The Fourth of July

The last few nights have been full of thunderstorms, my neighbors' fireworks, and Air Force jets practicing in the little windows of good weather possible.  These are all signs that the Fourth of July is coming up soon; I know it's a month away but I just get so excited for holidays like this!

My dog, John, curling up and trying his best to sleep.  He's actually shaking in fear as he hates the loud noises. March and July aren't his favorite months to say the least.

Even with my baby being so miserable I can't help but love the Fourth of July.  It's wonderful to have the family around for good food and a ton of oohs and ahs at the end of night.  Last year a bush was set on fire during the show and everyone forgot about the booms up above until it quickly burnt out. 

Although I can't promise that your local neighborhood will set ablaze I can promise you a beautiful Fourth of July with a few of these simple tricks.

Snacks

Drinks

Outfits

For the more laid back girl.

Untitled #8 by mia-nguyen featuring a straw hat

Dress, $48
Keds shoes, £35
Prada plastic sunglasses, $287
Hat Attack straw hat, £88

And for that "you can never be overdressed" girl.

Untitled #9 by mia-nguyen featuring platform heels

AX Paris belted dress, £22
Steve Madden platform heels, $100
Retro handbag, €130
Banana Republic indigo jewelry, $35


So what are you guys doing for the Fourth of July?

Outfits: Alice in Wonderland

I was shifting through a blog, The City Sage, when I ran along this post and it got me to thinking.  Tea parties are fun and cute but what do you wear to one?  I made up a couple of outfits with Polyvore (see? I told you I would become a bit obsessed) and want to share them with you guys! 

I made the first to look like a refurbished Alice in Wonderland outfit and the second one is something that I would fight to wear.  What do you guys think?

Untitled #4 by mia-nguyen featuring a pocket dress

Pocket dress, $75
Platform wedge heels, 150 AUD
Mixit gold topaz ring, $12
Astley Clarke yellow gold earrings, $795
Black hair accessory, $16

Untitled #3 by mia-nguyen featuring an envelope clutch

Lipsy dress, £55
Giuseppe Zanotti high heel booties, $795
BCBG Max Azria envelope clutch, $78
Yves Saint Laurent stone ring, $635

Swimsuit Season

Summer's only a couple of days away and that means pools and bikinis. So if you're shopping around for a new swimsuit here are some to get you started.










Yellow Bikini
Bow Top

Outfits: Whimsical

Photo from la boite verte

When I found this photo it reminded me of the recent space shuttle launch from NASA.  And I started thinking about fashion.  Maybe not futuristic but space-like and very reminiscent of a sweet, dreamy, stargazer.  

Dress
Necklace
Bracelet
Shoes: No link