Farewell lunch

My former colleagues threw me a farewell lunch today. The pending lunch that was supposed to happen 3 weeks ago. But time did not permit it then. I woke up at 10am due to jet lag and with no breakfast in my tummy - I WAS HUNGRY! Kona Grill did a good job filling it up though! I do miss my colleagues, they've always been fun to work with.

I decided to wear this blouse from H&M today. First of all, it was on sale for $10! Secondly, I love how it is longer at the back than normal. Thirdly, I needed to wear something to hide my hungry belly AFTER the damage was done! Oh and excuse the messy hair, I took these photos after lunch when it was 100F outside! That darn humidity always ruins everything!

On being a shoeholic and jetlagged

So it's been three days (well 2 1/2 days) since we got back and our jet lag is terrible. We had a fun and stressful trip. And along the way, I still managed to snag a few good items. Among these items are these shoes. I am a self-confessed shoeholic (my new word!).

On our way back, I stayed with my sis in LA for a few days. We do not have an H&M in Austin, so I had to visit the store. I got me a few good deals plus these blue sandals for only $15! Perfect for the summer!

These wedges were gifted by a friend from Singapore. Charles and Keith is a brand that originated from Singapore (if I am not mistaken). I've purchased shoes from them shown here. Thank you again Karen! :)

And of course I couldn't pass up Zara. A few items caught my attention but I left the store with just these! Yay to me! :)

I never really shopped Nordstrom's half year sale. I don't usually see anything I liked that was really worth getting. Until I saw these Coach wedges. They fit my feet like a glove and they are super comfortable. Plus they were the last pair in my size so off it went into my shopping bag.

Starting today, I am an official stay home mom. So definitely no more shopping for me. Excluding groceries and baby stuff, I will stick to my goal at why I really started this blog. So let me re-introduce myself - my name is Ann... I am a shopaholic... and I have been sober for 0 days! Clap clap!

In the tropics

While I am away from this blog, this is what I have been doing... watching the sunset, basking in the sun and island hopping... my outfit posts will be back to normal starting June 20... :)

Pack rat

The only thing I hate about traveling is packing. Just four more days to go before our trip and I HAVE NOTHING PACKED. Sigh. I've spent nearly 3 days now just trying to figure out what to bring for myself. I still have two more other people to pack for. And I am simply amazed at how much stuff is needed for an 18 month old!

So the other day I mentioned that this week will be REALLY busy. Meaning my outfits will look mostly like this, in 100 degree weather (yes today was 103F!), while getting stuff done. So I apologize in advance that I will not be able to post daily for the next 3 weeks. I will try to post as much as I can when I am on the other side of the world. Things should be back to normal around here on the third week of June. I can't wait to lay on that white sand, play with my toddler, and just listen to splashing waves! 

Shorts: Forever 21

Shirt: Esprit

Shoes: Steve Madden

Watch: DKNY

Bag: Zara

A stripey day

So I was in the mood for more stripes and color blocking today. Our trip is coming up and I have tons to do. One little person needs too many things. This will be the first airplane ride for out little one and it's a 20 hour trip!

Today, and the rest of the week, is pretty much running errands and last minute shopping. Meaning my outfits will be synonyms of comfortable.

Walking tall

One of the many things I am loving about these wedges is that it adds 4 inches to my petiteness! My colleague asked me today if I grew taller. I said yes, overnight!

I bought this blouse two years ago during the black friday sale. I'm pretty sure I got it for less than $10. I thought I'd pair it today with some nice jeans (haven't worn one in a while). And speaking of jeans, I've always wondered why 7 for All Mankind costs so much. This one retails for almost $200. They are just super comfortable, made in the land of the free and snugs in the right places. Need I say more? Did I buy it new? Of course not! These were thrifted for $50. Still a bit high for a thrift item but much better than $200! Plus they were slightly used. Thank you to the previous owner who probably decided it was time to get a new one after about 10 times of wearing them.

Playing dress-up: Prep school style

The new challenge for the Bloggers Do it Better series is the All-American look of menswear-prep. When I found out it was going to be about prep school style I was absolutely clueless! First off, my husband's neckties are way too colorful and none of them matched anything I had. So I knew it was going to be difficult.

I worked around the necktie that I thought would be the easiest to dress with. So I came up with this. Problem is it's 85F outside. There was no way I could have done my errands in a sweater with an additional two layers underneath it. I participated anyway for the fun of it. I'm definitely doing this outfit in the Fall.

Casual stripes

Today has been a really busy day. We had our carpets steam cleaned so I had to break down my studio and move furniture around. Not fun.

But Sunday was a relaxing day. So no this was not my outfit today. I wore this the other day during dinner with some friends. Ruehl shirts have the softest fabric - it feels like you have a fluffy cotton towel wrapped around you (a little exaggeration here). Their shirts are so soft that my husband has invited me to go in there several times while we are window shopping. He hates shopping by the way.

Happiness

Saturday was an awesome day! Zumba first thing in the morning then a baby shower for a friend in the afternoon.

I won't post my sweaty zumba outfit. The weather was, once again, perfect that day so I wanted to wear my comfy new shoes. This floral dress was a little out of my budget when I bought it early last year. But it was the last one on the rack in my size and it was just begging me to buy her! So, being the nice person that i am, I gave her a new home! She's been really happy so far.

The alphabet

Today is blue sky and sunshine! Perfect weather to wear my new shoes. I've been walking around in them for more than two hours now and my feet are still happy.

I decided to wear them with these bright pants from Gap and this denim shirt from Forever 21. A it's adorable, B it's so beautiful. This whole outfit equals C (for COMFORTABLE). Okay, not quite how the song should go.