i'm divin' in.

it's almost Memorial Day weekend.

heck to the yes.

that means - it's almost officially Summer.

{and a 3 day weekend on the lake}

how are you celebrating?

side note(s):  if the weekend is not reason enough to celebrate - cheers to this week's pop culture :

kim k got a 20 carat engagement ring (seriously?), the Dallas Mavericks made it to the NBA Finals, cutie patootie scotty is the new american idol, oprah went out with a bang,

& the freaking "hangover 2" is out today.

sheesh.

back to the weekend topic.

i love lake time.

because i don't have to wear make-up or wash my hair for 3 days.

does that gross you out?

well. i don't care if it does.  

however you may be celebrating this weekend -

here are a few cute ideas to check out for your overall

"kick off the summer" look :

roxy cover-up

milly cover-up (or dress).

victoria's secret 

madewell tote

juicy couture hat

and ... i just liked this random photo below.

have a great day!

XOXO

{photos : refinery29 / weheartit}

it's a wonderful life.

Erin Fetherston is already fabulous.

but ... i'm pretty sure i just also figured out :

 she lives my little dream life.

i love this Vogue Editorial, featuring her home sweet home.

ahhhh....blissful. 

i love the modern vintage girly look & feel.

i want to jump on that bed.

or just live there. period.

happy monday.

XOXO

freshly disheveled.

"oh i'll just throw something on & go"

i feel this way about 6 out of 7 mornings a week.

but let's be honest - everytime i actually do this ...

i wish i'd put more time into my final look.

why can't we all achieve the "who cares" look AND still look amazing like super models or celebrities?

oh. i'm not a super model. i forget.

i love all these freshly disheveled looks .

the whole laid-back, beachy feel is big right now.

i guess i just need to actually take 3 or 4 minutes longer to  put myself together to achieve it ...

ya know ... that effortless look that actually took alot of effort?

it's the weekend!

almost.

in case you forgot... have a great one!

XOXO

winner, winner - chicken dinner.

drum roll please....

folks, we have a winner for the Dara Ettinger necklace!

okay. nevermind.no more drum roll.  

because... Megan at Across the Pond

already announced the winner!

CHRISTINE DONEE is the lucky one!

BOOM.

Check Christine & her fab blog out - A Quiet Determination {here}

{*winner was chosen using random.org}

Big appreciation and so much love to my girl Megan ...

thank you kindly!

(i've always wanted to say that - but it wasn't nearly as fun as i'd anticipated...shoot.)

But for real - thank you, Megan -  for letting me host this little giveaway and meet all of these new

blog-writin'/readin' friends!

Thank you so much to Dara Ettinger too -

for the gorgeous necklace!

You're the best!

I am in a happy mood right now.

I wish I was the girl in the photo above
OR 
I wish I could just send these humongous balloons to all my special people...

I like balloons. until they pop.

oh.
 PS. Got a question - my post title
"winner, winner - chicken dinner" ...
yeah, where did I hear that? Is it a song or maybe something my grandma says? I'm almost positive I've never said that in my life - until i randomly typed my title.

balloon lover & chicken dinner play on words? 
i should take a nap.

Hope you all have a great day!  

XO



{images via  ::  weheartit.com}

walk the plank.

{gary pepper vintage}

Ahoyyy mateys.

It's no secret that stripes, crisp whites,

& that whole nautical, sailor look is big for summer.

There are so many variations of this style right now ...

all i can say about it is :

i want to be on a sailboat right this second.

(*stripes & sailor hat included)

{atlantic-pacific}

{refinery29}

below is my recent "stripes included" look -

although you can barely see the cute shirt in this pic!

happy hump day!

arggghhhhhh...

(isn't that what pirates say? wtf.)

GIVEAWAY : DARA ETTINGER

Goodmorning lovlies!

I'm so excited to announce a giveaway this week with my beautiful friend Megan over at Across the Pond ...

because it's from one of my fave jewelry designers -

Dara Ettinger!(and because i just love Megan. who doesn't, right?)

"A Modern Interpretation of Nature's Finest Elements" ...

the designer makes one of a kind, glamorous pieces that are gorgeous & elegant!

I adore everything she makes, so I am thrilled to give away this beautiful necklace to a lucky reader!

(Check out Across the Pond's post about the giveaway here.)

Here's what ya need  to do for a chance to win:

MANDATORY:

1. Be a follower of Across The Pond Blog

For extra entries (separate comment for each one)

2. follow Texture.d's BLOG

3. give the blog or giveaway a shout out on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog and let me know what ya said!

(Twitter me @textureddallas / become my friend on FB here)

** a winner will be chosen THIS FRIDAY (13th) and announced on Textured's site!

Have a fabulous day!

XOXO

my style file : easy breezy

after so many days of devastating storms &

 yucky weather last week : 

i was quick to be thankful & take time to enjoy the sunshine.

what a nice, relaxing weekend.

thank.you.sweet.lord.

amen.