{Travel Diary} Hot Hot Pink...

My grandparents were rural farmers, so every time I go back to Greece, I love visiting their now unused land. It's just so beautiful and serene, and it reminds me of a childhood spent playing amongst the reeds and corn stalks with my cousins. We always had so much fun picking fruit and pretending that the creek below held magical water nymphs that conspired to capture us... Smart kids.

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: neon dress- H&M; purse- vintage; sandals- Sam Edelman; necklace- House of Harlow

{Travel Diary} Green & Blue

Hello lovelies! I'm back from my travels, and although I wish I could have stayed in Greece with my family forever, it sure does feel good to be home... I missed you guys! Now we get to play catch up � me with what went down during my trip and you guys with whatever you've been up to for the last two weeks... I'll go first.

My trip was amazing; I got to see family that I hadn't seen in (gasp!) seven years, eat all the delicious foods that I had missed oh-so much (including calamari, saganaki, real greek salad, fresh bread from the bakery and oh my God, the cheeses!), beach it up hard, revisit all my favourite spots in our hometown of Messolonghi (I was a bit of a party girl back in the day), and of course, spend time with my sweet grandma (yiayia!). She had good days and bad ones, but all in all, she seemed to be doing quite well � thanks to everyone who sent well wishes her way, I really appreciate your guys' support!

The only negative, aside from having to leave? The heat. It was stinking hot everyday single day, and as someone more accustomed to cooler temperatures, I was miserable. My hair always looked poopy, my makeup constantly sweated off (gross) and I was forced to take up permanent residence in front of a fan between the hours of 12 and 4. Not pretty. That's why it's a miracle I was able to take outfit photos at all, and I'd like to send a special thank you to my beautiful cousins Vasianna and Marilia for patiently taking my photos... You guys deserve a medal or something for putting up with me.

OK, that's enough about me, what did you guys get up to? I want to hear everything... Spill!

Thanks for reading, and stayed tuned for more Greece-themed posts this week. xx

Outfit details: dress- H&M; necklace- Forever 21; tote- Michael Kors; gladiators- Sam Edelman

T-shirt, American Apparel / Shorts, second hand

Sunglasses, Christian Dior / Clutch, Diverso Italiano / Socks, Topman / Sandals, Zara (brooches by me)

Homeward Bound...

Welcome to my last scheduled post, lovelies! I'll be back home tomorrow, presumably jet lagged and suffering from some serious post-Greece depression (it's a thing, I swear)... But that said, I'm sure seeing my two loves (Mr. AiF and Meows, of course!) will perk me right up � the two of them seem to have that effect on me.

Thanks for reading this silly little blog while I've been out of town, and stay tuned for regular, real-time updates from here on out! And a special thank you goes out to my lovely friend Kastles for helping me take all these pics before my trip � you're a life saver, Kass!

Love you all... xx

Outfit details: tank- Forever 21; leopard shorts- Forever 21 (borrowed from Kastles); sandals- Sam Edelman; clutch c/o J.Crew; sunnies- Urban Outfitters; cross necklace- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors; bracelets- Joe Fresh, House of Harlow & Forever 21L

Personal Flair

I was happy to wear this dress without anything layered on top, so that all the interesting details showed. However, since a dress like this can't be belted, or layered over anything, there aren't too many options for giving it a personal flair. I threw on some fun jewelry and thought, "This is all I can do; I'm just going to have to let the dress be the star and settle for a fairly tame outfit." Then I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror with my fab new hair color. An interesting dress, pink skull jewelry and peacock blue hair; that'll do, that'll do indeed.

Dress: Escada Sport
Jewelry: Betsy Johnson
Tights: Hue
Shoes: John Fluevog
Hair: Michele at Colorbox

Zig Zag...

I bought this dress for Greece, but because I'm pretty much the most impatient person ever, it made it's debut a week before my trip... Hey, a girl only has so much willpower, am I right? xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; sandals- Tahari; rosary- Forever 21

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Nothing says summer to me more than stripes and straw hats, so I've had both on steady repeat this past month... And when I found these cute little shades at Forever 21, it was as if I had completed the holy trinity of summer dressing. Throw in a rosary for good measure, and you've got yourself party.

Happy Wardrobe Wednesday, lovelies! xx

Image details: straw panama hat- H&M; sunnies- Forever 21; striped shirt- Zara; rosary- Forever 21 

Lucky Shorts...

I love these shorts, which were an oh-so thoughtful gift from my bestie, Kastles... I don't know how I've managed to keep them white for so long � let's just call it luck.

Happy Tuesday, love bugs! xx

Outfit details: polka dot blouse- Forever 21; shorts- Joe Fresh; bib necklace- Anthropologie (borrowed from Kastles); clutch- vintage YSL; sandals- Michael Kors; bracelets- Forever 21, Joe Fresh & House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

Highlight

Many of my current wardrobe favorites are assembled in this outfit, but the highlight for me was getting to top it all off with the same bag I'd been lamenting not buying ever since I visited Paris last December. When I was in Paris again in April I scoured the shops in search of it, but all they had at the time were light-colored suede versions and I was looking for a dressier finish, not to mention I think suede bags are a waste because they don't last. I love the embossed leather because I can dress it up or down, and because it's charcoal gray rather than black, I can more easily pair it with other neutrals. Of course, the winged bejeweled skull detail is what really made me fall for it.

Tunic: Fremont
Vest: Cotelac
Pants: Rag & Bone
Boots:  Brakko
Bag: Zadig & Voltaire
Necklace: Wendy Brandes
Rings: Metal Pointu

Summerized...

Hello and happy Monday! As you read this, I'm probably drinking iced coffees (aka frappe!) and playing backgammon at the beach... Or at least that's what I hope I'll be doing. Either that, or anxiously swatting off mosquitos while my face melts off in the sweltering heat. It could go either way. xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; belt- thrifted; panama hat- H&M; bag- vintage Liz Claiborne; sandals- Michael Kors; bracelets- Forever 21, Joe Fresh & House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

I'm in a Book!

You may have noticed a new item at the top of my sidebar. Yep, that's right -- the lovely and talented Sally McGraw has included me in her newly-released book! It's beautifully designed and is jam packed with useful information, presented in Sal's upbeat and body-positive way. It's available in print form from Amazon, and there's even a Kindle/iPad edition. Pick up a copy for you and all the important women in your life!

Click on the cover photo for all of the purchasing options for Already Pretty.

A lot is going on during the preparations for the upcoming fashion week

and styling jobs! Luckily it's not the hardest thing you could do. Not at all - I'm

just looking for fabulous clothes day and night, and it's especially not a hard job

when you in the breaks are receiving fabulous clothes like this Signum x Dandy Diary shirt!

Like everybody else, and for sure the whole fashion industry, I'm stuck with

nature floral prints these warm months but it's actually nice to wear

falling leaves instead of blooming flowers. Like you're ready

to step into the coming future!

Red, White and Blue...

There's nothing quite like a red, white and blue combo, and I couldn't get enough of this one today... These linen shorts are super old, but they've held up remarkably well considering they were a Forever 21 purchase. And when topped with a sequinned tank and statement necklace, they felt all shiny and new again... Gotta love the transformative power of clothing, right?

Happy weekending, lovelies! I can't wait to hear all about your plans, so be sure to fill me in in the comments! xx

Outfit details: sequinned tank- Forever 21; linen shorts- Forever 21; necklace- Les Arts Plastiques; gladiators- Sam Edelman; ring- YSL; watch- Michael Kors; bracelets- Forever 21