Booking it To Brooklyn

This past Sunday while in NY, I decided to book it to Brooklyn with Zach and his uncle and take a trip to the Brooklyn Flea and then the Brooklyn Brewery.  My dress was a tad bit too fancy for such an excursion, so I threw on a denim jacket for an instant casual look.  I actually ended up totally in love with this outfit!!  Not to prissy and not too laid back.  The dress is actually something I purchased with a ShopBop gift certificate that  I won through a giveaway and its my first purchase from the Madewell line.  It's silk and soft and I can't wait to see what it will look like with dark tights for winter:)

The trip to Brooklyn was quite an ordeal only because the easiest train to get there ended up being closed for the weekend, so we ended up taking a very long subway which then led to a very long bus ride.  I was groggy from zero caffeine and just about ready to kill someone, then we got dropped at our stop about 15 feet away from a little cafe that served coffee from the sidewalk:)  So coffee in hand I was able to meander the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg with Zach and his uncle and had a ton of fun playing dress up in the vintage!!  Then we headed to the Brooklyn Brewery and got some yummy beer and enjoyed a very educational tour.  Yup, it was awesome!!  Of course, since we went to the brewery I also had to take a mini trip to Beacon's Closet where I found an awesome vintage Coach tote and striped vintage sweater:) 

Yup!! So that was my busy fun filled Sunday!!! (I miss NY)

Dress, Madewell

Denim Jacket, Gap

Vintage Belt, Thrifted

Swap.com Bag, ModSwap Party

Flats, UO

Lazing About In Sheep Meadow

If you're tired of all these NYC posts all over the blogosphere, I am sorry, but I just have to document these moments in my life before I forget them all!!  Hehehe..I have a terrible short/long term memory, just ask Zach.  Anywho, these are outfit shots I did while at Sheep Meadow and Andrea from Blond Bedhead was sweet to offer to take my photos for me. She's a great gal who has an amazing shoe collection!!

So the dress was a recent purchase I had made from Threadcase and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the quality and the customer service.  They really take the time to make sure your package comes all neat and tidy and even include a hand written note.  I totally had this dress in mind when it came to going to the picnic.  I think everyone else had pastels in mind too, because most of the blogger girls looked like they were ready for an Easter egg hunt. 

And can I just say how clean most of NY was?  Especially the parks.  I couldn't get over how well they are taking care of their city. Maybe the hurricane blew all the trash away before we got there, but it just seemed like it was cleaner than last time.  In addition to cleaner surroundings I also didn't get "new yorked" by a cab driver.  Bonus!! ***

***getting "new yorked" was a term I learned from Mel the first time I visited the city.  Basically its when a cab driver knows you're new to the area and drives you around your elbow to get to your thumb to make you pay more cash.

Dress, Threadcase
Shoes, UO
Vintage Coral Necklace, Consignment Shop

Stylish Blogger Picnic in NYC

Want to know what my favorite part of New York City was?  Uh, how about everything!!  So many people, so much to do, and the vibe of the city is absolutely the best part.  I enjoy noisy streets, lots of people, different kinds of culture and the abundance of restaurants.  I think I was able to hit every part of town throughout the city and had so much fun beating the pavement in my practical flat shoes....much different than the last time I came to the city in heels the whole time...rookie mistake.

These pictures were taken on Saturday at the Blogger Picnic meet up at Sheep Meadow Central Park.  It was so fun to meet bloggers, readers, and then their respected spouses or boyfriends.  It was a nice mix of people and I enjoyed hearing all the reasons why blogging has become a part of our lives.  It's a great way to communicate and connect with people, in my opinion, and when we can all meet in real life it just makes it that more better!!  Plus its just a good feeling to know that you can finally hug a really good friend who you met on the internet. 

In the pictures are Jasmine, Jen, Tieka, Veronika, and me:)  Thanks go to Andrea for taking the group photo and Jasmine for taking the one of Tieka and I.  And thanks go to the ladies who organized the event!  Ashley, Emily, Rebecca, and Erin !!

Greetings From New York!!!

I've been on a brief hiatus from blogging for a quick trip to NYC and just wanted to pop on the blog and say hello! I've been busy running around doing fun stuff, shopping, and lots of meeting new people. It's just so fantastic!! So happy to meet all the new people at the Mod Swap and then the Stylish Picnic. Great times!!

Photos coming soon!

Fly Like a Butterfly

When I saw this light summer butterfly print on this dress I have to admit that my nostalgia took over.  I was obsessed with butterflies in middle school.  And I mean obsessed.  Nobody could tell me that I had too many butterfly clips in my hair, too many butterfly stickers on my notebooks, or too many butterflies hanging in my bedroom.  It was an odd collection but it was what I was into.  Thirteen year old Emily, surely would've gone insane over this dress back in '98.  So I had to buy it. 

The blue accessories were just begging to be with this dress.  I feel like I don't wear this turquoise necklace enough in my life!  And it took me forever to find one I absolutely wanted.  I love the added pop of color it gives an otherwise neutral dress.  

Now its off to some Tuesday fun!!!  Oh boy!!  The day after a three day holiday at a bank is an absolute nightmare!!!  This day can't be over soon enough, and it hasn't even started yet.  

Dress, H&M

Sandals, Ross--last year

Vintage Belt, Thrifted

Turquoise Necklace, Vintage Shop

Its A Wrap!!!

Sometimes I just want to put on a wrap dress and call it a day.  Today was one of those days I suppose.  I've already worn this dress about four times since I got it 12 days ago and its quickly becoming one of my favorite dresses.  The best part about the dress is the ties are so thin you can easily put a belt around the waist of the dress to give it a little more interest. 

To add more to my ultra easy dress I put on some cute vintage wedges and then put little pigtail buns on my head for some whimsy.  I've been more inspired to actually do my hair lately and I'm kind of liking this!  I  lived in this hairstyle when I was 14 years ago.  I think I was mimicking one of the girls from Sweet Valley High or something when I got obsessed with cutesy hair styles.  Which probably means I'm too old to put my hair like this.  Meh...I don't really care. 

So my plans for Labor Day are funtastic!!  I'll be heading to a baseball game with Zach and my Dad and then later on Zach and I will be going to his mom's place to watch House Hunters since Zach's Uncle Norman will be on the episode!!!  I'm so excited to see someone I know on TV and then see how they edit someone's personality for "reality".  They proclaimed Norman as "opinionated" so lets get see:)

Jacket, Thrifted

Dress, Thrifted

Shoes, Friendly Fox Vintage

Belt, UO

Heidi Ho

I tried something new with my hair today!!  I finally have grown it long enough to braid it into milk braids.  I tested the waters with this new do' by going to my parents house with my hair up like this.  Of course I got the Heidi comments and maybe something about me looking Amish...but I like it!!  What a cool way to get the hair off your neck:)  Alright, and then I went to Target like this.  I have never had so many people give me such weird looks at the same time.  It funny how people don't find it rude when they just stare at you, as if you have 3 eyeballs or something.

I decided to try the monochromatic look again but with cream colors.  I enjoy a good cream ensemble and this skirt and lace blouse were a perfect combo.  I hate wearing this skirt without a belt so I pretty much put on whatever belt was closest to my feet in the morning...yeah a majority of belts sit on the floor.  Anywho, it's a vintage real genuine---say that with a southern hillbilly drawl---snake skin belt. 

Have a fantastic weekend folks!!!  I will be enjoying these last few days of unofficial summer by going to a baseball game, hanging out with my in laws, and just chilling.  Happy Labor Day Weekend if you're in the States!!!

 

Lace Blouse, Dillards
Vintage Skirt. Thrifted
Flats, UO
Vintage Belt, Thrifted