Monthly Archives: May 2010

Watermelon Basil Margaritas

Happy Friday everyone! Even though the calendar says otherwise we all know that Memorial Day weekend signifies the unofficial start of summer.  One of my favorite summer treats is watermelon and this weekend’s cocktail marries it with basil for an unexpected, delicious, and refreshing treat.  I hope you enjoy the Watermelon Basil Margaritas, and have a wonderful long weekend full of sunshine, friends and family!  And while we have fun and enjoy our time off let’s make sure to also remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and show our love and respect for all the fallen heroes. You can do so simply and meaningfully by participating in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time and pausing for a moment of silence. See you on Tuesday dear friends!

Image via marthastewartliving

Priceless

I’ve been hearing about this movie starring the always lovely Audrey Tautou for a few months now, and I think it is time to put it in the Netflix queue.  Hors de Prix (international title: Priceless) is said to be reminiscent of a Breakfast at Tiffany’s remake but with a bit more of a dark side.  I haven’t really looked at the reviews because I can’t imagine a French romantic comedy in which Audrey seems to be pulling off drink umbrellas as hair ornaments to be anything but fabulous and visually stunning! Just looking at the gorgeous dresses above is making me look forward to the rest of the film. Has anyone seen Priceless? What did you think?

Images via here, here, here

Yves Saint Laurent Arty Rings

Absolutely in love with these Yves Saint Laurent summery statement rings! One of these beauties is all the jewelry you would need to dress up a warm weather outfit. Aren’t they amazing? I’m pretty sure I want one in every color.

Images via jewelssalon, jewelrypublisher, stylehive

Tulle Bikini

Remember my hopes and dreams of adding more tulle into my daily life? Well, it turns out J.Crew is reading my mind (really, how do they do this?) because what should I see in my newly arrived catalog but a tulle bikini! And not just a tulle bikini an entire luxe tulle collection including, be still my heart, a tulle ruffle skirt! That thud? Me falling over. J.Crew, I love you.

River Engagement

I am working very hard to keep my love for Jose Villa’s photography in check, and not fill this entire blog with his fantastic images. But I just could not resist sharing this river engagement session with you all. How insanely gorgeous and romantic are these photos? This couple should be in movies, and I adore their style. They had me at wellies and suspenders. See the whole shoot here.

 ”Don’t listen to anyone. Trust what gives you pleasure. Trust the emotions. If you love something but can’t explain why, that’s enough.“ 

~ Calice Becker