The Search for the Perfect Beach Towel

Now that summer has finally arrived (although not in San Francisco, when September is the true beginning of beach weather) the search for the perfect bathing suit ensues. And along with this sometimes daunting task is the search for the perfect towel. The towel that is big, soft, and a fashion statement in itself. Here are a few that will be comfortable and will go with any bathing suit!

Tory Burch Beach Towel
www.Toryburch.com

Portofino Beach Towel
www.pioneerlinens.com

Leontine Linens Monnogramable Beach Towel
www.LeontineLinens.com

Lands' End Reversible Dots Beach Towel
www.landsend.com

Lands' End Framed Border Beach Towel
www.landsend.com

Artware Editions Beach Towels
from Well Known Artists such as Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon
www.artwareeditions.com

*Images compliments of Tory Burch, Leontine Linens, Artware, Lands End and Pioneer linens.

Crazy for Cupcakes!

For a little sweet treat, each of us has found our favorite cupcake spot. Whether you are in the North East, down South or out West, a cupcake is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or just as a way to indulge in the simple yet fun pleasures these spots have to offer. 

New Orleans:

Bee Sweet Cupcakes

www.beesweetcupcakes.com

5706 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118

(504)891-8333

Since the day Bee Sweet Cupcakes has opened, there is always a line out the door. Each cupcake is individually and creatively named from "Joe Dirt" to "Give me S'more" (pictured below). They are as delicious as they are cute! Everything about this fun little cupcake shop is worth waiting in line.

Connecticut:

Sugar and Olives

www.sugarandolives.com

21 Lois Street Norwalk, Ct

"Full Service Cupcake Bar"

Sugar and Olives is my pick for great cupcakes! They are delicious and so fun. Sugar and Olives is dedicated to making wholesome, healthy and happy cupcakes. The cupcakes are made from local organic fresh ingredients. Sugar and olives offers birthday parties and cooking classes. Check them out and enjoy!

San Francisco: Kara's Cupcakes

www.karascupcakes.com

3249 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94123

P 415 563-CAKE (2253)

mon-sat 10am-8pm sun 10am-6pm

Cassandra's Favorite: Kara's Karrot

Kara's cupcakes have five locations conveniently located around the city. Enjoy the many options Kara's has to offer including the curbside pick-up service which makes enjoying cupcakes easier than ever.

Pillow Talk...

135 E. 65th Street in New York City, is a jewel box of a shop, a home furnishing store; Ankasa. The wall color is a wash of blue and there is a sea of pillows. These pillows can work in any design setting; giving a punch to a bedroom, making a living room more glamorous, placed on a bench in a dining room or kitchen, they can even be used in an alfresco outdoor patio area (ex. waterproof Amalfi Pillows). Melissa's favorite is the "Fairytale Zebra" and Wendy loves them all too much, she just can't pick.

*Images compliments of Ankasa

Grand Opening Trina Turk!

Today is the Grand Opening of the Trina Turk store in East Hampton! Located at 79 Main Street, this new addition is guaranteed to make a big splash in its new home. The summer collection will be featured, along with swimwear and Trina Turk accessories (the sunglasses are to die for), a limited time only menswear collection. The new store will also feature residential accessories including her new fabric line created with Schumacher (see our post from 5/19 about Trina's new fabrics). As an intern for Trina Turk I hope to visit the East Hampton store many times and everyone who is in the Hamptons this summer should definitely check it out! Congrats Trina and co.


Here are some of my favorite pieces from her summer/swim collection:
All Images are from the Trina Turk website










































































*Images compliments of Trina Turk