Jet Lagged

San Francisco was an experience to say the least!

I loved certain parts...the unique houses built into the hillside, riding on the cable cars, the change in elevation (not hard to please this sea-level girl), the WEATHER, the clam chowder I date down at Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square shopping (per the advice of one very smart man), the seals, the 180 degree view from my hotel room...

, and the little glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Of course it wasn't until after I arrived that I was asked why I didn't bring someone along for the trip. I think I would have enjoyed the city even more had I brought someone to explore with. I didn't take nearly enough pictures but it was a good taste of the city so that if I go back, I'll have a better sense of what I want to do and see.

I loved walking down the Embarcadero and being able to see the water. I'm not a "big city girl" and would prefer to see trees, grass, and water than see buildings and asphalt. That's my only complaint about San Francisco and it's not even a complaint about the city in particular, just big cities in general. I will admit, I didn't think people really hung clothes out of their windows to dry...I thought that only happened on movies. And don't even ask how long it took me to wave down a taxi one night...lets just say it involved being in the middle of the road and making a fool out of myself to make him stop. They make it look so easy on Cash Cab!

I may have had an "extended layover" on the way home and dare I say, I may have had more fun during said pit stop than I did in San Francisco. Guess you'll never know... ;)

Leavin' On A Jetplane..

Don't forget to thank a veteran today.

So THIS is what it's like to live in a city with an airport!? And a darn good airport at that! I parked my car, went to the bathroom (twice, to check my hair!), checked in, went through security, got a triple latte, and am at my gate in less than an hour!

I'll be spending the next few days here...

Several days too short but I have to keep reminding myself that this is a work trip. My list of "must sees" is far too long for this go-round.

What the heck...

happened to Halloween?

When my sister and I were little my mom handmade every single one of our costumes.

My favorite costume, to this day, was my poodle skirt. I probably wore it 4 years in a row I loved it so much. If I were to ever dress up again as an adult, I'd make one myself! (excuse the bad picture quality...they're old!)



I don't know how I felt about the clown but she did a good job! My sister is still a witch today! (I kid, I kid!)


And my sister and I in our letter sweaters!


She sewed our Easter dresses and our Christmas pajamas too but I realize that's probably a little much these days. Halloween just isn't as fun as it used to be. No one makes their costumes anymore. It's turned into a "holiday" where men dress as women and women dress like prostitutes. Heaven forbid your little girl wants to be a nurse...although all of the nurse costumes now ARE child size.

I just looked an acquaintance's (read: that person on facebook that you wouldn't call a friend, you're just "friends" on facebook so you could read that he's still living in your small hometown and has 57 albums of himself at a club even though he's well past that prime) facebook and he and his friend went as a baby in a diaper and a penis. A HUGE penis with pubes. I'm not really questioning why he's still there.

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to have my own kids so I can make their costumes.....and then steal their candy like my parents did... "I'm just 'checking it' to make sure it's safe..."

DY

I, like most girls, have a continuous "wish list" that for some reason keeps getting longer. This weekend I crossed one of those things off of the list...

I finally got the David Yurman pearl bracelet that I've wanted for longer than I've been alive. It's true.

I know I'm a little late in the game and everyone else has 10 DY's but I was too busy buying every piece of jewelry that Tiffany's made to realize what I was missing out on. I'm afraid I have started another obsession and I left Neiman Marcus wanting another one RIGHT NOW...

In case you want to buy me a present...this is the next one on my list.. Prasiolite! (Why doesn't this come in the 7mm?)

Or maybe..
I want them all!!

Amazing weekend

Just spent the weekend with Just Dandy, Petunias in Paradise, The Dishy Decorator, My Blonde Reality, Paisley and Pearls, Pretty in Pink Megan, Through Rose Colored Glasses and The Brocks Rock.
It was more fun than I could have ever imagined! We shopped till we dropped, ate till we popped, and laughed till we cried..and there may have been more tears when we said goodbye. It was surreal. I can't even begin to explain how great it was to finally meet these girls that I've spent the last several months (some years) talking to. They know more about me than my best friend and I think several of them would agree with me when I say...I like them more than I like my "real friends". I really felt like I left with 8 new best friends.
I love these girls SO MUCH. I miss them already!! Good thing we already started planning our second trip!

Thanks for an amazing weekend, Ladies!

Perfect Pencil Skirt

I have had the hardest time finding pencil skirts. I'm only 5'2" so when I try on the skirts at J.Crew and Banana Republic, they go past my knees and MUCH higher than my waist. I have no choice but to wear them with a top pulled OVER them to cover how high they actually are on me. I haven't been able to tuck in any of my gorgeous J.Crew silk ruffle tops because I'd look like a total goon. With all of my upcoming conferences, I've been on a hunt to find a pencil skirt that will fit correctly and that search is over! It was one of those days that I went into ULTA to replace my Benefit creaseless eyeshadow and ended up shopping for hours...No idea how that happens.

I don't buy a ton of stuff from Ann Taylor Loft- some tops are cute but their pants are unlined (hate that) and tend to look cheap in my opinion. But this skirt...oh, this skirt...

Note: I think they got the pictures mixed up online. It looks like this on...

But if you want to order it online it is actually the City Suiting Pencil Skirt. If you try it on in the store- there are two black pencil skirts, this one only comes in black and it's suiting material NOT the thicker skirt. It's fully lined, has two back vents, side zip, and a wide waist band (no muffin top, yay!). And the best part? It's $59.50!!

ETA: Ann Taylor Loft sent me this coupon to share with y'all. Click on it, and print the page. 20% off any purchase in-store!

Obsession: White Electronics

I love white electronics. Love love love. There is nothing worse than a beautifully decorated room and a big black TV sticking out like a sore thumb. Luckily, most electronics come in a more muted silver but if I can get my hands on them, I always go with white...



I don't have a white iPhone but I got the white cover. White digital camera.


I even found a white blow dryer...



And my newest addition arrived today! I loved my old Sony Vaio but due to a little sweet tea spillage incident a few years ago, the "f" key no longer worked and I had to copy/paste the dang letter everytime I needed to use it!! I was afraid that it would end up dying before it was replaced, so I ordered a new one. White, of course.


I honestly don't know a single detail about this laptop, I emailed out electronics guy at work and said, "Sony and white. Only requirements." I was a very educated consumer. But I'm happy to report that I love it.