Cupcakes and Cashmere

School’s Out for the Summer

June 22nd, 2009

 

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Cut-out detailing, studs and tribal prints are everywhere and these pieces are a just a few that have caught my eye.  Summer is officially here (even if the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet) and for me, that means: Barbecues.Watermelon.Concerts.S’mores.Picnics.Early mornings.Salads.Weekend getaways.Tomatoes.Hikes.Gin and tonics.Pink toes.Strapless dresses.Avocados.Snow cones.Aviators.Pool time.Yellow.Floppy hats.Mangoes.Iced tea.Fireworks.Warm nights.Grilled asparagus.Fans.Bob Marley.Tunics.The smell of sunscreen.

1. Topshop Dress, $70
2. Charlotte Russe Dress, $32.99
3. Topshop Shoes, $90
4. Michael Antonio Sandals, $54.95
5. Prada Sandals, $344.25
6. Rebecca Minkoff Bag, $550
7. Burberry Watch, $805
8. Topshop Shorts, $65
9. Forever 21 Sandals, $18.80
10. Charlotte Russe Top, $19.99
11. Forever 21 Scarf, $9.80
12. Forever 21 Dress, $19.80
13. Beaded Sandals, $24.99
14. West/Feren Clutch, $245

Also, be sure to enter in Anne’s giveaway (from the lovely blog The City Sage) for a pair of Chie Mahara sandals).

What are you most looking forward to about summer?

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  • http://inhershoes-pika.blogspot.com/ Pika

    i loooove this green clutch! perfection<3

  • http://www.maybesomedaywellbesmarter.blogspot.com Steph

    I love #2,3, and 5!
    I’m looking forward to going to the beach (going to take surf lessons this summer!), BBQ, Fuegesicles, San Diego Fair, laying outside and looking at the stars, mini-road trips, and Halo Halo (a Filipino shaved ice treat)

  • http://pygmeestyle.blogg.se Jenny

    Love the topshop shoes!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/21054058@N08/ ursha

    wow great collection! I’m looking forward to barbecues, flip flops & crazy nail polish on my toes, my trip to Zakynthos, pool, sun, tan, long days, great weather, cute dresses & summer clothes,…
    Weather here isn’t any good either!

  • http://fleurdemur.blogspot.com/ Anna

    I can’t get enough of those strappy flat sandals! I they are wonderful :) and the beading on that last one is fabulous! It’s a good transition from the gladiator sandal, which can be a bit of a hassle to put on in the mornings, lol

  • http://meshandlace.typepad.com Mesh and Lace

    that charlotte russe dress is absolutely gorgeous!!! ahh-mazing! and charlotte russe, no less.

  • http://mylittlefashiondiary.blogspot.com/ Emilie

    Love cut outs, studs and tribal prints!!!

  • http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee

    What a fun list, Em! That black and white Forever dress is so cute, I might have to get it. I live in dresses like that during summer.

  • http://underfundedheiress.blogspot.com underfunded heiress

    Laying at the beach, enjoying the sun (of course with my spf 50 and big hat!)

    BTW, check out my giveaway contest. Starts today!

  • Kelly

    I’m actually looking forward to coming home [to Maryland] next week. I love Baltimore and Maryland in the summer. It’s hot but it’s a relief from the heat of Alabama where I currently live! I hope you are enjoying your stay, be sure to get all you can eat crabs, there the best on earth!!!

  • http://www.snapshotfashion.blogspot.com Snapshot Fashion

    i too LOVE the smell of sunscreen.

  • http://dapperkid.blogspot.com dapper kid

    Loving the Charlotte Russe dress and those Topshop studded shorts!! And the print of that F21 scarf is amazing :) This summer I’m most looking forward to just spending time with my family in the sun.

  • http://thesoho.blogspot.com/ southern hostess

    I love the Charlotte Russe dress! Crazy!
    For me, summer means flying from coast to coast for family visits, weddings and vacations.

  • http://kec-contentedme.blogspot.com Kristin @ Contented Me

    Love those studded sandals….

    Don’t forget about farmer’s markets! and for me, it’s trips to Dairy Queen!

  • http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com Melissa

    I’m looking forward to wearing my polo shirts, of course!!

  • http://www.mock-off.com Mockoff – Emily

    I have had my eye on that Rebecca Minkoff clutch for a while now. It’s perfect for summer concerts!

    I’m looking forward to getting to wear my pool dress and going on a couple of road trips. And also, summer concerts. :)

  • http://www.snooknbubs.blogspot.com Heidi

    I can’t wait to jump into the ocean. And watch my little guy toddle on the beach. He wasn’t walking last summer. That Charlotte Russe top is cute.

  • http://absolutelynotmartha.blogspot.com/ Absolutely Not Martha

    not packing school lunches.

  • http://www.baileyandmeister.com hanako66

    I so love #2…love the price too!

  • http://allwomenstalk.com/author/lily-mathilda Meream

    Summer has ended where I am but I always look forward to beach trips every year.

  • http://hoisinivy.blogspot.com/ stephanie h

    great pictures! summer has officially started, and i have to admit that the Cali weather is just starting to cooperate! which means for me: summer dresses/wedges/coral polish/wavy hair/coconut lotions/freckles/spf50/exfoliating/farmers markets/lots & lots of flowers/flip flops/finding new jean shorts/bon fires…and most of all, hanging out with my friends on the weekends!

  • http://couturecarrie.blogspot.com/ Couture Carrie

    Loooove this collage and your summer list. Yes to grilled asparagus and that fab f21 scarf!

    Adoring the new profile pic too, E!

    xoxox,
    CC

  • http://ladauphinestyle.blogspot.com La Dauphine
  • http://thevoyageofv.wordpress.com/ Vanessa

    Good list! And I love the ikat dres.

  • http://cafefashionista.blogspot.com Cafe Fashionista

    I can’t believe that dress is from Charlotte Russe. I think that I am most excited for off-the-shoulder tops this summer – love that look! :)

  • CHICKDOWNTOWN.COM Pam

    I absolutely adore your picks! Great items, and they’re actually in my price range :) Keep up the good work!

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com Budget Babe

    once again i love all your picks! this summer i’m looking forward to eating veggies straight from our little garden.

  • http://perfectsentiment.blogspot.com/ PS~Erin

    Love #10 and it’s only $20! Usually I hone in on the expensive picks. Yay!

  • http://clarityinwonderland.blogspot.com/ Clarity

    Besides love and laughter, filming my documentary, exhibiting in Paris and trying to relearn French.

    I adore those sandals, do they come in … London?

  • http://www.dafashionista.com Diabolina

    Unique choices as always! Love.

    My Super Sweet Fashion Diary
    http://www.dafashionista.com

  • http://francisnewyork.com/blog/ WendyB

    I’m looking forward to the day it stops raining here.

  • http://themuseumcupboard.blogspot.com Helen

    I love your list of summer essentials. Summer is a season that always brings me back to my childhood.

  • Joe

    I’m looking forward to being done with the bar so I can eat a lot of food

  • http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com Becs

    I have the first Topshop dress and love it! Dig those white Topshop shoes as well. Fab choices!

    xo, Becs

  • http://bloggoggles.blogspot.com K @ Blog Goggles

    Love it all. And I’m already done with summer – ready for fall.

  • Joe

    Do you live in Texas or something where it is always warm outside? You do realize that summer started a few days ago? Or are you just fashioned out?

  • http://pixelhazard.com PixelHazard

    Oh I love that clutch and shorts are awesome in general!

  • http://jamieofalltrades.typepad.com jamieofalltrades

    I love tribal, it’s all the rage!

  • http://simplygrove.blogspot.com simplygrove

    Love the shorts!!! xx

  • http://sweet-low.blogspot.com Megan

    What a fabulous fashion round-up…I’m especially loving both pairs of cut-out shoes, those flats would be too fun, just picturing the sun tan lines is making me laugh :) As for this summer, I’m really just looking forward to wearing a lot of bright and bold colors!

  • http://humblyhappening.blogspot.com/ humble happenings.

    I can’t believe those sandals are from F21!! so expensive looking…

  • http://www.fallingunderthecloudss.blogspot.com fashionista

    i love love love # 2…simple yet elegant and classy!!!

  • http://cashmerecardiganboutique.com Cashmere cardigans

    Love the top from charlotte russe. I’m most looking forward to bbq’s and watermelon!

  • http://aylasobession.blogspot.com ayla

    just wondering how you make these collage/listed items pages. they are fabulous and it looks like you make them yourself..do you use photoshop to put the pictures together?
    love your site your so cute!

  • http://courtneyskaleidoscope.blogspot.com/ Courtney

    Thanks to your impeccable taste I saw the Charlotte Russe cutout dress and HAD to have it! I’ve worn a few times since it came in the mail and it never fails to bring compliments my way. I’m so glad I found your blog!