Friday Happiness

taken from here

Friday's make me happy, especially during the summer. I look forward to long relaxed weekends filled with endless sunshine, fun date nights, and one of my favorite things, good old fashioned BBQs. 

My parents and I will be heading out to Long Island this weekend (as far out on the island as you can possibly go) to visit my uncle and his family for my cousin's high school graduation party. It feels like yesterday that she was a little baby, and it makes me feel incredibly old that she'll be heading off to college in the fall. It's crazy to me how fast time flies, but I'm excited to celebrate her special day and can't wait to spend time with my family.

Here's what's making me happy this week... 

-the cutest little boys that you ever did see-

-white roses from dean and delucas-

-a pretty sunset from a mini golf date-

-buttercup bakery cupcakes are irresistible-

-adding these pretty polishes to my collection thanks to my fav beauty editor-

Spotty

When I think polka dots, I tend to think minnie mouse, and all things little girl, but they seem to be popping up everywhere this season, so I decided to test the waters when I bought this top back in the spring. I almost wore it today, but when I realized how hot it was going to be, I opted for a flowy maxi dress instead (I'm headed to a roof top work party this afternoon and want to stay cool!) .

With polka dots on my brain, (I've been dreaming on these red polka dot jeans for a few weeks now--must be a sign right?!), I decided to put together a little round of the classic black/white print. Who ever said polka dots were for kiddies, were totally wrong!

kate spade iphone case, marc by marc jacobs bangle, current/elliott jeans, comme de garcons wallet,
madewell tee, kate spade makeup bag, brian atwood shoes, marc by marc jacobs top   

Wardrobe Wednesday

With the sun shining brightly this morning, I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. I just wish I didn't have to work...playing hooky would be so much more fun!

I've had this Stella & Dot necklace on rotation a lot lately, but I like the way it looks paired with this blue silky top. It adds just the right amount of edge, but still keeps my look fresh and professional (like that even matters in my line of work!).

Summer Pins

For those of you who follow me on Pinterest, you know that most of the things that I pin are either fashion, wedding, floral, or summer related. That being said, I've gathered some of my favorite and latest summer inspired pins that have been tacked to me "Summer Love" board. Happy official start to summer everyone...and if you don't already follow my pin boards, do it (marlahorenbien) !!

Wardrobe Wednesday

Hello heatwave in NYC! We've had temps all over the boards this week, but today's heat looks like it'll be here for a little while. Not that I'm complaining...I have summer dresses that have been calling my name since I got them, so now is the perfect time to pull them out of hiding!

Without realizing it this morning, I channeled my inner Audrey Hepburn and went for a LBD (that flares at the hips!), these Elizabeth & James heels, and a bun on top of my head. I have to be honest, the first time I wore these shoes, I kind of regretted purchasing them (blister central!), but I think I've broken them in since then, and am totally loving them. I've noticed a bunch of people walking around in them in this color (they're even featured in Elle Magazine on Kelly Framel from The Glamourai in the July issue!), but I think I'm super satisfied with my version in black and white.

The Finish Line

On Saturday morning, bright and early, Nick and I crossed an activity off of our summer checklist. We ran the George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank, NJ, with two of our friends! It was Nick's first time running a race and I was super excited for him to cross the finish line...even if he wasn't too keen on running in the first place. He complained the whole drive down about having to run three measly miles, but I know he had fun (even if he won't admit it!)...his time was only a minute longer than mine! Pretty impressive if you ask me! Looks like all that training paid off. I'm looking forward to making him run another one soon...yes, this will happen! Before he knows it, he'll be running half marathons with me!

our running crew!

646 adds up to my lucky number!

view after crossing the finish line...not too shabby!

Shady

Some girls have a bag obsession, some have one with shoes, I on the other hand have a serious sunglasses obsession (don't get me wrong though, shoes and bags are a close second!). My obsession has gotten to the point where I've forgotten about pairs that I own, which have been pushed to the back of the drawer where I store all of my shades. It's kind of ridiculous actually, especially since so many of them look so similar. What's a girl to do?

Buy more to add to the collection? Sure why not! Here are are some of my favorites that are on trend with this summer's look...tortoise shell, round frames, and aviators. Which are your favorites?

PS- I already own the Ray-Ban aviators...they were a gift from by boyfriend last year before we went away on our summer vacation to Punta Cana!

tortoise: elizabeth & james, marc by marc jacobs, karen walker, the row, prism ny, ysl
round: super sunglasses, ray-ban, linda farrow luxe, victoria beckham, dior, elizabeth & james
aviator: dior, cutler and gross, dita, marc by marc jacobs, tory burch, ray-ban