New remix background

I prefer taking my OOTD photos outside because natural light just looks better to me. My parents have A LOT of light inside and outside their house, so finding light isn't a problem; finding a place to put my little point-and-shoot is (not in the mood to set up the tripod, maybe tomorrow!).

This one was ok, but I thought the fence was a bit boring.

I really wanted one with the lake in the background, but the contrast was too harsh and it was really too hot to be out in the sun any longer!

So I settled on this:top: NY&Co
tank: J. Crew, remix'd
pants+belt: Gap, remix'd
shoes: Geox, remix'd
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd

In record time

I woke up in the wee hours of the morning today to drive to the Metroplex for work. The drive was actually pretty easy since there was virtually no traffic leaviing H-town. I don't have to be at work until 9 so I drove to the parents house to hang out and blog :) before work! It was a long commute but it's nice to be home for a bit. Later!

Back on track

My schedule has been thrown off a bit this weekend with the family festivities and the what-not. Fortunately I actually had Monday AND today off, which has given me plenty of time to recover. I am driving to the Metroplex to work and stay with the 'rents, which is going to throw the schedule off again, but it's all good.

all items remix'd
top: UO
shorts: Gap
shoes: Miss Trish for Target
shades: Tom Ford
scarf: Loft
bag: Gucci

Yesterday the hubs and I were hanging out, doing our usual Monday thing. I went to see, embarrassingly enough, Eclipse with a friend...it was only ok. Some lines were amusing and the action was pretty good when there was action, but it dragged on for too long. The hubs would never be able to sit through 2 hours of that crap!

After the movie, I switched dates back to the hubs and we went out for some tapas.
Nothing beats some good food with the one you love!

Today I finally got my hair colored and cut! I decided to change from the red to a bit lighter...my summer 'do.

Before
After
I am diggin' the new highlights!

And what I wore:
all items remix'd
top: Gap
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Life Stride
shades: Tom Ford

Wedding weekend

My parents come from very large Chinese families. My mom has 4 sisters and 1 brother, my dad has 5 sisters. We have family in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Texas, california, Japan and Taiwan. Needless to say, I have many cousins, whom I just adore, but do not see very often. One of my favorite cousins on my mom's side, Gumby (his nickname not real one!), married his longtime girlfriend A here in H-town over the holiday weekend.

The rehearsal dinner was held at at Chinese Seafood restaurant in Bellaire. The rain was pouring down but we managed to drive all of our out of town relatives to our destination safely.

Here are my parents with Mom's sisters, brothers and respective significant others.

My sis with my gorgeous cousin Y, who is aspiring fashion designer living in NYC. She was wearing the most amazing shoes this weekend...I should have taken some outfit photos!

My cousin Mei Mei with 2 of her 3 kids. They live in Japan and the kiddos don't speak a lick of English or Mandarin. We somehow managed to communicate with them by the end of the weekend.

More cute cousins.

Food highlights included shark fin soup (not politically correct, I know)

and duck!

Dinner was served a bit late and we were starving so I forgot to take a photo of the guests of honor!

The next day they got married.

He looked so handsome, happy and grown up! Mind you, I remember when he was born and wanting kisses from my baby cousin.

Crazy Asian family!

with the aunties and uncle

The reception was held at a hotel nearby.

Our token white boys :)

The happy couple

kisses!

Some highlights. I really love my family!

This photo sums up the weekend: a bit chaotic, a bit disorganized, a bit crowded, but well-worn and loved!

Color me exhausted...

This weekend one of my cousins got married down here in H-town. Since my sister and I live here, she and her hubs acted as the hotel for our family while Joe and I were the taxi service. Between the rehearsal dinner, 2 breakfasts, the wedding service and the reception we spent A LOT of time with my crazy family. I loved every minute of it, but am so tired that I almost forgot today was the 4th of July. We just woke up from an hour long nap and I have a feeling we will be going to bed early today. So no real outfit photos for the weekend, although I have tons of wedding photos to edit! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program tomorrow...(or maybe Tuesday).

Versatility

So continuing with my theme of clothes that can transition from work to play...

all items remix'd
dress: Benetton
shoes: Ann Klein
jewelery: gift'd
belt: Anthro

I have mentioned that this dress is over 10 years old. I wore it to the first wedding the hubs and I ever attended together. I adore this dress (pink! flowers! layers! what's not to love?) and the hubs loves it more than any of my other dresses - go figure. Because of its modest length, I can wear this to work (a cardi definitely helps make it a bit more "professional"). I will also be wearing this tonight to my cousin's rehearsal dinner. Those photos will be posted later.

Have a fabulous 4th of July weekend. We are probably going to be getting rained on, so I hope it's sunnier wherever you are :)

OOTD (finally)

Since I have graduated from wearing scrubs to wearing regular clothes to work, I have been trying to incorporate my "casual" wardrobe into my "working" wardrobe. I want to wear clothes I like to work as well as to play!

all items remix'd
top: Patrick Robinson for Target
pants: Express
shoes: Life Stride
earrings: James Avery
belt: Nordstrom Rack

This is what I wore to breakfast with my birthday boy. The Patrick Robinson line with Target has been one of my favorite collaborations (right behind the amazing Liberty of London patterns!). And I figured out that tucking in the tunic made it perfect to wear to work!

all items remix'd except the belt
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Aldo
belt: Gap
tights: Hue

I am in serious need of a haircut. My hair doesn't necessarily grow that much longer but it gets that much fluffier! I have an appointment on Tuesday (we get that extra day off for the holiday instead of tomorrow)...can't come too soon!

Happy birthday baby!

39 years ago, this boy was brought into the world.

And my world has been better for it!

Nothing is better than a dessert pancake for your birthday! Love you sweetie!

Like a tattoo {Sp corrected :)}

Remember how I mentioned that we gave the bassist for Jordin Sparks a ride back to his tour bus after yoga? Well, he came through on the tickets!



House of Blues is a great venue for a show because it's just the right size.

Now I am not a huge fan or anything, but I did predict she would win Idol when she was on.

She sounded and looked great and seemed super sweet. Apparently she will be performing in "In the Heights" on Broadway this fall.

Unfortunately Jesse was in the back for most of the show so I didn't get a great shot of him. We didn't pick up our tickets at will call until a few minutes before Jordin was taking the stage. When we got there we found out we could have been to the Meet and Greet before the show! Too bad! Note to self: next time you make friends with someone in a band and they offer you tickets, get there early - you never know!

Halfway

I can't believe today is the last day of the month! Wow, the time has flown (I think I say this a lot!)

Is it bad that I am already ready for Saturday to be here? I am looking forward to this weekend - one of my cousins is getting married here in H-town and we will have tons of family in town. I can't wait to see everyone!

top: NY&Co
skirt: Loft, remix'd
shoes: Geox, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: Loft, remix'd
belt: Anthro, remix'd
tights: Hue, remix'd

This is another button down I purchased when the hubs was out of town. I love the shape, color and that fact that it was only $12. I'm sure I will be wearing these a lot over the summer.

Outtakes

dress: Loft (puchased long ago, but finally worn!)
shoes: Aldo, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Ann Taylor, remix'd
tights: Hue, remix'd

Sometimes I can get a remix photo in a few shots, sometimes it takes 30. I like using my SLR because of the crisper photos I get, but sometimes getting myself in focus takes much longer.

I practice getting myself in focus like this

but more often than not I end up like this! Talk about frustrating! I guess all I can do is keep shooting.

Casual Mondays

Working on some Saturdays does have its rewards, especially come Sunday night, when I know I have the next day off! On our way out of yoga today, Joe struck up a conversation with a new guy in class. Turns out he is the bassist for Jordin Sparks, who is playing at the House of Blues tonight. We gave him a ride back to his tour bus and he offered to put us on the Will Call list if tickets were available. So we may be seeing Jordin perform tonight. I'm not a huge fan, but I did predict she would win Idol!

Other things to do today: Go to the dentist to have a cavity filled and replaced - yuck. I am really dreading that. At least I can look cute even if I don't feel it :)
top: J. Crew (bought it a while ago, just haven't worn it yet)
pants: Gap, remix'd
shoes: Life Stride, remix'd
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

Tonight before the show I am watching JJ for a few hours. Looking forward to that!

Happy Monday!