Aqua Lady

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. Me and my son had a fun filled weekend full of activities and I have been truly enjoying summer. We had plans to hit the beach and the weather did not agree with that, so we had to improvise and do some other things instead. I have some great recipes to share, so stay tuned for those. You probably know from my last few posts, how busy I have been. I forgot to post these photos in my aqua dress. I wore this out recently and just love this color. I love the way it looks to wear varying shades of the same color.  Aqua is one of those colors that is soft and pastel, yet vibrant at the same time. Do you agree?

Dress: Go Jane, handbag: c/o Mimi Boutique, Necklace: c/o Mimi Boutique, Sandals: Specialty Boutique

I love this necklace from Mimi Boutique. The color is so perfect for summer and can be paired with so many other colors.

Isn't this bag gorgeous?

So how do you like this monochromatic look?

Have an amazing day!

Relax, Refresh, Renew

There is something universally flattering about a hi low dress that I love.  A flattering cut and a dose of animal print equals sassy and flirty. This dress is perfect for the warm summer days and sexy for those sizzling nights. When I saw this dress it reminded me of the vibrant blues and greens that I have seen in Versace collections and those colors remind me of the ocean. I recently spent some time at the shore and found this dress the perfect balance between trendy and sophisticated. Casual and dressy. I even kicked off my shoes and enjoyed the ocean view up close and personal from the perfect vantage point. A cove.

 Dress: 2B, Cuffs: F-21, Shoes: Private Boutique, Ring: Thrifted, Inner Glow: GOD

I didn't realize I needed refreshing until I felt the mist of the ocean breeze on my face. My favorite hi low dress in a hue of sea greens and blues was perfect for some time  at the ocean to renew and refresh my spirit.

The colors I am wearing are very symbolic. Blue represents calm peace and serenity. Green represents renewal , well-being and life. Together these colors are amazing visually and metaphorically

 

I still feel small when I stand beside the ocean

Be Transformed by the renewing of your mind - Romans 12:2

Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

 Does a sassy dress put a little more bounce in your step?

What if you could see yourself the way God sees you?

The beach is my safe place. I go to relax, to think and to be refreshed. What is your safe place? What relaxes and refreshes you?

Inhale peace, exhale JOY! Have an amazing day!

Summer Snapshots

Happy Friday beautiful ones! I wanted to share some of my favorite summer moments with you and some of the things I love the most about this time of year. I also want to thank Tyesha Brown author of the fabulous blog Diary of a Chic Mommy for featuring me on her Friday blogger feature. You can check it out here

This time of year if the time I love to be outdoors. You will often find me and my son dining Al Fresco at one of my favorite bistros or having picnics in the park.  Music festivals, food events, art gallery openings, fashion events, farmers markets, chasing food trucks, thrifting in the city and devouring Gelato all make me smile and are a big part of my summer. During the winter months when it is cold, I tend to hibernate a little more. What do you love about summer? What are your favorite things to do?

Summer is a great excuse to wear bold colors, although I don't need an excuse LOL

Eat Ice Cream!

Wear Gorgeous Shades of Neon

Wear flirty dresses and sexy sandals

Drink icy cold orange crush!

Wear cute sunglasses:-)

Make a color block dessert:-) Get my recipe here

Eat Sorbet sandwiches. Never had one? try my recipe here

Wear big floppy hats (see more here)

Chase the ice cream truck! What? you don't do that too? You thought it was only for kids under 12? No!!!! Chasing Ice Cream trucks is for kids from 1-102.  Read about my Chicken and Waffle Ice Cream from the ice cream truck here

Wear gorgeous colors on your nails

smile! It's summertime!