empire state of mind

My New York trip with my brother seemed so short! It was also strangely relaxing... I didn't find much to buy which was a bit disappointing for my closet but made my wallet happy! I'll post a couple of my favorite purchases later... 

F21 lace dress, Zara blazer, JCrew necklace, H&M socks, Jeffery Campbell clogs, Marc Jacobs bag

TopShop leather jacket, Monrow tee, Current/Elliot jeans, YSL Tribute platforms, H&M scarf

TopShop tweed coat, Zara tee, C/E jeans, Balenciaga bag, Anthropologie flower

OH! Here is a picture of my 2 1/2 year old niece Paisley... She picked out her outfit herself and even though it was about 80º outside she refused to wear anything but her leather boots with leopard trim! Hmmmmm looks like she takes after her auntie!  

New York City!

My brother and I leave later today New York and I'm too excited! I should be packing right now but I am a huge procrastinator so I'm on the computer instead.... I should be an expert packer by now but alas, I am completely stumped on what I should bring. I'll be doing too much shopping (hopefully) but I'll need good outfits to shop in and items to go with the newly purchased ones! It's 2:45 am and I have class in the morning too! EEEEEK!

I get a kick out of you.

I'm happy it's still semi-cold here in southern california... cold enough to wear my faux fur I haven't pulled out in years! Lucky for me when it reaches 80º here next week, I'll be busy shopping in chilly NYC!

Behnaz Sarafpour for Target faux leopard, James Perse tee, Current/Elliot jeans, Minnetonka moccasins, Ray-Ban aviators, Forever 21 two-finger cross ring/ Nation LTD burnout tee, Jeffery Campbell clogs, Heritage 1981 trilby, Michael Kors watch

stunning ladies.

My top picks. I also really liked Miley's dress, by Jenny Packham. My mom was a big fan of Sandra Bullocks Marchesa gown. I agree. It was gorgeous... However if I were able to choose one for myself, *sigh*, it would have to be one of these three:

Diane is perfection in Chanel couture as always...

Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta. I just love it.

Amanda Seyfried in Armani Prive is fantastic. I think it is a twist with some edge on a timeless look and she pulls it off great. Her stacked bangles and cocktail ring add just enough oomph to finish it off. Do I spy taupe nail polish too?? So great.

TFS, ShinyStyle

Accident Prone

Nudie jeans, Zara blazer & top, Jeffery Campbell clogs, H&M trench, Forever 21 scarf, Marc Jacobs purse

Frozen in time.

The pictures below are ones that I have taken from some of the travels I have had been fortunate enough togo on. Just a couple that I really like. One that I am super proud of is the Arc de Triomphe in Paris at night. 

 It's really fun to photograph children (I was going to say "shoot", but that sounded a little off...) Adults can be fun but it's hard to get people to relax when they aren't used to being in front of the camera. Most of the time I just end up shooting things that inspire me or pop out at me. A lot of times it doesn't turn out the way I'd like, but I'm just having fun with it and still learning. 

These girls were too cute at the Santa Monica Pier. What adorable fun outfits!? Those shades!

My always gorgeous friend Belinda at Gaudi Park in Barcelona

James strumming away waiting to play a show...

Yes, THE Strawberry Fields..Forever

This girl was too cute playing with her schoolmates in Barcelona. She had such a great little personality and I could tell she wasn't very camera shy but she wanted me to think she was!

On the streets of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich

A cute old couple in Prague, Czech Republic

More Zurich

Lucerne, Switzerland

Champs-Élysées in Paris

In Marie Antoinette's room at Versailles

At the Château de Versailles, France

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

open.your.eyes.

It seems like the only place I've been lately is Palm Springs; which I must say is definitely alright with me. Another mom and daughter trip... we had dinner at our favorite Las Casuelas and today we co-hosted a couple of tables at a luncheon that benefitted the Palm Springs Desert Museum. I wish I would have taken more pictures!! (Mom's are always right!)

Zara blazer, William Rast tank, Current/Elliot jeans, H&M scarf, Elizabeth and James wedges, Balenciaga bag, Michael Kors watch, Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James feather ring

Today at the luncheon, they had something called "Shop Your Friends Closet". People brought some items to sell and the money went to the museum... I found this Chanel purse and while it may not really be my style, at all, I couldn't pass it up. It was a decent price and since it was for a good cause I figured why not? The color is great for spring 2010 and with the right outfit, I think I can make it work with my style. Hopefully.