pattern play

CLOS DU VAL WINERY one of my favs

PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS

LUCKY BRAND FLATS UNDER $35 a.k.a the most comfy shoes I own

CLOS DU VAL WINERY

All outfit photos taken at PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS 

Last weekend I took a last minute trip to Napa. I threw on a dress and some comfy shoes, hopped in the car and was there in less than an hour. Because it was a last minute decision, I didn't plan on taking blog pictures, but how many opportunities do you have to shoot in a vineyard right? 

WEARING: dress from tj maxx, LUCKY BRAND FLATS UNDER $35, necklace from macy's, kelsi dagger tote (SIMILAR UNDER $60), kenneth cole blue face men's watch (LOVE THIS ONE)

WORN: wine tasting in napa

I also visited MUMM NAPA. If you like sparkling wine, this is the place for you. 

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laughs for days

If you read my 30 THINGS POST you know how I feel about brunch. Soooooo, it was only right that I culminated my celebration with a birthday bottomless brunch! 

(shots,shots,shots,shots...everybody) 

BEST CHICKEN & WAFFLES IN TOWN 

I really, really wanted to wear a dress or a jumpsuit, but of course I couldn't find either, so I reached in my closet and came up with this...a skirt and a cardigan. Typical me!

A special thank you to Bill of GOODE PHOTOS for capturing so many laughs and so many great moments!

WEARING: j crew cardigan, zara skirt, calvin klein leopard heels gifted bracelet from south africa

WORN TO: birthday brunch at CANA

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forever young

I wore this outfit to 1 of 3 birthday dinners. I thought the bright pink pants pattern mix (say that 3 times fast) was the perfect way to say I'm sophisticated but still young and fun. What do you think? Did I nail it? 

P.S. Thank you for all the birthday well wishes :) 

WEARING: j crew tee (SIMILAR), GAP SKINNY MINI KHAKIS, dolce vita heels, flea market now necklace (SIMILAR)

WORN TO: dinner at ANGELINE'S LOUISIANA KITCHEN

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30 things

1) I've worked in corporate retail since age 21

2) Every year for at least the last 8 years, I have traveled somewhere I've never been before

3) I'm just learning how to parallel park

4) I have 1 tattoo, and want at least 1 more

5) I had my belly button AND tongue pierced when I was younger 

6) I'm a recovering Type A control freak

7) I'm Catholic and I go to church faithfully

8) I'm a Jay Z fanatic! Flew all the way to NYC just to see him at Madison Square Garden once

9) I'm a Celtics fan and a Laker hater

10) I'm headed to the Greek Islands very soon 

11) I graduated from Spelman College

12) I'm 5' 2" & around 115 lbs when I've had a burger, fries & a shake, 112 if I haven't

13) Target is my happy place

14) I have a thing for turtles

15) And pugs

16) I don't know how to write in cursive...you should see my signature (yikes)

17) I'm a self proclaimed nerd

18) I would have graduated from grad school with straight A's & A+'s, but they made me take Accounting

19) I watch Pretty Woman every time it comes on TV like it's the first time

20) I'm a sucker for a sunset

21) I enjoy a cold brew 

22) People say I'm quiet and bossy...I only agree with the latter

23) I look at the clock at 9:11 daily

24) SEO fascinates me (see # 17)

25) I am terrified of roller coasters, and waterbugs

26) I want to be an equestrian in my next life

27) Brunch is my faviorte meal of the day

28) I have seen every single epiosode of the Goldne Girls

29) I'm not a hopeless romantic but I have a crazy obsession with hearts

30) Today is my 30th birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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baby blue

This skirt was last seen HERE and sadly enough, that was the last time I wore it. I need to do better.

On a random, but slightly related note, I spent a lot of time in ANTHROPOLOGIE this weekend, and can I just say their fall line is fantastic. I tried on dress after dress, and ultimately left empty handed because I am indecisive. But...I will be back!

WEARING: j crew jacket, anthropologie skirt,sam edelman shoes

WORN TO: church and brunch

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