punta del este

inspired by photographs from my parents' recent trip to uruguay, i have been trying to scheme up a worthy post about the area they visited, punta del este. ironically, in last week's new york times there was a great spread on an amazing home in...you guessed it...punta. what perfect timing--thank you new york times travel editors!

to me, this home evokes a true feel of south america (although perhaps that's not fair seeing as i have yet to explore that area....) at any rate, the color palette and almost tribal decor gives off a very nature-inspired and earthy feel. it's simple and primitive and transports you to a peaceful place where the only way to live life is without worry. that being said, i'll be on the next flight to montevideo, sans cares and woes...

xx

Original article: by Paola Singer for The New York Times

Photography: Horacio Paone for The New York Times

thursday styles.

just a quick post for the thursday styles section before the clock strokes 12...today turned into a whirlwind towards the afternoon!

since my parents are heading down to south america tomorrow and THEN to the bahamas for a bit, all i've heard about lately is packing. i thought i'd throw together a super easy (and easily packable) warm-weather outfit, one that could become my new summer uniform...i'm sad to say that i'm not sure i'll be joining my family down in the bahamas on this trip, but i am VERY happy to say that that is because i have taken on a new project which i am quite excited about. i suppose this outfit will have to wait a bit longer to be purchased/packed/worn....

j.crew

j.crew

sam edelman (i love the name of these: ginger whiskey, perfect!)

banana republic

anthropologie

sleep tight!!

xx

Photo: #1 via Polarn Per, others as noted.