Tell me I'm your National Anthem...

Hello y'all! I realize that this is a very late 4th of July post-11 days late to be exact-but late is better than never, right? And considering this is my 2nd favorite holiday of the year (1st is Christmas, of course!) I had to blog about it. So here it is, in all of it's red, white and blue glory. I started prepping for it 2 weeks in advance by making my own flag shoes. I was inspired by one of my best friends, who purchased a pair of plain white Toms look-alikes at a Rite Aid of all places-and customized it with her own art. I saw a picture of the actual Flag Toms selling on their site for $70. Absolutely did not want to spend that much money, so I took a red and blue sharpie to the plain white ones I got at Rite Aid, and there ya have it! I was pretty friggin pleased with the result. 

Kate had her annual 4th of July party in their beautiful backyard, and I was beyond excited to see that she had put up her huge flag, just for me! Needless to say, it created a wonderful backdrop for a lot of our pictures. And the food...omg, the spread was beyond amazing. That was pretty much all I did at the party- was eat. 

Could you tell I was going for a very retro feel with my look that day. My curls had died by the time I got to the party. But I was super inspired by Lana Del Rey. Especially after seeing her National Anthem video. 

Hope you all had a lovely Independence Day! Can't wait for next year! Xo.

Vintage Levi's distressed shorts/ Cotton On sheer white button down/DIY shoes

Baby, put on heart-shaped sunglasses...

I know I haven't blogged an outfit post in a long time. In all honesty, most mornings I just throw on the easiest and comfiest clothes I can find, and rush out the door. But I guess I wasn't expecting I would actually have subscribers, un-subscribe from me because of it. It was kind of a low blow to my ego. I guess I have to pick up the pace. I promise an outfit post will come soon. But for now, I leave you with some photos from the past week. 

1.) Freshly curled hair for Valentine's Day

2.) Date with my Maeghan, at an amazing Ramen noodle restaurant which had the most delish iced green tea.

3.) Typical work day-Soy chai from Starbucks, Lana Del Rey playing, and finding Josh Hutcherson in my new ELLE. 

4.) Free cream puffs

5.) Vday bestie date at Cafe Bizou. Had the yummiest salad! 

6.) Me and my Valentine. Cheers!

7.) Their bread pudding is the best. I have dreams about it. 

8.) Matching manicures and heart rings. 

9.) Hubby's gift for me. New iPhone case! 

10.) A late Valentine's Day dinner date with the love of my life at Gyu Kaku. Happy Hour!!

Hope you all had a beautiful Valentine's Day, filled with lots of love. 

Tell me I'm your National Anthem

To say that I'm obsessed with Lana Del Rey would be a huge understatement. Ever since I heard her sing about 6 months ago, I knew she would be one to watch. Not to mention, look at that face! I've always been a fan of the retro Lolita look. Then, all of sudden her first single "Video Games" started playing on the radio-and now she's become a bona fide international superstar. Granted, her first national appearance on SNL, was a tad embarrassing ( I blame it on thrusting her into it way too early)...her new album definitely makes up for it. There is no denying the girl is friggin talented. I've never heard so many rhythmic changes in my life, until I heard this album. Consider my mind blown...I've probably listened to it about a million times since I got it last Tuesday. 

xoxo