Updates

Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted here and I want to apologize for the lack of posts in the past month and a half. Life got busy and on top of that I was feeling uninspired. I hear that bloggers go through periods like that so I'm glad to know that it's not just me. I needed to step away for a bit but I'm baaaaaack and excited to share future posts I have planned for you, starting this week. Here's a quick update with what's been going on in the past couple months….


1. Celebrated my birthday along with my not so little baby boy's birthday. That face is everything.

2. Started to get back into running, specifically on interval training. I personally think it's tough (it's new to me) but buying new and super comfortable Nike kicks makes the work out bearable.

3. Have been continuing to check out new restaurants in the DMV area. I've been a bit lazy with taking pics since I knew I wasn't going to post about it but here is one from Water and Wall, a recently opened up restaurant in Virginia worth checking out. The chef also owns the ever popular Maple Ave.

4. Just got back last week from my vacation to Belize. The weather was warm and sunny, did cave  exploration, hiked through jungles, and took a day trip to Guatemala to see the largest Mayan ruins in the world. This trip also got me thinking of getting scuba certified…seeing the marine life was out of this world. I'm talking about snorkeling next to nurse sharks, sting rays, and sea turtles. It was definitely a new snorkeling experience which I loved and makes me wonder what it would be like to scuba dive.

5. Decided to make a proactive decision to start eating a bit more healthy. I have been experimenting with chia seeds, new granola recipes, and a flourless brownie recipes that uses black bean. Crazy, I know but it is so good. Will share soon.

Thanks for being patient with me and I will talk to you soon. Xo.

All of My Favorites

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Stripe turtleneck-J.Crew (recent)

Coat-Theory (recent)

Jeans-Rag & Bone (recent)

Boots-Stuart Weitzman 

Sunglasses-Gap

Stripes, leather detailing, leopard print, and a new pair of Rag & Bone jeans are pretty much all of my absolute favorite things. I wore this outfit this past Monday to take me from running errands to meeting up with my best girlfriends for dinner at Cava Mezze and everything in between.

Hope you're staying warm. Xo.

Add Plaid

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Plaid button down shirt-American Eagle

Blazer-Ann Taylor

Coated denim-Rag & Bone

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Shoes-Pour La Victoire

Another way I've been wearing this blazer is with a plaid button down shirt because it adds a casual, relaxed, yet cool tomboyish vibe, which is something I absolutely love. 

Hope you're having a great week. Xo.

Modern Tux

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Turtleneck-J.Crew

Blazer-Ann Taylor (on major sale here)

Jeans-Rag & Bone

Clutch-Chanel

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Necklace-J.Crew

Ring-Cusp by Neiman Marcus

Happy Monday! A quick hello to introduce you to the latest addition to my blazer collection. I love that this blazer is reminiscent to a tuxedo yet there is still a feminine, crisp, and polished look to it--it has been on major rotation lately. I'll be posting another way to wear it later this week;)

Have a great Monday. Xo.

It's Cold

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Peacoat-J.Crew (40% off with code TAKENOTE)

Jeans-Rag & Bone

Shoes-Pour La Victoire

Fur snood-Trilogy via Saks (similar here)

Gloves-Portolano (similar here)

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Hi everyone! Hope my fellow Northeast/Midwest readers are bundled up against the subfreezing temperatures we've been having the past couple of days. Over the years I've come to realize the importance of layering and winter accessories when battling bone chilling temperatures like the ones we've had the past couple of days. The last time I felt this cold was when I traveled to Austria and Czech Republic two winters ago where it would constantly snow with temperatures being in the teens during my stay. It was a huge lesson for me in layering and adding warmth with winter accessories to say the least. 

Stay warm. Xo.