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| Dress: Sugared, Anthropologie 2011 Cardigan: Banana Republic Shoes: J Crew |
A blog about latest happenings in the fashion, accessorizing, and stamping worlds. (Sometimes, those worlds overlap... that's when things become really exciting)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A New Edition and a Mini Hiatus
This has already been an extremely eventful week. Saturday, my cousin Katie had a sweet baby girl. Welcome to the family, Olivia! Over the weekend, I was in NYC for Newsies and arrived home very sick and a bit crabby. Work has been insane this week, and I am greatly looking forward to the weekend! Next week, I am going home to visit some family and celebrate my grandpa's 85th birthday. Because of the packing and traveling I am taking a little hiatus from the blog and will return to posting sometime next week. For now, here's an outfit of the day:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
In Review
Monday morning I arrived home after a fabulous weekend in NYC around 3:30 am. After a brief sleep, I woke up with a ridiculously painful throat and pounding head, so I stayed home from work. More on NYC later, today's post is about the Hunger Games premier, which, by now I am sure you have seen.
Thursday night my friend, Jen, and I joined the line around 5 to wait for the show. The theater was fairly crowded, but not nearly as packed as I have seen it for a Harry Potter event! While waiting, we played some games on ipad, did a bit of work, and just chit-chatted. Around 8:45 we were allowed in the theater and scored prime seating making it worth the wait. Around 10 our friend, Sara, joined us. For a midnight showing, I always say 8-10pm is the hardest time to wait. After 10, the excitement starts to build again. I think I must be getting crankier in my old age. This time around, 10-12 was by far the most difficult time! By 10:30, everyone in the theater was annoying the heck out of me and I was ready to leave!
I'm glad I stuck it out, however. The movie was well done. Sure, they left out some of my favorite parts and didn't truly develop many of the relationships. But, I understand that they had to cram an entire book into 2 and a half hours. If you haven't read the books, you may definitely have some questions or holes when seeing the movie. Those who are HG fans will probably appreciate some of the details brought to life. I definitely need to see it again to take it all in.
Last week I wore the banded lace skirt from Anthropologie and "summerized" it for the 80 degree day by pairing it with some black sandals and a short sleeve shirt. I think this skirt will definitely be one that I can wear year-round!
Thursday night my friend, Jen, and I joined the line around 5 to wait for the show. The theater was fairly crowded, but not nearly as packed as I have seen it for a Harry Potter event! While waiting, we played some games on ipad, did a bit of work, and just chit-chatted. Around 8:45 we were allowed in the theater and scored prime seating making it worth the wait. Around 10 our friend, Sara, joined us. For a midnight showing, I always say 8-10pm is the hardest time to wait. After 10, the excitement starts to build again. I think I must be getting crankier in my old age. This time around, 10-12 was by far the most difficult time! By 10:30, everyone in the theater was annoying the heck out of me and I was ready to leave!
I'm glad I stuck it out, however. The movie was well done. Sure, they left out some of my favorite parts and didn't truly develop many of the relationships. But, I understand that they had to cram an entire book into 2 and a half hours. If you haven't read the books, you may definitely have some questions or holes when seeing the movie. Those who are HG fans will probably appreciate some of the details brought to life. I definitely need to see it again to take it all in.
Last week I wore the banded lace skirt from Anthropologie and "summerized" it for the 80 degree day by pairing it with some black sandals and a short sleeve shirt. I think this skirt will definitely be one that I can wear year-round!
Friday, March 23, 2012
No Rest for the Weary
You're probably wondering how the Hunger Games premier was. Unfortunately, I am writing this BEFORE the midnight showing. That's right. Arriving home around 3am, followed by an 8 am work meeting means I need to crawl right into bed and leave little time for playing around on these internets. Early tomorrow morning I am heading to NYC with my cousin Emily for the weekend, and to see Newsies on Broadway! Stay tuned next week for details on our adventures as well as Hunger Games info. I promise I'll have some updates then.
For now, here is an outfit of the day- with HUGE hair:
For now, here is an outfit of the day- with HUGE hair:
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| Four Petal Cardi, Anthropologie 2010 Shirt and shoes: Banana Republic Headband: Lou Lou Boutiques |
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Happy Hunger Games!
Tonight is the midnight showing of The Hunger Games, the first story in the triology.
I was born ready.
Tickets in IMAX. Check.
Hunger Games reading material to read while waiting in line. Check.
Hunger Games cupcakes to snack on while waiting. Check.
Hunger Games necklace to wear to the show. Check. (Couldn't get a clear picture of this... the circles say "real" and "not real" with a pearl)
Let the 74th Hunger Games (and 7+ hours of waiting in line begin!)
I was born ready.
Tickets in IMAX. Check.
Hunger Games reading material to read while waiting in line. Check.
Hunger Games cupcakes to snack on while waiting. Check.
Hunger Games necklace to wear to the show. Check. (Couldn't get a clear picture of this... the circles say "real" and "not real" with a pearl)
Let the 74th Hunger Games (and 7+ hours of waiting in line begin!)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Basil Chicken a la Jen and Amy
The other day, I bought all the ingredients to make Chicken in Basil-Mustard Sauce; a recipe that is quick, easy, and very tasty. I make it frequently. I realized after I was done cooking and eating that something wasn't quite right. It was then that it dawned on me that I forgot to add both the basil and the pesto the the sauce. So, basically I was having chicken in mustard sauce. The next day, I had plans to hang out with my friend, Jen. Generally we talk turns cooking dinner. I emailed her and asked, "What can we make with chicken, basil, and pesto?" I was determined to avoid the basil and pesto from spoiling and going to waste. She replied that she was certain we could come up with something.
So, I packed up the unused ingredients and headed her way after work. We seared the chicken, made a pasta, and then tossed in all in pesto before adding tomatoes, chickpeas, and of course, the fresh basil. We actually came up with a delightful dish! The chicken pasta ended up being very tasty and we decided it was worth remembering to make again. Check out our concoction below!
First, here's the outfit of the day:
So, I packed up the unused ingredients and headed her way after work. We seared the chicken, made a pasta, and then tossed in all in pesto before adding tomatoes, chickpeas, and of course, the fresh basil. We actually came up with a delightful dish! The chicken pasta ended up being very tasty and we decided it was worth remembering to make again. Check out our concoction below!
First, here's the outfit of the day:
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| Dress: Secret Treasures, Anthropologie Necklace: O'Keefe Necklace, Anthropologie Belt: Tea Rose, Anthropologie Shoes: J. Crew |
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| The yummy pasta dish! |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Shower
As I mentioned before, my friend Hyun June is getting married in April. This past Saturday we held her shower at her mother's house. The wedding colors are purple so we had lots of purple around! My friend Courtney ordered purple napkins and engagement ring napkin holders. She also found cute Godiva Wedding Cakes as party favors. I made ice cubes in the shape of engagement rings and had cupcakes dyed to match the exact color of our bridesmaid dresses. Hyun June's mom is a florist, she she arranged some flowers to be centerpieces around the kitchen. It was a warm sunshiny afternoon- a perfect day to celebrate upcoming nuptials!
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| The bridal party- Hyun June, the bride is in the center surrounded by her bridesmaids |
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| The dessert! The icing is the color of our bridesmaid dresses |
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| Personalized napkins |
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| Party favors: Godiva Chocolate Cakes |
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| With the bride-to-be! |
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| OOTD: I did not plan to wear this, but the skirt I wanted to wear wasn't working. Luckily, this one arrived the day of the shower so I decided to give it a-go. I LOVE it! Hairclip: Anthropologie Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft Cardigan: Banana Republic Skirt: Embroidered Paperwhites Skirt, Anthropologie 2012 Shoes: J. Crew |
Monday, March 19, 2012
Headless Sea Creature
Last week, it was in the high 70s and low 80s in the greater DC area. In March. I still can't get past it. So, despite pasty legs and the fact that according to the calendar it is still winter, I dug out the sundresses. The air conditioning at work will not be turned on for at least a few more weeks so my office was a sweltering sauna. It was at least 15-20 degrees warmer in my office than outside, so it was difficult to not wear beach get-up to work.
I wore Anna Sui's Marine Mural Dress with a bright J. Crew cardigan. My face was super red in the picture so I had to cut it off, hence looking like a headless monster. Sorry about that. Luckily, this week is supposed to be much cooler so hopefully I can hold off on the summer clothes for a bit longer and get some wear out of spring things!
I wore Anna Sui's Marine Mural Dress with a bright J. Crew cardigan. My face was super red in the picture so I had to cut it off, hence looking like a headless monster. Sorry about that. Luckily, this week is supposed to be much cooler so hopefully I can hold off on the summer clothes for a bit longer and get some wear out of spring things!
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| Dress: Anthropologie 2010 Shoes and cardigan: J Crew |
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