Week in photos (+ an extra outfit)

Summer is not officially here yet, but you would never know from the temperatures here in Texas! It is hot hot hot! This was a week of just normal, everyday life.


JJ was having a moment after coming home from camp on Monday. Dog is his favorite stuffed animal.


On Tuesday I walked from my hotel to Whole Foods to pickup dinner and lunch for the next day. The 15 minutes outside each way felt like a sauna!


I made it home in time on Wednesday to watch my favorite summer show. Cat Deeley is my idol and I want to be her when I grow up. Did you see that fabulous pink dress she was wearing?!?


I absolutely adore Buddha's steel blue eyes. I thought all Asian spawn would have brown eyes but apparently I was wrong.


Buddha turned 3 months old on Friday, but he was sleeping by the time I came over. So his 3 month photo will be coming up next week!


Going to a work-wedding on Saturday was made better by an open bar and photo booth. Joe's ex-co-worker, in the middle here, married off his oldest daughter. Smiles were everywhere.


After running errands today we treated ourselves to a summer favorite: TCBY. Nothing tastes better than cold yogurt on a hot day!

What I wore to the wedding (obviously this is an exemption from the 30-for-30 challenge):

Dress: Trina Turk, remix'd
shoes: Tory Burch, remix'd
earrings: gift'd
bag: Louis Vuitton, remix'd&gift'd

I love this dress. It always makes me feel like a million bucks when I wear it. What else makes me feel like a million bucks? That handsome man by my side :)

Bringing my A game

{I have been back to wearing scrubs on Fridays so no OOTD today.}

Since returning from India, I have been attempting to maintain my yoga as consistent as possible. My nemesis these days is coming up from backbends. Yannis asked if I brought my A game to practice last night and I thought I did. I was feeling extra flexible yesterday probably because the a/c in my car is STILL broken (the car has been in the shop at least 3 times for the same reason - grrrr...) so I was sweating even before setting foot into the room. I am so close, I can feel it! If only my back were just a bit more bendy and my quads just a bit more stretchy! I guess I just need to keep practicing. All is coming.

Cuatro: Casual Thursday

9 top: H&M
10 shorts: J.Crew, remix'd
11 sandals: B. Makowsky, remix'd
tank (under): Gap, remix'd
sunnies: Oscar de la Renta, remix'd

I am glad to have to day off today after a long commute home! These picnic pants, as my sister calls them, just make me happy. I figure with all the colors in them, I am sure to be able to remix them in multiple ways over the next few weeks!

Numero tres: Moon day

6 shirt: Target (new - $4.98!)
7 pants: Gap, remix'd
8 shoes: Ann Klein, remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd
necklace: Loft, remix'd

I peruse the Target clearance racks every now and then to see if they have any good bargains.I've been obsessed with gingham checks ever since Kendi et al., started wearing them, but didn't want to pay the $$ at J. Crew. I found a couple cheapies at Old Navy, but they are flannel and have been put away until the winter. Imagine my delight when I found this checked shirt for the cost of a latte! I know it's a risk to put a long-sleeved shirt in my summer 30 challenge, but sometimes I like to live on the edge.

TMI time: I woke up this morning, feeling a bit bloated and gross in general. Of course: it's ladies' holiday. Thank goodness no practice because of the full moon. I would definitely not be feeling it today. And if you are having a weird day or two, the lunar eclipse is probably the reason.

Numero dos: A touch of Lace

all items remix'd
1 + 3
4 cardi: Target
5 skirt: J.Crew
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
belt: Ann Taylor
cuff: gift'd

I am only 2 outfits into the challenge and am already repeating clothes! For some reason I thought the EBEW lace challenge was tomorrow, which is why I wore the tee and shoes yesterday. Good thing no one here knows (or cares) they are a repeat! I kind of like being able to combine challenges.

I am not much of a lace person, but this cardi at Target was too good a deal to pass up. It's a perfect layer for sweltering three-digit temperatures outside and freezing a/c inside.

30 for 30, v3.0

Today marks the start my third 30-for-30 challenge. I am doing things a bit differently this time around:

1) I have a general idea of what I want to wear but I haven't picked all 30 items yet. I was planning on wearing as I go and stopping picking new stuff when I hit 30.

2) We have a vacation planned on July 1 in South Beach (trip #2 there this year!) and will not be including those outfits in my 30. Beach wear and office wear really do not mix and match.

3) I will attempt to not shop over the next month.

So here is outfit numero uno:

1 top: Anthro, remix'd
2 skirt: Martin+Osa
3 pumps: Jeffrey Campbell, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
leather bangles: India, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Anthro, remix'd

I have had this skirt for 2+ years and this is the first time I have worn it. Shame on me, I know. I bought it when I first started wanting to wear skirts again and didn't realize that their sizing is a bit different from pants, so the waist is a bit too big. Good thing for stretchy belts!

Good luck to those of you participating!

Week in photos and an outfit

I was so glad not to have to travel for work this week! Unfortunately I will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon, but that is future-EE's problem :)


The little peanut is growing into the big peanut. Those big brown eyes kill me every time.


Baby Buddha always furrows his brow. I wonder what he is thinking about!


Any day spent with these little guys is a good one. One when I receive belated birthday gifts is even better!


Cupcakes and champagne for Brookers' birthday.


I got a wild hair up my a$$ during lunch on Friday to walk to Potbelly's from the office for lunch. It took about 15 minutes and was just long enough, especially in the heat, to be annoying. But I think I will probably do it again some time. This is a snap of me looking up at some of the cool buildings around our office.


We had a fun evening at our friends' wedding. C is one of the last remaining bachelors I know, so it's nice to see that he found the one!


We made pizza for an early dinner tonight.


all items remix'd
dress: Banana
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Anthro
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
shoes: Gucci

We attended the wedding with two other couples, one whom we have known forever and one whom we just met. They are good people.


This is the same dress I wore to my surprise birthday party last year. In fact, I think it's the exact same outfit. If it's not broke, why fix it?

Random Saturday morning thoughts

all items remix'd
top: Old Navy
pants: Gap
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd
necklaces: Collingnon Designs
belt: Gap

This outfit was totally inspired by a kind commenter. I love the stark contrast between the black and white. Maybe next time I will add some brightly colored shoes!

Is it weird that I am getting excited about the next 30-for-30? I have already started pulling out my pieces.

Last night we fell asleep around 9 PM and woke up this morning at 5:30AM. And that sounded better than anything else we could have done. We are taking a quick road trip to San Antonio this afternoon for a wedding. I'm just happy I'll get to dress up ;)! Any plans for your weekend?

Mix and match

all items remix'd
top: NY&Co
skirt: J.Crew
shoes: Seychelles
earrings&cuff: gift'd
necklace: old

I used to think I could never wear yellow because it made my skin look weird. I think I was wrong, although this is still the only real yellow piece of clothing I own. I'm thinking I need a yellow polka dot bikini.


I've only recently started mixing and matching more unusual colors and patterns together. Being inspired by so many cool fashion bloggers out there certainly helps.

I am so glad it's Friday...been a long work week and I need another vacation!

{P.S. Blogger is doing that weird thing again by kicking me out every time I leave my dashboard so commenting may be problematic this morning. So annoying!}

Crew'd out

all items remix'd
top, pants & shoes: J. Crew
cardi: Loft
earrings: gift'd
belt: Gap

I didn't realize most of what I wore here was from J. Crew until I wrote it all out. None of them were obtained at the same time because I don't buy "outfits," I just buy pretty things that I like; fortunately this method works for me because, look ma, everything matches!

I realize I am committing a major faux pas by wearing ankle strap shoes with short pants, but I don't mind. I will never have mile long model-esque legs so I wear with what sings to me that day.


I am starting to learn that even brown dotted tops can be a neutral base and match almost anything. This top is great for all seasons.

Calypso in action

Our hotel was just a few blocks from Versace's house so naturally I wanted to take an outfit photo in front!


dress: Calypso for Target
earrings: Francesca's, remix'd
bangles: India, remix'd
sandals (unseens): B. Makowsky, remix'd

Maxi dresses are definitely not the norm in South Beach. Most ladies were showing as much skin (and silicone!) as possible. That's never really been my thing, but to each her own, I suppose. Fortunately for me, the hubs thinks maxi dresses are sexy too :)

Week in photos

Little things to remember, like


...watching the Austin Memorial Day tri with the hubs and Michael Douglas, one of my favorite people ever!


...admiring my new shoes.


...long drives home under bright blue skies.


...baby Buddha's steel blue eyes.


...a cool rooftop pool at our Miami hotel.


...soft white sand beaches.


...soaking it all in with my favorite boy in the world!

My new favorite travel outfit

top: H&M
tank: Lululemon
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: B. Makowsky, remix'd
hat: Target
necklace: Francesca's, remix'd

I wore this outfit on Friday evening on our way to Miami, as well as a version of it on our way home this morning (back in Texas today - boo!). I finally got a maxi skirt and I have to say, I am a major fan. Comfy, flattering and stylish...what's not to love.

We have returned to triple-digit temperatures here in H-town. Joe and I made the mistake of running right before lunch. Not the best idea in the world, but at least I sweat any remaining mojito out of my system. Happy Monday to you!

Bienvenido a Miami!

tank: F21, remix'd
bikini: Old Navy
skirt: H&M
sandals&hat: Target, remix'd
sunnies: Dsquared

And that's all I have to say about that.

Short and sweet

all items remix'd
dress: Old Navy
sandals: J.Crew
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: giift'd

Thank goodness for easy summer dresses. They make getting dressed in the 100-degree heat a bit more bearable.

I am posting this from the rooftop pool deck at our hotel in South Beach Miami! The hubs and I are doing reconnaissance for his upcoming birthday trip in July. We have a few things on our agenda, but lots of beach and pool-time are number one. More photos to come...

Happy birthday to you!

I am celebrating another year with my baby sister.


Even though we are 5 years apart, we have always been close.


There's just something special about knowing someone your entire life.


Sharing so many experiences together has brought us even closer.


Now that she's a mommy (and a most excellent one at that!) we take more photos of the kiddos than of each other or with each other. I need to rectify that this year!


I am so lucky that my sis is also my best friend and doubly lucky that she and her family live 5 minutes away! Happy birthday Tingaling!

Tingaling! I guess if 40 is the new 20, than 35 must be the new 15 ;)!

{I have been having trouble commenting on other blogs - for some reason blogger doesn't see that I am signed in once I leave my dashboard. Hopefully the situation has been fixed!}

Happy June

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
pants&belt: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd

This is what I wore to work yesterday, my last day in Austin. I am happy to be at home this morning. I am even happier to have the day off!


These are probably my favorite pair of pants ever. They are so comfortable and Audrey Hepburn-esque. They are definitely my go-to when I don't feel like thinking about what to wear. I should have bought 2 pairs because I will be very sad when they start to fade!

Almost home

all items remix'd except shoes!
top: Anthro
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Jeffery Campbell
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
belt: Gap

These are the other pair of new pretties I scored last week at the Nordstrom sale. I was tempted to buy them in other colors but I'm glad I haven't because they do pinch my toesies a bit. Hopefully they will get broken in soon!

Today is my last work day out of town for 2 weeks. I am so ready to be at home and sleep in my own bed!


I adore this top that I bought in May last year from Anthro. I don't know, the offerings this season just haven't been as inspiring to me. Or maybe I already have enough stuff? Nah, that's never possible ;)!