overhead

With all this summer heat, all I wanna do is put my hair up. But a simple pony just won't do when I can do an overhead braid instead...

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garden party

All I can think about is how wonderful it would be to host a garden party. Mojitos, sundresses, salads, and good friends is all these garden party settings need...

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sizzle

With all this humidity and the temperature reaching 97 degrees the past couple of days all I can think about is being at the lake. Well here's to dreaming...

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work it

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{anthropologie}

{nordstrom}

{jcrew}

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I started my summer internship this past Monday and I am so so excited! However, it is not easy to dress professionally in this heat but I think these summer work looks are giving me just the inspiration that I need...

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philadelphia

It's official, I currently reside in Philadelphia (at least for the summer)! I am so excited to be here and explore such a wonderful city. Art museum, liberty bell, independence hall, boat houses... how's a girl to find the time? ;)

sun shades

The sun is finally starting to come out in Edinburgh, and I could not be more excited. All this sunshine has got me thinking about what my go-to pair of sunglasses is going to be this summer. After some investigation, I have found some options. Hmmm... what's a girl to do ;)
Tom Ford 'Campbell' Sunglasses

House of Harlow 1960 'Cary' Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Polarized Aviator Sunglasses

{all images from Nordstrom}

master chef?

After months of eating at a dining hall, I am so excited to be able to cook for myself starting in just about two weeks! While I understand it is a little pre-mature, I have already begun scouring my favorite health blog, Oh She Glows for the most delicious recipes. Some of the food I am craving to check out??

Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

Carrot Apple Ginger Soup

Mandarin, Pecan, Almond, and Cranberry Spinach Salad

{images Oh She Glows}