End of Summer Reading

Even though I'm still waiting for "the worm to turn," the ladies of Girls in White Dresses provided me with quite the entertainment these last couple weeks. Jennifer Close describes the post-college era to a "t." Her characters could easily be you and your friends trying to find your way through life after the loose ties are cut and you're on your own. From messy relationships and terrible first jobs, to marriage and babies, any female reader can relate to the humorous escapades of the character's daily lives. In the midst of this fun summer read, I was quickly sucked into reading The Hunger Games, and I still can't put it down. I'm about halfway through, but I know by the end of this long weekend, it'll have consumed me until the very end. These are my picks for the end of summer! Hope you all enjoy this lovely long weekend. I'll be catching up with old friends, enjoying the nice weather and obviously doing some reading! See you all next week! xx

{a la mode} ps: Read Girls in White Dresses until the very end, and you'll understand why "The worm turned." :)

A few necessities...

1. Tory Burch Tote, 2. Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm, 3. Kate Spade Planner, 4. Nars "Manhunt" Lipstick, 5. Michael Kors "Michael Kors" Perfume Lip Gloss Duo, 6. Ray Ban Aviators, 7. Senna Cosmetics Compact, 8. Kate Spade Wallet, 9. Kate Spade iPhone Cover, 10. Kate Spade Key Chain 


Clearly I have an unhealthy obsession with Kate Spade. I literally have to refrain myself every time I stop by their website. Too cute right now with their "Live Colorfully" campaign! These are just some items you will ALWAYS find in my bag. I was lucky enough to receive my Tory Burch Tote as a gift for my birthday, and never thought I would actually be able to fill it up. Low and behold, it's occasionally not big enough and definitely holds some weight. I couldn't go a day without my planner. I rarely used it in college, but since I started working, it's my Bible. I love Kate Spade's planner designs. I have an older version of this "Debra," but the great thing about it, is that with each new year there is a new design. It's like starting the year fresh, when I switch out my packet! As for the lip items found in my bag, my go-to is the Minted Lip Balm. I use it daily and absolutely love the slight tingle and tint every time I put it on. "Manhunt" is saved for special occasions and used very sparingly. My sisters constantly make fun of me for it's name, but this lipstick is the best shade of red I own (especially since it's the only shade of red I own.) Michael Kors is my scent, and by that I mean, I load it on whenever I leave the house. I truly believe that every girl should find that one perfume that makes others rave about how great they smell and NEVER be without it. Luckily mine comes in a handy travel friendly size! I used Bare Minerals for a while, but found that this Senna compact kept my skin oil-free for much longer than the Bare Minerals. Now I have a powder at home, and this compact in my bag for touch ups. One of my favorite steals, and I literally mean steal since I permanently borrowed them from my Mom :) has to be these Ray Ban Aviators. They are "in" right now and probably will be "in" forever if you ask me. They are basic but fit my face to a T. I'm lost whenever I misplace them! All of these items were investments. Because I use them on a daily basis, they are all worth the price. Fortunately, because of their quality, they last much longer than expected and have never failed me. 


I think it's fun to read what items people carry in their bags. I feel like they are letting me into their own little world, so I hope you enjoyed mine! Have a wonderful weekend my lovelies and wherever you are, I hope there is laughter and warmth to surround you! xx