26 May 2011

grandfather mountain

every once in awhile i ditch the city life and fully embrace the great outdoors.  stiletto's and pink aside - i love to hike and enjoy time spent in the mountains. 


knowing that i was going to get my fair share of party & cocktail dresses later on in the evening at Jessie & Doug's wedding - we piled in for a fun day at grandfather mountain.

loved the retro sign we saw driving up the mountain! i made RJ hang out the sun-roof of my car, prom style, to take this picture.

we hiked up the bridge trail to the swinging bridge.  the bridge no longer swings, which is fine by me!  swing or no swing - the views were breathtaking.


me & amanda

rj & i. we made it to the top!


the crew! 


also on grandfather mountain are some animal attractions.  i'm not one for the furry creatures, but it was pretty cool to see these fellas up close and personal.

mildred was a hit

otters are weird

cougars are huge & can jump 18 ft in the air. 

what a beautiful weekend. now back to the muggy swamp that is the district of columbia.



23 May 2011

pink - "I wish I knew how to quit you"

good thing my love of pink isn't a clandestine relationship...i'm out . proud. and can't get enough.

these will soon be in my possession...

CURRENT/ELLIOTT

The Ankle mid-rise skinny jeans

via net-a-porter

19 May 2011

do-over

this ALWAYS happens...just when you think you are satisfied with the perfect spring wedding dress you already purchased (see: neon pink Shoshanna number) you log onto ShopBop and this is the first thing you see....

perfection.  all things rix-mix approved rolled into one: open back, coral, classy sleeve.  j'adore!


Rebecca Minkoff
Nico Open Back Dress
via ShopBop

17 May 2011

tuesday musings

i long for the day when i can spend $675 on a pillow and not bat an eyelash....

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Skull tapestry cushion

via net-a-porter

16 May 2011

lust & must - lovely lace

LUST

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

Hand-embroidered hairpin-lace top

via net-a-porter

MUST


Pins and Needles Battenburg Tank

via Urban Outfitters


30 April 2011

brunch.

don't think there is anything better than brunch at a sunny cafe.  happy weekend!

don't mind if do...



spinach souffle & gruyere crepe

meal not complete w/o a chocolate croissant


28 April 2011

whirlwind

whirlwind doesn't even begin to describe.  does anyone else feel like their life in in fast forward mode?  i have been so lucky and been having so much fun this spring.  life is good. 

there will be lots of updates in the coming weeks as i am moving to a new apartment, and 3 - count them 3 - of my very best friends are getting married next month.  to say i will be living out of a suitcase is an understatement, but i am thrilled to be sharing in their special days and making some trips down south.

in my blogisphere absence (the past week, but it feels longer) i have been

-experimenting with loose waves. 2 in. curling iron and no blow dry does the trick for me.  i am loving having some length on my hair. of course i will do anything to channel the lovely olivia p.



-wearing these peep toe booties from Ann Taylor LOFT to death


for some reason the shoe never made the website? but coco kills it in the loft ads.  i have been styling them with boyfriend jeans, a silk blouse and fitted/cropped blazers for work.  they are also the perfect shade of nude!

-hitting up some rooftop bars and enjoying the weather with friends (Marvin & DC9)

-going to small shows.  most notably Lord Huron at DC9


this show/venue was awesome.  i can't sell small venues enough - when you can actually see the band and be close it makes all the difference.

-daydreaming about decorating my new, very own 483 sq foot apartment. 
 

my Sketch42 painting from Etsy arrived and I couldn't be more thrilled.  i love the colors and the graphic design.


besos my dears <3 .