if you are in the houston area, are you as sick of this endless rain as i am? let's just pretend it's nice and sunny outside. if you can't pretend like me, let's just dress the part before we get out of the house then.
oh my, it's been raining here all weekend and we are expecting more rain this upcoming week. it is spring alright. our garden loves all the water and attention but i can't help but feel all gloomy that comes along with this kind of weather.
i will try my best to stay dry all week. thanks to an old trusted anorak i've had for years. i love wearing it with leggings, shorts, jeans and even skirts. it's super lightweight and a great layering piece for when traveling. here are a few more rain jackets for the season :
Elaine Turner, the texas-based designer of the luxury brand will be launching her spring line next tuesday march 3rd 6 - 8 pm at her newest boutique in BLVD place 1700 post oak blvd houston 77056. the spring launch party will be hosted by HOUSTON TEXANS Chris and his wife Jenny Myers and Operation Smile's Dane Hoang, my friends Viet Hoang, Duyen and Marc Nguyen.
20 % of proceeds will be donated to OPERATION SMILE, an international charity organization providing free and safe dental surgery for under privileged children and young adults born with cleft lip or cleft palate all over the world.
enjoy and night of shopping and supporting a great cause
the early texas spring break are just weeks away and
i'm dreaming warm weather, colorful patterns and beautiful prints. what are your plans for spring break?
admiration and bordering to obsession is how i feel with mats meyer's creative fashion illustrations. i follow this incredibly talented artist for awhile now in instagram and i think it's time i share her beautiful artwork.
somehow i ended up at forever 21 at the mall and i stumbled upon a boat load of cute stuff. i am not a big fan of their clothes but i can certainly handle their accessories and little knick knacks with inexpensive prices. i obviously don't need them but they're just too cute.
last night sealed for me the need to cut my hair to a shorter bob. late last year i did cut my hair to a longer bob but i think i'd like to cut it shorter this time. seeing the wavy tousled hair of these ladies last night, you would want to grab that curling iron (and a little bit of product) and do an easy textured hairstyle just like theirs.
this freezing weather here lately is making me yearn for easy breezy blouses perfect to wear on an island.
if you have plans to visit the beach anytime soon, you need these gorgeous lace blouses to wear for a night out by the bay. i love how girly and flirty they are.
above is very pricey but below is an inexpensive version and i think much cuter (with pineapples!).
we never have real "winter" here in texas but this week we had a dose of under 40 degree weather and it was brrrrr cold for our standards. not sure how long this will last but we try to dress accordingly to it.
i'd love to own a bright-colored coat like this or this that will surely liven up dark dreary days during the winter months. pretty to throw over basic jeans and a tee (love this too with it's gold handwriting print), a simple pair of booties, chunkygold rings and the must-have bucket bag to finish off the look.
it never fails. i love a really clean, crisp fresh look for the new year. before spring arrives, i love a really good winter white wardrobe overhaul. i think it's because of the unapologetic overdose of glitter and sparkle from the holidays that makes me yearn for a clean slate. winter white is now here to stay.
i hope you all had a wonderful christmas break and that you're looking forward to the last hurrah for the holiday season and that's the new year's eve celebration!
whether you have big plans or not, new year's eve is that one night to pull out the sparkliest and prettiest dress you have to dance the night away and ring in the new year!
if you're still on the hunt for that perfect dress, here are a few options :
i love the fresh clean look of nudes and neutrals this season. it looks crisp modern and simply chic. scroll down all the way to the bottom to see on how to get the look.
it's an exciting day friends! y'all know i am a big fan of the GIGI NEW YORK brand (i have a couple of teddie totes) ~ they are undeniably quality made handbags and accessories!
so to end the year with a big bang and to thank you all for your continued support, i have teamed up with 11 fabulous houston bloggers for this amazing giveaway ~ you will have a chance to win a set of :
1) an all in one bag in coral french and 2) a matching 2015 6" pocket datebook
pls check details below on how to join.
thank you friends for another wonderful year!
we just received an invitation to a fun christmas eve pajama party. such a great idea! our little family is excited to show up in our festive holiday pjs!
here are a few favorites for the whole family :
P.S. do come back tomorrow for a pretty exciting giveaway happening here! don't you miss it!
i love colorful mixed patterned sweaters this season. in the midst of everything dark and grey, the pop of abstract prints and colors does make for a bold wardrobe statement even with just a cozy fair isle sweater and jeans!
here are a few to check out :
j.crew has a deal going on now where you can save up to 30% off with code MERRYMERRY.
