fashion lookbook: craving coral clutches

Need a summer wardrobe pick-me-up?

How about sporting a coral clutch.  If you're not ready or willing to go neon, 

bright coral is a classic way to kick up an outfit's intensity.

1.  Medium Foldover + Chandra Clutch, Angel Jackson

2.  Large Toto Clutch, Carmen Woods

3.  Flamingo Feather Pouch, Anthropologie

4.  Lauren Merkin 'Louise' Jute Clutch, Nordstrom

5.  Jerome Dreyfus Leon Calfskin Flap Clutch, Saks Fifth Avenue

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summer solstice

Today is the longest and sunniest day of the year.

Think bright bold warm colors!  The more the merrier as the season begins.

Neon Nail Polish, American Apparel

Uniform Bits Necklace, Anthropologie

Big Clunky Wallet, Congressbags at Etsy

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Mark Rothko 'Orange, Red, Yellow, 1961' 

 The Farmhouse Chair, Bend

Wheelie Flight Deck, Burton 

cool camera straps

I just got a new Nikon DSLR camera for my soon-to-be birthday.

I need to give it some style and the way to do that is with a cool strap.

Check these out.

Stardust Silver Camera Strap, Bloom Theory

Leather Camera Strap in Pearl Shimmer, Magpie Accessories UK at Etsy

Border Stripe Canvas Camera Strap, Union

This is what I keep my camera in when I'm shlepping it around without the accessories.  

It's a tough canvas bag and looks pretty too.

Large Zip, Hable Construction

bold beach towels

We spent our first week of summer vacation at the pool.

 Now I'm wanting new beach towels.

Check out these fun bright patterns!

George Beach Towel, Jonathan Adler

Marimekko Unikko Beach Towel, Crate&Barrel

Missoni Home Hugo Beach Towel, All Modern

Paul Smith Multi-Stripe Beach Towel, Saks Fifth Avenue

Bengal Beach Towel, Natori

white as a feather

This soft and light feathery dress by JCrew is fabulous!

I would love to see this on a bride who wanted a 

less than traditional wedding gown.

...or maybe for a fun summer event.

Embroidered Feather Dress, JCrew

How about a little feather texture for the home?

Ostrich Pillow, Calypso St. Barth

Swan Lake, White Feather Earrings, Once Upon a Feather at Etsy

It's amazing what a little feather banding can do to a classic white jacket.

Elizabeth and James Feather Hem Blazer, Bergdorf Goodman

Light coming through this pendant would be so romantic.

White Feather Lamp, Groovy Organic Style

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012

bright block of color

A little color block goes a long way.

Keep it simple and strong with a slice of color to give your wardrobe a kick.

Clare Vivier's Neon-Striped Clutches, Refinery 29

Dipped Sessile Necklace, Anthropologie

the Contrast Caravan Mailbag, Madewell

Case Scenario for Pantone

The Sandybank Sandal, Madewell

Walton Overnight Bag, Flight 001

it's a zoo out there

Straight from the horse's mouth:

Ombre, neon, dipped...all the trends are here in these whimsical animals.

 Purchase or do-it-yourself.

all above on Etsy, The Good Machinery

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give green a chance

What a great time of year in Ohio with all of the trees in their full green glory!

Celebrate bright emerald green by adding a splash in your home.

Houzz

Kelley Moore

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click on links below 

1.  Coat Rack Large Six Arm, RoomandBoard

2.  Goddess Chandelier, Currey & Co.

3.  Green and Natural Zebra Pillow, Jonathan Adler

4.  Cruz Chaise, RoomandBoard

5.  Billy Bookcase, Ikea

6.  Slim Round End Table, RoomandBoard

7.  Tube Top Small Table Lamp, RoomandBoard

8.  Chiesa Green by Suzanne Sharp Wool Rug, The Rug Company

9.  Ming Green Side Chair, Crate&Barrell

neon tape

Get creative with colored tape.

Why not add a little splash of color to hang up postcards, photos, art?

Who knew tape could work as decor!

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Neon Tape, Container Store

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