last but not least

These are the final pictures from my Boston trip! I should be back out there in a couple of months when it's warmer, and I am not forced to take all of my pictures in the dorm. I really adore this chunky cardigan, and I actually think I'm going to wear it this week to work while the weather is still mild enough for it.

These earmuffs were an essential part of my trip. Don't think I would have survived the frigid temps without them. It was a much cheaper option than buying a coat with a hood.

I took this picture in the fitting room of Banana Republic. For once, my b/f was doing all the shopping. I didn't buy one thing while I was in Boston! Actually, I bought him a sweater :)

express coat, macys necklace, authentic pashmina from my parents trip to turkey (thanks mom!) preston & york earmuffs, h&m cardigan, badgley mischka bag, 9west boots

Finally getting around to passing along this blog award from Nina and it is going to Mode Junkie. Her style is definitely over the top!



This blog award comes with a questionnaire that can (hopefully) be answered with one word responses. I tend to be long winded but I am going to give it a shot:

1. Where is your cell phone? Bed

2. Your hair? Blackish brown

3. Your mother? Silly

4. Your father? Reserved

5. Your favorite food? american/mexican/soul/asian/italian etc

6. Your dream last night? Skechers (i don't wear them, but i buy them for work)

7. Your favorite drink? Water

8. Your dream/goal? Success

9. What room are you in? Bedroom

10. Your hobby? Blogging

11. Your fear? Future

12. What do you want to be in 6 years? Retired

13. Where were you last night? Red Lobster thanks to friends and their random cravings...

14. Something you aren't? LOUD

15. Muffins? Blueberry

16. Wish list item? Marc by Marc Jacobs Drawstringy Bag

17. Where did you grow up? Cali

18. Last thing you did? Vacuumed

19. What are you wearing? PJ’s

20. Your TV? Small and perfect

21. Your pets? Imaginary

22. Your friends? Fab

23. Your life? Confused

24. Your mood? Calm

25. Missing someone? Not really…

26. Vehicle? C230 hatchback

27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes

28. Your favorite store? Urban/Anthro/Crew

29. Your favorite color? Grey (at the moment...i need some color in my life...grey makes for boring blog pics)

30. When was the last time you laughed? 5 mins ago watching Oprah

31. Last time you cried? Teared up wathcing Oprah this morning

32. Your best friend? ME!!!!!

33. One place where I go over and over again? Chikfila...i gave it up for lent to break the addiction

34. One person who emails me regularly? Everyone...that is the best way to get in touch w/ me

35. Favorite place to eat? Too many to choose

not so basic black

zara leather jacket, banana top, urban jeans, dolce vita boots, marc by marc bag

This is what I threw on to meet my friend for dinner and drinks Saturday night. From far away it looks like I'm wearing all black, but as you can see, there are splashes of color everywhere on my top, and my jeans are actually blue ;) I broke my necklace on my way to the restaurant (thanks F21), but we ended up eating dinner outside, so luckily my leather jacket never had to come off, and it hid my bare neck.

shopping for shoes pt II

zara blazer, target top, urban pants, 9west boots, michael kors bag and watch, access badge for show :)

You would think one of the most exciting things about my job would be going to shows and looking for product. Oddly enough, I always dread it the night before, end up enjoying it while I am there, but feel completely exhausted by the end of the day, which is why I think I dread it so much each and every time.

The pics above is what I wore to the Atlanta Shoe Show this past Friday, and THIS is what I wore to the last show back in August. Is my lack of enthusiasm this go round apparent based on my outfit choice? I will say I am excited that we are going to be working with Bass (fingers crossed). Remember them for their schoolgirl oxfords? Well, their new Fall line is awesome! I don't think I owned any back in the day, but I can’t wait to get myself a pair now!

One of these days, I will do a post on shoe trends for Fall based on what I saw at the show...

paint the town red

top from local boutique, urban pants, christian louboutin booties

Remember the CL booties I treated myself to for Christmas, that were too small and sold out everywhere?? Well I found them!!!! I was supposed to wear them in Boston to this little sexy place called Red Sky, but somehow I ended up at a Jersey Shore themed party in Harvard Square. Needless to say I was way overdressed for a sweaty grad school party with sticky floors (my poor soles). However, I did end up having a good time and I was able to end the night at the W. Somehow I manage to end up at the W no matter what city I am in.

I apologize for the bad dorm room pictures :-/

leopard linings

express coat, urban skirt, miss me shoes

Boston was a delight. I didn't want to come back, but at the same time I am happy to be back. After two weekends away in a row, I feel like I’m behind on so much, namely my DVR and blogging. I’m looking forward to playing catch up this weekend.

This is what I wore to work last Friday before my flight. The skirt length is probably borderline inappropriate for the office. However, because my carryon was literally busting at the seams, I had to conserve space and wear to work what I planned on wearing to dinner and drinks in Boston. I tried to lay low that day, but my coworker was obsessing over my shoes and kept telling people to go to my desk and check them out. Grrrrrrr!!!!

I got two blog awards, that I need to pass along. The first one is from Sissy of Sissy a la Mode and it is going to go to the lovely Missy Kimmy of Strawberry Stiletto. Check out her site if you haven’t already. It’s pretty fantastic.

R.I.P McQueen

o when the saints...

zara blazer, j crew sweater/sweater shirt, urban jeans, shoes ???

I literally just got in from Boston. I should be headed to bed, but before I do, I have to give my love to the SAINTS and their much deserved victory last night! So exciting...so much so that I hear N.O. schools had the day off today!

This was my version of Saints gear. The b/f didn't agree :-/Did he think I was going to wear a jersey? Riiiight.....

gal pals

I am back from DC and I had a wonderful time! Great company, beautiful scenery, delicious food, a swank hotel…what more could a girl ask for?

This weekend I’m off to Boston to see the b/f!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I knew what I was packing, but I’m leaning more towards comfort and warmth than fun and cute. Ugh! I really hate packing, and I am really ready for Spring.

Thanks to Sissy & Nina for my blog awards. They are my first two :) I’ll be sure to pass them along and visit everyone's blog who left me a comment after I’ve recuperated from my two weekends away.

chi cha lounge for dinner/drinks/hookah upon arrival friday night

the next morning we woke up to beautiful snow!

bday girl!

bottomless mimosas for brunch

fabulous jean-georges meal for dinner

the only outfit pic i got...zara blazer, urban skirt

the girls! the end...

professional relaxation

anthropologie blazer by shine, thrifted blouse, tj maxx scarf, banana slacks

It is on a very rare occasion that I dress up (i.e. slacks and a blouse) for work, so I figured I better get it on camera b/c who knows when it will happen again.

I'm off to D.C. this weekend. I hope to get some good pictures to share while I am there :) See you when I return!

In the meantime, check out the competition going on at Lushae Jewelry!

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neiman's 2010 trends

I got an e-mail earlier this week from Neiman Marcus outlining what they think their biggest trends for Spring 2010 will be.

They go a little something like this:

Denim Dressing: Band Bleach Denim Vest (Snow Wash)

$45

cottonon.com.au

Relaxed Pants: Diane von Furstenberg Silk-blend cropped pants

$205 $105

theoutnet.com

Arm Candy: ASOS Rock Chick Gold Wristwear Set

$27

asos.com

Great White Shirts: 3.1 Phillip Lim Embroidered lace top

$450

net-a-porter.com

Shorts: Romance Was Born - Seaside Shorts Aqua

$230

wearewere.com

Feminine Draping: Diane von Furstenberg Josun strapless mini dress

$675

net-a-porter.com

Nude Shoes: Jimmy Choo Private patent leather sandals

$950

net-a-porter.com

Blue: Monsoon Accessorize - Chain Handle Turnlock Cobalt Envelope Detail Cross Body Bag

$29

monsoon.co.uk

Novel Tees: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN KM05T02 LIGHT GREY COTTON -

$345

farfetch.com

Tribal: Tribal Paint Knit Skirt

$7.80

forever21.com

The Wedge: Jeffrey Campbell Roks Wedge

$150

urbanoutfitters.com

The trends at the top of my list this season are nude shoes, novel tees, shorts and although it didn't make Neiman's list I want more blazers. What about you? What are you craving this season?

all mixed up

(zara leather jacket, american apparel skirt)

I wore the above outfit to a champagne lounge Christmas night and when I put it on I thought "wow, I am all over the place". Tie dye skirt, plaid scarf, polka dot tights...basically every clashing print I could pull out of my suitcase. Haha. And for some strange reason, I didn't feel the urge to change :)

Below is a much more toned down variation of the outfit from last summer.

me and my (j) crew

j crew cords and cardigan, matisse boots, necklace from macy's, essie polish in bachelorette bash

Nothing special...just something I wore to run errands while I was in Cali. Don't really have much more to say. I am engrossed in 24. Jack is back!

a story to tell...

So my most adorable nephew took these pictures for me while I was home, and I told him he is giving my b/f a run for his money as the best photog around. Because he’s a kid, 9 to be exact, he did what kids do and just started shooting with no rhyme or reason and that’s how we ended up with great candids like this

And then, because he is young and cool and up to date on all the latest technology he was able to get some great affects on the pictures…also known as blur and awkward lighting ;)

After he had gotten 15 or more shots, it became a game to him, and I practically had to wrestle him for the camera back, all while he was still snapping away of course!

But in the end, because he took so many pictures I had a lot of great shots to choose from and that is why he just may be my fav photographer ever!

f21 skirt, gap turtleneck, badgley mischka bag, matisse boots, ??? coat