modern budget {on the beach}. four

Is anyone else day dreaming about a beachy getaway?  I am!  I mean, just look at this photo taken in Greece.  That water is seriously calling my name.  And of course you need a cute suit to rock on that sand.  I recently purchased this one piece from Forever21 and I am in love with it.  Really, any excuse to wear this suit is fine with me.  I think a hot tub is more likely to appear in my near future, but I'm still dreaming about that turquoise water.

{beach} {suit}

brights.

Apparently I need to get to Target immediately.  This bright skirt and these awesome shoes, from the new Prabal Gurung collection, need to join my closet.  Right?!?

{skirt}, {shoes}

top it off.

Remember when I said I was going to try and add some hats into my wardrobe?  Well I did last night and I gotta say that I'm kind of hooked.  I have been sporting my beanie around town the past few weeks and have been loving it.  Then last night my husband, sweet friend Natalie and I attend an even at Anthropologie (hosted by these girls) and I brought out my big floppy wool hat.  I think you'll be seeing a lot more of me in hats this year.

{Natalie and me}

ring a ding.

Who needs a big new gorgeous ring?  Answer is, not me...but maybe a few of you ladies out there are in need.  I mean, Valentine's Day is right around the corner after all.  Here are a few that have caught my eye this past week.

{1}, {2}, {3}, {4}

gold glasses.

I'm putting together a little inspirational tablescape this week and I can't wait to share the details (sorry, but you must wait a bit to see the pics).  While gathering all of my plates, flatware, etc. I discovered that I need more glassware.  I mean we have plenty, trust me, but I feel like everything is pretty generic and sometimes I just want something with a little more character.  Lately I've been craving some gold rimmed glasses.  I mean, wouldn't they make any dinner party just a little more special?  I'm especially loving these anthro beauties.

{anthro}, {etsy}

off the shoulder.

I love a big slouchy sweater, especially one that reveals a peek of my shoulder.  I mean, I think there is something so incredibly hot about showing off just a bit of skin.  Ha, I guess one wouldn't normally describe a big old sweater as "hot", but I swear that little glimpse of skin is pretty frickin' feminine.  I've got my eye on this free people goodie.  Pretty please get into my closet.

{sweater}

it's monday already?

Hi Monday morning, I'm not sure I'm ready for you quite yet.  I'm wishing this weekend would last just a tiny bit longer, but I guess it's time to jump back into it.  Eeeekkkk, I really want to climb back into my cozy bed.  And speaking of, how amazing does this little setup look?  I would love a pretty draped canopy above G and I's bed.  So romantic.  Doesn't it look like a dreamy little escape?  Ok ok, enough day dreaming, time to get this week started.

{bed}

beanie love.

The other day as I was heading out the door, I gave myself one last glance in the mirror and decided that my hair wasn't quite cooperating.  I had little time to do any major fixes, so I popped on a beanie and I have to admit, I really liked the final look.  Nothing like a hat to fix a bad hair day.  Oh and a swipe of red lipstick always brightens my mood.  Happy Friday everyone!

{image from my instagram}

going neon.

After completing yesterday's post I was perusing around pinterest and spotted that hot pink hallway.  I mean, implementing a few neon pops into your home decor is one thing (such as yesterday's post on neon lights), but would you be brave enough to punch up an entire wall with neon paint?  I'm still on the fence about this one for our home or future home, but I gotta admit that it looks pretty nice in the below spaces.

{pink}, {yellow}

bright lights.

Would you ever put a neon light in your home?  I've been thinking about it a lot lately and I kind of love the idea.  I mean, I am certainly NOT talking about any neon beer signage, but something artsy could be really interesting.  What do you think, would you be bold enough?

{joy}, {love you long time}, {come with me}