I may have said it here or I may have said it on See Pretty Things; however, I am from Indiana and grew up seeing quilted bags and covers and I was never a fan. I was so shocked to come to the East Coast and to find people carrying the bags that I had seen growing up. I scoffed, raised my brow and would internally giggle. It all stops today with this bag that is so cute and has an amazing collection of items that you will want to travel with. Cinda B Bags knows that you go out but not all travel is the same so they have Overnighters, Weekenders, Check Book Covers and so much more. They also have the ability to outfit everything in your favorite colors! Here I have included the Racing Red Weekender! I love that yes it is quilted but it has these cute sides which make it pop and I love the print that gives you something to look at! This fall, your travel to the vineyards, ski lodge and more will be completely different! Take some time to visit Cinda B Bags to see what you need to include in your closet as you begin to make a few overhauls in your travel gear. I will be on the site figuring out my favorite pieces - I think red is my color (ooo the conservative girl goes snazzy)!

I love that you can travel anytime but there is something about the summer that makes it a lot more fun and feels like so much more of a necessity! When it comes to toting your items on the beach, putting your cosmetics together - there is only one designer that I can think of that I enjoy taking with me - Stephanie Johnson! I love that she knows how to take functional pieces, make them a collection and then create a lot of fun patterns and prints. The Seychelles Collection is a light and blue pattern with seahorses. If you love this collection! You'll be glad to know that you can get it at 20% off from now until July 6th! In addition to this collection, you can enjoy the Harbour Island and Waikiki Collections as well at this discount. Nothing is better than getting an increased closet and a lot of love when you head out for the various travels that are ahead!

Yes today is Mon and I am all about Mingling but I wanted to share with you something that will be changing in terms of "Sippin' Saturdays", which has been all about drinks, Snazzy Sundays which tends to focus on home decor and Mingling Mondays. Although from time to time this summer, these days will cover the topics mentioned previously, I will also take these topics to another level by taking in the best of what we can do on our long weekends! In these posts, you'll find great ideas and fun places to go to that are in the area or in our own backyard. I am so exited to share with you and if you have a restaurant, city, boutique, etc - share with me and I will come out to check it out! Consider this segment to be something like the travel channel of sorts and I will be your guide on fun items. In addition, due to the continued condo hunt that my boyfriend and I are on, I will also bring you yummie places to eat in the Hoboken, Jersey City and Williamsburg area as well.

Back to Mingling Mondays, I had the luxury of enjoying my first half day Friday of the season by heading to Bryant Park and watching other people enjoy the day as well. I am really getting into using my Flip and can't wait to start using it for my ultimate projects which will be revealed within the next few days and of course available on my You Tube channel! Until then, enjoy watching footage of people hanging out in the park and can I say that I loved being able to chat with everyone on Twitter as well. If you have an account check me out there and of course you can always catch me on Facebook as well!

Any trip needs a little research in my opinion. Even if you never really go on the trip, having a little knowledge never hurt anyone. When it comes to Astor Wines and Spirits, this is a great place to go to see a variety of wines and spirits - those that you know and those which may not be familiar to you. I also love that when visiting the site, you can register so you can learn more about classes and tastings that are offered. Now you can branch out beyond your favorites and find housewarming gifts, something to bring for dinner and much more as we get closer into the summer. This is also a great way to pass the day when you had yet to plan to do anything and it is a tad too hot outside to do anything else. Take some time to visit the site and then head down to Astor Wines and Spirits!

Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette Street at 4th St
NY, NY 10003

No matter how hot it is or what trip I'm going on, I always pack a cute graphic T-shirt. I may wear it while I'm there or I may wear it on the plane there. There is something about a graphic shirt that makes me feel comfortable and lets me know that whatever happens I won't find it cumbersome to move around. That being said, I could go for the cute tiny graphic t or something that is definitely bold and out there - making a statement. Last month, I posted about Sailor Jerry who participated in Project in Vegas . I remember seeing this shirt on the website and thinking that it would make a great entry for LAGOON since it's a great nautical blue and I love that it has the Spiced Navy Rum on there. This is definitely cute with jeans, short white shorts, yoga pants and more. It's a great look that could definitely be a staple when you're looking for something quick and cute to wear. Take a peek at the site and see what else is up your alley.

For weeks I had heard people talking about Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - wherever you go, if someone is reading something - this book is bound to pop up. So as I headed out for vacation, I picked this book up. Once I was above 10,000 feet, I pulled out this book and the woman next to me asked if I knew anything about it. I explained what little I knew since I hadn't really read it yet and she let me know that she didn't even finish it and that it was a bit slow. Later in the week at the pool, another woman said the same thing!

Last night I finally got to India (this is someone who can read a book in a day if it's truly engaging) and I have to say that there are moments of struggle here but I am hoping that I can get past this and find amazing gems in this story! I do like it but it is definitely a challenge at times. So today, I will continue on with this book - has anyone finished it that definitely loved it? No spoilers please!