Friday, June 28, 2013
Liquid Sunscreen
I'm a little bit of a sunscreen fanatic, so I was surprised to discover Neutrogena liquid sunscreen
just recently. It's all kinds of amazing, especially for wearing on your face. I wear it under my regular moisturizer and makeup and can't even tell it's there (no white residue, no smell and no greasiness!) We'll be wearing lots of it this weekend. It's supposed to be hot, and I can't wait to go swimming and on warm evening walks. Do you have fun weekend plans?
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Rope Accents
Some wardrobe pieces, like white jeans and eyelet tops, have summer written all over them. After I saw this belt, I added rope accents to the list, too. It adds a fun twist to an otherwise simple accessory. Plus it makes me want to go yachting... :)
(I'm wearing the Anthropologie Boltrope belt (on sale!) and a chambray dress from Nordstrom (similar here)).
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Candy Store
This weekend, a few friends and I stopped by The Candy Store which has to be the prettiest candy store in San Francisco. The walls are lined with big glass jars, and everything's so neatly displayed.
All the colors were irresistible!
I tried the Haribo mango gummies and black currant bon bons (delish) and Haribo strawberry puffs, Swedish coins and gummy hearts (not my favorite, but not bad either). Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get tired of gummies, but I'm starting to think I never will.
Do you have a sweet tooth? What's your favorite candy?
p.s. Once I asked Alan what his favorite candy was. He said raisins.
My friend Dianna got these marshmallows that tasted like strawberries and champagne. The label made us laugh.
Do you have a sweet tooth? What's your favorite candy?
p.s. Once I asked Alan what his favorite candy was. He said raisins.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Happy Moment #8: French Movie Night
Last night, I came home with one thing on my mind: I wanted to veg. We just got one of these jumbo bean bags
which is both ridiculous in how it swallows up our living room and how comfortable it is—the perfect place for my mission. I crawled in, put on Priceless and ate some French macarons for dessert. Have you seen Priceless? It's my favorite French movie. Audrey Tatou is gorgeous in it, and the male lead is heartbreakingly sweet. Their adventures are set in the dreamiest parts of Europe. I also picked up the macarons from Trader Joe's, and I'm now obsessed. They're so much better than the ones they used to carry. These ones are even made in France!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The Best Answer to the Most Annoying Interview Question
The other week, I was helping my sister Sophie prep for a job interview. I asked the dreaded question—"What's your biggest weakness?"—and she answered...
Monday, June 17, 2013
Travel Tip: How to Pack Jewelry
Are you doing any traveling this summer? Would you try this?

Friday, June 14, 2013
Summer Outfit
Do you have a go-to outfit for summer? I live in tan sandals and soft cotton shorts. Here are three of my favorite summer pieces:
1. These Gentle Souls sandals are so comfortable! I could wear them all day. And they have a small leg-lengthening wedge (bonus).
2. High-waisted cotton shorts are much more flattering on me than cut-offs, and these ones are a nice length. (By the way, am I the only one who thinks most shorts these days are way too short?!) I like wearing them with a tee tucked in (as seen here).
3. Chunky statement necklaces are a fun way to dress up shorts and a t-shirt. I've been in love with J. Crew's rhinestone necklaces for a long time, but their $200+ price tags were always too steep. So I was excited to find tons of Etsy shops which sell very convincing J. Crew-inspired jewelry for a fraction of the cost (I ordered the J. Crew flower lattice necklace at a 70% discount!)
Have a wonderful weekend!
1. These Gentle Souls sandals are so comfortable! I could wear them all day. And they have a small leg-lengthening wedge (bonus).
2. High-waisted cotton shorts are much more flattering on me than cut-offs, and these ones are a nice length. (By the way, am I the only one who thinks most shorts these days are way too short?!) I like wearing them with a tee tucked in (as seen here).
3. Chunky statement necklaces are a fun way to dress up shorts and a t-shirt. I've been in love with J. Crew's rhinestone necklaces for a long time, but their $200+ price tags were always too steep. So I was excited to find tons of Etsy shops which sell very convincing J. Crew-inspired jewelry for a fraction of the cost (I ordered the J. Crew flower lattice necklace at a 70% discount!)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Happy Moment #7: Ring Details
Monday, June 10, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Happy Moment #6: Fruit Tarts
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Happy Moment #5
Yesterday evening I roasted marshmallows with my family and ate them right off the stick. They were warm and gooey with a light crisp crust. It felt so quintessentially summer!
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