// Lately

As summer of 2014 is almost to it's last stretch and sadly bid our farewell, here's what's life has been to us. Well some of it. My son took his first flight lesson and he truly enjoyed it. Yes, he flew that tiny airplane for 30 minutes with the exception of taking off and landing. Leveled, turn and handle this tiny bird. He told me just like his Xbox game at home. 

With an occasional bump here and there due to air pockets and my stomach flutter, it is so peaceful up there ! What an experience for a 9 year old boy. 

Once we landed he asked me, "mommy, are you scared"? No, not at all darling. Really, not at all !!!

 I am more scared to ride this ferris wheel than a single engine Cessna airplane. Mostly because my husband shakes the basket. I looked down, my legs starts to shake. 

 This is the most delicious snow cones we have so far. It's so good I wish we all got one for each. 

 One of those movie night's they have during summer. We are line dancing. My son was shy to go down there by himself so mama has to do what mama should do. 

 Labor day was so hot, gave him an excuse to enjoy summer even more. 

 At the World of Coca Cola- Atlanta, me sampling some drinks from other parts of the world that Coca-Cola makes. My highest sugar level of all time. With all the sugary drinks that day, water was my choice of drink for dinner. 

 This is called the Vault where they hid the secret recipe for Coke. To add even more curiosity for the visitors, no one was allowed to touch it, get near it or step on the red line. For it triggers the alarm systems and the security will come rushing. The room where all the visitors were was only opens for less than 10 minutes no more no less otherwise it sets off the alarm, loud siren, red lights flashing and the door automatically shuts. Hmmmm, I wonder if the actual recipe was even in the Vault at all? Although I must say that it is not just the front facade of an actual safety vault but it really looks legit. Whether it is true or not, that is a good marketing strategy for their visitors. Keeps the people curious.

 This is one of the coolest features inside the World of Coca-Cola Atlanta. Standing next to a frame and your face comes up through bubbles. Just like inside a Coke bottle. 

I will be totally cheesy here, he's my Yin to my Yang and I really don't mind hanging out with him :)

Never would have imagine, my summer, our summer without our little darling boo....

Smile, live a little and I hope you have a fabulous day !

Thank you from the heart

xoxo

Sam

In the city

Having been living in the suburbs since our moved almost 3 years ago, makes me really missed living in the city. As crazy as it may sound but I love the urban lifestyle, busy, crowded and noise. Seems like everything is right at my reach. Coming from a big city like Houston, TX and remember how I used to see downtown building outside our windows makes me miss it even more. Where we lived now is not so bad after all. With just about 30 minutes from downtown, we are adjusting pretty well and getting used to it. Lines are shorter anywhere we go, less crowded and less busy. Even though we don't get the nice view from the windows anymore, it is a lot peaceful her. Very quiet is is deafening at times. With With last Monday as holiday here in US and so many events going on in ATL, we went and spend the day in the city. And with Dragon com(like a comic con) was going on at that time, that explains why those guys(picture below) dressed in the 70's outfit photobomb me :). It's like halloween in September seeing different people all dressed up in costume. 

And since they photobomb me, why not have a picture with them......

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Vest: Vera Wang for Kohls(oldie), Romper(wear as shorts): F21, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, 

Tote: Louis Vuitton, Sunnies: Tybee Island boutique, Necklace: H&M, Bracelet: Nordstrom Racks}

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Whiteout

Happy Tuesday everyone. It was so nice to have a long weekend away from all the stress of life and just had a truly great time. I didn't have time to sit down and take advantage of Labor Day sales because we are constantly doing something else in the past few days. But I did a little shopping a few days before and this white dress includes one of them. I got it on clearance so in the end it all works out. And since I am a little rebel once in a while, not wearing white after the labor day is not a rule for me to follow. There is no rule in fashion, I think ! We should wear what we feel happy about, comfortable and most of all confident. Therefore, I shall and will wear white afterwards. I actually wear this white maxi to a party last Saturday and just didn't have time to gather some thoughts, sit down and compost a post. Better late than never, hey.....

I hope you have a fabulous day

 How was your weekend? 

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: Old Navy, Hat: Target, Bag: TJMaxx, Shoes: 9West

Cuff: Lucky Brand, Rings: Urban Outfitters}

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Life's a beach

We are on the last leg of summer and I am already starting to miss all the days of it's glory. Last week, I shared my post on our trip to Savanna(here). This happy Monday morning, brings us to the beach ! We went to a short trip to Tybee Island few weeks ago. A good 4 hours drive from Atlanta. This is the thing about going to the beach is that even though there are a lot of visitors each year, it is never ever feels like crowded to me. There is always your own space. This summer we went to 2 water parks here in GA but both feels too crowded for me even if we went on a Monday. Not enough room compared to just being on the beach under a colorful umbrella, sandy feet, a great book to read, gluten free pizza for lunch and a day filled with boogie boarding and playing with waves. 

Yes, we found a restaurant by the beach that serves gluten free food and we are as excited to try it. Even though I lose my fav mirror sunnies but thank goodness I found a replacement on a nearby stores that are walking distance to the beach. I just bought it to keep me from squinting and protect my eyes from harsh sun but it turns out I ended up liking it a lot. Next time, I will try not to forget to take some pictures of those cute shops. 

As I end this post and call it a night, going to the beach year after year is always fun and exciting for us. Something of me and my husband can look back too when we are younger and my son is little.  All but great times....  It never gets old, doesn't it? 

For all we know, life is a beach !!!!

Happy Monday everyone and appreciate you being here.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

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Summer Rain: Featuring India Circus

Wow, it's July 2014 already, half of the year gone and I can't just believe it. Do you feel like each day just gets faster and faster? Summer would be over before you know it. We are supposed to take my son to a local amusement park but the weather kinds blew it off. It was already raining like cats and dog before we even left the house. Can you imagine the disappointment in my son's face. Blame it on the weather son says my husband, yeah blame it on the weather... So even though I am not really planning on wearing a rain boots on summertime, I guess now is the chance. With a playful contrast in prints between my rain boots and the cross body bag, the all chambray look serves as the neutral palette. 

The cross body bag was gifted by this online site called India Circus by fame Indian designer Krsna Mehta. I like that the size is decent enough to accommodate a cellphone, sunnies, wallet and a tiny toy dinosaur. Perfect for a hands free day running errands on rainy day. I also like that it has a compartment inside to hold cash or credit cards  if in case I want to lighten the load on my shoulders and also it is fully lined so that's even better. Even though is is not made of real leather, the pleater material would work just as fine for it's purpose. 

As a brief introduction, the brand is all about contemporary-chic, affordable and sophisticated products from your personal accessories to home decor. And as we all know India's rich culture and all colorful palettes, imagine that each product that they design are unique on it's own. It is like taking you to a trip to India and discover their rich culture and history. Marvel by their products, I spend enough time browsing item through item. 

Here's the information about the bag, measured in inches.

Length= 10 

Width= 8 

Deep= 1 

Straps total length = 28 

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Top: Target Style "Feed" campaign, Bottom: DIY, Rain Boots: Ralph Lauren

Bag: India Circus c/o, Sunnies: Old Navy}

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