Rio 2016 Olympic Gear

We're finally in the final stretch to counting down until the Rio Summer Olympics begin!!! Tonight is the Opening Ceremony and I am SO excited; I look forward to this every 4 years more than anything. If you've been hanging around here for a while, you likely know that my little sister is a competitive gymnast so we've always paid very close attention to gymnastics in the elite world. That's my favorite event to watch and cheer for, but I'm also looking forward to the rest of the events! Everything about the Olympics is so much fun and if it weren't for all of the craziness going on in the world, I would of tried SO hard to be in Rio for the games this year! I mean what's prettier than Rio de Janeiro?! This event is the one thing that brings the world together and I think that's a huge part of why it's so exciting to watch.
There's so many awesome ways you can root for your favorite teams and sports and so many different options when it comes to Olympic gear; Under Armour, Nike, and Ralph Lauren are the main three brands selling Olympic gear but there's other brands like Alex and Ani that are selling awesome must haves for the games. Here are my favorites:

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Smart Shopping Tips + More Favorites

If you haven't had a chance to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale during it's early access days, you're now in luck! The perfect start to a Friday if you ask me! The sale is now opened to the public and everything has been restocked. It's also a great time to try and get your hands on anything you may have missed out on during the early access period! My orders are starting to roll in and I can't wait to share the fun things I've bought for the home, for the rest of the summer and for the fall. The best part is realizing how much you saved on designer items and ones that you may not have let yourself splurge on if they weren't on sale. If you're a card holder or part of the reward system, you can gain 3x the amount of reward points! It's actually a great way to shop because you'll start earning Nordstrom Notes. I've gotten a couple of notes during this sale, and I'm so excited because I have close to $200 in "notes" now to put toward my next purchase!
I also have to share just how amazing the Nordstrom customer service is... A few days ago, I found an area rug I absolutely loved and it strangely didn't have a size with it; I was going to the Nordstrom I shop at that day and they didn't have it in the store, so I used their live chat and long story short, the rep told me she would contact me if she could find out what size the rug was. To my surprise, I got a phone call today from the exact representative I spoke to telling me the size! I've always known how good the customer service was (I wrote a Fund. of Management final paper on it my junior year of undergrad and got an A+ ; ) let me know if you'd like to read it!!), but not this good.
Anyway, back to shopping - it's the start of the weekend and everyone deserves to treat themselves when there's a sale as awesome as this one! Let's dive into the best of the sale:

On Trend: Shirtdresses + Wedges

One of the many trends of the summer (that's been around a while, I know): shirtdresses! I love the way they look - short sleeved, sleeveless, 3/4 sleeves; they're so flattering and there's so many styles that everyone looks good in them. I love the way they look with wedges the most. Shirt dresses paired with wedges is one of the classiest looks for summer and it can easily be a fun day outfit turned classy night look. I love the classic styles just as much as the newest designs with patterns, different sleeve lengths and embellishments. When a shirt dress can look feminine, you know it's an asset to your closet! During the spring and summer shows at NYFW 2016, there were so many shirt dresses and I knew they were going to be a hit again this season. Here are some of my favorites and how I'd style them:

4th of July Outfit Inspiration

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays ever and I get so excited about it every year. Barbecues, watching baseball, splashing around the pool and fireworks - and of course remembering out country's birthday! There's so many fun things about the entire day and best of all, so many fun outfit ideas for every event you could possibly think of. Wearing stars and stripes is the most festive you could be and there are SO many fun pieces to put together this season! Since the 4th of July falls on a Monday this year, the weekend is nice and long and the luckily, the weather's going to be hot and sunny the entire weekend. It also means you have a few extra days to get to the mall and buy a fun and festive outfit! Whether you're relaxing by the pool, going to a party or a laid back BBQ, here's all of the best outfits for the 4th of July:

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Little black dresses are usually my go to (and I think everyone can agree with that) for special occasions but I love finding fun colored and patterned dresses in the summer and especially for weddings! Wedding season is in full swing and with every invite you get, you can expect the who what and where but the "wear" is sometimes questionable. I love shopping for new and fun dress styles and putting together wedding guest looks is so much fun. Here's some of my favorites this summer:

Summer Outfit Inspo from J.Crew

When it comes to clothes, I'm usually pretty opened to shopping places and looking for pieces I love regardless of the store. I have my favorite stores; but I've learned to be opened about finding fun things I love too! That being said, there's a handful of stores that never disappoint and constantly sell timeless pieces and things on trend. J.Crew is one of those stores for me; I could shop there all day every day and never get bored or tired of what they sell! It's also nice knowing that everything you get from J. Crew is a quality piece that will last such a long time. I have a few button downs and vests that have been in my wardrobe for a good 4-5 years now and still are perfect; condition wise and style wise.
This summer, there's so many new trends to try and repeat trends that are becoming timeless. Things like white denim and bright colored shoes will always be in style in my opinion - and J.Crew gives you the best of both worlds! No matter what you're shopping for, it's likely J.Crew has it. Here's some of my favorite summer looks with everything you can get from J.Crew:

Stars, Stripes and Sales: Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays throughout the year and while the barbecues, days in the sun and awesome sales are a bonus, it’s so important to remember just exactly why we get to celebrate Memorial Day. Being thankful for all of those who have served our country comes first - everything else is second. And thanks to our military both who have served and are serving, we get to enjoy a fun weekend celebrating our soldiers and this great country to officially kick start summer!
Luckily in New York we're having AMAZING weather - it's so summer-like finally in the high 80's and super sunny! I love going to the beach to kick start the season, but I know how crazy it's going to be since we're having such gorgeous weather so heading out early to the beach is going to be super important - I probably should have left like, 3 days ago! ; )
Here's some of my picks for Memorial Day Weekend and some of the best sales happening and let me tell ya, there's a LOT!

Bright Colors for Summer

What's better than bright, fun colors and patterns for the summer heat?! I've been buying clothes and accessories that are nothing but bright and it feels so good because it means that summer is finally here. There are tons of ways to go bright and not overboard - whether it's in the accessories or the details, here's my favorite ways to go bright this summer:

Summer Ready: Trending Heels and Wedges

If I had to name one thing that I love to buy the most, it would no doubt be shoes. I'm a shoe addict and cute shoes are the one thing I can never say no to! Comfy and casual are the best, but nothing really can beat fun pumps or wedges in the spring and summer. In New York, it's difficult to wear cute shoes in the winter because of the snow (trust me... almost died trying to trudge through snow at a wedding in December!) so getting as much use out of my cute shoes when I can it is!
This season I've been finding more cute shoes than I can possibly keep up with and I have a serious new found love for Sam Edelman this season. Wait until you see - seriously, to die for!
Here are my favorite spring heels and wedges this season:

Versatile Spring and Summer Looks with Devlin

I've been shopping at Nordstrom and Dillards for Devlin clothing for a long time now and they never fail to disappoint! The spring and summer collections always feature the most beautiful clothes and they're fun for so many different ages too. My little sister is 16 1/2 and since she's been going to tons of parties like Sweet 16's, etc., I thought it was time that she had a chance to experience how amazing the Devlin clothing is too. Since Devlin is available at both Dillard's and Nordstrom, we've been able to find tons of Devlin clothing in the mall near us - the best part of the store(s)!
Girly prints, colors and textures are what Devlin is all about. Quality and chic are two things I look for in my clothing and what I've tried to do in helping my sister find some cute clothes too! Here's one of the adorable looks we put together:

Welcome to Summer! {guest post}

Happy Wednesday!! Today I'm SO excited to have Jacquin from Interiors by Jacquin guest post on Daily Dose of Design! She put together such an awesome post for you guys today and I hope you love it as much as I do!!


Hi fantastic Daily Dose of Design readers! My name is Jacquin and I am the owner and editor of Interiors by Jacquin, an interior design, business and inspirational décor blog. Thanks for tuning in!
If you haven’t already noticed, the sun is shining, it’s hot outside, and summer is finally here! Woohoo! Celebrate summer with these great finds! My roundup of stylish home and fashion selections is the epitome of sunny summertime. You can’t go wrong with these bright and cheerful finds!


1. Giselle Column Vases - Plantation Design
2. Set of 3 Flower Cocottes with Tray - Le Creuset
3. Chevron Riviera Stools - Serena & Lily
4. Gridley Lime Pillow - Trina Turk
5. Caffe Woven Clutch in Turquoise - Revolve
6. Acne Ely Croco Olive Green Portfolio Clutch - Hampden
7. Vanna Crop Top & Skirt Set - Lilly Pulitzer
8. Graphic Printed Hamper - West Elm
9. Margot Popover Dress - Serena & Lily
10. Westport Lemon Yellow Standard Adirondack Chair - Bellacor
11. Les Touches Aqua Pillow - Arianna Belle
12. Personalized Lucite Tray - Zhush
13. Dixin Sandals - Dolce Vita
14. Pineapple Cilantro Glass Candle - Illume



Isn't this summer roundup so awesome?! I'm in LOVE with #11 and of course #7!! I'm also loving that Arianna Belle pillow - I never knew about this website so I'm super excited to explore (and spend a fortune...) on yet another home decor website! You can't go wrong with these gorgeous bright colors and patterns for summer!
Aside from her fabulous blog, you can find Jacquin on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!
XOXO
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Red, white, blue and sparkly all over!

I have always loved the idea of creating designs to be worn at a wedding and now thanks to Weddington Way I was able to create a bridesmaid look that is patriotic and perfect for a 4th of July wedding! I'm not sure I would ever want to have my wedding on July 4th but it sure seems like an awesome idea! If I were to, I would definitely go ALL out and have so many fireworks (preferably overlooking the ocean) during the reception! The more I think about it the more I realize how much fun you could actually have planning a 4th of July wedding.
With Weddington Way's extremely large selection of bridesmaid dresses that all come in such a variety of colors, it's super easy to find the perfect dresses for your bridesmaids! I was surprised as I was scrolling through the website just how many dresses there are to pick from. Even comparing Weddington Way to stores such as Davids Bridal - Weddington Way definitely takes the cake (see what I did there? ;))

If I were to style a 4th of July wedding or even have my wedding on this fun, traditional holiday here's how I would style it:
Weddington Way dress// Tassel earrings// Essie "Style Cartel"// L'Oreal Fiber lash mascara// Kendra Scott bracelet// White Louboutins// Rebecca Minkoff clutch// Kendra Scott bracelet// Kendra Scott ring// MAC lipstick// Urban Decay eyeshadow: Moondust

I chose to style Weddington Way's Alfred Angelo chiffon bridesmaid dress in navy. With so many great dresses to style it was hard to choose just one, however this one shouldered cocktail length dress seemed perfect for a 4th of July wedding!
Choosing white Louboutin's was an absolute no brainer - white is my favorite color with navy and the classic red bottoms for a patriotic wedding makes them the perfect shoe!
As you've probably noticed before I have a serious obsession with tassels this season!! That's why these Oscar de la Renta tassel earrings in red are perfect for this look! Since the top of the dress already has a lot going on, instead of a necklace, statement earrings will look gorgeous!
For the bridesmaids' bouquet, I chose tie-dyed roses that are red white and blue! They're so gorgeous in person and my high school graduation is what made me realize this! My high school colors were red and blue and these were all over the gym where I graduated!

I had so much fun creating this look for a patriotic wedding! Thanks to Weddington Way for inspiring this post!!
Do you know anyone who had/is having a 4th of July wedding?
XOXO

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My Summer Wishlist

With summer officially starting this Sunday comes an entire new wishlist of items I'm eying and wanting to get! There's so many new things I'm dying to try and especially for summertime - I want makeup that looks airy, a good SPF moisturizer, sunnies for all my outfits and a closet full of summer sandals! I also find it helpful to make a wishlist throughout the year of things I'm loving so that when my mom asks me every September, "what do you want for your birthday?" I don't look at her like a lost dog! Seriously this happens to me every year; I love things all year long and once my birthday rolls around I'm clueless! I've been making an effort to change that this year, which is why I've been so obsessed with making wishlists!
For this season I've been finding a mix of beauty, fashion and skincare products I'm dying to try! Here's what I've been eying nonstop:



Floppy hat: I've been iffy about getting one of these this season - but apparently I have a good hat head! So I think I need one of these! I love this trend and now I'm on the hunt for the perfect floppy straw hat! These can be pretty pricey, like this gorgeous floppy hat but there are lots of options that honestly look exactly like the more expensive ones! I've found a couple I liked, but none that I love yet - so the hunt continues!

Naked Smoky Palette: words cannot describe just how excited I am for July 8th!! The next palette in the Naked collection is officially being released and you can bet that I'll be at my Sephora bright and early to get my hands on this gem! The Naked collection is by far worth every cent. I love all the colors and there's SO many tutorials and beauty bloggers and vloggers that give tips on using these palettes! Naked 2 has been my favorite out of all three for the past year or two but I have a feeling that this new palette is going to take the cake!

Aveeno Ultra Calming night cream: I found this product while scrolling through new arrivals on Ulta's website and after reading the description I knew it was a must try! Although I do protect my face with SPF moisturizer during the summer, sunburn is usually inevitable (for me anyway). Sunburn leads to dry skin and dry skin leads to bad complexion - so this nighttime moisturizer seems perfect! I've been looking for a product like this that would rejuvenate my summer skin overnight so I can't wait to try this.

Tory Burch Miller in Electric Eel: by far my favorite summer sandals! These come in every color and pattern you could possibly think of and I'm always itching to buy more! This turquoise color though is calling my name! My favorite color on my favorite shoe?! I definitely recommend these sandals because they can be worn every day or even can be dressed up. These teal millers are at the top of my wishlist this season!

St. Tropez: this brand has some of the best beauty and skin products I have ever used! This gradual self tanner doesn't turn you orange and doesn't get streaky which is hard to come by! I've tried my fair share of self tanners aside from tanning beds and spray tans and I've never quite liked one as much as the St. Tropez tanner! This has been on my wishlist and I just purchased it to use and I love it. I normally don't use self tanner during the Summer since I love laying in the sun, but at the beginning of the season when I'm not yet tan, this is a must use!

Urban Decay lip gloss: I recently found out that Urban Decay makes lip gloss and I am dying to get my hands on one of these! It comes in so many colors - I'm dying to try it in Failbait!

Kendra Scott Rayne pendant: this necklace is absolutely gorgeous and I love so much that the pendant matches Kendra's Danielle earrings. I definitely want to get this necklace for the summer especially!

Sun Bum sea spray: I first saw this collection in Aerie and recently saw it in Nordstrom as well! My hair is naturally curly and in the summer it's almost impossible to manage. I also use this time of year to give my hair a break from product and heat - since I'm mostly by the pool or out anyway where I can have my hair up or pulled back. The entire Sun Bum collection definitely seems worth a try! They have SPF facial products, sunscreen and hair products - which is what I'm most wanting to try for an every day beach wave look!

Alex & Ani: these bangles are some of my favorite jewelry to wear all summer long! The two I most want to add to my collection now are the pineapple bangle and the starfish bangle! They both are so summery and I definitely want to add these two into my collection to wear for the summer! I don't usually wear jewelry to the beach but these bangles are some I will wear because they aren't annoying on my wrist and are super fun!


What's on your summer wishlist this season?! XOXO

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Stop the search for formal (affordable) dresses and gowns!

With summer in full swing, I know that I have lots of events, weddings and such coming up that I'm looking endlessly for evening dresses for. My little sister, Daniela, is also at the age where she is looking for prom dresses (which is SO crazy to me because in my mind she's still a baby!). Since looking endlessly online has led me no where for finding new dresses that I haven't already scrolled through, I am SO happy to have been introduced to Sherry London! These dresses are all super affordable and SO gorgeous! Best part is - they're all up to 50% off retail prices!


Turquoise beaded top gown// Peach beaded top strapless gown// Navy beaded top strapless gown// Purple floor length dress (check out the back!)// Mint sheer beaded gown

There's so many categories of dresses on Sherry London; you can even search by color and any specific style! They also have a ton of little black dresses which is perfect because I'm needing a new LBD for a Sweet 16 coming up soon!
Sherry London also has such a large variety of bridesmaid dresses that are so beautiful! One of my friends is getting married next year and as we start the hunt for bridesmaid dresses, this is an online shop that we will definitely be looking for dresses on!
To make it even better - Sherry London is now hosting a super exciting Cocktail dress GIVEAWAY!! They are giving away one of their most popular items: the sleeveless one shoulder cocktail dress! It has gorgeous detailing and the open back gives an elegant dress a pop of fun!
The Sherry London dress giveaway runs now until July 9th so be sure to enter here! The gorgeous chiffon styled dress can be bought on Sherry London's website as well! To enter: visit the Sherry London giveaway page and be sure to visit Sherry London on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter. You can also refer your friends for extra entries! After the contest ends on July 9th, one winner will be contacted via email!

Sherry London

Which dresses are your favorite from Sherry London? XOXO

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My favorite Springtime looks lately!

Happy Friday!! The weather in NY has been gorgeous - every day has been in the 70's and 80's and it's making me so excited for these summer months! One of my favorite things to do is put together some outfit inspirations - especially when I'm going shopping or looking to add some pieces to my wardrobe. To do so I fully utilize Polyvore because it's super easy to use, has tons and tons of products and is an easy way to profile all the creations you've made. Today I wanted to share with you some of the looks I've been loving lately and link you guys to the details so you can purchase if you love any of these pieces as much as I do!

Lace tank top// Tory Burch wedges// Denim capris// YSL #6// YSL clutch// Kendra Scott earrings// Raybans

Gray tshirt// Tory Burch Millers// Denim capris// YSL #6// Kate Spade tote// Kendra Scott ring

Tank top// Bracelet// Rebecca Minkoff Crossbody// Ring// Essie nail polish// Tory Burch Espadrilles// White shorts

Tory Burch wedges// Button down blouse// Denim capris// Earrings// Essie nail polish// Rebecca Minkoff crossbody

Aztec kimono// Marc Jacobs perfume// Tory Burch sandals// Michael Kors watch// Denim capris// Essie nail polish// Kendra Scott earrings// Kate Spade crossbody

I'm obsessed with these outfits! I also am saving up for this YSL clutch that I've been eying so much lately! Have a lovely weekend!!! XOXO
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A season of wearing white!

I hope everyone had a lovely, long Memorial Day Weekend! I had a really fun weekend and we had some awesome weather which made it all the more fun! This time of year is when we're finally allowed to (acceptably) where white again! Even though this is just a silly old rule, I've never associated white with winter but I do love summer whites!! A white wool winter peacoat is gorgeous, but does anything really beat a white sundress with gorgeous and colorful accessories?!

Here's my list of do's and don'ts of wearing white this summer:

Do's:

Have lots of plain, white t shirts to pair and layer with - I wear white tee's so much and switch them out with new ones every few months!
Do wear white lace!! So classy, so timeless, so gorgeous!
White jeans, shorts and dresses are all gorgeous for summer to be paired with a colorful top or bottom!
Pair white with colorful accessories. Turquoise sandals or pink earrings will make the white you're wearing pop!
Do dress white up - while a LBD is essential for a wardrobe, a LWD is just as gorgeous! Whether it's a skater dress or maxi dress, this can be dressed up or down and perfect for summer.

Dont's:

Before buying your white shirt, pants, dress, skirt etc. make sure that the white isn't too see through and thin! I've seen my fair share of white-gone-wrong and trust me you do not want to be a part of that club!
Make sure that your white clothing isn't too tight - trust me, not a good look either!

White is a classy color that looks beautiful, so make sure your white piece makes you feel comfortable and pretty! Here's some of my favorite white pieces for this summer:
Tops:

Bottoms:

Dresses:

Bags, and accessories:

Shoes:

Colorful accessories to pair with white:

Are there any white clothes or accessories you're loving for the summer? XOXO
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Memorial Day Ready!

Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays - it reminds me so much of summer and unofficially begins my favorite season! It's always a wonderful day to remember those who have served our country and to recognize those who are serving. It's also a fun day to gather with family and friends, have a BBQ and hang out by the pool! This year in NY it's supposed to be a gorgeous, warm and sunny weekend so I'm super excited and wanted to share my look for this years Memorial Day festivities!

Sunglasses (on sale!!)// Straw hat// Scalloped bikini// Beach towel (so many color choices!)// Maxi dress (on sale!!)// Gold toned druzy cuff (really good deal!)// Tory Burch Espadrilles (now 40% off!)// Beach tote

I found this adorable maxi dress as a part of the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale!!! This sale is one of the best there are - there are SO many amazing things that are up to 40% off! So many awesome products at such great prices! I also am loving straw hats this season. They're so much fun and there are great styles for all! Another amazing find from the Nordstrom sale are these Alexander McQueen cat eye sunnies. They're such a gorgeous color and with 40% off they are way too good to pass up! By the way, if you're looking for some cute swimwear check out the H&M styles. They have some really cute pieces this season and are super affordable!

Shop more of my favorite looks for Memorial Day!

There's some really great sales that have already started and some that will be going on this weekend as well. Memorial Day weekend has some of the best sales all year - here's some to definitely check out!!
Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale: up to 40% off a HUGE selection of clothing, shoes and accessories now through May 31st! Bauble Bar: up to 30% off site wide! JCrew: take 25% off your order with code SUMMERLOVE! Bath and Body Works: up to 50% off & free shipping on $25 with code HEATUP! Target: save up to 25% on outdoor furniture, accessories, grilling & lighting! Banana Republic save 40% on your entire purchase with code BRSUMMER Express: take 20% off your purchase with code 9439
XOXO
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{Trending} Tassels, tassels everywhere!

All I've been seeing lately on clothing, accessories and even decor are tassels and fringe! I think these little tassel/fringe details are so cute and super summery too! Whether on a cute kimono like this one or a cute pair of statement earrings like these, little details can really make an outfit. Here's some of my favorite pieces I've seen:

Fringe Kimono// Tassel drop earrings// Tassel scarf// Beaded tassel cuff// Striped tassel clutch// Black tassel tshirt// Striped tassel dress// Straw tote// Beaded tassel necklace

The best part of tassel and fringe details? They usually are bright and colorful! I'm obsessed with tassel jewelry - especially this gorgeous necklace for more dressy occasions or something more casual like this stack of colorful tassel bracelets! I also love tassel and fringe on a cute clutch! This YSL clutch is beyond gorgeous with the little tassel accent but if you're looking for something more affordable, here's a cute patterned tassel clutch!

Check out some more of my favorite tassel and fringe details:

Are there any trends you're loving? Or other tassel detailed products you've had your eye on? I'd love to hear about them!! XOXO
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