Friday Favorites // July Edition

Hello Darlings, 

It's hard to believe July is almost over as I feel like summer has just started.  Where may I ask has the time run off to?  Anyhow, at the close of each month I  (along with some of my sponsors) want to do a short little post on some of the current things we are hearting - yes, I know that is not a word, but it should be, right?  

My picks:

Floral Peter Pan Collar

How could I possibly resist this little beauty?  The floral print is tugging at my heartstrings.


1960s Vintage Playsuit

If only this darling little number were my size.  I would have surely snagged it up by now.


Tiare Coconut Oil

Summer is not summer without slathering this delightful smelling coconut oil all over me.  It's 100% natural and scented with gardenia flower...not to mention it's a way better moisturizer than any artificial smelling lotion out there.


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Lisa's Pick:


Since we are smack dab in the middle of summer, right now I'm loving vintage inspired bathing suits. I love mine from Frankie Four- they are made to your measurements, out of vintage fabric!

website: http://www.frankiefour.com/ 

my blog:  http://lalafauxbois.com/ 

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Hattie's Pick:

Hey Bloggettes! I'm Hattie from Curly is Contagious. I'm a music fanatic and what has really tickled my fancy this past month is Justin Townes Earle...Have you heard of him?

 My manfriend came across his performance on the Letterman show. Townes Earl's voice is so gravelly...dare I say it...behind those thick, red, rimmed glasses....sexy. What is it about musicians that they make a girls heart thump a little harder in her chest?


Watch it below and try not to swoon too much...

Hattie Dunstan

Owner and Designer of Hattitude Jewellery

Shop: www.GotHattitude.com

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Brooke's Pick:

I am currently loving my handmade felt flower ring from Kyrgyzstan. We bought this from a market, that also sells heaps of other popular Kyrgyz felt products, and I haven't been able to leave the house without it. 


 -Brooke from Brooke vs. the World

Happy Friday to you all.  May your weekend be as lovely as ever.

See you real soon!

Love Bunches, 

Skull Creek

Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage // Hat: Target // Purse: Thrifted // Shoes: Amazon.com

Hello there, 

Another perfect summer day is on the horizon - and unfortunately I'm in a bit of a funk.  Argh, luckily, that is nothing a little trip to the craft store can't cure...ha!  Anyhow, towards the end of my week in Hilton Head, the famiglia and I headed over the reception site for my sister's wedding.  This little marina on Skull Creek, is pretty much so the view from the back porch that we will be celebrating on.  Skull Creek is one of the single places on the island where you can catch the sunset - so I can only imagine right now what a magical night it will be.  

I felt as if I were a Southern Belle in my oversized hat and floral dress - which is not really my typical style, but it seemed fitting giving that we were down in the charming South.

Gotta run for now.  Catch up with you darlings real soon:)

Love Bunches, 

Shelter Cove

 Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage - Antiqued // Scarf & Shoes: Thrifted

Hello Darlings, 

Well it's just about mid-week and my vacation is in full force.  I've been doing not much more than soaking up sunshine and gulping up moments by the water.  Who here could happily live on vacation all year long? - I swear I most certainly feel like I could at times,  but I suppose it might get a bit monotonous after awhile.  Anyhow, after a oyster po boy and crawfish bisque dinner in the evening - it was so lovely to take a wee stroll through the charming little Shelter Cove with my mom - which is a sweet handful of shops and restaurants and such on the water.  I'm kind of a sucker for Dawson's Creek-esque looking seaside towns like that.    Enough said:)

How about your week?  Any vacations in the near future?  Do share.

Love Bunches, 

What I Ate // Summer Edition : Mango Avocado Salad

As the weekend is just about upon us, I thought nothing better than to share one of my favorite summer recipes with you.  Who doesn't just love fresh produce in the summertime?  Really, the two things just go hand in hand.  This little mango avocado salad is something that I make all summer long and is surely one of the most simple recipes known to man -  definitely not rocket science, if you know what I mean, but a tasty little morsel it is indeed.

What You Need:
2 ripe mangos
1 avocado
1 small red onion
1 jalapeno pepper
A handful of cherry tomatoes
Cilantro (optional)  - I used a small handful - but you can use more or less depending on your taste preferences.
Shredded Coconut
Juice of 1 lime
Honey

How You Make the Magic:
Chop up all your produce and mix together.  Top with shredded coconut.  Squeeze the juice of your lime over the salad and finish off with a drizzle of honey and stir.

I told you it was easy :)

Catch you tomorrow darlings!  

Love Bunches, 

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The Craft Room: Tie Up Slouchy Tube Top DIY

Happy evening to you darlings!

Since the weather has been all warm and sunshiny, the DIY itch has been upon me.  Not so very long ago, I picked up this skirt at Goodwill for $1.00.  Though it was flimsy, cut kind of crooked, and poorly made, I snagged it anyways because I kind of just loved the boho inspired print.  Anyhow, I thought it might make a perfect tube top since it was smocked around the waist area - so that is exactly what it became.

What you'll need:

1 midi or maxi length skirt with a smocked waist (or elasticated)

Scissors

A needle and thread

1.  With the skirt on and pulled up to your underarms - where you will be wearing it as a top - measure how long you want it to be (this should be slightly below your natural waistline).  Mark this on the back of the skirt. 

2.  With the skirt on the floor make sure the sides are laying back to back (like you hang a pair of pants on a hanger).  At the back of the skirt (which with be the back of your top) measure about an inch down from your mark and cut a slightly curved diagonal line down to the bottom (if you want your front ties to be thinner, cut further in).  

3.  Unfold and you should now have something that resembles a hi-lo skirt.  Lay the skirt so the longer part is facing up.  Cut a straight line right up the middle to at least the length of the back.   (In my case, there was a seam already up the middle, so it made this very easy - if not, you will want to measure where the exact middle is).  

4.  Try it on now and see if you want to make any revisions (ie. cutting the ties higher, thinner, etc).  

Make necessary revisions as needed.  For me, I decided to cut up the middle just a bit higher than the length of the back to make my ties a little longer in the front and I cut into the skirt a little deeper so that my ties were thinner.

5.  Iron the skirt and hem up the rough edges all around.

Whoohoo - you are finished!

I was pretty much so pleased with my result here.  I think next time, I would cut my ties a even thinner but nonetheless,  I look forward to wearing this little piece all summer long on those 90 degree days.  

A proper outfit post with it is soon to follow:)

The weekend is just about upon us.

See you very soon!

Love Bunches,