I Scream For Popsicles

 

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with popsicles? I've also been seeing so many yummy popsicle recipes on various blogs, and felt so inspired! I'm gonna have to go out and buy a popsicle mold asap, and snatch up some of these cute clothes and accessories before they sell out. Psst.. the Forever21 socks are less than $2!

 01. Popsicle Sticks / 02. Pouch / 03. Bathing Suit / 04. Necklace

05. Dress / 06. Temporary Tattoos / 07. Ankle socks / 08. Patriotic Popsicle Dress

I can't not mention the yummy recipes that have inspired this post ...

01. Cake shaped like popsicles? Kelly, you've done it again. Genius! c/o StudioDIY

02. Popsicles with gummies hidden inside? So cute! c/o BestFriendsForFrosting/Horses & Heels

03. Tart rhubarb and creamy yogurt mixed into one delightful popsicle? Yum. c/o Apt 2B Baking Co

Mother's Day Festivities + Outfit Post

Today was a great but tiring day. We began with a Mother's Day Brunch with Chris' family that was at a quaint hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Glendale called Bashan. I didn't know what to expect when walking in but oh my goodness the food was amazing! We had our choice for appetizer, main course and dessert. These were some of our selections:

 

Pork Belly “Teriyaki”  

Crispy Rice Cake, Togarashi, Braised Scallions, Pickled Apples

 

 Chilled Sweet Pea Soup

Crunchy Wasabi Peas, Crème Fraiche, Chives, Smoked Paprika Oil

 

 Chocolate Bread Pudding

chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs

 

 Crème Fraiche Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Walnut Streusel, Dulce de Leche, mocha almond fudge Ice Cream

One of my all time favorite stores is Anthropologie. Their latest looks for spring are nothing short of gorgeous, from their brightly-hued dresses to their whimsical printed tops such as this one, I'm in love. I went a little crazy the other day during their one-day only 15% off sale and picked up a pair of the most comfortable pants on earth. AG's are the best brand ever. They fit like a glove and never stretch. I couldn't help but also grab this silk blouse, as well. Naturally I paired this cheery outfit with my yellow flats, and my new floppy hat. Today was a good day, indeed!

I was trying to collect some of the purple flowers to throw in the air, and ended up looking funny in the process!

Outfit Details:

Blouse: Anthropologie   |   Jeans: Anthropologie

Flats: Halogen/Nordstrom   |   Floppy Hat: Forever21

Beachy Keen

To go along with my last post, I thought it would be fitting to show how versatile the basic denim jacket is. This time I decided to pair it with my favorite new dress, to give it a more relaxed and unexpected feel. I love the combination of a laid back tough girl jacket with a soft, romantic maxi dress. It's probably the edgiest I've ever dressed, and it's not even that edgy! I also love mixing prints and couldn't help but pair the black and white stripes with my black and white polka dot envelope clutch. The weather has been great here lately, so the boyfriend and I decided to spend our evening at the beach. After the sun went down, we stopped for some authentic Italian gelato, drove by the Bachelor house (I am dying to see it up close!), and picked up hot pizza at our favorite local pizza joint. How have you all been spending your weekend?

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit details:

Dress - Anthropologie

Necklace - Anthropologie

Denim Jacket - Forever21

Bag - JCrew

Sandals - Anthropologie

Penguins and Polka Dots

Lately I've been obsessing over the influx of cute animal-themed sweaters, particularly this penguin sweater that I found at my local Forever21. It's the perfect combination of cute and comfortable. The best part about it is that I can wear it with just about anything! Over a peter-pan collar blouse and colored pants, slightly tucked into a pencil skirt, the options are endless.

Sweater from Forever21:  Penguin Sweater
Blouse from Forever21:  Polka Dot Blouse
Purple pants - The Stevie Ankle: Anthropologie (no longer available)
Gold flats: Yosi Samra
Lipstick: NARS - Funny Face