Anyone want to know a secret? It’s a good one, I promise! It’s one of the best times of the year…the Kate Spade Surprise Sale! This is easily the best sale of the year because prices are up to 75% off. They feature sale and full priced products that have been marked down specifically for the event. There are fantastic deals on clothing, accessories and of course, purses! If you order over $200, shipping is free and if you order less? It’s only $5 for ground. Gotta love that!

I’ve included a few of my favorite items, but be sure to browse the sale. Be quick—the sale ends on Thursday and regular pricing will return!

I’ve been loving editing all our vacation pictures—it’s so easy to forget about captured moments and I’ve been able to re-live everything! As always, I am simultaneously happy and sad. Why can’t vacations last for months at a time?

Our day afternoon shopping and wandering around Balboa was spectacular. There’s nothing better than holding hands and exploring new places. This was perfect for us! Jack was able to enjoy the sunshine while I snapped away happily. We even had a wildlife sighting! Two portly sea lions had commandeered a sailboat and were sunbathing peacefully on top.Not sure how the owner of the boat would have felt about that, but it was extremely entertaining for all the spectators! After riding the ferry to the peninsula, we stopped for corn dogs and lemonade at Jane’s Corn Dogs . If you love sugar, try the lemonade. Trust me. In an effort to pay homage to The O.C., we rode the ferris wheel and ate Balboa Bars (you could say we used to be obsessed with the show…Seth + Summer 4EVER). The views were so wonderful and offered the perfect photo ops. We ended the afternoon by riding the ferry back and taking a few more photos of the gorgeous houses. Overall, it was an outstanding day. An afternoon (or day) on Balboa is highly recommended!

Up until last weekend, I hadn’t been shopping in about two months! Crazy, right? It’s amazing how much less I spend when I’m busy with other things! It’s all been very helpful for our budget attempts. I spent a few hours last night looking for a few key wardrobe pieces for summer and was overwhelmed by all the cute stuff. My favorite? The white dress with blue embroidery from ASOS. One of my friends recently posted a picture wearing it and I loved it immediately. It pretty much begs to be taken on a sun-filled holiday, don’t ya think? Happy shopping!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Is today extraordinarily difficult for anyone else? I averaged five hours of sleep the past two nights (life tip: the viewing of August: Osage County will require a minimum of 45 minutes to discuss and analyze). My point? Keeping my eyes open today has been such a struggle.

As a bit of consolation, I’ve collected my current favorites from BaubleBar and am excited to share them with you! If you’ve never shopped BaubleBar, here’s your chance! Their pieces are always extremely in demand, colorful and perfectly on trend. As I was putting this post together, I got better acquainted with the mission of the company and thought I’d share because I loved it! Their website states that the initial goal of BaubleBar was to “create the ultimate source for fashion jewelry by offering unparalleled selection and shoppable style guidance, all at a guilt-free price point.” They continue by stating that jewelry and accessories often seem like an afterthought for most retailers—simply a complement that isn’t the sole focus. This attitude often translates to selection, which is just frustrating at times! I couldn’t be happier about a change in this mentality—by one brand at least!

I hope you enjoy the picks! If you want to see more by BaubleBar and get 15% off your first order, click here. Have a great Wednesday!