Bikinis

Three bikinis that I would buy if someone handed me $300 and forced me to spend it on a single bathing suit.

Dian von Furstenberg ($260)

Mara Hoffman @ Anthro ($266)

Shoshanna Bandeau Bikini @ Bloomingdales ($260)

More (Affordable) Happy Chic

I just realized that as I went on about Jonathan Adler yesterday, I should have mentioned his more affordable collection for HSN.  Similar to Target,  HSN does a number of small designer collections at a cheaper price point.   While most of the directly branded Jonathan Adler designs are way out of my price range, the HSN collection that he did this year is actually at a somewhat reasonable priced.   I've never bought anything from HSN but I do have a list ....

I think this headboard is the perfect mix of preppy and regency

I know this is a limited collection but I really wish that there was more orange in it!  I love this ikat bedding but I think it's a bit to girly for me (& Kyle) I wish there was something with navy and orange.

Finally, there are a couple of fun gift items like these salt and pepper shakers.

If you're looking for even more affordable decor and furniture, you should also check out the Nate Berkus collection on HSN.   His stuff is a little bit more toned down than JA but it still has plenty of style.

Vada Sultenfuss

If there was one girl that I wanted to be when I was growing up, it was defintely Vada from My Girl.   I think it mostly had to do with the fact that as a 10 year old with complete freedom for a summer - jumping in lakes with her shoes on, riding bikes, mood rings, weeping willows, poems about ice-cream -- agh, so awesome. I want to be in that summer now! 

 

It could have also been her cool tom-boy attitude and the awesome mid-70s vibe of the movie, too....

If  I was going to spend my summer like Veda,  I wouldn't need much.  Just some cutoffs, converse and of course her red lipstick.

 I own most of these things but here is my My Girl inspired shopping list:

Shortsleeve Tops by Milly
Rings by Juicy Couture

If you're not familiar with Veda. Get a refresh with the My Girl trailer. 

Now, to go find a lake....

Monday Flowers

I absolutely love this awesome floral in a bathroom by M. Design Interiors

I think this wallaper would be great in an entryway or kitchen too.

Sadly, in an apartment, wallpaper is out of the question.

Short term replacement could be this pretty flower print by Josie Hurst.  I love the colors and I think the black makes it a little bit more modern than your classic flower painting.

Happy Monday!

Bay Area Craigslist Wishlist

I'm heading up to Tahoe this weekend so I won't be able to pick anything up. But, that doesn't mean I haven't been perusing Craigslist this week.   Found a couple of goodies I wish I could take home...

Check out these green bentwood chairs!  Just $120 for a set of four chairs seems like a pretty good deal if you want to add some color to your kitchen.

With this table from ikea, you'd instantly have this kitchen:

Or, you could paint them black for something more classic like this:

This mirror is a a great shape and just $60. I think it would be perfect above a table in an entryway.It looks a lot like this one - I'm not in to the purpel but I'm sure you could paint it a lighter color to get a similar look.

Check out this perfectly simple mid-century console - would be great for your TV to house all of your electronics etc.  Or, as a dining room buffet.  I love the simple lines and the warm wood tone.

These blue velvet chairs are a little bit softer of a color than I'd go for but they are a great shape, on wheels and only $100 for the set.  They could totally work at the ends of a dining table or as a pair in a living room.

Happy Friday!