Currently July: (Wearing) a Pretty Maxi Dress.

Before I do the run-down for the Currently July Post (linking up with Anne), I want to mention that I am currently wearing this Pretty Floral Maxi Dress from today's post too. I added little drop earrings that match all the colors of the dress and a few colorful bracelets plus my green sandals (that I am currently in love with) and I was done. I found similar maxi dresses to mine that I love (links below). With that said, I hope you had a great 4th of July!

craving: Ice cream, watermelon, any kind of melon actually such as sweet honeydew, lemonades, a cold glass of sangria, iced teas and berries of any kind. I know this wasn't necessary food-related but yeah I am craving all the typical Summer foods I love so much.

grilling: Ohh, I wish we had a grill here at our apartment in Tirana. A month from today I am back home in Michigan and can't wait to use the grill. Chicken breasts, steaks, hamburgers, hot-dogs and even vegetables and corn on the cobb are on my "to grill list".

listening: To Ed Sheeran and Indila. They are both two great artists. Indila is French. I like to think of her as the French version of Adele. She has a beautiful voice and sings fantastic love ballads. You don't have to speak/know French to appeciate her music (I don't know any French). Love Story is the song of hers I am mostly obsessed with. And Vivian loves Indila's songs too. She always says "again" in Albanian after they are over. 

planning: To leave Europe and definitely planning to pack and boy do I have a lot of packing to do. We are about 4 weeks away from a very long flight over 5000 miles away. I am trying to be smart about it and I am putting my notebook to use writing down what I need with me on the luggage, what to carry on the carry-on and what to carry on my purse. Also, planning what outfit to wear for myself and what outfit to put Vivian in. Of course I will bring a couple of clothes' changes for her and a light blanket. With that said, are any of you interested to Guest post for me between July 25th and August 20th? I plan on running Guest Posts sporadically.

decorating: Nothing at the moment but I am going to try to leave things very organized, well-kept and clean here at the apartment till my husband follows us later this year. I definitely plan on decorating our room once I am all unpacked and I am in Michigan, though. 

Pink/Red Floral Watercolor, Chiffon Maxi Dress: Target (similar w/ red belt by Vince Camuto, love this), (similar by BB Dakota, great deal), (similar in pink pastels, best deal), (gorgeous option by WHBM, Splurge, love this).

Bright Torquoise, Triangle, Elastic Bracelet: American Fashion & Jewelry (gorgeous option, on sale, love this), (fun option in turquoise+gold by Chico's, great deal, love this), (simple gorgeous option w/ turquoise stones & fireball pave, best deal).

Bright Fuschia, Triangle, Elastic Bracelet: American Fashion & Jewelry (gorgeous option w/ tassel, great deal, love this), (similar multi-stranded stone bracelet, best deal, love this), (stunning enamel+gold option, for a steal).

Beaded Bracelet w/ Gray Onyx Beads + Green Fireballs: A Random Jewelry Boutique (New) (very similar w/ domo beads, best deal, love this), (similar, fine jewelry, Splurge), (gorgeous option w/ gold charm, love this), (fun option by Wendy Mink, on sale, love this).

Pastel Coral+Gold Tone Cocktail Ring: A Local Beach Attire Boutique (New) (similar in coral+gold, best deal), (very similar by Kenneth Jay Lane, on sale), (stunning coral option in square by French Connection, great deal, love this).

Dainty Gold-tone Earrings w/ Cubic Crystal, 4-Colored Stones: Fred's Jewelry (similar by Givenchy, fantastic deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Swarovski, great deal), (similar by Bebe, best deal, love these).

Bright, Kelly Green Strappy Sandals: Simple Shoes (New) (similar, trendy option), (similar, love this), (dressy stiletto option by Guess, love this).

P.S. I am also linking up with Angela, Carylee + Gina, Carly, Casey+all for Create 28 Lovely Summer Looks, Cherie, Jen, Jess, 

Jessica,  Kileen with Sandy, Laura, Lauren, Leelo, Mahogany Closet, Rachel,  Rachelle, Whitney and Zaz. 

And for the second week in a row, I am joining Ana Luiza and Michelle for their new Monday Link-up which is themed and today it is all about Sandals. This green pair is my current favorite, as I mentioned.