Game. Set. Match.

Whilst browsing through the Lady Gaga Look Book on New York Magazine's website, a fabulously chic advertisement caught my eye on the right of my screen.  I thought, "Hm, a pretty blonde girl in fabulous clothes playing badminton?  I simply must find out more!"  Naturally, I clicked.

The "pretty blonde girl" is actually tennis ace Maria Sharapova peddling her line for Cole Haan.  I am late finding out about this line simply because usually when I think about Cole Haan...well I usually do not think about Cole Haan.  In my mind, Cole Haan's shoe designs are sensible.  "Sensible" is not exactly a word I like to describe my shoe taste.  To my surprise, Sharapova's line is a fashion forward grand slam.  I simply must have a pair!  (Or more then one pair...or five pairs...but who's counting?)  Well played Cole Haan, well played.

{1. Air Valentine Gladiator} {2. Air Milano Sandal} 

{3. Air Gwaltney OT Pump} {4. Air Renfrow Pump}

If you can't have the body...

{Evil Eye Bracelets}

You can at least have the jewelry!  As much as we would all like our bodies to mirror the svelte silhouettes of Marisa Miller, Brooklyn Decker, and Bar Rafaeli...we can't.  (A girl can dream.)  Thankfully we can still recreate the looks of these buxom bombshells on a JV level (maybe Freshman, comparatively) through rocking some of the hottest Sports Illustrated looks with unique accessories from Bhati Beads.

{Brooklyn Decker on the 2010 cover of SI in Bhati Beads}

Margaret Maggard, the artist behind Bhati Beads, has had her work featured in numerous publications of the the SI Swimsuit Issue.  Recently, her wares have even graced the cover of SI.  Her unique, understated, bohemian pieces are the perfect complement to any bikini-clad body.  It's time to layer, mix, match, and pile on these beautiful pieces to achieve a beautiful boho beach bunny look.  Maggard's "Flash Your Pink" multi-purpose silk wrap even benefits the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.  Fashion and philanthropy, a pair that is always in style!

{Robo Love Cuff}

{Seven Stars}

{Hex Stud Earrings}

{Flash Your Pink}

I'm Alive!

Hello world.  I am alive.  I have been very, veryyy sick and was on my death bed.  Though being sick usually is a great time to catch up on emails, blogging, and television, I was so sick that I just slept for about a week.  BUT, thanks to the phenomenal effects of steroids, I now feel much better and may consider setting a new home run record.

Since I am so very thrilled about feeling better, I think that this calls for another installment of So Loving it Right Now.

So Loving it Right Now....

New Bathing Suits and Beautiful Weather

{Ombre Leopard Bikini}

Kelly Cutrone's New Book

{If you Have to Cry, Go Outside}

Bright Nail Colors for Spring...Cocktail Rings to Match!

{OPI Mod-ern Girl}

LA Vaycay

My first trip to California turned out to be a smashing success.  (Which also explains the lack of blog post updates!)  We rubbed elbows with celebs, haggled in boutiques (successfully I might add), and experienced (almost) all things LA.  Though I may have gained the weight of a small child on the trip, I am now in love with LaLa Land!  (Side Note: If you ever think it is appropriate to have more than one milkshake in a week, walk away, quickly.  Just.  Say.  No.)

Here are some of the highlights from my LA Vaycay.  I can't wait to go back!

{I only brought a couple pairs of shoes...}

{Charity event at Falcon - Right before our first "red carpet" paparazzi experience}

{Met Apolo Ohno who also happens to be exceptionally vertically challenged}

{Oh the Milkshakes...at Johnny Rockets}

{Oscar night at the Beverly Hills Hotel...I wore a one of a kind dress from an LA designer named Cosmo}

{My moment of pseudo-celebrity at Millions of Milkshakes}

{Britney, I still love you}

{Had an amazing time at The Soup taping and met the host Joel McHale!}

{Wish I could have broken in here...}

{MORE food at Cuvee...getting energy to shop on Robertson Boulevard}

{Santa Monica Beach}

{Getting a bite to eat at Ashton Kutcher's restaurant, Ketchup. Good food, awful staff.}

{Awesome graffiti at Huntington Beach}

{Love the kites, I think I belong here!}

Luck O' The Irish

{1. Lilly Pulitzer "Reena" Halter Top} {2. Kate Spade "Felicia" Sandal}

{3. Fendi "Roll" Canvas Tote} {4. Lucky Shamrock Dress}

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone and a top o' the afternoon to ya!  I wish that my visit to Dublin could have been today instead of in October!  Here are some of my favorite St. Patty's day inspired photos from my trip to Leprechaun Land and a little green-spiration for your day.

{THE St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin}

{The Irish sell shot glasses in their cathedrals...}

{Lucky shamrocks, even on the planes!}

{There's always a pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow!}

{A pint o' Guinness}

Hope-ful Jewelry

I am in LOVE with the sophisticated, trendy pieces from Loren Hope Designs.  The designer, Loren Barham, creates unique baubles and bling combining glass, pearls, crystal, gemstones, and quality metals.  Each carefully crafted piece is made by hand, signed, and tagged by Loren.

My absolute favorite piece (it is so hard to choose!) is the clasp pendant necklace.  This versatile and trend setting necklace is truly unique and unlike any style I have seen before.  This necklace offers you the opportunity to purchase one base necklace and then choose from a beautiful variety of spectacular pendants.  Love!

{The Clasp Necklace}

{Hemimorphite Pendant}

{Coral Flapper Tassel Pendant}

{Hot Pink Jade Pendant}

If you are in Gainesville, you can also buy Loren's line at the new shop, The Colorful Gator, in Thornebrook Village by Fresh Market!

A New Friend and New Stationery

{Image Credit: The Love List}

I am so incredibly excited about my new custom designed stationery from Jessica at Front Porch Studio.  Not only is Jessica the designing debutante behind Front Porch Studio, she is also the masterminding maven behind The Love List, my favorite blog.

If you aren't already familiar with Jessica or The Love List, get familiar.  The Love List is a Southerner's style bible!  Check it out for yourself, but be forewarned, you may get addicted!

SEE YA!

{Image Credit: Habitually Chic}

Today is the day!  I am saying "Sayonara!" to chilly Florida weather and "Hola!" to the warm California sun!  Hopefully I am only days away from getting offered my own TV show, fashion line, or becoming Paris Hilton's new BFF.  Follow me on Twitter to follow along with all the fun!