a little shop shop

Something about spring makes me want to shop. Maybe because I'm tired of my "winter" (used in quotes because who are we kidding, winter in Houston is balmy compared to most places up north) wardrobe and too lazy to get out my spring clothes (bad, I know).

A lot of it has to do with sales, sales everywhere! I love these style jeans and stalk them at Anthro.

And sometimes it's nice to treat yourself to some pretties. Especially when they are 40% off sale price (love those) and you have a gift card to use.

Seriously though, MUST.CLEAN.CLOSET. sometime in the near future...

weekend casual | you're an all-star

Houston was the host for the NBA all-star weekend and the chaos commenced Thursday evening. We didn't go to any events but did walk around a bit just to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently the police shut down the Galleria an hour earlier than normal on Saturday night because it was beyond capacity. Glad we weren't anywhere near there!

sweater: Gap / jeans: Uniqlo / shoes: Jack Purcells / sunnies: Dsquared / camera: Nikon
Too bad I didn't get any celebrity photos, but we did have a major celebrity (well, major to us, at least) sighting yesterday. Our neighbor is a certain #13 for the Houston Rockets and we rode down the elevator with him in the afternoon. Sounded like he was running late for the game and he had one of his many entourage with him. I had my big camera on me but didn't want to be the invasion-of-privacy neighbor so refrained from asking him if I could take a pic. This is only the 2nd time I've run into him so next time I need to figure out a tactful way to ask for a photo :)

weekend casual | that pink sweater again

The hubs and I had a pseudo movie and dinner date yesterday. (Well, I suppose we can call it a real date night, although I guess technically everything we do together could be called a date).


Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing as Lincoln and, to attest to Spielberg's directing talents, I was on the edge of my seat when the House was counting the votes for the 13th amendment, even though I know how it turns out :)


Afterwards we went to our favorite vegetarian restaurant in town, Radical Eats. I ordered the special: vegan pho, what was absolutely delicious. Anyone who thinks vegetarian food doesn't have any taste obviously hasn't tried hard enough to look for it.


sweater: Uniqlo / jeans: Old Navy / shoes: Converse / sunnies: Dsquared / scarf: India / bag: MarcJacobs
You can't really tell from this photos, but these jeans, a Christmas gift from Joe's sister, has tiny little polka dots on them. I've been addicted to brightly colored and fun jeans this season. I think a slightly oversized sweater or sweatshirt with a big heart would be perfect with this. But I will make do with pink.

fall colors | wine

top: Old Navy / cardi: M+O / jeans: J.Crew / shoes: Converse
Your eyes do not deceive you: I can actually pull my hair back in a teeny-tiny pony tail :) I got it colored over the weekend but my hair cut isn't scheduled until December. I will probably cut it into a short bob again, but until then I'll have fun with my long-for-me hair (a.k.a. too lazy to wash and style it hair).


So glad we're finally having some real jeans weather - it's about time!


Joe and I went to the Rockets game last night. They played the Heat in a close game but lost in the last minute by 3 points. So close!

weekend casual

top: Patrick Robinson for Target / jeans: Gap / shoes: Converse / necklace&bracelets: gift'd / turquoise bracelet: Chan Luu / bag: Gucci

Returning back to my normal schedule after a vacation always takes a few days. Because I have so much I should do, I end up not doing anything and watching Master Chef on the DVR instead. Yes, I am the world's worst procrastinator.


dress: Anthro / shoes: B. Makowsky / bangles: India / wrist chain: Calypso for Target / bag: Gucci

These outfits, for example, are from 2 weekends ago at the end of June. The first was worn on our bowling night and the 2nd on a movie date night with the hubs. Is it wrong to wish the weekend were already here instead of a work week that's just begun? 

I love a long cardi

top&jeans: Gap / cardi: Missoni for Target / shoes: Converse / sunnies: Oscar de la Renta

How is it that my 3-day weekend is already over? Work days seem to drag on forever; play days go by in a blink!


top&boots: Anthro / cardi: Jonathan Saunders for Target / jeans: Gap / sunnies: Oscar de la Renta

I have been a fan of Target collaborations long before the Missoni/Wu craze began. The pieces I have collected have been surprisingly well made and long lasting. And apparently I have a thing for long, hooded cardigans.

Favorite jeans

top: Anthro / cardi: M+O /jeans: Rock and Republic / shoes: Converse / jewelry: Collignon Designs

We had a very short weekend filled with yoga, food and driving. I need another day to get caught up with regular errands but unfortunately that's not happening.


I have had these jeans for years and love them. I hope I will love them forever!


This tank is another layering top with fun texture. Now off to decide what to wear today...

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{photo from Flickr}
R.I.P. Whitney. Your voice will be sorely missed.

Even more pink

all items remix'd
tank: F21
sweater: Gap
vest: Uniqlo
cords: J.Crew
shoes: Converse
earrings: gift'd

The weekend went by way too fast. The last 4 days away from work have been glorious and I am not ready to go back.


all items remix'd
sweater: Old Navy
jeans: Gap
shoes: Converse
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
scarf: Missoni for Target

The temperatures have been finally been cold enough to unbox my winter clothes...and I counted no less than 5 pink sweaters (and that's not even including athletic hoodies!). Look for more in days to come.

week in the life | monday

One of my passions other than deciding what to wear in the morning is photography/memory keeping. I am participating in ali's week in the life project for the first time this year. Like Ali, I am going to be documenting and photographing this week and putting the album together next week.


Like I mentioned previously, the hubs likes to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the early morning flight home so we have the rest of the day to get caught up.


Nothing like going home sweet home.


Much of the rest of our morning looked like this.


Lunch at our local wine bar.


Spending the afternoon with my favorite little boys.


Other random snaps of the afternoon.


And what I wore on the plane to and from Maine.
all items remix'd
tank: Old Navy
cardi: Express
jeans: Gap
shoes: Converse
necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd

Nothing earth shattering happened yesterday but this will be fun to look back on 10 years from now!

Thirty-one

all items remix'd
tank: Old Navy
shirt: Proenza Schouler for Target
jeans&belt: Gap
shoes: Converse
sunnies: Dsquared

I thought I would round out the month with my 31st outfit post. Not too shabby.


And I've said it before so I'll say it again: these are definitely the most comfy pair of jeans I own.

Good luck to everyone starting the winter edition of kendi's 30-for-30!

I can't believe...

...this year is almost over.
...it's over 70 degrees in the middle of December.
...I won't be the house mouse come January (looks like I'm starting my old position on a part time basis).
...I am also going to India!

I kept the outfit simple today.

all items remix'd
top: Gap
jeans: J. Crew
shoes: Converse
shades: D2
earrings: gift'd


These J. Crew Matchstick jeans are super comfy and flattering. I highly recommend!


Giving and receiving gifts is another part of the holidays that I love.

Twenty-eight

We are on the home stretch of this challenge. And not a moment too soon! I am going to a Christmas party on Thursday evening and would prefer to wear something new (as in something I haven't worn in the last 30 days, not something actually purchased new!).


1 + 9 + 23 + 30
shades: Dsquared, remix'd

I really miscalculated what I would need to wear this time around. This striped top is really the only layering long sleeved top I included! Rookie mistake.


Just a selfie for today :)

Twenty-seven

3 + 6 + 14 + 23 + 30
shades: D2, remix'd
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd
pashmina: NYC, remix'd

Layering it up today baby!


Joe's parents send us a wreath for Christmas every year. I love this tradition; it really gets me into the spirit of things!

Fifteen and sixteen

Happy Thanksgiving y'all. I hope you ate too much turkey and pumpkin pie yesterday; I know I did. I recreated my outfit from yesterday as I didn't have time to take a remix photo.


18 + 27
leggings: AA, remix'd

With the weather varying from 80degrees to 40 degrees over the past few weeks, the remix challenge has been quite the challenge! I definitely didn't choose all the right clothes and am wearing several pieces (i.e. the sweaters) over and over again.


9 + 12 + 23 + 30
pashmina: from vendor in NYC, remix'd

I did cheat a little on showing these outfits: last night I didn't wear the boots and today's outfit was put on and then promptly removed after the photo was taken. I don't think I am going to brave the crowds on this black Friday and I just plan on hanging out with the fam the rest of the day so back into Lululemon yoga pants we go! This outfit is what I WOULD wear if I was actually leaving the house today :)

Did anyone score any great deals today or did you avoid the crowds like me?

Eleven and Twelve

What I wore on Thursday:

10 + 14 + 20 + 26

and on Friday:

18 + 23 + 30
scarf: Loft, remix'd

I plan on getting caught up with my blog, your blog and my life over the next couple days before we leave for Thanksgiving holiday to my parents. Eep! Where has the time gone?