Ah, summer. Marvelous, searing hot, Chicago summer. With sunshine, patio drinking, and weddings at their peak, summer is easily my favorite time of year. This is the time I feel most inspired to switch things up and bring some fresh items into my life.
Phone cases have gone from being a piece of plastic to keep your phone safe, to an accessory you swap to suit your outfit or mood. My old case, though only a few months old was cracked and chipped. I came across Society 6, ordered this case on a whim, and really love the way it looks. I don't drop my phone often, but I do need something for protection when the dog tackles me and knocks it from my hands.
I have a handbag obsession. Generally, I abide by the philosophy that bigger is better when it comes to purses. Then, along came Kate Spade's summer sale and I changed my mind. While this one is a brilliant coral, and full price, I scored hot pink one at a steal. Either way, I would argue the bag is worth the price, I have used it every day and you can store keys, sunglasses, cards, chapstick and some make up in there easily. I recommend a small card case to maximize space.
Kate Spade Cobble Hill Crossbody
As I mentioned, summer is a time for weddings. The majority of my dresses are from my college days and don't convey the proper vibe. This French Connection dress is perfect for a summer wedding. The shape is maintained through cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing and is comfortable enough to do all of those things with ease. The fabric is soft, leaving you feeling comfortable and not stuffy in the summer heat.
Now, onto my favorite category ever: office supplies. Even though I am no longer in school, the back to school section of stores is my favorite. You can find cute notebooks, a variety of pens, and score a fresh planner. I also pour over every item in stationery stores as often as possible. It is my heaven. I ordered some items from Papyrus and really liked this amethyst Le Pen. I am very particular about my pens, they can't bleed through paper, be too thick, or write in a less than uniform fashion. I don't care for most colored pens either, they can look too bright and cheap. The color on this was beautiful and I often find myself making extra detailed lists just to use it more
Amethyst Le Pen
A personalized notepad it the ultimate splurge in my opinion. I spent hours (not exaggerating) researching which one I wanted to purchase before pulling the trigger. You can order them in bulk to save more, but I only ordered one to ensure I liked it first. The paper is very high quality, no pen bleeding here. You know those lines that transfer onto the following pages because you are pressing too hard? Not a problem. I love making lists and, sometimes, that can become an intense process. I need a paper to stand up to my enthusiasm. The monogram is my favorite, but I would recommend any of the notepads from Tiny Prints. Plus, the personalization makes me feel like I am running a multinational corporation every time I sit down at my desk.
