Austin Outfits

I've only posted my rehearsal dinner outfit... this is what else I wore on our Austin trip...

I have one more new Zara blazer (tartan :) ) to post and then I'll get back on those China pics.

Zara Wool Herringbone Jacket, Loft lace top, F21 denim, Chanel Ballerines (Nordstrom)

Diane von Furstenberg New Julian Two Dress in Little Leaves Teal, bracelets from Georg Jensen (Daisy) and evileyestore.com

Eliza J Belted Lace Sheath Dress (Nordstrom), Christian Louboutin Pigalle (Net-a-Porter)

boots from Horsetown in Marietta, Georgia

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OOTE 12.14.12 {Rehearsal Dinner in Austin, TX}

Bad lighting!

jumpsuit from Forever 21 found on sale for around $15.

Zara blazer

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Hong Kong OOTDs

Scenery, hotel, and restaurant pics up next -- but here is some of what I wore in Hong Kong:

Ann Taylor Downtown Shift Dress, Loft Cardigan, La Scarpa Paris nude flats (few years ago)

Banana Republic Double Layer Top, Loft Cardian, F21 Denim, La Scarpa Paris nude flats, LV Eva

for dinner that night: switched out cardigan for Zara Blazer, YSL Clutch in Merlot (Net-A-Porter)

F21 Butterfly Peplum Top, F21 Denim, Banana Republic Ashley Bow Flat in Red

F21 Blouse, F21 Denim, Banana Republic Ashley Bow Flat in Indigo

Zara A-Line Jacquard Dress, LK Bennett Olive Court in Suede, YSL Clutch, Links of London Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings, Michele Deco Diamond Watch

Shopping the Zara at the airport on our way out... Petit Bateau Dress (few years ago), Gray Leggings, Target Scarf, BR Indigo Flats, LV Damier Azur Totally, Evil Eye Bracelet (evileyestore.com)

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An OOTN, baked zucchini, and Elliott

My F21 order arrived yesterday and I like it all.  Last night I wore one of the sheer blouses... I've been really impressed with the blouses there these days, just as I've been taken with Zara jackets recently.  The quality for the price is quite nice and I wouldn't guess they were so inexpensive.

OOTN: F21 Pintuck Front Blouse, F21 denim, Banana Republic boots

I could've pressed a little better; requires a cami

I made some baked zucchini the other night from America's Test Kitchen Cooking for Two (quadrupled).  So easy and a nice presentation.  Basically, I cooked up some garlic, white beans, and chopped fresh tomatoes in a little olive oil, and then filled some zucchini that had been brushed with olive oil and baked upside down for a bit.  I used a grapefruit spoon to scoop them.  Once they were stuffed, I sprinkled cheese and panko that had been browned in some olive oil and baked them again.  Really good. I changed some things from the original recipe as I forgot to buy shallots and couldn't find the exact beans called for.

before the cheese, panko, and second baking

I think Elliott grew in the short time we were away in China.  He is Trouble with a capital T and we love him so much.  He now wears a bell so we have a better idea what he's up to.

I'll sift through more China pictures soon.

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Some OOTDs, Sale Shopping and Eating Out

I'm making lots of lists these days, checking off to-dos and trying to get a handle on time management. I don't quite have it yet. I did snap some quick OOTD pics this week:

Diane von Furstenberg New Jeanne wrap dress, Target opaque tights, J Crew Brewster boots (couple years ago), Kendra Scott Rena Linear Pod earrings in green

my polish is OPI Windy City Pretty

Gap jacket (last year), J Crew lace top (last year), Joe's Jeans (few years ago), L.K. Bennett Maddox Shoe in Pink Dusk suede

I like this feminine lace paired with herringbone. I'd really like the LKB Maddox in every color available.

I made a quick run through Ann Taylor Loft with the 40% off promo. Picked up some cozy cables and stripes:

I've already worn most of it. Here's one outfit:

Loft Cabled Elbow Sleeve Open Cardigan in Dark Grey Melange, Loft Stripe Boatneck Tee in Eggplant, ON corduroys in gray (2-3 yrs ago), Banana Republic Sophie Braided Bootie in Cedar Wood

We dined out recently at some places we hadn't tried before because of Restaurant Week . Tried some great things, including:

a beet salad at june

chocolate terrine with caramelized popcorn and Mexican hot chocolate at Mistral Kitchen

These have inspired me to figure out some ways to serve beets at home and also look up that popcorn cake recipe I used to make all the time. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

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Vancouver Weekend {OOTDs, Thierry & Taylor Swift}

Last weekend we went to Vancouver, BC. My nine-year-old is a big Taylor Swift fan... I found out too late about her tour and the Tacoma Dome show was sold out... but I was able to get five seats for the Saturday show in Vancouver, so North we trekked...

Of course we took the opportunity to do a little shopping at Zara and Rocky Mountain Chocolates, as well as Thierry, which I found out about from Rose in her blog post here.

We stayed at The Fairmont downtown and were able to walk to the show at Rogers Arena in the beautiful weather.

Here are some pics from the weekend:

what I wore to dinner (Zefferelli's) and the concert:

Project Alabama tunic (from Anthropologie), Target slip under, Old Navy denim, nude patent flats from Las Scarpa Paris (two yrs ago)

at the concert

(My oldest couldn't believe she was there and was so happy she cried.

Which made me cry.

At a Taylor Swift concert.

At my age.

Uff.)

what I wore the next day

Reiss sweater, Old Navy denim, Tory Burch Revas in black, Ann Taylor scarf (ages ago), Prada bag

suite at the Fairmont

bedroom

Beau, one of The Fairmont Vancouver's canine ambassadors

The kids loved him.

Thierry on Alberni Street

macarons from Thierry (lime and passionfruit)

Thank you again to Rose for alerting me to their existence!

Happy Friday!

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What I Wore {Italy Part II}

Here is Italy, Part II... some of what I wore when we stayed in Castellammare di Stabia and visited some of the amazing archeological ruins in the area and spent time on the coast.

For walking around Paestum:

Target Mossimo Supply Co. T in Oxford Blue, Loft chinos, Tretorns from Lands' End

Dinner one night at our hotel:

Benetton dress (purchased in Italy), Loft cardi, Prada wedge sandals

For Pompeii:

F21 maxi dress, BR Miracles

I added this Nordstrom scarf because I felt the top of the dress was a little low cut... but it made no sense to wear once we started walking around as it was hot, hot, hot.

Dinner in Positano:

LLBean linen blouse, J Crew Fiji Floral Linen Mini, Jack Rogers Navajo in Gold

Visit to Oplontis:

F21 Ikat Maxi Dress, orange suede sandals I had made in Positano (more on that later)

Day in Positano:

Antica Sartoria, Positano dress (top? cover-up?), 7FAM denim, Jack Rogers Navajos

I had an exciting delivery from L.K. Bennett yesterday... I'll be reviewing that shopping trip soon too.

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What I Wore {Italy Part I)

On this Italian holiday we were in Rome, Arezzo in Tuscany, and quite a bit near the Amalfi Coast... Amalfi, Positano, Paestum and Pompeii. I'll be posting the sightseeing, shopping, hotel and restaurant pics and info after Denmark. Here's Part I of Italy OOTD/N from Rome and Arezzo.

Sightseeing in Rome:

Old Navy Lightweight Boat-Neck Tee in Black Jack, Target denim skirt (couple years ago), BR Miracle Sandal

Vatican Musem:

I started out in this (J Crew Lace and Tulle Cami, Target skirt, Stuart Weitzman Donuts in Tmoro Vecchio Nappa)...

...but changed my mind and switched out to the J Crew Stripe Button-Back Tee

pink Hermes Royal Mews... too hot to have right around the neck

necklace is from Tiffany & Co.

Dinner at our hotel in Arezzo:

Target xhilaration dress (converts to skirt), Loft cardi, SW Donuts

Shopping Day at Space (the Prada outlet in Montevarchi) and The Mall in Reggello:

LL Bean Pima Cotton Tee in Navy, Loft Marisa Lean Boyfriend Chinos, Jack Rogers Navajo in Gold, Louis Vuitton Eva

Another dinner at our hotel in Arezzo:

Deletta top from Anthropologie, Loft cardi, Loft chinos, Prada wedges

Amalfi Coast area outfits up next.

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