Wednesday, July 27, 2011

What I Wore Wednesday

It's been a long week. My outfits are sort of plain this week due to a couple of late nights last week & a lack in creativity. I'm hoping both {sleep + creativity} return very soon!

As usual, I'm linking up with Lindsay @ The Pleated Poppy.

{Wednesday}
Tee: Target
Tank: Downeast Basics
Jeans: J.Crew
Shoes: TOMS

{Thursday}
Top: J.Crew
Jeans: J.Crew
Wedges: TOMS

{Friday}
Sweater: Urban Outfitters
Tank: J.Crew outlet
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Shoes: TOMS

{Monday}
Tee: Gap
Jeans: J.Crew
Sandals: Target

{Tuesday}
Top: Downeast Basics
Jeans: Gap
Sandals: Forever21

Friday, July 22, 2011

Love: Sara Bareilles

Some time ago, I was hanging out with Kristi while she was making dinner {something I look forward to every week!} and she asked me if I had heard of Sara Bareilles. While I could tell her yes, I had really only knew of her hit "Love Song". So I got her CD {and listened to Kristi play her songs on the piano} and familiarized myself with her beautiful voice as quick as I could.

Being the big fan that she is, Kristi was totally on top of buying tickets for this summer's concert in Portland right when they came out and I was lucky enough secure one of her tickets. Fast forward to Tuesday night and there we were - listening to Sara in person! And I can honestly say I am now obsessed with Sara Bareilles and want to listen to her all the time. Thanks Kristi!

{Kristi, myself, Allie, & Sherlai}


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

What I Wore Wednesday

Since getting back from our trip, I've felt like I've been playing catch up. So since I missed last week's WIWW, I thought I'd share the outfits from our time in New Hampshire. Enjoy!

{Thursday}
Sunglasses: Coach
Tank: Anthropologie
Shorts: J.Crew
Flip flops: Reef

{Friday}
Top: J.Crew
Shorts: Levi's

{Saturday}
Dress: Anthropologie
Wedges: Toms

{Sunday}
Top: Anthropologie
Shorts: J.Crew

{Tuesday}
Dress: Target, borrowed from Kristi
Tank: Downeast Basics

Monday, July 18, 2011

Scenes from New Hampshire

Last week, Sam & I hopped on a plane and flew across the country to the beautiful state of New Hampshire to visit family & attend my cousin's wedding. Here are a few of the {photographed} highlights from our visit:

{The one I couldn't have traveled without!}

{A couple of nights at a beautiful bed & breakfast,
courtesy of my dad & step-mom}

{The bride + groom and the main reason for our trip}

{2 out of 3 of my brothers on my dad's side}

{My step-mom & step-brother tearing up the dance floor}

{Sierra & I first met back at my wedding - 3 years ago -
but we seemed to pick up right where we left off :)}

{A long overdue picture of my dad + I}

{Me + my swim buddy}

{Wilson, the pup, finally warmed up to me}

{On the way home after a long day of travel}

Other highlights not pictured:
*Finding an job I'd love to work in someday - wedding planning!
*Enjoying the old feel to the New England towns
*Learning to play the Wii
*An Italian birthday meal with the whole family
*Spending hours just talking with family I haven't seen in 3 years!

While I spent many summers back east when I was growing up, this time felt different {in a good way}. I can't wait to go back and sincerely hope it's not as long between visits until the next time!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Love: Sparklers + Kristi

I don't recall ever being into fireworks as a kid. Of course, I watched them from afar every year, but I was not the kid in the driveway, ready to light something that will explode just feet away from me. However, this Fourth of July I was shown the fun one can have with sparklers, especially with Kristi!






Wednesday, July 6, 2011

What I Wore Wednesday

Just a few things to note this week:
  • Sorry about the over-abundance of TOMS this week - they are just so darn comfortable!
  • My patriotic colors came out through out the weekend.
  • Pulling my hair back into a french braid is quickly becoming my summer go-to hairstyle and I love it!
  • The temperature is rising, therefore less layering for me, which I am welcoming at this time :)

{Wednesday}
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Wedges: TOMS

{Thursday}
Scarf: Downeast Basics
Tee: hand-me-down from Kristi
Jeans: J.Crew
Shoes: TOMS

{Saturday}
Necklace: bridesmaid gift from Kelly
Dress: Gap
Sandals: Forever 21

{Sunday}
Necklace: Allora Handmade
Tee: Eddie Bauer
Jeans: J.Crew
Shoes: TOMS

{Monday}
Sunglasses: Coach
Tee: Gap
Shorts: J.Crew
Shoes: TOMS

Friday, July 1, 2011

More #BlogHerBookClub Reviews

Since the introduction of the BlogHer Book Club, I have found that I am broadening my reading horizon and really enjoying the art of reading itself.

I read & reviewed Deborah Harkness' "A Discovery of Witches" in May and wasn't sure what to expect after seeing the size of the book {over 570 pages}, but found myself within a world of vampires & witches. Check out the review here.

I also read & reviewed Sarah Dessen's "What Happened to Goodbye" earlier this month and couldn't put it down {I finished in just three days, which is unlike me} and instantly knew what I was going to write about. Check out the review here.

Happy Friday!