What I'm reading: June

Ok, so I never claimed to be the most sophisticated book reader out there. Every so often your brain just needs a break. So this month I read...

The Lost Symbol. I know, Dan Brown. Whatever. I really liked it! 

The Pretty Little Liars series. Why, yes I do watch the show. Why, no I have no clue what the heck is going on there. The books are not much help, since they're totally different. But equally addicting. I'm on book 4 now and I'll have to sneak into the young adult section of the library this weekend to find the next one. 

Stripey

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For the past few months years, I can't seem to get enough of stripes. They're cool, classic, match anything and easy to dress up or down. They're also easy to integrate into your wardrobe when you're as print and color-phobic as I am. Now all I need are some espadrilles and a beach and I'd be good to go!

Girl Crush: Emma Stone

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Ok, I have a mad girl crush on Emma Stone. Basically because any movie she's in, you want to be her friend. (So excited to see her in The Help and Crazy, Stupid, Love this summer!) It doesn't hurt that she can rock anything from yellow feathers to black leather. 

Summer

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Whoa, summer where have you been hiding? We've lucked out so far in Southern California. While other places have been experiencing hot weather for weeks, it only got here like...yesterday. I gotta say, weather this hot is only good for 2 things: sitting by the pool or drinking a margarita. And since my job entails neither of those things....I don't like it. I don't like the heat. Take it back. 

Ok, maybe I could learn to like it...if I had one of these cool (literally) blouses to wear. 

Anthology magazine

During one of my many trips to Anthropologie last week, I stumbled upon Anthology magazine. I was only able to quickly flip through it, but I saw tons of drool-worthy articles and pictures about decor, travel, culture and more. But...$12?! Whew. I couldn't stomach it. Luckily, they have graciously put up a few articles online to whet my appetite. But since I'm still thinking about it a week later...I may have to bite the bullet and go get it!

Midnight in Paris

Last Saturday, my cousin and I headed out for brunch and a movie. I had berry french toast (mmm), white peach sangria (double mmm) and we split a 6 beer sampler (yes, at 11 AM, thanks for asking).

Then we watched Midnight in Paris. Love. Love. LOVE. Not only did it have beautiful shots of one of my favorite cities, but I loved the plot, the actors, everything. See it. Seriously. (And check out my cousin's blog post here. Lots of cute pictures!) How in the heck does everyone dress so cute in this movie? Man, talk about clothing inspiration for my next trip. 

After that movie, we had to keep the Europe nostalgia going (we went to Europe together in 2008), we hit up the gelato stand. Wonderful day. Love you cousin!

True story

So, the other day my mama and I were wandering around Anthropologie, looking at all the pretties we couldn't afford...when I saw this:

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Instant connection. 

Not sure if it's possible to feel love at first sight for a wallet...but this was pretty darn close. I've been searching for a new wallet for a while, but nothing was quite right. Until this. Simple, classic...and $78. If I bought a wallet for that much, I wouldn't have any money left to put in it! So I left empty-handed.

And then I went back. (Why, yes, I do go to Anthro twice in one week, thanks for asking) And there it was. In the sale section, nearly half off. And I went home a happy girl with a shiny new wallet.