Adding a pop of neon to a conservative black-and-white combo makes an otherwise boring ensemble a bit more interesting. Here we're strolling around Old Town Alexandria before meeting up with some friends for dinner.

I don't know about you, but my makeup just melts off my face in the summer. Especially on my eyes. It doesn't matter what I do - I put it on and an hour later, it is GONE.

So on my last makeup shopping/research trip (I do these every once in a while to see what's new in the market, what works and what doesn't) to one of my favorite places in the world - SEPHORA - I came across these jumbo eyeliners. They're great to make a thick line, but if you quickly smudge them a bit, they also make a great shadow that doesn't budge. In more than 30 flattering shades - some glittery, some matte - there's something for everybody. I picked some up in gold and brown shimmer. You can get some for yourself here.  

I have been rather obsessed lately with finding healthy, clean eating options and creating a balanced diet for my family and me. In my search for tasty recipes and becoming more nutritionally informed, I find myself so grateful for all the amazing blogs out there creating new and interesting things in the kitchen in the name of health and clean eating!

Coming up with new, healthy options for our meals is always a challenge for me. I've been hitting up our local Trader Joe's more recently and love the great fresh produce they have on hand. (And anytime I can steer away from their to-die-for Chocolate Patisserie, is indeed a good day.)

For a light dinner last night, I made these quick and easy turkey pitas. Made with whole wheat pocket pitas, roasted turkey breast, tabbouli, sliced sweet onions, feta with mediterranean herbs, and tzatziki sauce, it was a quick meal with a good mix of whole grains, lean protein and veggies.
 

All ingredients from Trader Joe's

I'm loving this Summer 2013 trend of super-reflective sunglasses. My faves are the classic Ray-Ban aviators, available here.

It was a gorgeous day to take a stroll by the capitol, so we headed out and ended the night at one of my favorite neighborhoods near Capitol Hill, 8th St. corridor.

One of my go-to looks is mixing gold and silver metal accessories with an outfit. Whether it's through jewelry or shoes, mixing metals is a great way to add depth to any ensemble.

Here I'm wearing a bib statement necklace with mixed silver and bronze work from our line and available at HauteHeritage.com. Check it out if you haven't already!

Interior décor can be an expensive endeavor. But if there’s one piece in a room that can make all the difference, it’s a fantastic light fixture.


Check out some of these chic examples of great interior decor made even better with awesome light fixtures as their centerpiece: 

I love classic looks like a feminine pencil skirt and heels. It's always fun to try new trends, but sometimes the classics are all you really need.

Marilyn

The pencil skirt-and-heels is a perfectly feminine silhouette and therefore timeless. You can always update it with trends of the moment, like stacking on jewelry, pairing a current print, or trying on trendy nail polish. This look is great for work too, especially with the right handbag to carry all your work to and from home.