Feeling Blue

top: forever 21 | jeans: forever 21 | bag: louis vuitton | metallic heels: target | bracelets: j crew, bip & bop c/o

I've become completely obsessed with navy and white lately (check out my crazy color-coded dressing room last week)! I've never really been a blue lover but something about Summer 2013 is just begging for the classic combo. Aside from the wrinkles (OMG the obsessive compulsive housewife in me is dying right now), this shirt is quickly becoming one of my faves. I love how easy it is to throw on and I'm always down for a little bit of Mexican inspiration! Mr. Jackson has taken to calling it my 'mommy shirt', which I've yet to classify as insulting or not. As far as moms go, I'd like to think I'm not too mommy-ish!

A little bit more blue:

tory burch blue and white

Candy Colored Kaleidoscope

dress: prabal gurung for target | mint tweed jacket: h&m (similar) | heels: target | bracelet: bip & bop c/o | bag: zara (similar)

This is one of those looks I contemplated not posting on the blog. However, a few of you liked it on Facebook so I thought I'd better share the outfit details. Mr. Jackson and I sneaked out for a Sunday matinee a few weeks ago (we saw The Great and Powerful Oz) and this dress is one of the pieces in my current rotation that is both comfy AND a bit put together. The cotton makes it feel like PJs (I could wear it everyday!) and the funky mirrored floral seemed fitting for a trip to Oz. The mint tweed jacket brought out the pastels in the pattern and I'm excited to see what it looks like when I swap it for a pop of bright pink!

p.s. Sorry for the almost peep show, the wind really picks up that little ruffle!

Did you see the Wizard of Oz reboot? What did you think?

Chelsea & The City: Palm Springs Edition

I love the cool vibes Palm Springs gives off. It's quirky and vintage-y with a splash of cheek and a heaping scoop of color! With temperatures rising I can't help but long for a desert retreat complete with pool swans and lawn flamingos. A few palm trees wouldn't hurt and Palm Springs has them in spades (obviously)! I would spend my days soaking up the sun, sipping colorful cocktails and doing the twist poolside.

The perfect touches for a weekend getaway to Palm Springs? A few fun retro suits (a girls gotta have options!), anything with a banana leaf print and a fabulous recipe for jalapeno margaritas! Throw on a chic cover-up, toss everything into your favorite tote and you're set. I'll see you by the pool!

1. Dolce & Gabbana Striped Bikini
2. Flamingo No. 1 by The Animal Print Shop
3. Kate Spade Call To Action Tote
4. Tory Burch Classic Grosgrain Fedora
5. J Crew Knit Tunic Dress
6. Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook
7. Pink Flamingo Cocktail Stirrers
8. J Crew Leather Colorblock Luggage Tag
9. Whitlock & Co. Tropical Pillow Cover
10. Society Social "The Mrs. Lilien"
11. Beach Riot Bikini Top & Bottom
12. Beach Riot Gally Cook One-Piece
13. Marysia Molokai Swimsuit

images via pinterest

Happy Friday! + weekly roundup

Happy weekend lovelies! This was a big week for my little family (Lorelai and I started co-op "play dates/school") and I'm so grateful for the arrival of the weekend because this momma is exhausted! Co-op is basically code for "come teach your own kid and spend the wee hours of the morning doing tiring things like taking a dip in the giant foam-block pool, oh yeah, and you pay. okay?" but Lo had a blast and is so excited for her second class on Saturday. I hope you get to spend some time with your family this weekend!

Here's what I've been loving this week:

the best idea for a bridal shower from Mints & Honey
a stunning video by Wendy's Lookbook that makes me want to board a plane for Cabo ASAP
The Glitter Guide shared some delicious Summer salads (I know what I'm eating this weekend)
a breathtaking engagement shoot on Green Wedding Shoes
& a gorgeous "bohemian with an edge" bridal inspiration shoot!

images via tumblr + pinterest

My Picks: Anniversary Weekend

silk cami, yellow circle skirt, flamingo print romper, lobster key fob, baseball hat, denim shorts, linen baseball sweater, navy peplum tank, striped pencil skirt, summer straw hat, iphone 5 case, striped cosmetics case, ginger-mint toothpaste

Mr. Jackson and I are celebrating five years together at the end of the month and I'm in full-on planning mode for our quick weekend getaway to St. Augustine. I'm excited to spend a few days exploring the gorgeous coastal town with my mister and can't wait to unwind in the sand! Always the over-packer, I decided to get a leg up on the process and put together the quintessential weekend wardrobe. A nautical color palette with easy to mix pieces is perfect for limited luggage space (I'll be using my favorite vintage LV duffel) and a combination of dressy and casual items makes dressing a no-brainer.

I'm so lucky to have found such a wonderful and supportive man and look forward to the next five (or fifty) years!

What would you do on a romantic weekend getaway? If you've ever been to St. Augustine, what do we just HAVE to see?