For anyone that loves madras (I can't get enough of it!) check out Cape Madras, they are currently having a 50% off sale, they have such cute things! Brooks Brothers is also having a great sale, so stop over and check that out! (sale ends July 7th)
Being in college, your friends, and guys see you at odd times during the day, and night. For example, when you are in your pajamas! This past year, I learned that you can't just walk around in a camisole and bRc's old boxer shorts. You need something that covers up more, and are at least a little nicer (ok, ok, a LOT nicer), because who knows who could show up! So I'm on the hunt for the cutest pajamas! I do love buying J.Crew boxers with a matching top, so it kind of looks like a coordinating outfit, but I want some more options. Here are some things I'm wanting and comment and tell me where your favorite PJ's are from!
Thank you very much to College Belle for giving me the Lovely Blog Award! It is my first award, and I'm so happy! I tag.........People who have left me such great comments!
If you haven't read these blogs, get to it because they are such fun reads, and so entertaining, and leave such kind comments! So thank you, you deserve the award! And thanks again to College Belle!
I had the greatest weekend! I shopped and had dinner with bff's kMl and kBm and then we had a great time hanging out with people that we went to highschool with. We went to Houlihans for dinner, and it is SO good..If you have one near you, definitely order the burger, it's the best thing there, and it's very reasonably priced! During our shopping trip, we visited several stores..
-Victoria's Secret is having their semi-aunnual sale, did not buy anything, but it looked like there was lots to choose from -I went into J.Crew, and they had a pretty large amount of sale stuff, but none of it I was impressed with, so I left with just a cute silver headband.
-We all tried out the Lancôme OSCILLATION Vibrating. Infinite. Powermascara.... And all three of us LOVED it. At first when we turned the applicator on, we laughed because it literally vibrates like a cell phone.. and we thought it would never work, but we noticed that our lashes looked longer. It's a little pricey at $34, but I just may go back and buy a tube. Does anyone use this mascara? I wonder how it is on a day to day basis?
- Origins is having a free facial appointment period. Go in today and you can make an appointment, how cool is that?
On saturday, I went to a family friend's gradutation party with my family. It was an incredible party! She had a carnival theme, and had one of those huge blow up bounce house, it was really neat, and she had a cotton candy machine and a popcorn machine. It was all decorated up like a carnival. SO cute. The food was also very good, and it was so good to spend time with family and friends. Here are some pictures from the evening:
Today my family and I went to our CC for a family golf event. Unfortunately, it rained a bit, and we had to put our foul weather gear on, but then the sun came out and it was nice. We all played alright, but I'm not a very good golfer in the first place! My parents got me a Slazenger pink and green golf skort, it is SO cute, here is a picture of my sister and I from the event:cCm, and I. You can't tell in this picture, but the skirt is white with a pink and green design, I Love it!!!
I also completely finished reading ? Letitia Baldridge's New Manners For New Times. Has anyone else read through this entirely? I'm all about reding etiquette books, and having manners, but this book I thought, was ridiculous. I mean, for a dinner party, she said to usually spend around $800, and just some rather odd things. I think that this book is for the millionaire, society pages group, becuase a lot of the information was interesting, but didn't apply to a suburb living woman. If you've read it, let me know what you think!
I just finished reading Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes. It was a great book. It doesn't have a lot of depth to it, which personally, I like because for the past 8 months, I've been reading economics text books and psychology textbooks. It is a great, light, beach appropriate read. It's all about the world of the Upper East Side, high fashion, and dating drama. I definitely reccomend it! I read it in a few days, and really enjoyed it! Here is an overview of the book. My next tackle is Celebutantes, The Second Assistant, and I am currently reading through New Manners For New Times. I'll let you know how these go when I am done. I also just finished re-reading The Preppy Handbook. I haven't read it for several years, and it was a great, quick easy read, as of course, I'm sure most of you know!
Does anyone out there love Talbots? I used to work there (Talbots Kid's, before it closed :( so sad!), as some loyal readers know! Well if you love Talbots classic clothing, they are having the red hanger clearance sale! Here is what's currently sitting in my shopping bag: Silk doupioni roll-neck tunic $79.99. I would love to wear this with white capris! Printed Floral Skirt $79.99 This would be great for a luncheon!Silk Scarf Belt $39.99 Would be darling around a simple white dress!Paisley Heeled Thongs $79.99 I love all things paisley!
I hope you all have a great day! Tomorrow is Friday :) !
Yours, sCe
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Today was Beautiful outside, It was HOT and sunny, and there was not a cloud in the sky! Therefore, cCm, my mother and I headed for the Country Club for a day in the sun, and boy did I get some sun! I even used sunscreen and I still have a bit of pink on my cheeks!
I have a jam packed weekend coming up! Friday, I will be seeing the first of this season's fireworks! It's like a cookout and the township does a HUGE firework display! Saturday my family is going to a graduation party of one of my best friends since birth! Then Sunday, we have a family golf outing at the CC! Lots to do and to blog about!
Here is a picture of the funfetti cake I baked last night (I did the sprinkles in stripes, but next time, I will sprinkle them all over, I didn't like the stripes! and sorry for the bad pic, I used my phone): I saw the movie Defiance last night, and I did not care for it. Daniel Craig is in it, and his acting job wasn't bad, but the movie just wasn't for me. A huge history buff would love it, or one that loves period dramas but I found myself getting up to get a drink or do something else at points because I got bored. It's about WWII and a group of Jewish people that are banded together trying to fight back against the Germans. I would say check it out if you like war movies, period pieces, or history movies.
bRc is coming to taste my cake, I hope he likes it! Also, is anyone interested in cosmetics? I've seen a few of you do a post where you show what's in your make-up bag, and I was wondering if anyone would enjoy reading what's in my make-up bag? Just a thought for an interesting post! Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Yours, sCe
P.S. Check out MRM's blog for an A.Tierney Bangle Give away! And tell her that Summer Wind referred you!!!
Everyone, check out "Release Me" by Agnes Carlsson. I heard it on Satellite radio the other day, they were doing top songs from around the world, and this woman is from the UK, she kind of reminds me of Cher a little bit but I love it! It's such a catchy song. Listen to it while working out, and believe me, you will want to work out a little longer/harder, it really gets me motivated!
Last night, I went to bRc's and he cooked me dinner! bRc is a great cook, WAY better than I am! He made me quesadillas and they were fantastic! He sauteed chicken, onions and peppers in a pan with just a little olive oil and brown sugar, and then he grated cheddar cheese and melted it all together on a wheat tortilla. It was SO good, and so easy to do, I might try it out on my own! Well, since he cooked for me last night and I was so impressed, I decided to bake some funfetti today, which is the extent of my baking skills. I need to take some classes! But I bought this fun icing for the funfetti:It's just white icing but it has red and blue sprinkles that are shaped like stars and and stripes. It is so cute, I'll take a picture when I ice it and post it on my next post. If it turns out nice, I will definitely be stocking up for fourth of July weekend! I baked a cake, but for fourth of July, I will bake cupcakes and put them in red white and blue cupcake paper and put toothpick flags in each! They always make such a cute treat to bring along with you to a fourth of July party!
I go to Maryland to see my "Big sister" in less than 3 weeks, I am counting down the days until her and I re-unite! I still need gift ideas, so keep them coming, you all are so great with ideas, so thank you! Another thank you goes out to Domestic Diva for posting such kind things about me! I tagged her in 10 things you don't know about me; her blog is always so fun to read, so stop by and leave her a comment! I hope everyone is having a terrific Tuesday!
I absolutely love my Australian Cattle Dog, Mac. He is my best friend in the entire world! Why, you ask am I bringing this up? Well now, you can include your pup during cocktail hour! I was reading Town and Country today and I saw a blurb about a Wine company called Cru Vin Dogs.
"Cru Vin Dogs tracks down exceptional vineyards and small lots of wine throughout the world to craft masterful blends of exceptional quality and value, and brings them directly to you, the consumer. Our mission is simple: We exist to combine our passions – friendship, wine, art, our love of dogs and worthy causes – into a wine brand with a purpose. Wine that gives back. Wine that makes a difference." Cru Vin Dogs website
How creative is that! There is a picture of a dog on each label and the name of the breed of dog. I love anything that has anything to do with dogs, so I think this is a great thing. It would make such a great hostess gift, if the hostess has a particular dog that the company features. They don't have an Australian Cattle dog, but if they did, I would definitly get a bottle, and then frame the label.
Also, How absolutely adorable is this bathing suit?! It's the Stella Mccartney Hannah Bikini. If it wasn't $545, it would surely be mine! It has sailboats and it is one of my favorite colors: Navy Blue! If anyone has an extra large amount of cash sitting around (ha!) to purchase a bathing suit well, I think you should buy this one!
I hope everyone has a lovely Monday night. And thanks to everyone out there who reads my blog. I love getting comments whenever I check my blog, it's so exciting! Remember, you can always e-mail me at SummerWind41490@gmail.com, I love getting e-mails too!
Well we had the most fabulous weather for Father's Day! We spent the day at the country club swimming and having fun. Lots of family friends were there to be with, so it turned out to be a lovely day, and turned into an even better evening. Here are some pictures from our day!Sister cCm and dining on the porch (I'm wearing Lilly Bermudas circa 2005)My daddy :)
At the CC, I felt like everyone was all decked out in their Lilly and colors! I think it is probably because today was one of the first gorgeous days of the summer. So here are some pink and green things that I'm hoping to add to my wardrobe this summer!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a blessed Father's Day! Remember to keep commenting with ideas for a housewarming gift for my "big sister"! And if you have any questions at all, feel free to e-mail me at SummerWind41490@gmail.com!
First off, I have to say, you absolutely need to try San Pellegrino Limonata! I had it for the first time about a month ago at a Brick Oven pizza restaurant and I loved it. It's like very fizzy more tart than sweet, lemonade. It's truly refreshing. Well, I didn't know where on earth you could buy those cute little bottles and today my dad came home from a business trip and had about 20 of the bottles for me! He said he found them in a Trader Joes near the hotel. A Trader Joes is about 45 minutes away from where I live so I've never been to one, but if you live near one, you must try the drink!
Now onto my real post... In a few weeks, I will be visiting my "big sister" (from my sorority) at her home in Maryland! I am too excited and cannot wait. I have been away from her for too long. I need a great house warming gift to bring her and her family for having me for the weekend, and I haven't a clue what I should bring! I need you to help me! Please please please if you have any ideas on a great idea for a house warming gift, let me know! My big and I met in September when I was pledging Zeta of course! She was one of the first sisters I met and we just hit it off. We both have a love for all things preppy and colorful and fashionable (she has the best wardrobe ever!) and we both have boyfriends that don't go to our university. When I first met her, she had the cutest ZTA letters on, they were little whales from J.Crew, I loved it! She, like me, loves anything girly and fun, and her parents are so generous and nice. My big and I went to the Atlantis in March (which was beyond fabulous) along with her family, and they are just so hospitable and lovely people so I really want to bring something nice! They live on a river and have a pool and hot tub as well so I am super excited to see her and spend the weekend with her! So if you have any ideas at all, please let me know! Here are some pictures of my big and I from this past school year:
Big and I on the balcony of our room at AtlantisMe, Big, and Grand Big at Christmas CocktailWe both wore purple and we didn't even plan it! Great minds think alike ;) Gbig, me and Big At Atlantis after the best meal ever at Seafire Steakhouse, if you are going to Atlantis, it's a must to dine there. I had the best steak ever there! The girl in the middle is my big's real sister, she is just as lovely as my big!
So if you have any ideas, I would appreicate it very much!
Another movie to blog about!!! Gran Torino is such a great movie! bRc had been bugging me for a while to see it and every time I see a preview for it, I think it's a "manly" movie, but it was so great! It even left me with a tear at the end. I recommend it for everyone (it does have a lot of innapropriate words and violence so definitely not for the kids!) Here is the trailer, rent it today!:
I hope everyone has a lovely night!
Yours, sCe
p.s. Check out Loves Pink and Pearls for a Lilly Giveaway! Also stop over to MRM because she is hosting a lovely stationary giveaway! AND check out Lauren Nicole Gifts she is giving away a great Lilly tote!
It is freezing and yucky here! What happened to summer? I was supposed to lifeguard today, but it's so chilly and yucky, the pool is closed! Here are the pictures I promised of my Ann Taylor shift, and my jewelry! Ann Taylor shift bought last season that I adore, and me in the shift with bRc at a get together.My favorite pieces of jewelry given to me by my parents.
Today I watched the preview of season 1 of NYC Prep. Is anyone else excited to see this? I'm thinking it will be like a real life Gossip Girl, and I can't get enough of Gossip Girl. There is one girl named Camille that I think will be like Blaire, and then PC who I think is similar to Chuck. Have you seen it? What do you think?
I'm in the market for new bedding for my room at my home. My walls are a very pale yellow, and currently, I have a navy blue plaid bedding with pale yellow within the plaid. I love it, but half of my duvet has faded because the sun only shines in on one side of my bed! So it really looks terrible and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have any favorite places to buy bedding? I really like Potter Barn, The Company Store, Serena & Lily, William Sonoma Home, and Ralph Lauren. Here is one from Serena and Lilly that I'm thinking about purchasing, what do you think? Do you think pale yellow walls would clash with this bedding?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday (and I hope it's warmer and sunny where you are!)
I'm pretty obsessed with jewelry as I told you all in my very first post! I love the traditional pearl jewelry, but also love, cocktail jewelry, costume jewelry, and diamonds. I like both gold and silver, and as you have realize, I'm obsessed with watches. Besides a diamond (which happens to be my birthstone, lucky me!) I absolutely cannot get enough of sapphires. I'll take a picture of my two favorite pieces to a later post (I got a sapphire and diamond ring for my 18th birthday and a sapphire and diamond necklace to match for my high school graduation). What's your favorite jewelry designer and favorite piece of jewelry you have or wish you could have? Here is what's on my jewelry wish list at the moment: Judith Jack ring, if you don't own a piece of Judith, I recommend it! Her pieces are such high quality, but not too expensive so if you happen to lose it or something happens, it wouldn't be like losing a Harry Winston diamond or anything ; )David Yurman woven cable cuff. I absolutely adore everything DY.Asprey Jubilee ring, I don't own anything from Asprey but I would sure love to!
Charter Club A steal for only $19 How stinking cute!!!!
Charter Club A steal for only $19 How stinking cute!!!!
-We all tried out the 
