Visiting The Past And Thankful

Hello everyone. As I am writing this post, I can't help but pause and be thankful for all the small and big things that I have in my life and to enjoy and appreciate what truly matters to me- great time with my family, a visit from good friends,yummy food and enjoy the day of gratitude and relaxation. The older I get the more I enjoy and appreciate my sorroundings and my loveones.

Speaking of family we visited this estate that once belongs to my husband's great great grandfather long time ago. In the estate sits a beautiful plantation home that now serves as a restaurant and a sometime bed and breakfast. I love how they maintain the original southern charm and preserve it's beauty. Of course I will not miss an opportunity to take some photos with my favorite sweater dress. Rumor has it that after owning the property for many years the great great grandpa lost the estate to a game of poker. 

 The current owner told us that there are still some relatives of my husband that lives around the area that frequents the estate and visit and take photos sometimes. The exciting part of her story was that sometimes a ghost will appear on their photos or they will feel a sudden strong push on the shoulders. Unfortunately after I downloaded everything, no ghost was behind me, next to me or anywhere near me which kinda makes my husband a little disappointed. Not even some pat in my back !

Looking at the camera guy ! 

This horse was so sweet. He actually likes to play and a bit of a show off. I swear he got down on his knees and roll over like a dog.

Lastly, I am thankful for your time and sweet thougths. For without you, I would not enjoy blogging as much I would if you are not part of this journey with me.

-Outfit-

{Sweater Dress: French Connection, Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Belt: BCBG, Sunnies: Marc Jacobs, Bracelets/Necklaces/Rings: F21/Gorjana}

 

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Color me berry or color me red

Happy Monday everyone. I am feeling good today for a Monday, work day. I think it is more of the holiday spirit just looming around and all the shopping for the holidays that I cannot wait to begin and gets me more excited just to think about it. It is going to be a short work week for moi since I am taking a few days off from work to spend time with family and friends and do some cooking. Since I am talking about the holidays, I decided to start this great week with some festive color ! Berry or red or whatever you may want to call it. The color of happiness, love, fire and of course holidays ! I had this dress for sometime now and never get the chance to wear it. It fits true to size and luckily only a minor hemming is all I need to do.  The fabric has some interesting textures and no shine which I really like.  My pictures didn't do much justice but these days taking pictures are bit tricky for it gets darker quicker.

What makes you excited and happy lately?

 

I hope you enjoy Thanksgiving... Gobble, gooble....

-Outfit-

{Dress: Asos, Shoes: Halston, Trench Coat: Cynthia Vincent, Clutch: Kate Spade,Bracelets: Macy's/F21, Sunnies:ColeHaan, Rings:Gorjana/F21}

 

Liebster Award

Yours truly was nominated for the Liebster Award. A special thank you to  Martha of Suenos y caramelos style for the nomination.

The Liebster Award is given by fellow bloggers to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers.  The meaning of Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. 

These are the rules:

1. You must post 11 facts about yourself.
2. You must answer the 11 questions from the person that nominated you.
3. Choose 11 bloggers to tag & award with the Liebster award with less than 200 followers.
4. Create 11 questions to ask your nominees.
5. Let them know they are nominated.
6. No Tag Backs!

Let's get started

11 Things About Me

1. I love to cooked. I am very particular about the kinds of ingredients that are being used in my food and get instant satisfaction when I get thumbs up with my husband and especially my son.

2. Shoes and bags are my weekness.




3. I can't sleep alone at night.



4. I don't watch horror and scary movies, it gives me nightmares ! Yes, i am this old and still get scared.

5. I suffer allergies from almost anything. Does 3 allergy shots a month not worst enough??

6. I love the beach ! I can lay around all day, have a cocktail and enjoy a quiet time.

7. I am a foodie. I love Japanese, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Mexican and Korean food.

8. My shoe size is 5.

9.My favorite holiday of all is Christmas

10. I have a fear of height

11. Lastly.... I wear socks to bed no matter what the seasons!!!

My answers to Martha's questions:

1. Which do you prefer classic looks or modern ones?
I mix both classic and modern, I think that's the key.

2. Who is your style icon?
Olivia Palermo. She is a perfect example of modern and classy to me.

3. Your favorite perfume?
Clinique, I can't have anything stronger because of my allergies.

4. Who do you admire?
Intelligent, Honest, Strong and Ambitious people.

 5. Your favorite book?
Oh, too many to choose just one.

6. Song to remember?
Always and Forever by Meatloaf, my husband sing this song to me all the time.

. 7. You could not live without?
My husband, son, family and some good friends.

8. The most memorable event in your life?
My wedding and the birth of my son.

9. Your biggest dream?
To owned a shoes, bags and clothing empire.

Your greatest treasure?
My shoes and bags, kidding ! Ha, ha. My son - Dylan. He is my world !

And here are my nominees. Let me introduce them all to you:

http://www.phioxee.com
http://oliviamoone.blogspot.com
http://loveeneeddesire.blogspot.com
http://abi-asaturdaymorning.blogspot.com
http://shoppingwithjess.blogspot.com
http://xo-chiisakute.blogspot.com
http://littleonesideas.blogspot.com
http://dersonnenschein.blogspot.com
http://fashchronicles.blogspot.com
http://therosetteportrait.blogspot.com
http://cheekypetite.blogspot.com

And finally my questions are:

1. Where does your blog name came from?

2.  Where do you get your outfit inspiration?

3. What is your beauty routine?

4. What is your favorite store to shop?

5. Who is your fashion icon?

6. What makes you happy?

7. What makes you fabulous?

8. What is your ideal vacation spot?

9. Home cooked food or take out?

10. Are you an early riser or late night owl?

11. What are you most looking forward to in the next year?

Thank you very much Martha again for the nomination! I feel so honored!

♥
Sam

(All the images via google and mine) 

Baroque And Blues

Happy Tuesday lovelies. How was your weekend? Oh boy,  I really enjoyed my three day weekend. We went out of town to see the in laws. This are one of those spur of the moments trips we been doing lately. No make ahead plans and it is more like ok let us packed tonight and leave tomorrow kinda thing. And how crazy it is that in merely a week it is Thanksgiving again !!!! On a much related note I found this dress last week and the Baroque print draws my attention right away. It is a print that mixes different prints, such as animal print, floral, chain, rope print – all intertwined and is still continue to be a trend for Fall 2012. But most of all I love that this dress does not require any alteration and the dress is fully lined. The material is of good quality and the prints and colors are more vibrant if you see the actual dress.

I hope you all a great week ahead and enjoy the rest of the day !

 

-Outfit-

{Dress:F21, Jacket: Pull&Bear, Shoes:Kate Spade, Necklace:Charlotte Russe&Gorjana, Sunnies:Marc Jacobs, Clutch:Target, Bracelets:F21/Macy's, Rings: F21/Gorjana}

 

Just Chic

Happy happy Thursday lovelies. When everyone has already experiencing mild to extremely cold days, here I am still can manage to go out with my naked legs outside. The weather here in Atlanta is generous enough to gave us days of temperature to a high 70's. There are chilly mornings but the temperature doesn't stay the same throughout the day. The sweet November and the oh so crisp smell of Autumn weather is here with the leaves changing colors to fiery red, sunny yellow and bright orange, pretty soon I can no longer hold on to days such as this. It will not be for long and the holidays are here for us to enjoy, my favorite time of the year ! As crazy as it is but I am really enjoying days like this while it last wherein sweater, coat, scarf or boots are all must before venturing outside. What have you been enjoying lately?

Also I bought this shirt just for the fun of it. A simple tee, an understated piece meets the more dressier muted gold sequince mini.

I hope you have a fun day today and a fabulous weekend ahead...

-Outfit-

{Top: F21, Skirt:Banana Republic(last year), Clutch: Kate Spade(old), Shoes:Zara, Bracelets: David Yurman, F21, Sunnies: Target Mossimo}

 

Game Day

Happy Monday everyone. How was your weekend? Our's turn out pretty good. The weather was perfect to spend the day watching a football game and had an awesome time.  I am delighted that I still get to wear shorts around here. It was cold during the week but the weather cooperate for us football fans to enjoy watching the game without freezing to death. The other team got slaugthered bad by the DAWGS so the mister was pretty happy about it.What about you? Anything fun you did over the weekend?

-Outfit-

 {Top: UGA store, Short: DIY, Boots: Lucky, Bag: Target, Tortoise Watch: Anne Klein, Bracelets: David Yurman/F21, Necklace: Gorjana}

Color Blind

Happy Thursday everyone. I hope you all  had a good halloween. My son had enough candies to last him till the end of the year or maybe not because I will enjoy some of it from time to time. He had so much goodies that he cannot contained the excitement.  I have a question. I know Halloween is over but do I look like a pumpkin with this top on? Well my husband said so when he saw me with these outfit the other day. I came down and he said "you look like a pumpkin. The colors are so halloween ! He thought that I am participating at our halloween costume contest at work since I have mention that to him a few weeks earlier. When I put it on I did not even think about it. What was on my mind that morning was to go get dressed and be ready on time to avoid rushing and be late for work but definitely not to look like a pumpkin ! I told him that it's caramel and not orange. What do you guys think? By the way my husband is color blind. As I am finishing up with this post and look at this pictures - I asked myself, oh boy, oh boy, what was I thinking? In fairness, the website says it's striped tee in caramel/black!!!!

Have a great weekend !

-Outfit-

{Chambray Top:Madewell, Caramel/Black Striped:F21, Leather Skirt: DKNY(old), Necklaces: Gorjana/F21, Bracelets: Etsy, Shoes: Aldo, Clutch: A+O, Sunnies: Rayban Aviator}