How to Kiss a girl & signature jewelry

wanderlust [ˈwɒndəˌlʌst] n. a great desire to travel and rove about.

This week, we’re feeling eclectic and adventurous. We want a break from routine. It’s the height of summer, yet we’re getting that unmistakable little flutter of activity and excitement that comes with fall. Here are a few things to start your weekend off with the spirit of adventure. Let’s travel and rove about!

Have you read this super romantic Missed Connection that’s making the rounds?

Madonna’s diet. She does not mess around.

Need a hug, after reading that? Puppy rooms are a thing.

Do you watch The Newsroom? Have you ever noticed Mackenzie’s signature gold necklace? We love the idea of personal, signature jewelry that you wear everywhere, and that’s just what this NY Magazine article and slideshow are about.

And yes, there’s a Jeff Cooper version!

Birkenstocks are trendy now? We’re not falling for it. Would you wear them?

Want to be more productive or more creative? (We know, who doesn’t?) Here’s an interesting article on the effect of order and disorder on creative work.

How to kiss a girl.

Summer white, uber-chic french women and a kohl-rimmed eye are so timeless.

What else is timeless? Kindness.

The perfect, effortless dinner? Don’t mind if we do.

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We Love: Solstice 2013 & Summer Style

Yesterday was the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere.) And summer starts today! We’re loving this time of year and we’re excited to make the most of it.

We blogged about Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Style, and we’re still interested in everything that captures that magical, dreamy, summery feeling.

We’re feeling braids and ethereal makeup – for weddings and for whenever. Here’s a slideshow of “Midsummer” hair and makeup looks.

This dress from Free People embodies the aesthetic. So does this one, more demurely.

This bridal party is rocking the “Midsummer” style.

Mint-pea pesto has got to be the summery-est pasta you can get. Bonus points for being simple and beautiful.

You may already know our own David Cooper is a cycling fiend. Homemade Chocolate Almond Cherry Energy Bites sound like the ideal pre- or post-gym snack. Not to mention ridiculously easy to make. We love raw food recipes for summer.

A designer’s dream cabin in Japan. That’s what we mean when we say Refined Simplicity!

And the dinner party topic of the weekend is… The 12 tendencies of highly creative people.

Have an elegant, creative, delicious summer weekend!

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