I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! This week I’m in Pittsburgh for a visit. It is the perfect time of year to be traveling to PA. The forests are lush and the weather sweetly changes between gentle rainstorms and hot summer days. Plus, the Three Rivers Arts Festival is going on in PGH which is one of my favorite concert series!
This Summer's season beginnings are reflected in the vegetable garden as the green blueberries and pepperoncini buds peek through. I can’t help but feel rejuvenated and motivated to take on the next couple of months.
Recently, I was inspired by this buzzfeed article, 15 Tips That Will Trick Your Guest Into Thinking You Have Your Shit Together, as I’m continually on the hunt to furnish my apartment in Northern California. Lets remember, I started my apartment with only a two-door hatchback full of my worldly belongings... furniture, bedding and kitchenware were NOT among them. Moving across the country is expensive. Lately, I’ve found solace in hiding my toothbrush, buying some bubbly water and making my bed..
I can’t get enough of converse shoes this season! They are so comfortable and make for the perfect summer companions.
Speaking of new beginnings, how many of you graduated these last couple of weeks? I can’t wait to find some iconic commencement speeches this go-around.
This is the perfect summer tunic for the above mentioned graduation parties.
I’ve been following Sheryl Sandberg and her very honest, open dealings with the loss of her husband. It’s a reminder to live in the moment and enjoy every second we can with those we love.
I'm digging this new trend of featuring older women in ad campaigns. Following in the footsteps of Joan Didion and Joni Mitchell, Cher is the new face of Marc Jacobs!
The Sustainable Fashion Facebook group is growing successfully. There is nothing more exciting then bearing witness to amazing collaborations.
Head over to Pinterest to follow our Sustainable Fashion board as well.
Speaking of Sustainable Fashion, MeDusa Bags made The Huffington Post Canada this week.
My friends over at Suspend Magazine are set to release Issue No. 5 this month. Stay tuned later this week for a giveaway.
My uniform these days is consisting of 4 or 5 different versions of these blue jean (esque) button downs.
Blogger Emily Schuman of Cupcakes + Cashmere just released her new book. I got my copy in the mail last week. I wanted to see how the second book of a successful blogger read, plus I’m looking to up-the-lifestyle-cred over here on Lu Curates. Any suggestions?
Lastly, this boho purse is stylin’
Take care!
xx Lu