Hot! Animal prints and hot pink from Triton’s Summer 2008:

Back from vacation, only to be so busy! I am still dreaming of being in Hawaii (especially when I get 3 new projects in one week), and found this particular pink and beige-bronze color combination from Versace’s 2008 Resort Collection so arresting. And the flowery, flowing images - they remind me of colored ink dropping into water. What a sophisticated and sleek way of dressing for summer, no?

I realize the touristy cheesiness of wearing anything remotely island-inspired in Hawaii, but who can help it when dresses look this cute!

Proenza Schouler Palm Print Gauze Dress; Ginger & Smart St. Bart’s Dress; Elissa Coleman Exclusive Ace Palm Dress

I bought the one from Proenza Schouler when it was still in Target stores. It’s ready to go!

Terramia is doing my homework for me! Check out one of her latest posts, The Very Pink of Perfection, full of major interior design eye candy. Pink in living spaces is usually a bit much (even for me), but these are all sorts of lovely.

I’ve always loved this couch from Ruthie Sommer’s home, ever since it appeared on the cover of one of Domino’s first issues:

Image from Terramia; by Ruthie Sommers & Chapman Radcliff

For good measure, I’ll throw in images from one of my favorite interior design inspirations, Designer’s Guild, in a showstopping hot pink & chartreuse palette:

The Office season finale is tonight! I’m excited, although I don’t know what I’ll do with a whole summer sans the Office. But look how cute John Kransinski and Jenna Fischer look in their midnight blue and magenta ensemble. I love this pairing. Both the color scheme and them. Such a beautiful couple.

Photo from theoffice_us

More stripes from Sonia Rykiel, this time in punchy colors and bold graphic blocks. Nice change from all the floral stuff right?

This is my favorite color combination of the moment - light grey and pink, especially on these lovely lady-like pieces from Jill Stuart. This particular shade of grey is such a fresh neutral and perfect for spring.

I love seeing fresh takes on something classic - in this case, it’s cameos updated with patterns and found in unexpected places.

clockwise: Doo the Dishes Dinnerware from Pop Ink; Fresh Cameo Lip Shine Palette; Too Faced Beauty Brooch Cameo Rebel Romance and Avant Guard; From Adorn Magazine Spring 2007

I love the look of pink and white stripes for the summer. It looks so fun and sporty, but feminine.

Sonia Rykiel Tie Shoulder Top; Victoria’s Secret PINK Halter Top & Hipster Bottom; Juicy Couture Striped Bandeau Bikini; Alice McCall Naughty Amelia Jane Stripe Bag

Loving these sweet and pretty dresses, in pink shades perfect for spring:

Top row, from Thakoon Spring 2006; bottom row, Jovovich-Hawk dresses from Big Drop NYC and Satine Boutique.