Old Habits Die Hard

I used to dress in black from top to bottom just because I thought it was the cool thing to do but more importantly, it was just so darn practical. Well, old habits die hard.  I was recently at the J.Crew Outlet, looking for some basic tops for work, and found myself plucking out just about everything in black - I took these into the dressing room. (Btw, how fabulous is J.Crew Outlet/Factory stuff these days?!)

Sweater // pencil skirt // necklace//  belt // 
Bag // earrings // tights // wedge //

I walked out with just the sweater and necklace (extra 15% off for card members, yay!).  Next day, getting dressed for work was SOOOO easy.  I wore everything black and although I looked as if I were a member of the MIB team, I didn't care! Old habits die hard but I don't think dressing in black is a bad habit, especially when practicality and time management mean something to you in the morning :)  

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Hi there~  I'm back.  I took a sabbatical from blogging last week.  Yup, I did.  I really needed to.  I was suffering from a major blogger's block. I had like zero motivation.  During my time off, it felt really refreshing not to think about blogging whenever I was surfing the net.  But I did miss this place.  With that said, let's hope I get back into my groove with some consistency here :) 

So, I noticed a late summer trend but it's one that's totally familiar to me.  Birkenstocks are back.  Wow... I know fashion's cyclical but this comeback did surprise me like the way shoulder pads did when they came back for like a nano second, thankfully.  I have to admit - I never lost my love for Birkies since my college days (yup, like 15+ year ago).  I'm now totally jonesing for a pair, if anything, purely out of nostalgia. 

a. Arizona  
b. Gizeh   
b. Florida   
d. Arizona



   

Just Sayin'

this is how i've been feeling lately.  no worries, i love blogging and my little place here, so  I'll be back!  hope you are having a great week so far!! we are half way there~

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TGIF - Whatcha Up To?

TGIF~~ 
It's another rainy day here in Philly but I actually don't mind it today.  That's because I'll be just fine staying in and enjoying a glass or two of wine tonight.  With the summer winding down, I find myself less excited about the warm weather.  Instead, I find myself feeling a bit burned out and in need of some changes.  At the same time, I'm so not ready for fall!!! 

Here are my TGIF picks from above:

• Creamy Latte - I need to master the art of latte making.
• Raspberry Muffins - and baking...
• Pretty Dresser - DIY Makeover - and painting an old piece of furniture
• Bellisima via Elephantine (love the shop; love the blog)

Have a great great weekend~~ 

Rain Proof

Hi there~~ 

Sorry for the inconsistent blogging lately.  It's been a combination of blogger's block and being physically tired.  Not sure if it's the weather or just me gettin' older! 

Speaking of weather, I've been subject to a couple of rainy days lately and I finally invested in a good rain jacket.  I got this North Face Resolve jacket in 'cosmic blue'.  I've really been into various shades of blue lately and this 'cosmic blue' is quite pretty in person.  Here are some other things on my wishlist that go perfectly with the cosmic blue rain jacket. 

jacket// boot// bag// scarf

One more day 'til TGIF~~  

Tanglewood Recap

Happy Monday!  

How was your weekend? It came and went for us.  To our dismay, our drive to/from Tanglewood took FOREVAH due to traffic both ways.  That said, we had an amazing time.  


Upon our arrival after 5 1/2 hour drive...

The "shed" where we enjoyed an amazing performance by the Boston Symphony accompanying Lang Lang (all the photos I took of him were total blurs :( )

The next day, Sunday, we enjoyed mucho wine brought from home and some prepped but delicious caesar salad and onion rings from the cafe on site, on the lawn of Tanglewood.  

This is us post lunch. A little power nap before we saw the one and only Yo Yo Ma perform.   

Hopefully, despite the drive, I'll be back again next year~

Have a great week!! 

TGIF - Whatcha Up To?

Today could not have come sooner!  This week was l--o--n--g--- for me.  And hello, August!  It came out of like no where!! I miss saying "July" ...  

This weekend, we are off to Tanglewood music festival to see Yo Yo Ma and Lang Lang perform. I went to the festival last year to see Diana Krall, and dished about it here and here.  This time, my husband will come with me.  It'll be a little mini road trip/vacay for us.  

I hope you have something fun planned this weekend.  If not, one can always just chill the heck out doing nothing!!

Oh - I didn't forget.  Here are the links to the above goodies~

• Fruity Sangria via Pinterest (of course)
• Pretty shades via Linda Farrow Shop
• DIY lighting via Camille Styles (who always looks impeccably pretty)
• Peter Pan Collar Tee via J.Crew Factory

And while you are at it, check this reporting on Minnesota's First Day of Marriage Equality. Melted my heart...