toms + jonathan adler

  TOMS and jonathan adler collaborated to bring you a limited edition sunglasses collection that's great for the summer!

there are 3 styles in a mixture of tricolor hues that each comes with an adorable signature jonathan adler needlepoint padded case. and with TOMS one for one movement, for each purchase you make the company is committed to help one person in need. shopping with a cause is the way to go! 

 

shop for them here, here and here!
and if you'd like to learn more on how to help or get involved, visit the TOMS site here.

classic with a twist

 on days where you're unsure what to wear, pulling out never-fail classics from your closet is a sure way to get an effortless look. here are a few tips to achieve that :

* an old blazer in a fun striped pattern paired with old jeans and sneakers is such a fun casual look.

*striped sweater and chambray shirt? can't get any more classic than that.

*a red, white and blue outfit is always appropriate any day.

*a simple neutral shirtdress matched with luxurious leathergoods is always stunning that can take you from day to evening!

*and lastly, my favorite white shirt accessorized with gold links takes a plain shirt into a glammed up top perfect to pair with whether a pair of slacks, skirt or in this case a cute pair of black shorts!

the classics never go out of style. stock up on them!

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weekend snapshots

we had a wonderful time celebrating the special men in our lives this weekend. we took my father out saturday for lunch and shopping (nordstrom still have their half-yearly sale!). they had some really great sale at the men's department. ben scored a pair of really inexpensive driving shoes and a couple of shirts at amazing discounted prices. for their gifts, i was lucky to chance upon free engraving at macy's with purchase of any calvin klein scents, so i thought that was really neat. on top of that, the gifts with purchase is always a great plus (in this case, koozies and a canvas duffel bag)! 

earlier in the week was also my father's birthday so we had a nice dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. we are so grateful for his good health and strength. yesterday we also celebrated my niece (and goddaughter) jillian's  high school graduation party. she was our flower girl thirteen years ago and surely it was surreal that she's heading off to college this fall! 

summer camp and activities is wearing out this momma and this boy. the heat is too much to handle and i have the honor of driving him around. i'm already tired just thinking about it. BUT, i wouldn't want it any other way :) 

it's monday again and i hope you all had an amazing father's day weekend celebration! 

happy father's day

special thoughts and love to the special men in my life!  

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the dads!

weekend shopping

how cute are these men boxers by rickshaw design? don't forget the special men in our lives this father's day weekend. me thinks, i can steal these and make them my own and use to lazily lounge around the house during the weekends. so cozy and comfy! 

$24 and comes with a matching drawstring bag!