Neighborhood Yellow

There's been a surplus of this sunshine yellow in my neighborhood lately.

It's the perfect complimentary color to these late summer days.

I was feeling very "California" when I got my picture taken in front of the batman.

Grey tank top, neon shorts, converse, and super bold sunnies make for the ideal August uniform. Complete with a mandatory ponytail.

Things That Are Awesome Thursday: Berry Season

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As much as I am not a foodie, I do love seasonal produce.

My favorite season is Berry Season.

Though it normally lasts no longer than a split second, this year, it seems to go on for ages. I'm certainly not complaining. It's such a luxury to be able to eat berries for breakfast, snacks and dessert. Going back to apples as my fruit of choice will certainly be less than appealing after this summer.

In the past 4 days I've eaten 2 pounds of strawberries alone!

It's definitely gluttony on a godly level!

Things That Are Awesome Thursday: Lime Popsicles

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If there's one summer staple I can't live without....it's lime popsicles.

Popsicles are already wonderful. They're a food-on-a-stick and icy refreshing, but then throw in the citrusy goodness of limes..

Simply addicting.

Personally, I'm partial to the whole fruit variety from Edy's. The Whole Foods brand does a pretty stellar job as well.

However, if you're ambitious, nothing beats the homemade variety.

For homemade summer goodness of your own, this Epicurious recipe is all you ever wanted and more.

mint mint

So the saying goes, "..... is the new black (or pink)," this summer the new color of the season is quickly proving to be mint. 

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A color that in the past was strictly reserved for children's easter dresses and mother-of-the-bride evening separates, is quickly become the sophisticated new color trend for the season.

Initially, mint seemed a bit preppy, but as it becomes more popular, it is becoming more of a bohemian middle-ground color between bold blues and stark whites. I think it's safe to bet that mint will be around for at least another season or two. It will be interesting to see how it changes from a feature color to an accent color, as the trend grows into the fall/winter season.

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Squares Squared

Now that it's officially summer time, sunglasses are back in season. I couldn't be happier.

I tried these babies, from Oliver Peoples, on today and they are absolute stunners. The acetate is amazing, in the perfect tortoise shell color. The pips are the perfect circular shape so they add the right amount of detail, but don't consume the frame.

....and the shape....

The shape is out of this world. It's almost a combination square and wayfarer, but perfect for a female face, that they feel just as soft as a vintage oversize shape.

I'm totally smitten. Now all I have to do is save a whole lot of pennies....