Summer Wishlist: Beach Totes

As our Summer days get longer and the temperature rises, the beach is the ultimate place to relax and soak up the sun (with sunscreen of course!). The perfect accessory for the beach is a great beach tote for you to stash your towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and reading material.

1. Roxy 'No Worries' Tote - $46
2. Sloane Ranger 'Anchor' Tote - $62
3. Baggu Duck Bag 'Sailor Stripe' - $26
4. Modcloth 'Welcome to Paradise' Tote - $34.99
5. Forever 21 'Geo' Beach Bag - $12.80
6. Steel Basket Co. for J. Crew 'Colorblock' Coal Bag - $78
7. Straw Studios Crochet Tote - $58
8. Abercrombie and Fitch 'Preppy Summer Tote' - $68
9. 'Window Seat' by Steven Rhodes at Threadless - $19.95

Giveaway: Room 334 Anniversary!

Hey there!

Our blogger family member Elana from Room-334 Blog is celebrating her one year blog anniversary! We have joined the fun and are offering the winner of this giveaway an item of choice from our shop! Check out her blog for more information on how to enter! Good Luck!

#15 Sunday Discoveries

This would be such a great poster to hang so every morning you wake up and remember that...'The World Is  Your Oyster.'

An interesting and unique way to hang those pretty heels... And it serves as wall decor!

Probably the most stylish camera bag ever found...

DIY chevron corkboard! We need this in the office!

These flats are so adorable! The mint with gold sparkle and ankle strap are just perfect for summer!

A mixed print vintage cutlery set of 16! So pretty!

Cute! A meal planner notepad to keep track of meal plans, budgets, diets, etc..

Fox printed tea towel!

What have you discovered lately?

#1 AW Life via Instagram

Ever since A Beautiful Mess launched their photo app (#abeautifulmess #abmapp), we've been going insta-crazy! We thought we would round up some of our favorites from May!

What do you usually post on Instagram? Outfits? Food? Nature? Furry Friends? People Friends?

Bulletin Board: Out of Stock Items Update

Hey Everyone!

We have been getting all of your item requests for 'Out of Stock' items and we are here to give you a full update. On items that we will not be restocking we have found some close alternatives that are relatively within the same price range.

twentiesgirlstyle.com // miss congeniality dress

This particular dress has been our most requested and we are unable to restock the exact same dress, but we did find a close alternative. We can bring in this alternative, pictured above right, but it does have a different back. It is a zipper back instead of open. Please let us know your thoughts. If this dress would suffice in place of the Miss Congeniality dress we would love to know!

need you now top // shopruche.com

Because we are unable to provide a restock for this top, we found a very close alternative at shopruche.com. Very very similar and with the same price, but with a pearl edged neckline.

down by the water top // joliemoi.co.uk

This top we are also unable to restock, but this alternative could work. The alternative is semi-sheer with cap sleeves and the collar is a bit different but, it's the closest style that we have found so far.

Last but not least...

dog days satchel in navy // avanni.co.uk

dog days satchel in navy // yesstyle.com

Our second most requested item, which was by far the hardest to find anything remotely close, was the Dog Days Satchel in Navy. We did find two different alternatives. The first from avanni.co.uk is the same size, pretty close in color except it is a canvas material instead of leatherette (polyurethane).

The second alternative from yesstyle.com is a bit smaller (9x9 instead of 15x12). This one comes with a top handle and can be converted into a backpack.

We hope you will find this information helpful since we are unable to fulfill a lot of these restock requests. Please let us know if we could be of any more assistance!

Love and Aloha,

Janalyn Francisco

and the August Wrinkle Family

#7 Thoughtful Thursday

A quote from one of our favorite books 'The Help'. 'You is kind, you is smart, you is important.' Everyone is important in this world whether they know it or not.

Happy Thoughtful Thursday!

Summer Reading List 2013

Since Memorial Day officially marked the beginning of Summer, we thought we would share our Summer Reading List with you!

Have you read any of these books? What did you think?

'Morning Brew' Blogger Lookbook v.1

Hey Everyone!

At the beginning of March, we asked a few of our Blogger Family Members to participate in our first ever Blogger Lookbook. Instead of featuring a specific model for each season, we thought it would be great to feature our Blogger Family! Each of them have their own unique style that you will get to see in this lookbook. We also asked them a few fun questions to answer along the way so you could get to know them personally a little better.

The theme, or outfit challenge as we like to call it, was named as 'Morning Brew. The challenge was to style two different outfits they would wear out to their favorite coffee shop or tea time with friends. They did such a great job with styling their outfits as well as taking their own photos, which they provided for us.

The lookbook is fully clickable so if you see anything you like, you can simply click on the item or the shopping cart button, and be taken to the respective website. We have also provided links to their blogs if you would like to see more of their style!

We hope you enjoy our first Blogger Lookbook 'Morning Brew'!

Love and Aloha,

Janalyn

and 

The August Wrinkle Family

Many thanks goes out to

Katherine :: Of Corgis and Cocktails

Elizabeth :: Gimme Some Style

Chloe :: Lazy Explorers

Linda :: Trendy Teal

Rory :: Wear Abouts

Happy Memorial Day!

Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend!

Today is the last day to save 15% off your entire purchase! Just use the code: MEMORIAL15 at checkout! Orders $50 or more still qualify for free shipping within the U.S.!

Have a great day!

#14 Sunday Discoveries

This little canvas pouch is so adorable! Love the color of text and it would be small enough to fit in a purse!

Reminiscent of Lennon, this white bamboo frame sunglasses would be so great for summer!  They also come in 3 other colors, including a minty blue!

What to do with the perfect outfit? A striped top paired with white shorts and pumps, a structured grey blazer, and a pop of peach! Great for any day of the week!

Enter this awesome giveaway by May 30th on A Beautiful Mess to win an iPad Mini! Their photo app is so awesome! #abeautifulmess

These leather, handmade, ballet flats are just adorable! You would think they would cost a ton, but they're just $46!

Sparkling Ginger Mint Juleps... Yum! Looks refreshing! And it even sounds healthy!

Amigurumi! This little crochet rabbit is the cutest thing!

Wish these weren't sold out! Vintage Junkys has the most awesome kitchenware! All adorned with that signature mustache!

What have you discovered lately?

Memorial Day Sale!

Memorial Day Weekend Sale!

Between Friday May 24th through Monday May 27th take 15% off your purchase. Use discount code: MEMORIAL15

Have a nice long weekend!

#6 Thoughtful Thursday

Bulletin Board: Shipment of Orders

Hey Everyone! Its Jana here!

I just wanted to give you all an update about what has been going on with our packaging and shipping of orders. As most of you know we made a move to San Diego from Hawaii at the ending of last year, and we have really been enjoying it out there! However, I started having some health issues and have returned to Hawaii to undergo treatment and to be closer to family and friends.

With that being said.. my husband and mother-in-law have volunteered to package and ship orders out for me while I am in Hawaii. It may take a day or two longer for us to have your packages shipped out, and we have disabled the Express Shipping option for now. But rest assured, we are still up and running and your orders are being processed and shipped as quickly as possible.

I am so grateful to have a strong support system both here and in San Diego. Without the help August Wrinkle would have had to shut its doors until I finished up my treatment. A heart full of gratitude goes out to my husband James and my mother-in-law Mama Luz.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding!! Have a great rest of the week and Happy Shopping!!

MUCH LOVE AND ALOHA,

JANALYN

P.S. If you have any questions or concerns please email us at: augustwrinkle@gmail.com

The Budget Babe: Shades of Mint

This weeks new feature is 'Shades of Mint'!! Everything minty and fresh.. transition pieces from Spring into Summer! And they are all under $45! See all of our minty items here!

The Burning House

Just thought this was worth sharing... So interesting! It definitely reflects who you are and what you cherish the most in life by asking one simple but complicated question... What would you grab? Your furry friend? Childhood photo album? Favorite pair of shoes? 

See more here!

#13 Sunday Discoveries

We are loving the new app by #ABeautifulMess !! So many fun and creative ways to beautify your photos! See how we use it on Instagram @augustwrinkle !

Refreshing... Healthy... Simple... Delicious...

Love this Harry Potter poster with one of Dumbledore's famous quotes! Etsy: SimpleSerene

Always always wanted a vanity with beauty lights around it.. and now there is a way to DIY!

A Book Worm's Heaven! A walk-in closet just for books! What more could a girl as for?!

I never use bookmarks anymore because of my overuse of a Nook but I really love reading actual books that I can feel and smell.. This paper bookmark pad would be so handy for books, magazines, recipe books, etc.

These Hot Air Balloon graphics are so so cute! But what should I use them for? hmmm.. the possibilities!

Love how this coiled rope bowl looks so nautical. I can just image relaxing at a seaside cottage just by looking at this bowl.. swoon!

What have you discovered lately?

Summer Beauty 2013 Wishlist

For some reason, Summer makes us go ballistic for beauty products.. it might just be the 'live free, have fun, and be happy' attitude that comes with Summer. We're digging the beach babe wavy hair, naturally glowing skin, and minimal pops of color this season.. All the while making sure our skin and hair stay healthy, moisturized and protected from the strong Summer sun!

1. Essie Nail Color 'Come Here' - $8
2. Dior Addict Lip Glow - $31
3. Make Up For Ever Face and Body Makeup - $40
4. Sultra Bombshell 1 Inch Curler - $130
5. Coach Poppy and Poppy Flower Rollerball Duo - $22
6. Organix Macadamia Oil Dry Styling Oil - price may vary
7. Nars The Multiple 'Portofino' - $39
8. Clinique Lash Power Long Wearing Mascara - $16
9. Tarte Aqualillies Amazonian Clay WP Liner - $24
10. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection 50+ SPF - $35
11. Too Faced Matte Bronzing Powder 'Milk Chocolate' - $30
12. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray - $25

Whats on your Summer Beauty Wishlist?