Picnic chic via Shot by Gio

The must-have purse for summer

First thing's first: we really need to make picnics a thing again. Like, I want one of those picnic baskets with all the compartments to hold your special picnic-only silverware, and I want to eat cheese and charcuterie on a gingham blanket and gossip with friends, preferably in the Jardin de Luxembourg. I'd wear a cute midi dress and a straw boater hat and life would be good. Ahhh...

But whether your summer is full of Parisian picnics or days at the office as usual, you can live the picnic lifestyle with a basket bag. This trend has been slowly making its way to the forefront of the fashion world, and now, in the heights of summer, it's the handbag trend of the season. Rachel Comey has been a particularly dedicated adopter of the style, offering woven purses in simple, modern shapes. Saint Laurent has a fringe version for the summering rockstar type, and Dolce & Gabbana features colorful pom pom versions for the maximalists out there.

No matter your personal style, there's a basket bag for you! And because most are offered in a neutral blonde, they can go with pretty much anything.

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She's just so cool!

Teens these days. Thanks to social media, they're way more connected than ever, learning how to contour and find the latest fashion trends before they learn trigonometry. I've been a fashion lover for a long time, but let's be honest, I had an awkward stage that really only ended once I got to college and learned the importance of eyebrow maintenance (tbh I've still never shaped them, but I do fill them in bc otherwise they're so translucent and blonde that it looks like I don't have eyebrows at all! It's the worst). Anyways, teens are so cool these days, and Zendaya is probably one of the coolest.

You know her from Disney and her burgeoning music career as well as that one time Giuliana Rancic controversially called out her dreadlocks at the Oscars (let Zendaya do what she wants, G!), and she's one style star you should be watching. At 19, Zendaya is having plenty of fun with fashion as she experiments with different styles and trends, and I love when younger celebrities enjoy fashion and try different things instead of dressing like they wish they were 30.

Aside from her killer fashion sense, Zendaya is a poised and elegant young woman who speaks up about important issues, and she just seems like a lovely girl! Anyways, I wanted to share some of my favorite outfits that Zendaya has worn recently!

Check out some of Zendaya's best looks:

WEARING Emanuel Ungaro | Louis Vuitton | Black jumpsuit | Michael Kors | Canadian tuxedo

WEARING Emanuel Ungaro | Grey dress and thigh-high boots | Rosie Assoulin | Leopard coat | Sweater dress

Shout out to my little brother for begrudgingly taking these pictures!

New purchases from Madewell that are perfect for summer!

I'm very tired as I'm writing this so I apologize for not writing a super witty little thing today, but I just wanted to share this outfit with you guys! Last weekend my mom and I went shopping and I finally found a pair of cutoff jean shorts that I liked!!! (seriously guys, I've been looking for YEARS for a pair that fits perfectly on my small-waist-but-wide-hipped body, and it's even harder than you think) They aren't vintage Levi's 501s but they do come from one of my favorite stores, Madewell!

In addition to the shorts, I also got the cute little knit tank top that I'm wearing. I love it because it's a fun layering piece that goes with a lot and has interesting details (the back buttons up) that'll be fun to style. Plus, it's the perfect top for a summer cover-up, just pair with shorts or a flirty skirt and you have the ultimate beach-to-party look!

Okay, I'm going to sleep, but check out the outfit!

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Currently obsessing over these stunning spaces.

Now that I've graduated from school I'm hoping to move into my first big girl apartment soon, and that means sophisticated decor! Yes, considering how obsessed with Pinterest I am, I might have slightly unrealistic ideas for what will surely be a modest apartment space, but hey, a girl can have #DecorGoals, right?

Anyways, here are some gorgeous interiors that are serving as my mood board for my future, tiny home (though I'll probably have to get creative and figure out how to DIY lots of things, lol).

Check out what's been inspiring me!

The perfect mix-and-match gallery wall via The Everygirl

A minimalist dining room with eclectic accents via Lauren Kelp

Soft hues and ultra glam materials for a sophisticated bedroom via Stephanie Lavaggi

That's how you style a shelf via Lauren Loves

Blush and gold are a winning color combination via Better Homes and Gardens

Artful coffee table placement, and do I spot a bar cart? via South Molton St. Style

Mid-century modern with a feminine edge via My Domaine

A perfectly organized office space via Sayeh Pezeshki

Perfectly preppy via Glitter Guide

I'm all about mirrored furniture via Design by Ceres

Soft, airy, and lovely, just the way a bedroom should be via Stylecaster

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Which interior space is your favorite?