TGIF and to all a good weekend! I’m looking forward to staying in town for this three-day weekend and doing nothing but catching up on emails and laying low. Maybe getting in some pool time with my new Supergoop SPF. Probably going to throw on this new maxi for a night out. Hoping to finally finish this book. Hope you all have a fab weekend no matter what you do!
One sale I’ll for sure be hitting up… Madewell has 20% off tees, tanks, and shorts plus free shipping on everything – use the code SUMMERNOW. I have this tank, these shorts, and this bikini in my basket. Pleaseandthankya
We all know that between Sally and me, she is the expert when it comes to online shopping. It’s not not my thing to page through endless sites, hunting for unique, fresh finds to wow you all with. Big retailer websites don’t entice my shipping appetite – but smaller online boutiques always have my attention. I like that while the assortment might be smaller, the shops are typically carefully curated with very special things that aren’t saturating every other site. When our friend Michelle, owner of one of our favorite online boutiques, asked if Sal and I would be interested in picking a few favorites from her Pretty Mommy shop I told Sally, “Sit back, I got this one.”
Michelle asked us to find 5-10 things we loved from the shop and while I could have just said “everything” and called it a day, I really, really love the ten items featured in our curated section of her site… A little bit about why I chose what I did:
.01: The perfect structured and simple summer tote for running errands and taking to and from the pool/beach. I love the sunny yellow interior!
.02: Oversized t-shirts are a mainstay for my spring/summer wardrobe and this sophisticated tie dye one is beyond cool.
.03: I want this to wear as a cover-up during the day and with white jeans at night.
.04: A ”statement necklace” that wont weigh you down… I love the neutral color and organic materials!
.05: When it’s hot outside, the air conditioning gets cranked up inside… I always keep layering pieces on hand to fight the summer chill and would love to have this bright and happy Matta scarf in lilac or aloe!
.06: The must-have sandal on my summer wish list! This shoe is the talk of the town for it’s easy look and beyond comfortable feel.
.07: These bangles are timeless perfection and I love the story behind them… We want to start collecting them!
.08: The ideal summer dress style that can be worn casual (with leather flip flops) or dressy (with strappy heels). I’m dying over the organic pattern and bright hues!
.09: A chic hat is a must have – especially to keep the Texas sun off our faces – and we are so in love with the chic shape of this plank hat…
.10: Is there anything more luxurious than linen cocktail napkins, especially when accompanied with a summer cocktail?
Thank you, Michelle for inviting us to curate a selection of faves from your already beautifully curate shop!! Be sure to check out the other “curated by” selections by Natalie Holbrook of Nat the Fat Rat and Alyson Brown of Unruly Things! AND – Michelle wants you all to find somethings YOU love from her shop so she’s giving all A Piece of Toast readers a 15% off discount to any order – just use the code “apieceoftoast” at checkout (:
I’m a bit of an anxious traveler. It doesn’t matter if I’m going away for a week or just a weekend – I get really neurotic about packing and always want to be as organized as possible. I’ll admit it: I over pack 99% of the time but I figure if I have what I need, I’ll be able to fully enjoy my trip and not worry about what it is I don’t have or left behind. Because traveling is really about the journey… Packing is just what we have to do to get there!
Sally and I are very outspoken about the love and loyalty we have for Lo & Sons and our O.G./O.M.G. bags… They are the organized multi-functional solution to women that literally live out of a bag all day every day and I don’t want to know what would happen if I had to go back to traveling without one. As great as they are as a shoulder bag, they don’t have the necessary space to be an ideal weekend bag. Which is why I was ecstatic when our friends at Lo & Sons told us a couple of months ago that they had another bag in the works. Called “The Catalina,” it was designed as a canvas duffle bag with specific elements that make it the ideal weekender. Did we want to see it and try it for ourselves? Le duh.
Lucky for me, right when The Catalina weekender hit my doorstep I was able to pack it up and take it to Houston for our Cinco de Mayo trip. The bottom zipper pocket held my shoes and bulky hair tools while the roomy top part of the bag held the rest of my stuff; handy pockets on the outside and a zippered interior pouch helped me stay organized. To me, it was perfect for my weekend getaway – easy to pack (the soft yet sturdy canvas doesn’t slump too much), light to carry, and the “laid back” look of it disguised the fact that it looked like I had stuffed it full of clothes for a full week versus just a two day weekend.
Since it’s almost time for summer travel – I highly recommend The Catalina for weekending and more importantly, day tripping to the beach. Use the bottom pocket for your towel, and the top part for the rest and you have yourself an ideal, organized bag for sand and sun! As if you needed any more reasons to try The Catalina out for yourself, Lo & Sons is offering all A Piece of Toast readers a 15% off discount on any in-stock products with the code APOTMAY2013 – good till the end of May. Now all you need to do is plan a trip!
