*via I may not care much about baseball and I also may let out a big sigh every Monday morning when I board the plane to San Francisco, but I loved feeling the excitement in the streets after the Giants won the World Series. San Francisco really is a magical place, even if my exposure […]
I’ve been going through pictures that I want to print and frame at our new apartment, which really isn’t so new these days (we’ve been there four months). I came across these pictures from our recent trip to Europe and they just made me smile–probably because of the bizarre expressions on our faces. There’s Eric, […]
Just when I thought harem pants were fading away into oblivion, my trip to Paris last month totally proved me wrong. Not only were the très chic Parisians donning these silky, billowy bottoms, but they wore them in an array of prints. Now, I have a pair of harem-esque (emphasis on the esque) black Theory pants […]
Happy Birthday to my best friend in the whole world.
I received my first fall-themed manicure and pedicure after work in San Francisco today. I scanned over the dark colors with excitement and glee but ended up passing over favorites like Essie’s Wicked for a more transitional color. I have all winter (and in Chicago, it’s very long) to wear dark, vampy colors. The perfect […]
Work weeks following a three day weekend (and 12 day vacation) are extra tough. Cheers to the week being almost over and a nice, relaxing weekend ahead. Random bits from my trip: Wishing you all a fantastic weekend.
The weather in Paris was refreshingly cooler than the other cities on my trip. I welcomed the sunny, 68 degree days with open arms. Finally, the one jacket I packed (but almost forgot) came in handy. The weather in Paris also convinced me to buy these gray booties at Zara–I ended up wearing them almost […]
While I often hear that Rome a must-see among European cities, I get the feeling from visitors that it’s not a favorite like Paris, London, or even Florence. Yes, Rome may be dirty, loud, and busy but it’s a also a huge city that has housed inhabitants for thousands of years. While a thoroughly modern […]
