What to Wear?

It's only 10am, but I am already plotting an attack on the mall tonight. With a trip to NYC set for this weekend, I am on the prowl for something fun to wear for a (much needed) night out in the big city. Here are some potentials I will be searching for. What do you think I should wear???

I love this 3.1 Phillip Lim fringe dress from StandardStyle. Unfortunately it is all the way in Kansas City, so I won't be purchasing this particular one. Hopefully I can find one similar though because it is oh-so-fun.

I'm a sucker for anything this color. There is definitely an Express nearby, so this skirt is an option...not quite as flavorful as the fringe dress though.


You can't go wrong with a purchase from Forever21, particularly if you are looking for something you may only wear a few times. Chances are good that the item will fall apart if you wear it more than twice and/or wash it. Still, I am willing to blow a mere $19.80 to wear this dress for a night. My only predicament: is it too daytime?


I like the idea of dressy black shorts like these. Sleek and stylish, yet more comfortable than a mini.


I have zero glitter in my closet, which is a bit of a tragedy. If there is one place glitter is appropriate, that would be New York City. This skirt is from erynbrinie.com.


OR I could keep the outfit simple and add some exquisite head decor.

These are the looks I am venturing to find. Any input is greatly appreciated!

Wedding Season? Bingo.

We've all heard the tune that says Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And maybe that's true. Or maybe it's false. I think Spring is in the running as well. How could anyone not love this time of year? Minus the fact that it has been raining for 100 years in Rhode Island, spring/summer is the absolute best. Birds are chirping, flowers are blossoming, and kids are frolicking in the fields. But more importantly, cute little lovers are getting hitched!

With no ring on this pretty little finger of mine, I can still fantasize that my wedding/marriage will indeed be the fairy tale we ladies dream to be true. Sure, our present-day society has sort of fucked up marriage's image, but I am still a believer. And because I am a huge fan, wedding season makes spring that much more better!! [Yes, I just said more better.]

And that's not all. This is my first Spring as a blogger. And holy cow, the world of blogging makes wedding season that much more glorious! Here are a few favorites I have come across.

This wedding in Palm Springs looks so fun. They managed to keep the look of it very nice, yet with a light-hearted feel to it. I think it's adorable!

[how awesome are the flower girls' dresses]

Look how cute these pictures are:

And did you hear about this? I wouldn't opt for a circus wedding, but would love to attend one! They pulled it off quite nicely.

I attended a wedding last week where they had a s'mores table. It was a very elegant wedding, with a few non-traditional touches thrown in.

[the centerpieces were so pretty]

So although my fondness for wedding season has a different motive than the fellas' from The Wedding Crashers, I think its best to end with a quote from them:

Jeremy: What do you like better, Christmas or Wedding Season?

John: Mr. Grey?

Jeremy: Yes. The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?

John: Bingo!

Good answer, Jeremy.

Favorites Lately

• Salt Water Taffy
  
• Riesling
  
• Calla Lillies
  
• Blueberries
  
• Bright-colored flats
• Weddings

a piece of me*

What is your current obsession?

my new camera. fresh flowers.

What is your weirdest obsession?

hitchcock films.

What are you wearing today?

jcrew gray pencil skirt / bright blue casual T / skinny black belt.

What's for dinner?

cereal.

What would you eat for your last meal?

a giant brownie sundae.

What's the last thing you bought?

medium vanilla chai. oh yum.

What are you listening to right now?

paolo nutini.

What is your favorite ice-cream flavour?

cake batter.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?

london. or perhaps prague.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

kansas city [dont laugh] to spend an hour with my most favorite people in the world.

[my sweet pea niece, grace isabelle]

Which language do you want to learn?

improve my spanish. and then learn french.

What's your favorite quote?

"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore." (Vincent Van Gogh)

"The most important relationship you will ever have is the relationship you have with yourself." (DVF)

What is your favorite colour?

currently, purple slate.

What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe?

my senior prom dress. does that count?

What is your dream job?

I would love to be a film editor and freelance journalist.

What's your favourite magazine?

instyle. domino.

If you had $200 to blow right now, what would you spend it on?

some new hudson jeans. my current pair is definitely worn out!

Do you admire anyone's style?

rachel bilson.

Describe your personal style?

simple with a touch of flair.

A project you are currently working on?

reupholstering 2 kitchen chairs!!

What are you going to do after this?

return a phone call.

What are your favourite movies?

i love movies...

amelie. breakfast at tiffany's. great expectations. rear window. the holiday. finding neverland. definitely, maybe. it's a wonderful life. the notebook. big fish. cinderella.

[grace kelly in rear window]

What's your favourite fruit?

grapefruit.

What inspires you?

fabulous photos. travel plans. quality people.

What is on the walls in your bedroom?

pictures. shelves. a giant radiator.

Your favorite book ?

the giving tree.

Do you collect something ?

no. I should find something though.

What is an item currently on your shopping list?

a pair of sperry top-sider shoes.

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krystle
kari
jordyn
anyone who wants to! its fun.

On the Brightside, I Get to Use my Umbrella

The weather is wack. Blame it on el nino, global warming, armageddon, or your local meteorologist, but 2 weeks of rain in June is not typical. Fortunately, I see it as an opportunity to use my cute umbrella.

[This one isn't mine, but it is quite cute as well.]

New England Summer

As a new "New Englander", I am excited to spend my first summer here on the East Coast. Therefore, I have formulated a list of things I must do in the upcoming months...

1.) Visit friends in Cape Cod.
2.) Attend Gallery Night::Providence.
3.) Take the train to Boston for a day of shopping.
4.) Kayak around Narragansett Bay.
5.) Host a cook out.
6.) Walk / hike / bike around Block Island.
7.) Weekend getaway to Burlington, VT--said to be the "east coast west coast".
8.) Blog.
9.) Nights out in Newport.
10.) Another trip to New York...to visit new arriving friends.
11.) Go to an outdoor concert.
12.) Picnic on the beach.
13.) Drive up to Maine.
14.) Get a tan!