new shades

Something about a new pair of Celine shades just makes it feel like summer. 

photo from blogger's Instagram

backyard greenery

Is it just me, or is a pool perfect accented by some greenery? We have no pool just yet, but our backyard is one of my favorite places in the whole world: full of perfectly accented greenery, just like the above photos. 

photos courtesy of crush cul de sac and Pinterest 

rockstuds: splurge or save?

Splurge // Save

I love a great Valentino rockstud as much as the next girl, don't get me wrong. Yet, I also love saving money. I am firm believer in wanting an item for the item, not for the brand. If bows and studs are the perfect mix for you, then why not save a little moo law?

mint tweed

jacket, sold out, similar here  // jeans // shoes // sunglasses

As seen here, I have a soft spot for tweed jackets. This one I picked up last fall on super sale, so I didn't think twice about the super bright tweed and that I don't have a ton of things to wear it with in my closet. I have been trying to treat it as a neutral and just wear it with everything, but everything goes with my favorite skinnies. 

Shop some similar styles below!

blue chevron

Love this blue chevron wall with the gold mirror and white entry table. Been having a thing for blue chevron lately since falling in love with this bag. Can't wait to sport it with  my white jeans and gold accessories, inspired by this photo. 

photo courtesy of prepfection

orange

some orange to ensure you're having a great week.

photos courtesy of patterson maker and bergdorf princess

black and white

{top, old, but similar here and here // denim // shoes // similar bag // 

sunglasses // gem necklace // pale pink gemstone necklace // 

bracelets, from India, Hermes, David Yurman and here}

I love color as much as the next girl, but I can't get enough of the black and white trend for spring {and I love this little number}. Whenever I am in an outfit rut, I always reach for a little black top to wear with my favorite white denim and I love the classic look of timeless black accessories.

{top, old, but similar here and here // denim // shoes // similar bag // sunglasses // gem necklace // pale pink gemstone necklace // bracelets, from India, Hermes, David Yurman and here}

bicyclette San Francisco

 I am beyond excited to introduce a dessert experience that will not disappoint: Bicyclette, a new catering patisserie located in San Francisco. The business is headlined by Katie Markstein and Christina Aguiar, a fab duo who meet in cooking school at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, CA. 

Their website and business recently launched and they even did a pop up shop {Find out details on Facebook for upcoming events}. I was so excited to interview these chic, talented ladies and share a great dessert resource.  

 

Named after their favorite pastry tool, the bicyclette, a tool that Christina describes as "a cutting tool that basically makes everything you do look amazing" Katie and Christina have launched their business serving the greater San Francisco area. And with their weekends already booked with baby showers, weddings and handpicking their ingredients at Farmer's markets, it is a wonder that they have time to be so hands on with their business, a priority to both ladies. 

Both Christina and Katie are starting their second careers with Bicyclette, leaning on their previous experiences in business and working in some of the most famous restaurants around the San Francisco Bay area. Christina states, "The more research Katie and I did, the more apparent it became that fine dining standards and innovations weren't being applied in dessert catering, and we saw a huge opportunity."

Katie states that she her favorite thing to make is either their signature cakes, as this is the most labor intensive but rewarding item, or the snow bombes, a bite size coconut delight. "We had a very clear vision of what we wanted the snow bombes to tasted like, but it was super challenging to develop them into a pretty dessert that eats well." After many spills, taste and cooking tests, their most popular item is worth all those hours in the kitchen. 

Christina's favorite thing to prepare is the cakes as well because "they are undoubtedly an important part of some one's celebration, whether a wedding, a new baby or anniversary. It is a privilege to be a part of many people's milestones in a small way."

{this gender reveal cake is too adorable!}

When asked what sets them apart from other bakeries, they shared that they do not have a store front to keep open each day, so they are able to focus on upcoming events, handpicking ingredients themselves, a luxury that most caterers do not get. With unique and savory ideas and fresh ingredients, they bring individual taste and design to each item on their menu, taking influence from the season, the farmer's markets and the hosts tastes and desires.

Make sure to follow along on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay updated. Warning: the Instagram photos are drool worthy.

running...

Lovers, I'm taking off for the weekend early as I will be running my favorite half marathon! We are with our families and I am so excited for a nice weekend doing my favorite things: running and being with family! 

Have a great weekend and follow along on Instagram {@navyandorange}

photo courtesy of Pinterest

black, white and gray

How totally lovely is this space? I love the black, white and gray. 

Totally chic and perfect in one of my favorite cities. Make me crave champagne, pronto.

photos courtesy of here

white jeans & hot pink lace

 

white jeans // lace top // shoes // sunglasses // bracelets: from India, Hermes and here

Living in San Diego, the weather permits white jeans all year around. Nevertheless, it doesn't feel like Spring until I bring out my white jeans for the first time. I thought my inaugural time wearing white jeans this year would be perfectly punctuated with pops of color in these shoes and this top.

20% off Dress Sale

I love a great dress and can't avoid a sale, so the current Piperlime dress sale has me swooning! Enter DRESS at checkout for 20% off.

blue ruffles {$199, $159.99} // red polka dot {$199.99, $159.99} // red lace {$395, $316} // 

orange with sleeves {$360, $288} // yellow eyelet {$121, $96.8} // white lace {$109.99, $87.99} // 

ribbon dress {$695, $556} // bow print dress {$398, $318.40} // striped long sleeves {$378, $302.40} // 

fit and flare stripe {$59, $47.20} // hi-low print {$99, $79.20} // maxi stripe {$128, $102.40}

tweed jacket

There is a large part of closet dedicated to tweed jackets. I love the look of them with jeans for a date night or over a dress in a similar palette for a fancy event. With the above photo as inspiration on how to extend the life and versatility of my collection, I couldn't help but add some more tweed jackets to my wish list. Happy Shopping!

1.pink tweed {$440} // 2. black and white with chain {$49.99} // 3. yellow {$396, $278} // 4. black & white {$12.24} // 5. black & white{$195} // 6. purple {$396} // 7. neutral {$475} // 8. pink & orange {$198} // 9. leather trimmed {$363} // 10. motorcycle jacket with chains {$295}