Fall trends: Midi me

all items remix'd*
top&belt: Anthro
skirt: Theory
shoes: 9West
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd* (and new!)

Looking at this photo has made me realize that when belting this skirt, it is not quite as "midi" as I envisioned, but it will have to do.


These earrings were a gift from the hubs yesterday as a congrats for reaching the 100! He really is the best. For those of you who watch Modern Family, I keep wanting to call them "hair rings!"

Fall Trends: Menswear

all items remix'd
top&belt: Gap
skirt: J. Crew
shoes: Aldo

Early sunsets are putting a cramp in my daily outfit photos! I completely forget to snap a photo at lunch so I had to resort using my flash after work. Which is why I look more crumpled than usual. {Note to self: take photos earlier tomorrow!}


My take on trends are usually not too trendy. This shirt is from 2008 and still works well. See more trends at Megan or Keely.

I am still getting caught up from being out of town last week so forgive me if I haven't visited you lately. We have also hit the magic 100 followers so keep your eye out for something special soon!

Thanks!

Over the last month I received 2 bloggy awards from

Megan and

Tia, respectively.

So seven random things you never wanted to know about me:
1) I carry at least 2 cameras with me at all times, usually my SLR and a point-and-shoot. I think my new IPhone is going to be replaced the PAS as I only took 4 photos with it on this most recent trip and about 180 with the IPhone.

2) I love coffee from my French press. Since returning from India in March, I have
been addicted to drinking a big cup every morning before yoga practice.

3) I am an early bird by nature and rarely get anything productive done past 8 PM.

4) Laundry is a chore that I don't hate because it has a finite ending.

5) My nephews are my two newest loves.

6) Getting to really know me takes a long time, but once you are in, I will love you forever. Just don't piss me off. :)

7) I am and will always be a goofball at heart.



Thanks ladies, this was fun!

Week in photos

{My least favorite part of vacationing is unpacking. So I thought I would procrastinate a bit more by updating the old blog!}

Observations for the week:

The hubs showed me this gem of a Halloween house. I can't imagine how long putting up all these decorations took!


I always overpack when I travel and end up wearing the same things over and over again. I need to remember to pack lighter!


Here I am with Mr&Mrs. E. She is a doll!


No photo could do the 9|11 Memorial justice. The pools are amazing. I am just glad we were able to pay our respects.


Us at the Highline.


The view from the Top of Rockefeller Center is amazing but getting good night snaps can be problematic.


We only saw one show this trip. We tried the lottery for The Book of Mormon but didn't get ticktes. Billy Elliot was a great one, though.

And what I wore

all items remix'd*
jacket: A|X
sweater: Gap
jeans: J. Crew
boots: Target
scarf&bag: Missoni for Target (*except these)

I pretty much wore a variation of this outfit the entire trip. Even thought NYC is the fashion capital of the world to me, I prefer to be comfortable when travelling and outfits were second to enjoying our time.

iNYC

The view of Manhattan from our friends' apartment.


Practicing yoga.


Riding the subway.


After dinner Sambuca.


Our friend JE who moved back from the city after living in Milan for 2 years. He brought back perfect Italian and a new wife!


The 9-11 Memorial.


Breakfast of champions.


And shopping of course.

{Can you tell I am obsessed with my new toy? It's so easy to edit and post photos now...I don't know how I lived without it!}

Winner winner tofu dinner

Over the past couple weeks I have actually won a few goodies from fellow bloggers. My first win was this beautiful homemade flower made from a tie from the cutest Megan. She has some mad DIY skills as well as some killer style so go check her out (although if you read my blog you probably read hers as well).

And tonight I found out that I won a $50 GC to J.Crew from Lisa! She's also got amazing style and an fabulous wardrobe that I would love to raid.

I definitely feel it's about time for a giveaway from me as well. Good karma and all. I'm thinking when I hit the 100 follower mark. Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later.

Thanks again ladies!

A creative lull

On days when I feel less than inspired by my wardrobe, I pick a fun top and comfy bottoms.


all items remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: J. Crew
earrings, bangles: various, gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs


all item remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Marc Jacobs
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
cuff: gift'd
bag: LV

The first look is from yesterday and the second from about two weeks ago. I count on Anthro to find unusual tops that are easy to wear. Lately I've been all about comfort. It's weird; I don't feel like shopping but I'm not feeling inspired either. I guess getting dressed has a creative flow too; sometimes you feel it and sometimes you don't. The only difference is that for most of us, getting dressed for public is a necessity while other creative endeavors can be put on the back burner.


While I enjoy having a versatile basick pencil skirt at my disposal, I think I need to shake things up a bit. I know I said I don't feel like shopping but we are going to the shopping mecca of the world (well, for me at least) - NYC - this week! My (shopping) goal is to find some fun pieces at stores not in Houston.


The hubs and I are definitely looking forward to our annual visit to the city. I will make every effort to post something the rest of the week but can make no promises.

P.S. Unfortunately my Chinese cooking skills are really limited to stir fry so those dumplings from last week are not homemade by me. We went to a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Bellaire called Yummy Kitchen and they were definitely yummy!

Week in Photos

Observations for the week:


This is my first real selfie in a long time. Maybe I should wear lipstick next time.


Our time at the first night of Houston Fashion Week was fun because of the company, not the clothes.


I seriously love this face.


Project Runway night was a bit more intimate this week, which I actually prefer.


My phone got upgraded...finally.


Dumplings are good.


Can you guess which one belongs to me?

Give me Liberty

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
skirt: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: James Avery, gift'd
belt: Gap
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bag: LV, gift'd

Before there was Missoni, Liberty of London was all the rage. I really loved the bright patterns and designs they brought to Target.


And a big clown collar always makes me smile.

This is a working weekend for me so have some fun for me if you are not!

Looking forward

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Nordstrom
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings, cuff: gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Although Melissa has mentioned that she is taking a bit of a blogging break, I am still enjoying doing the month of pink challenge. I am not sure I could do this with any other color of the rainbow.

The hubs and I went shopping for Halloween supplies. We hope to go all out this year. How about you?

Houston Fashion Week

Last night the hubs and I went to the first show of Houston Fashion week with a couple friends. This was the same event we attended last year. The collections we saw this year were much less inspiring and for some reasons I just couldn't get any good pictures so I gave up.


all items remix'd
dress: Banana
shoes: Tory Burch
necklace, bangles: various, gift'd
belt: H&M

I did wear what I think are some fabulous shoes.

A recommendation

all items remix'd
tank: Old Navy
pants: Gap
shoes: Dolce Vita for Target
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
pendant: India

I took advantage of having yesterday off to see the movie 50/50. I had only seen 1 previous trailer for it so only had a vague knowledge of it was about. My friend and I were both weeping messes by the time the movie was over so that is why my face looks a bit puffy (to me) in this photo. I love being pleasantly surprised by Hollywood. So if you are looking for a good movie (for a date or for a friend), I highly recommend this one!

Week in photos

Observations for the week:

Buying a pumpkin always signifies the beginning of fall for me. I like our matching set.


Baby J hasn't gotten as much picture love since Baby Buddha has come along. This is because he barely sits still enough for me to get a clear photo more than anything else.


The hubs and I ate dinner out the night before he left. Hurry home sweets, I am still missing you!


The weekend was full of babies. My sis and her husband went to San Antonio for a quick getaway and enlisted my mom, myself and my dad to help watch the kiddos while they were gone.


This little boy (almost!) is really the sweetest almost 2-year-old around.


On Saturday we took the babies on a walk to visit a nearby pumpkin patch. I didn't get nearly as many photos as I would of like because it started to rain. We were so happy for the rain that getting soaked wasn't a big deal; luckily the stoller kept the babies dry.


Does he not have the sweetest face or what? I know I may be biased, but I have a feeling both he and his brother are going to be heartbreakers when they grow up.

I gotta give kudos to all you mothers out there. Taking care of babies is much more difficult on a 24-7 basis. I think my mom and I were more happy to see their parents than they were!

I misses his kisses

all items remix'd
dress: Benetton
cardi: Target
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings: old

Last night I made the mistake of turning on the television and got sucked into The X Factor. It reminded me of past American Idol days, only different. I realized I like these kind of shows for the journey, not the end product. Seeing someone fulfill their dreams is always inspiring to me, but I don't think I have even bought 1 song from an AI winner.


I am so glad I figured a way to wear this dress to work. Otherwise it would just be lounging loved, but unworn in my closet.

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The hubs left yesterday afternoon to visit his family for a long weekend. He has been gone less than 24 hours and I already feel lost without him. Have a good trip babes but hurry home!