in my dreams: sister visit

i've made some plans to go to nyc for some sister-time next weekend & i couldn't be more excited. my excitement is due to several factors:

1. my sister is my best friend. i love her at least one million tons.
2. we will undoubtedly eat lots of delicious food.
3. i get to meet my cousin & his wife's brand-new baby boy. i suppose the baby is technically considered my second cousin, but that just sounds crazy to me... after all, he is not even a month old & i have 28 years under my belt. i think that a new term is in order.
4. we will perhaps... go shopping. (my sister & i, not the baby & i. c'mon guys, try to keep up.)

the prospect of these activities got me thinking: if i'm going to be traipsing around all day in steamy manhattan & brooklyn, i want some serious comfort. but i would also, ideally, look really great while enjoying said comfort. hence: my outfit wish-list.

although i cannot read a word of this swedish website, i will surmise from the looks of this lovely dress that it is silk. and that is precisely what i want to be wearing in 100 degree heat.

this delightful bag from hickoree's hard goods would come in handy for toting around some serious H2O reserves.

and finally, what has been the object of my affection for some time: these beautiful & wacky oxfords from osborn shoes.

now, as i mentioned, i recently indulged in a few wonderful things irl, so all three of the above beauties will have to remain right where they are: in my dreams. but two of my indulgences arrived in the mail today, so i will instead excitedly wear them. hooray!

which items are you itching to get your sticky little hands on right now?

sneak peek: boi bumba shop update

lots of bright, bold colors & patterns for one last shot of high-summer, wear-now summery goodness in the next shop update. all these items & more coming later this week...

i've got my eye on: a splash of color

i've got my eye on... splashy color & bold patterns.

warm weather & sunny skies have me craving the brightest of hues, and these all more than fit the bill.

stay with me: summer uniform

it's no secret that i love the whole white/ cream color family & my closet certainly shows the depths of my devotion to these soft neutrals. this summer, i foresee myself being faithful as ever to the mixture of denim & antique white.

new favorite textured cream knit shift

soooo eighties, but just right as my basic denim skirt this summer. i'll pair it with some softer tops to make it more me.

homemade pleated little white linen top
(i snuck in my new fave t & k summer collection necklace... i'll be test-driving this combo in the very near future)

super love my cream canvas duffle bag (it's secretly made by dockers!).

floppy gingham check sun hat

perfect boxy little ivory button back blouse with lacy sleeves & center front panel... too big, but i will make it work.

so that's it. sweet & simple for me this summer. what have you got your eye on for these warm months ahead?

t and k summer sneak peek

and not a drop of lace in sight.