Vacation!

We went to Sarasota, Florida for the 5th year in a row with Mark's family for vacation. And it was awesome. I love spending time with Mark and his family, and then you have the beach AND the Olympics this year! Here are some pictures from our trip...

Brother is a Smarty Pants.

This past Saturday I took my little brother to tour Georgetown University. Being number one in his class with a ridiculous GPA well over a 4.0 and taking all AP classes along with indoor track and the Tennis Teams MVP (3 years in a row) and County Champ (2 years in a row)this boy has toured almost all of the Ivy's (#humblebrag). His top two picks at the moment are Yale and Columbia. Obviously I am super proud and super jealous of his smarty pants-ness.

After taking 4 forms of transportation to get there we arrived at Georgetown. I love the town of Georgetown, great shopping and places to eat, right on the water and close to DC. And then you get to campus and it is beautiful. The architecture is old and just amazing.

We started out at an information session then a student run tour. We learned lots of fun facts about the University. For example, did you know the library from Disney's Beauty and the Beast was based on the one in Healy Hall? And apparently the Harry Potter producers wanted to base Hogwarts on the architecture at the school, but they said no because they don't believe in witchcraft (how do you say no to Harry Potter? I just don't get it!)

All in all it was a fun day. We met up with my future sister in law for a delicious lunch at Serendipity 3 and then did some shopping at Urban Outfitters before we headed back. Serge ended up liking Georgetown a lot, it is now at about #4 on his college list. I'm excited to see where he gets in and where he decides to go. Next up, just finishing Senior year!

White Gravenor Building

It's tall

It does remind me a little of Hogwarts...

Healy Hall Entrance

Walking back downtown and saw this mural on the side of a house. LOVE.

Instagram worthy street art

Burger and fries (duh) from Serendipity 3

Campus

Nice Serge

Apparently I Can't Stop Buying Shoes...

So I have been on a show buying spree recently. I mean a girl can't have too many pairs of shoes right?? So we have a variety here, first up these gorgeous calf hair printed loafers from Gap. I saw them in a post on Matchbook's Daily Spark and I fell in love. Bought them right then and there. I think they are going to be PERFECT for fall. They are going to be amazing when I need to dress up an outfit or add a fun print.

So my running shoes are pretty beat. I have had them for about a year and I am wayyy overdue on getting a new pair. So I lucked out and got these bad boys for only $60 at Sports Authority over the weekend. Can't wait to break them in!

So I went shopping with my mom about a month ago and I wasn't going to buy anything for myself, but then I saw these wedge booties for $7 each! They reminded me so much of the Shoemint Jolly's that I had wanted for forever, but let's be serious, I am not spending $80 on them. And I found them at the most random store...Lane Bryant...seriously. Welp, they will be in rotation in fall and winter when I don't want to wear tall boots.

And then there is Target and Nordstrom. Probably my two favorite stores. From Nordstrom I picked up a pair of plain black Tom's, because I am obsessed, and a pair of Rainbows, because apparently I am crazy for not owning these before now. From Target I satisfied my recent need for all things leopard print with these sandals that I have gotten a lot of use out lately. 

I think I need to take a little break from buying shoes, right??

Matryoshka Collection

What do you collect? Is there a certain item or print that once you see it, you have to have it? Having a Russian background, I have always been attracted to matryoshka's. Recently I have noticed that they are everywhere. I wanted to share a few matryoshka themed things I own.

1. Laptop Bag - Etsy

2. Note cards - gift

3. Headphones - Urban Outfitters

4. Purse - gift

5. Key caps - Patina Stores

6. Key chain - vintage

7. Flask (decorative only) - Urban Outfitters

8. Hand Carved Matryoshka - gift from the Maldives

9. Picture Frame - Urban Outfitters

10. Necklace - Urban Outfitters

11. Long Sleeve Thermal - Nordstrom

12. Boy shorts - Urban Outfitters

This laptop case was a Christmas present from my mom, I absolutely love it. 

This necklace opens up like a little locket. 

These measuring cups are from Fred Flare. 

This carafe was a gift from Fred Flare. 

Close up of the shirt and flask.

Love all of the different prints.

Up close.

What kind of things do you collect??

First Day of Spring

Happy first day of spring! 


For a limited time receive FREE SHIPPING when purchasing anything from my Etsy shop! Enter the coupon code: SPRING at checkout!


Here are a few things in the shop right now...

Victory Pink Ribbon Bookmark

Jane Ring

Ariel Ring

Ariana Necklace

Heart Ring

Millie Necklace

Cobalt Blue.

While at Target tonight, I got a little side tracked and ended up bringing home these amazing cobalt blue heels. For only $30 they were a steal compared to similar ones I see online all the time. I can't wait to wear them with a vibrant spring dress when the weather decides to stay a little warmer. I also think they will be perfect for Vegas when I go in May. I couldn't find any stock images online for some reason, so here are some from my iPhone.


Brand: Mossimo
Style: Petene
Color: Cobalt