Summer on my mind

May is here, it's my official start to summer.  I have a family trip on Memorial Day and a work trip the following weekend.  I am mentally preparing for my trips and am searching for a few new pieces.  I have come to love a bandeau top suit so I avoid tan lines as much as possible.  I love simple pieces that can be tossed in a beach bag and thrown on.  These MK sandals are so cute and would look great with shorts or a maxi.
What are your summer plans?

Summer on my mind by eporter-217 featuring a vera bradley beach towel

Tomorrow is unknown

So many crazy things happening around us lately.  The missing plane, the ferry that was filled with hundreds of high school kids sunk and of course this crazy, unexpected weather.  Little ol' Pensacola, Florida, my work's corporate office was closed this week due to 17 inches of rain in just 12 hours.  Some of my colleagues sent my pictures today of roads that were there yesterday and gone today.  Totally gone.  

Personally, things have been a little crazy too.  Next month marks a year since my father-in-law passed away, just nine short months after finding out he had cancer.  On New Year's Eve, we found out my mother-in-law now does too.  

2014 has gotten off to a shaky start but here's to appreciating what we have.  The little things, the big things. Tomorrow is a privilege, denied to many.

  

Six summer favorites

Six summer favorites by eporter-217 featuring j. crew skirts

Easter Cheer

I'm back from a fun weekend! My Dad and I were supposed to race in Georgia this weekend but the weather has been a little crazy and we got rained out.  The good news in that is we had a no soccer, no racing weekend, which is rare.
We grabbed the twins Saturday night and went to hibachi dinner, after-dinner fro yo and got them off to sleep with some popcorn and a movie.  Simon and I were woken up at 7:30 Sunday morning with the two girls squealing that they found their baskets.  We celebrated Easter at my sister Holly's for family lunch.
I can't wait to hear about your weekend adventures!

What I thought about what I bought

What I thought about what I bought by eporter-217 featuring high heel shoes

1. Michael Kors heels: These are GREAT.  Really.  I first bought the black and went back for the snakeskin.  The are really comfy all day long.  The heel is a little lower than I realized when I ordered them but the comfort you get wearing them is worth it.  For me, they are best with ankle length pants or dresses and skirts since my pants are tailored for a higher heel.

2. Tazo Passion Fruit Tea:  This is great hot or cold.  I love hot tea and was craving something a little lighter as we get into spring.  I drank enough chai and cocoa through the cool months.

3.  Ann Taylor Loft Julie Skinny pants:  These new pants are so cute.  I don't have the body for super skinny and I don't like bootleg so these are a good alternative.  I put these on to show my husband but he thought they were a little too sexy for work.  I was so bummed.  I knew they were fitted but I thought they looked so good. I have decided to take his advice for now and save them for a day when I have an after-work cocktail hour to attend.

4.  C.Wonder iPhone 5s battery extender:  Another great buy.  I got this during one of their 50% off sales and it is great.  My husband just asked me to order him one too.  I don't plan to use this everyday but on those occasions I will be away from my charger for an extended period of time (think weekend adventures) it will be perfect.  I just used it during Spring Break and it took my phone from 20% to 85%.

5.  C.Wonder sweater:  I didn't love this.  I liked the idea of the built-in, removable collar but it needs a little more structure.  It also got pilled easily.  Maybe during cooler months when you can layer up a tank or cami, this would work.  I thought it would be a good spring transition but it's too warm to layer, here in Florida.  Although this brand has a lot of looks I love, I probably wouldn't buy this sweater again.

What have been your recent purchases?  What are your favorite brands?

Sephora Sale - Ends soon!

Did you get your mailer?  Their 15% off VIB sale ends Friday, April 11th.

Here are a few of my favorite Sephora buys.

Sephora Faves by eporter-217 featuring Christian Dior

Favorite hair products for fine strands

Favorite hair products by eporter-217 featuring Fekkai