesday.

Excited for a Friday night out with the girls. My friend Ellie just got back in the states today after a year in New Zealand.  I can't wait for all of us girls to be back together! 

Stars and Stripes

Striped dress, $16 / Striped cardigan / Vintage shirt / J.Crew mini skirt / Peeptoe shoes / White shawl / Hair clip accessory / Converse - All Star Flag - Hi - Red/White

Need some stars and stripes in your wardrobe? Well I have got you covered!!!

Now I am not saying wear all of these things at once. That would be taking American pride to a whole new level, but it would be cute to wear one or two patriotic pieces to celebrate this day. I think I am going to opt for a red striped shirt, red moccasins, denim shorts and using a scrap of blue star fabric as a scarf. (But, I can't lie, if i owned that flag cardigan you know I'd be sweating my butt off in this 95 degree weather just to wear it today!!) 

Hope everyone is off to barbeque some burgers, relax and enjoy this beautiful summer day. 

Happy 4th of July!!!

Way Back Wednesday

Here is another dose of photos that somehow got lost in the mix. 

These were taken a few months ago, again obviously back when the weather wasn't so hot and sunny. 

I was one of the lucky few shoppers who was able to score a few Missoni for Target pieces before they all sold out (or were put on Ebay by evil monsters!)  These shorts were by far my favorite item. They are a little big but insanely comfortable and surprisingly enough, they have been really easy to style. 

Shorts: Missoni for Target

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Steve Madden

T-Shirt: Target

I got this nail polish from Forever 21. Cheap and fun! It took about 3 layers to get the sparkle effect that I was hoping for but it stayed on for a lot longer than expected. This polish also looks fantastic layered over other nail colors or worn on just the tips. (I did that to my sister's nails- gold tips to mint colored nails- looked amazing!!)

 Put a little glitter in my life and the possibilities seem endless!

Looking back now, I really wish I would have taken the time to post this look a few months ago because it is undoubtably one of my favs! It has all the elements that make me insanely comfortable and happy. 

Only downfall---- wearing boots with buckles with my crochet tights = lots of snags and holes! ooppss... sorry about that  fashion fail!

Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Banana

Sometimes you just have to be matchy-matchy.  

Was searching and searching my closet for something to go with my orange boots. What better than my orange striped t-shirt? The idea was almost so obvious and so right in front of my face that I have passed over it every other time. I typically don't like matching colors exactly, but what the hell... gotta try something new now and then. 

This is by far a typical "Emily" outfit. Comfy jeans, cute boots, oversized t-shirt, cardigan, necklace and glasses. Ta-da.... You too can put together these 6 things and look like me!  And who wouldn't want that?! :)

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: DV by Dolce Vita

T-Shirt: H&M

Cardigan: NY&Company

Necklace: American Eagle

This Little Piggy Stayed Home

I am obsessed with the Sally Hansen Salon Effects.

 Being a girl who is really hard on her nails and spends most of her time with a half painted hand, I was amazed when I first tried these a year ago. Normally I will take the time to paint my nails and then they will be chipped in less than an hour. How does that happen?! And since I never take the time to get pedicures or manicures and tend to not be very girly when it comes to my nails, these nail strips are a godsend.

They are fast and easy to put on (no dry time) and last a long time!  I especially love the graphic prints because if you make a mistake it is hardly noticeable.  The only downside is that they are a little pricey, about $10 a pack.

I had a few strips left over this time. Not enough to do my hands again and I wasn't about to let them go to waste, so what to do... what to do?! MY TOES!

An accent toe? Love the thought. And they lasted just as long on my piggy toes as it did on my hands. 

I will definitely be doing this again in the future. Maybe even a whole foot next time, not just the piggy that stayed home. :)

Shoe of the Week

When I was a little girl I would go into my mom's closet and try on all of her shoes. (yes, the obsession began at an early age)

Sadly my sister and I were banned from the heels after one too many falls down the stairs,  but that still left the flats and wedges. 

One of my favorite pairs to wear in my mom's closet were these navy mini-wedges that were in the exact same material as these Steve Maddens. So when I saw these I immedately had a flashback to being six and pretending to be a grown up in heels... now I'm wearing grown up heels and wishing I was six again. 

What? Steve Madden 'Syren'

Where? Steve Madden, Nordstrom

How Much? $100

These wedges would be great for a girl like me who prefers a boot over a sandals, but knows that her piggy toes need to breath in the summer. 

I would wear these with dresses and cropped pants in the summer and would wear them all the way thru fall with fun tights. 

I am loving the coral color because I see the most options with items I already own.  If you are going to spend a 100 bucks on a pair of shoes you need to be able to wear them more than one way.  It is awesome that they offer these in basic black and tan, but for a daring girl who loves a pop of color, the turquoise color is fantastic!

I will be adding these to my "must watch" list, where I wait until the shoes I love are dirt cheap! My best advice for other shoe lovers is to make a Watch List.... this way you can wait until the shoes are on sale or until a coupon code is available. Just takes a little patience.

all images via Nordstrom.com