Weekend Tidbits

This could probably be the most random weekend recap post ever. 'Twas filled with our favorite weekend ingredients of food and friends with some swimming thrown-in. We had a nutty Saturday afternoon and a night of stuffing ourselves silly with steaks and cocktails. 

While the Mr. stayed in to work on some decks on Sunday, my little assistant and I went to shoot a stylish mama in our neighborhood. We brought our photo shoot staple of mini doughnuts and the little misses couldn't be more pleased. 

The weekend that was. Wishing yours was as fun and nutty.   

Carioca Crafty

L-R Mallorca/ Marina/ Martina

Having that unexpected "something" thrown-in is key to make an ensemble truly yours. I use this trick all the time. 

Being always smitten by brands evoking that certain global flair like Dries Van Noten and Marni, coupled with the fact that I like to create things with the use of my own bare hands-- result to handcrafted, statement-making pieces that can easily transform even the simplest of outfits.   

Just one of each kind. Available now at Chicify.

Fantasy Closet {Serious Pink Phase}

Hooray fantasy closet is back! It's been awhile since my last visit but it feels great to be back actively dreaming of pretty outfits again. Today, it's all about this serious pink phase I'm in. I avoided the hue seasons ago but somehow it still managed to slowly creep its way into my closet in both small and big dosages. I just hope I don't tire of it before summer ends. 

If you're in the same phase I'm in, here are ways to work around this strong hue in manners mild, moderate, and strong. 

The Elements:

MILD Finders Keepers Shorts/ All Saints Carine Top/ Madewell Suede Skimmer/ Noir The Monet Necklace/ Anya Hindmarch Burton Tote

MODERATE Preen Hutchinson Jacket/ 7 For All Mankind Skinny Boyfriend/ Marc Jacobs Shopper Tote/ Calypso St. Barth Akan Thongs

STRONG Vero Moda Jeggings/ Dana-Maxx James Blouse/ Asos Portfolio Clutch/ Christian Louboutin Pumps/ Arik Kastan Earrings

The Little Things

Last night, we've finally gotten around to watching Midnight in Paris. While I was glued to the screen and was all over smitten after an hour and a half, the Mr. didn't even realize the movie was over. He wasn't paying attention, obviously. 

As I may have mentioned in the past, Paris is my most favorite city in the world. I have only been once and it's magic really did rub off on me in a way that no other city has. I am probably just the worst romantic and I couldn't care less if the place and the people have been such a cliche. One of my silliest dreams is to someday move to Paris and just do as the Parisians do. Yes I am in love with the idea as much as I am with the place.

But more than the museums, the beautiful gardens, and the grand palaces, it's the little things that have got me dreamy of this French capital. The bistro chairs dotting the cafes, the street signs that are hard to miss but can easily get you lost, the baguette, that stripe boat neck shirt on the backs of the most perennially chic women I've seen, the gems you serendipitously find in pharmacies and the afternoons spent on a plaid mat with wine and cheese and the Tour Eiffel as a view. Le sigh...

Have you seen the movie?