WEAR WISHING || A SERIOUS CASE OF THE BLUES

it seems as though every time I visit the northern american continent, I clear off one wishlist simply to start another. so here it goes. my picks right now are, admittedly, heavily influenced by the fact that the fourth of july is right around the corner. and I'm not sure if it's the prospect of watching fireworks (via facetime) and beachside bbqs and blueberry pie, but I am really feeling the blues. in a good way. take a peek...

( left to right, top to bottom )

001 :: essie--boucer its me. such a striking, pronounced hue of blue and well-fitting for summertime. among my friends and family, I refer to this shade as "santorini blue," but I'm not sure if that is what it's really called or if it just reminds me of those colored domes so strongly associated with beautiful greece. you get the idea, nonetheless.

002 :: west elm--herringbone mercury votive. by now, surely you know my affinity for a candle or two (or twenty) burning in the home to give it that perfect ambiance whatever the season. and following suit, I can't wait to lay my hands on this gorgeous candle holder. I can only imagine how beautiful it will be to see candlelight gleaming through its not-quite-opaque surface.

003 :: not quite a slip dress. I love the freespiritedness of this fun, loose-fitting dress. maybe paired with a loose cardigan, some fun sandals, and messy hair.  check out asos for so many more summer appropriate dresses.

004 :: birkenstock--'mayari' sandal. I love birkenstocks, but having incredibly narrow feet makes wearing the classic arizona (which I love) look like I'm a five-year-old trying on my mother's shoes. however, this more feminine option still has that birkenstock air with maybe a little less wiggle room. find them online only at nordstrom.

005 :: lulu & georgia--ice cream ring holder. what a fun and easy way to decorate summer while keeping life still so entirely functional?! lulu & georgia always has something fun up their sleeves.

006 :: anthropologie--lacey inset apron. I've decided I need a new apron. it was most likely because I was thinking about pie. pie always makes me want to look, act, and dress the role of the domestic goddess.

007 :: baublebar--gold iced lariat pendant. you can never go wrong with something long, gold, and versatile. baublebar pretty much has something for everyone.

008 :: ray-ban--flash clubmaster. these are at the top of my wishlist! I love that tortoise shell encasing those bright teal, polarized lenses. plus, you can never have too many pair of sunnies. found via nordstrom.

009 :: williams sonoma--mini ruffled pie dish. I've already mentioned pie twice, haven't I? well, it is that time of year. williams sonoma is one of those dreamy stores that mitch and I can both get lost in for hours. so it's no surprise that they had the most perfect and simple pie plate(s) for our little two-person household. now, if only I could find the most perfect apron...oh wait ;)

010 :: topshop--cut out slippers. mitch has been encouraging me to purchase a new pair of flats for quite some time now. perhaps it's because I am pretty pathetic after wearing heels for longer than four hours and flip flops, although useful and convenient, never seem to look as polished as a real shoe. this pair of flats from topshop fills both of my requirements :: convenient and polished.

I know that this post is coming to you a little late in the day, but after reuniting with the mister just yesterday afternoon, I couldn't bring myself to neglect him whilst conjuring up a blog post at the computer. my first day back on the island has consisted of catching up on some much needed sleep, grocery shopping (I really can't figure out what mitch has been eating for two weeks), reading my favorite blogs, and indulging in a little bit of sun. plus, I can hardly contain my excitement for the fourth of july! do any of you have special plans?

love, arielle