Savage Beauty

On Friday I had a half day at work. With the extra hours on my Friday afternoon, I decided to spend the (rainy and hot) day at the Met to see the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit. After waiting in line for a little over an hour, I entered into the gallery. There are no words to express the beauty, artistry, as well as vision that Alexander McQueen expressed in his designs. To be so close to his work, the quality of the work was amazing. It was one of the most beautiful exhibits I've seen in a long time. Unfortunately, pictures were not allowed inside, but I did buy a few postcards to remember my experience and the amazement I felt when walking into the gallery. Every collection had a story and I wish I had the time to walk through one more time. The exhibit is on display for only one more week at the Met, I hope those who live in NY get the chance to see Savage Beauty.

 Dress, Autumn/Winter 2010-11

Dress, Sarabande, Spring/Summer 2007



Sun and Heat

Sometimes the sun is so bright and the mornings start out already too warm that I secretly wish for Autumn to come faster. As the day goes on and twilight arrives, the temperature changes and that's when I remember why I love the summer.

This warmth surrounds me and the light changes and all I want to do is sit on my roof and stare at the stars.

Skirt: Old Navy

Top: Anthropologie

Sunnies: Urban Outfitters



Summer Dresses

I took these pictures in June, before the summer heat really started to kick in. At that time I would throw on one of my summer dresses and a cardigan and head out to go to work or my Sunday errands.

Now with temperatures rising and mornings are just as hot and humid as afternoons, I have retired my cardigans until Autumn. I am slowly melting away with the city heat and dream of weekends spent back home at my parents where trees line every street and a cool breeze blows away the intense summer heat.

 

Dress: Gifted by Mom 

Shoes: Seychelles

Cardigan: Gap

Paris Je T'aime

Near the end of my trip to Europe, I was able to spend three days in Paris. Those three days were spent wandering around for hours and enjoying this beautiful city. Paris is one of my favorite places to visit and there is so much to offer.

I spent a very warm Saturday exploring the cemetary Pere Lachaise. It was so beautiful and gothic. I also got to visit Oscar Wilde and see all the kisses he get's by visitors. No, I did not add to those kisses on his tomb. I'm a fan of his work, but just no.

Other than sightseeing I spent most of my time eating lot's of cheese, bread, and ice cream. I also visited multiple pastry and chocolate shops, and gorged on the famed Laduree macarons. Until the next time, I will have day dreams of my trip.

Life in Leiden

These pictures were taken on my last day in the Netherlands. I spent the day walking around with my friend and enjoying everyday life in Leiden. One of the things I love about visiting new places is watching how the people live their lives and what kinds of food they eat.

With the sun shining and a nice breeze blowing, I visited a farmers market, had drinks near the water, and ended the day enjoying a lovely dinner outside. As you can tell, sweets were also part of my day.

 

Outfit Details: 

Dress: Anthropologie

Scarf: Street Vendor in Italy

Cardigan: Uniqlo

Sunnies: Urban Outfitters

Afternoon in Amsterdam

I made a friend on my day trip to Amsterdam, didn't catch her name but she sure was cute. She had a bell around her neck and followed me around for a bit, until she got bored. I think cat's are naturally attracted to me, they can sense my crazy cat lady tendencies.

Enough about cat's. While spending the day sightseeing and completely looking like a tourist with my map in had, I stumbled onto this lovely vintage shop in Amsterdam. The minute I walked inside I could feel my hands going straight for my wallet. Unfortunately I did not leave with any goodies, due to being on a budget. Next time!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time and Travel

You know what I love? I love visiting a friend I haven't seen in over a year and just spending time eating, drinking, and discussing all the things that have happened in our lives since we last saw each other.

On my trip to Europe, I spent a day and a half visiting with my good friend who lives in Zurich. We stayed up late into the evening sitting on her balcony drinking tea and talking about everything. The next day I was sad to say my farewells, but I had a train to Salzburg I had to catch.

I sometimes wish I could bottle op the moments I have spent with old friends, to relive them with things are not as wonderful. The same goes with pictures. When I take a picture, I am always trying to capture the beauty that I am witnessing, but after the click of my camera the picture just doesn't capture what my eyes are seeing.

When I walked into the Dom zu Salzburg the light coming in through the windows was so magnificent that it took my breath away. The picture I took from my camera just didn't capture the beauty I saw. I guess that's the limitations of my camera as well as my photography skills.