three

It kind of blows my mind that this blog is 3 years old today and what really blows my mind is how many people read, follow, comment and support it. When I started with my little point and shoot camera, taking pictures of myself in the mirror, I never would have assumed so many people would actually care about what I have to say or what I wear day to day. But I am so glad you guys do care and I really appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

This weekend, I am headed to LA for Lucky FABB, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate 3 years! Make sure you follow me on TWITTER. I will try my best to live tweet while simultaneously paying close attention to all the speakers ;) 

wearing: ny & company cardigan (SIMILAR), levi's jeans (SIMILAR), forever 21 necklace (SIMILAR), michael kors watch (SIMILAR), dolce vita heels

worn to: church & birthday brunch at SOULS

P.S.-Please check out what's on my current cravings list over at MAVENS & MUSES. It's definitely one of my favorite features thus far! 

accessorize

michael kors watch, f21 & target bracelets 

zara heels

old navy stack rings & necklace, david yurman ring, soulstice nail colour in cape cod

h&m blazer, tj maxx top 

I was so against these heels because every blogger has them, but they were too comfortable and inexpensive to pass up. So, not only did I initially buy them in black, when I saw the red/purple combo I had to have them  too :) 

photos by CHARISE

casual fridays

Yes, I'm aware that it's Wednesday, but this is what I threw on a few Fridays ago to shop and lunch in San Fran. I enjoy getting dolled up like the next lady, but the California girl in me also really appreciates a laid back casual look. 

On another note, I DO wish it was Friday already because the weather is supposed to be gorgeous this weekend and I plan to be out and about and enjoying every minute of it, because I am officially DONE WITH SCHOOL :):)

wearing: french connection dress (SIMILAR), h&m trench, steve madden shoes, f21 necklace (SIMILAR)

worn to: shop in SF, lunch at cheesecake factory (fish & avocado tacos) 

easter skirt

I wore this last Sunday to church for Easter and I absolutely adore this skirt. It's a great basic, but the pockets and the buttons make it just little bit more interesting. I could have worn it with almost anything on top, but I decided to go bright :) Speaking of bright, have you checked out OLD NAVY lately? I'm really loving all their great button downs in fun prints and colors. The one I'm wearing is on sale now for 14 bucks, so I think I'm going to pick it up in THIS pretty blue. It would have gone well with my nails :) 

wearing: old navy blouse (PURCHASE), f21 skirt (SIMILAR,SIMILAR), nine west pumps (PURCHASE), michael kors watch (PURCHASE), nordstrom necklace, opi polish in thanks a windmillion

worn to: church and brunch

stripes,stripes,stripes

(CLOS DU VAL WINERY)
As I told you in my previous post, and as you can see from my last two, I literally wore stripes all weekend in Napa. It totally wasn't planned that way, but I guess I'm more of stripes lover than I thought. I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter. My day consisted of church, really good food, and lots and lots of work. Grad school is the worst :-/

wearing: old navy oversized button down, f21 jeggings and necklace (SIMILAR), michael kors watch (PURCHASE), CARLOS SANTANA HEELS

worn to: clos du val winery

On another note, I'm beyond excited to be attending the Lucky FABB conference this month in Santa Monica!!! If you're going to be there PLEASE let me know :) CAN.NOT.WAIT.

just relax

One of the best things about this trip to Napa was that it was all about good old R&R. It wasn't jam packed with stuff to do...just eat good food, drink good wine, get massaged, do some yoga and CHILL. The laid back theme for the weekend made it incredibly easy to pack. I kept it simple and chic and wore stripes all weekend, and on this day, I even managed to match the wine barrels :) Ha!

wearing: gap cardigan, ny & co denim shirt (SIMILAR), f21 jeggings, SAM EDELMAN LOAFERS (SIMILAR), nordstrom necklace (SIMILAR)

worn to: HESS WINERY

If you're ever in Napa stop by HESS WINERY. They offer free tours of their gorgeous premises, they have a VERY cool art gallery, and of course great wine.

rainy napa & the boon fly cafe

I had a nice little weekend getaway to Napa a few weeks ago and I think my tweet "Having champagne 4 breakfast. Not a champagne breakfast...literally just champagne for breakfast :)"  pretty much sums up the trip. On this particular day it rained from sunup to sundown but it made the trip that much more relaxing and brunch at the BOON FLY CAFE that much more charming. It's such a cute little restaurant, with cute little condiments and cute little donuts. I'd go back to Napa just for the donuts ;)

wearing: burberry jacket (SIMILAR), urban sweater (SIMILAR), f21 jeggings and necklace, hunter boots (SIMILAR),michal kors bag

(couldn't get proper pics in the rain, but a true outfit post of this look to come)

worn to: brunch at the  BOON FLY CAFE and shopping at the NAPA PREMIUM OUTLETS

spring arrival

Spring is not really one of my favorite seasons, but I'm happy it's here and I'm especially happy eShakti sent me this dress from their Spring collection. It's quirky and cute with the pears, but classic and sophisticated because of the shape. Love that juxtaposition! O, and it looks vintage which is always a good thing and it's also right on time for Easter Sunday :) 

wearing: eShakti dress, zara trench, MOJO MOXY LOREN PUMPS,JEWELMINT EARRINGS
worn to: palm sunday or easter sunday mass (undecided) 

take care

In my last post I briefly mentioned the Drake concert and being jet lagged. Well this outfit is a version/combination of what I wore to the concert and to a lunch date in Atlanta, hence my reason for being jet lagged.

First, the concert was soooo good although at times I felt more like a chaperon than a fan (the concert was at a college event center). He can sing, he can rap, and basically he can do no wrong :)

Secondly, my trip to Atlanta was ugh! Literally as soon as I touched down and got to my condo, I got sick. I'm talking 103 fever and an all over achy body sick. Needless to say I spent much of my trip in the bed :(

Finally, today I'm just getting back from a weekend in Napa, and working hard to round off my last two weeks of school. As I said at the beginning of the month, March Madness is real! Pictures and details about Napa coming soon...

wearing: old navy sweater, zara blouse, f21 mini sweater skirt (SIMILAR, SIMILAR) & necklace, steve madden boots (PURCHASE) target bangles, michael kors tortoise watch (PURCHASE) 

blue

I'm jet-lagged and getting over the flu. Happy Monday :-/

Please check out these two awesome features/shout outs HERE & HERE. Thanks ladies :):):) 

wearing: random top, zara pants (SIMILAR), nine west pumps (PURCHASE), f21 & target accessories (PURCHASE) 

worn to: supposed to wear to the drake concert but had to change b/c it was COLD

bows and bruschetta

As promised, a true outfit post. A quick post, but an outfit post nonetheless. I wore this out to a yummy Italian dinner in San Fran at E TUTTO QUA. It's very rare for a meatless appetizer to steal the show, but man the bruschetta I had was sooooo delicious!
 Everyone have a lovely start the week. I'm already ready for Friday...

wearing: express blazer (SIMILAR), j crew top, topshop trousers (SIMILAR), JESSICA SIMPSON HEELS (PURCHASE), michael kors tortise watch (PURCHASE), JEWELMINT earrings (enter simply101 for 50% off)

worn to: dinner at E TUTTO QUA