Giejo

Whether you like it or not, the weather is getting warmer and shops are filling their racks with swimsuits, aka sweet reminders you ate a little too much this winter.  I am not a swimsuit fiend like some.  I actually rather despise them because I'm so picky and I hate my butt in everything, but, against what I like to think, the world does not revolve around me and summer will always bring swimsuits and scantily clad people. 

I found a pretty unique brand the other week that I thought would be fun to feature.  If it's not your cup 'o tea then stop reading, but if you like to mix it up then check out giejo's selection.  Their suits have been featured in magazines galore this season, so you'll know, deep in your heart, when people are staring that you are okay because you're totes trendy.  My personal fave is the combo of striped bandeau and striped/printed blue bottoms.

 photos via giejo

.summer.shoes.

Discovered these Rebecca Minkoff Uma flats and Baha sandals a few weeks ago and thought they were the perfect summer shoes...so I knew I had to share.  Short post = me still driving back from Nashville.

Tonight

I'm currently in Nashville with a friend, visiting other friends, going to see the Head and the Heart tonight.  I originally saw them at ACL last year and really fell in love.  Honestly, I think it was 50% their music and 50% the fact they are from Seattle.  But either way, check them out!

etsy feature friday

I've been on the hunt for a new handbag and am trying to locate the perfect one.  I will admit this will take me close to a year, if not longer, due to my overly picky tendencies when addressing everyday handbags.  On this search I stumbled across Byloom and Hyde on etsy and the bags caught my eye.  Not sure if they're my go-to everyday bag, but they would definitely be a welcomed addition to my current inventory.

Oasis

As you all probably know, I'm a HUGE fan of ASOS.  In fact, I am currently waiting on two items to arrive: this [in nude] and that.  More of which I'm sure are to come once I "justify" the purchase.  BUT, until then, I've found another similar British e-tailer that has some seriously cute stuff at great prices.  Meet Oasis.  They are in the middle of their spring sale, so enjoy!

Rikshaw Design

Monday you witnessed my latest obsession: tunics of all varieties for spring/summer.  I love this comfortable garment anyways, but all these gorgeous patterns and designs have me hooked.  Dress, check. Shirt, check.  Cover-up, check.  Tunics are the superhero of summer dressing and I'm currently debating how little additional clothing I can get away with while wearing these things.  I know some people may see me and say, "Bethany, you should really put on more clothing." And to that I will say, "_____, stop hating." 

I've been catching up on my Matchbook magazines lately and noticed Rikshaw Design's numerous ads, so I went to wandering the web and found their tunics [they call them the proper name, kurtas] to be more reasonably priced and in great color combos.  Not to mention, the designer creates all of the prints herself from her block-printing inspirational travels to India.  FYI: Rikshaw also makes some seriously cute bedding.

She does it again.

I've posted about her before, but I am still a huge fan of Emerson Fry [formerly Emersonmade].  Luckily, she just launched her spring line and I am dying to own her tunics.  Hands down people...I want all of them.  I wouldn't fight her dresses and skirts showing up in my closet either.  Here goes my wallet!

Tie Waist Dress

Braid Trim Mod Dress

[the trim on this dress makes it so much more unique]

 2 Button Belt Skirt 

[love the color, love the details]

Paper Bag Skirt 

[perfect for summer, actually anything]

Indigo Ikat Tunic

[I absolutely adore the piping on these tunics and want to

wear them all spring and summer with jeans, shorts, and ankle pants]

Green Stripe Ikat Tunic

Heather Ikat Tunic

images via emersonfry