Saltwater sandals

Before summer ends, get yourself a pair of the sandal that SCREAMS summer - Salt Water sandals. I had these in white when I was a little girl. I also love them in red or tan. They're $39.99 at modcloth.com. They match with everything, and yes, you can even wear them in the water (including the ocean), and they won't get ruined. Love.

Havaianas

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Best flip-flop ever. The "Slim" flip-flop by Havaianas. I like this color, Light Golden, best because it's nude and matches with everything. Also, the color doesn't compete with your pedicure. $26 at Nordstrom.

J Crew Eyelet shirt dress

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Okay, I know my last post was a JCrew post, and I normally don't like to post about the same topic twice in a row. But I can't not tell you guys about this. This JCrew eyelet shirt dress is just amazing. But the most wonderful part is that's it's on sale right now, and there's an extra 50% off on all sale items at JCrew. So right now, this dress is $40. Someone, please buy this dress 'cause it' just too good to pass up. Comes in this kiwi color, white or navy blue. You're welcome!

Pom-poms. Yes-yes.

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JCrew keeps killing it with their summer 2014 collection. This just out - their embroidered pom-pom tank. Just screams summer! Comes in three different color combos but my favorite is this one in burnt crimson and royal blue. The details are amazing. $98.

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Oh. My. Lord - Target's latest designer collaboration

Photo: Target; Simon Cave

Joseph Altuzarra for Target. Fall 2014. Enough said.

USA! USA!

Photo: Nordstrom

 

For all you soccer fans out there, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil starts this Thursday! And for all the Team USA dad fans in your life, this USA soccer shirt from Retro Brand, available at Nordstrom, is the perfect Father's Day gift. $38.  Goooooaaaaaal!!!!!!!

Converse gets a dainty update

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I love Converse sneakers. Especially the white ones. They're pretty much ageless and timeless.

 

But I've often thought that the soles were just ever-so-slightly chunky for my taste. Apparently, Converse has picked up on that thought and have come out with the "Dainty." The rubber sole is lower and just a bit more feminine. They come in a ton of colors, including this white crochet version which is insane!

 

Wear these with absolutely anything - jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts. Just perfect.

Poppytalk for Target

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Poppytalk is one of my favorite lifestyle blogs. Poppytalk in particular always has the most beautiful, vintage-y, hand-made ideas.

 

Well, it seems that Target loves it too 'cause starting June 22, Poppytalk's party collection debuts at Target. Lots of really pretty things. My favorite is the foldable cloth checkerboard with cloth pieces. It'll sell out for sure.

Couldn't get to it fast enough

Photo: JCrew

I'm not crazy about jumpers for me, although I love them in general and on other people. However, this Regine Jumpsuit by Cardigan for J Crew really takes the cake. Simply THE perfect summer outfit. Would have worn it with white Birkenstocks, but I think the jumpsuit is already sold out. You might be able to track it down in a store.

ASOS pom-pom clutch

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The ASOS Geo-Tribal clutch bag with pom-pomps has summer written all over it. $53 at asos.com.

Right now, ASOS is offering $10 off your first order of $100 or more, plus free shipping. If you've never checked out asos.com, you really should. It is amazing. Lots of variety and great prices.

Merona Mallory perforated drivers

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Summer 2014 is all about perforated accessories. Better yet, WHITE perforated accessories. And Target is giving it to you for $24.99 with Merona's "Mallory" white perforated driver moc.

 

They're not available in stores so you have to get them on-line but they are soooo worth it. My friend has them so I saw them up close and personal. They are AMAZING. They are 100% man-made material but have a soft, outer suede-like finish. Perfect for work or weekend.

 

If you can only get one closed flat shoe this summer, this is it. They look great with jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses, whatever.

Rose-cut sleeping beauty turquoise

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Sleeping Beauty turquoise is one of my favorite semi-precious minerals for jewelry. Love the color, love the name. Right now, Arizona is the most important producer of turquoise in the United States. One of the most important mines is the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona. It produces a special color and quality of turquoise, like the one pictured in this ring I found on etsy.

 

JanishJewels has amazing pieces for sale on etsy. This ring in particular is  rose-cut sleeping beauty turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine. It's set in an 18k gold bezel on a sterling silver twig band. So beautiful and unique. Treat yourself!

Oakley "Warm Up" sunglasses

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If you're in need of sunglasses this summer and don't want to spend a fortune, you should check out Marshall's. I just got this great pair of women's Oakley "Warm Up" sunglasses for $32 on clearance!!! No, it's not a typo. These retail for $120.00. Got them in the tortoiseshell finish, which I love. They are super light-weight and have Polarized lenses which are great for minimizing glare.

 

Marshall's had a ton of other high-end brands like Coach and Kate Spade. If you don't see something you like at one location, check out another Marshall's because they don't always get the same products.

Happy Weekend

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Looking for a book to read this summer? How about starting with this one - my next read and my book club's next read. My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff. Comes out June 3. Cannot wait. If you're a reader, this is a must.

 

My Salinger Year is a memoir about literary New York in the late 1990's, before the digital age. It's been described as a coming-of-age story about a talented writer and a testament to the universal power of books to shape our lives.

 

Charles Bock, New York Times best-selling author of Beautiful Children says, "This is an impossibly excellent read—a glowingly entertaining, miss-your-subway-stop engrossing, note-perfect piece of storytelling." Sold.

 

Gap 1969 button-front denim dress

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Must. Have. This. Dress. Gap's 1969 button-front denim dress for summer 2014. I'm pretty sure I had something similar when I was a kid in the '70's. If I were a dress, this is what I'd be.

 

Unfortunately, I checked Gap right now and it's sold out. I think it sold out in less than a day because Gap just put this dress on it's website yesterday. Incredible. I'm gonna cry.

Jason's Sea Fresh Toothpaste Gel

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This is my favorite organic toothpaste. Jason Natural Cosmetics' Sea Fresh toothpaste. It's actually a gel. You can get it at Whole Foods. I like the Deep Sea Spearmint one.

 

It has three natural whitening polishers: bamboo powder, calcium carbonate and silica which help prevent plaque build-up and are more gentle on your teeth than other whitening ingredients. Anti-bacterial grapefruit seed extract and perilla seed extract help block sugar acids and bacteria forming in your mouth. Certified organicaAloe vera gel helps soothe and relieve gums from irritation. Essential oil of mint gives it that Deep Spearmint flavor.

 

My favorite thing about this toothpaste: no fluoride, no sodium lauryl sulfate, no saccharin, no preservatives, and no animal testing. Try it; I think you'll really like it.

Coolest earrings

Photos: Dior

Dior T Shirt earrings. So darn cool. They come in different variations. The small pearl rests on the ear while the larger pearl peeps out from behind the earlobe. They can be worn alone or as a pair. They go with EVERYTHING. So classic, yet at the same time, fresh and modern and edgy. Timeless and ageless. I really like the all-pearl version seen here on Rihanna. Amazing.

Super yes, please

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I always wear flats. Never heels. I feel fake in them and not myself. Even when I go out at night, I wear flats. These are perfect. The Lita Mignon sandal by Loeffler Randal, one of my favorite brands. I love the name . . . Lita Mignon. Just rolls off the tongue. Whoever named this shoe should be given a raise 'cause she (or he) nailed it.

 

The perfect color combo - black and nude; very Chanel. Would look good with shorts, with jeans, with a dress, with skirts; could wear it to work, to the movies, to lunch, and so on and so forth. You get the picture.

 

They're $295 so a bit steep. I'll just pin these to my pinterest "crazy good shoes" board and keep an eye on them in case they go on sale somewhere or turn up on ebay. You never know.

Happy weekend

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This is my favorite razor. The Venus Embrace Sensitive by Gillette. Been using it since it came out. It's designed for sensitive skin. Has that built-in moisture strip and five blades for a super smooth shave without nicks or cuts. Love the light ocean blue color - nice and serene. I read somewhere that it's the #1 razor used by female dermatologists.

 

There's always coupons for these in newspaper coupon inserts or online, so go ahead and check it out. Great for summer when you need to shave a lot.

Crochet Totes

Photo: toryburch.com

 

This is the bag I've been carrying for almost a year (probably should have switched it out in the fall and winter t2013 o something in leather, but really, here in Miami because of the temperature, I think crochet is fine all year long). Tory Burch's navy and emerald green crochet zip tote.

 

It's great because you can carry it on your shoulder, in the crook of your arm, or cross-body. Roomy inside with zippered pocked and 2 more open pockets. Received tons of compliments on this one because of the crochet pattern and colors.

 

This bag's no longer available, but crochet is super duper in so you should have no problem finding a really good one for summer. I'll probably carry this through September 2014, then retire it for a new leather bag. If I had to get another right now, I'd get the Valencia Straw Tote from Calypso St. Barth. $135 so not too bad, and they have a store right here in Coral Gables at the Village of Merrick Park.