Leaving on a Jet Plane

In the next two weeks I will be traveling to New York, I realize that this will be either my fourth or fifth trip this year. I guess I do travel often. Though my mom has been telling me this for years, I guess now is when I really realize it. As usual before any trip I started to think about what I am going to pack, which then lead to thinking about luggage. Ugh luggage! My luggage is so ugly. I have about four mismatched pieces of luggage that I rotate, and I hate all of them. Two large wheeled Kipling duffels that were purchased after college graduation for a trip all around Greece. One medium size (I think that’s 25") Atlantic wheeled upright, and one small Heys 20" carry on upright. It’s kind of embarrassing that none of these match, and yes this does really bother me. It’s about due time to purchase a set of matching, beautiful, grown-up luggage. If you were to ask me what my dream luggage is it’s simple, I've known the answer for years, I just have never been able to spend that amount of money of luggage. Its either Brics or Hartmann two piece luggage set. The perfect combination, one large upright trolley style suitcase that gets checked in size 25" or larger (but no larger than 30"), and a matching duffel with wheels. The matching duffel with wheels is essential because I never ever check in expensive purses, shoes, or jewelry, basically the accessories must all go in the carry on. The larger suitcase is for the essentials such as clothes, a lot of toiletries and makeup, blow dryer, iron, other shoes, and etc. Sadly ill probably have to wait until I can put a Brics or Hartmann set on my wedding registry, but until then I have found an affordable and beautiful compromise. The only question left is... will it sustain my travels? 

Hartmann:
 
Expandable Mobile Traveler $650.00
Mobile Traveler Duffer $475.00
http://www.hartmann.com/default.asp

Brics:

Milano Suitcase $500
Milano Rolling Duffel $400
http://www.macys.com/
http://www.brics.it/index.asp?l=usa&c=usa

London Fog (Most Economical):


Oxford Collection, Expandable Upright $159.99
Oxford Collection, Rolling Club Duffel $109.99
http://www.macys.com/

Midnight in Paris

Regardless of the fact that I can not go to the Cannes Film Festival, i try to keep myself informed with the movies that are debuting and being screened. This particular movie caught my eye for a number of reasons. It's in Paris, It's a Woody Allen Film, and it stars Rachel McAdams (whom I've been in love with since The Notebook). Paris is my favorite city in the world, and i can absolutely relate with the Owen Wilson character loosing himself in the city night after night. Paris is beautiful, charming, enchanting, and magical, you cant help but loose yourself. I truly hope this movie makes it way to the US sooner than later.

Trailer:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi853581081/

Cast of Midnight in Paris at the Cannes Film Festival

www.popsugar.com

Three Terrific Things

1. A couple of years ago i was enthralled in the Emily Griffin novels Something Borrowed, and and Something Blue. Today is the long awaited release day of the novel turned movie Something Borrowed. Very much looking forward to watching the movie and really hoping it lives up to amazing-ness of the book.

2. Any event that is a Food, Wine & Music Festival is pretty much a good event to me! Saturday My 7 from 4-9:30pm is the Coconut Grove Food, Wine & Music Festival at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church right in the heart of the grove.

http://www.coconutgrovefoodwinemusicfestival.com/index.html

3. Lastly, of course is Mothers Day. Looking forward to spending the day with my mom, doing girl stuff, having a nice lunch together. Making sure she knows how much i love her, appreciate her, and that I wouldn't be the lady i am today if it wasn't because of her <3

Love looks so well on you

Jeans! There is nothing sexier that a girl in a pair of jeans that fits her just perfectly, because of this and many other reasons I simply love Jeans. But my god why is it so hard to find the perfect pair? I am the worst when it comes to buying jeans and being 100% convinced that I love how they look on me, because of this I often get stuck in a jean rut. A jeans rut is when someone finds that perfect brand and that perfect size that fits them so good, they want to buy the jean in every color and style that its made in. Leading to buying the same pair of jean over and over again because you just can’t find anything better. I swear in the last five years I must have bought around 10 pairs of Jbrand Skinny Jeans, if not more. I promise you I am not exaggerating. Last year alone I bought at least 3 that I can think of right now, the classic dark denim, a pair of really soft taupe ones, and a pair of shinny black skinnies, that are perfect for a night out. I have a love affair with Jbrands and I could probably wear just Jbrands, but I wanted to try new styles and new brands. The 70s seem to be everywhere right now, making the wide leg/flair jean the jean to have right now.  I wanted to accomplish this look, but at the same time staying true to my individual style which is ladylike, classic, and preppy. So I began on the quest for the perfect flare jean (but not too bell bottom-ish). I opted to go for white, because there’s something so classic, timeless, and sexy about a perfect pair of white fitting jeans. Initially I really wanted the Jbrand Love Stories, but I had to push myself not to buy another pair of Jbrands. So after trying on many many pairs (isn’t trying on 20 pairs of jeans the most fun!!! yea, right) the winner was a pair of Paige Lou Lou Tulips. Be warned this brand stretches out tremendously so buy the smallest size that you can fit into. At the end of the day, I am really happy with my purchase, and I can’t wait to wear my jeans for the rest of spring and well into summer and fall. I am even considering getting them again in the light denim wash color Paige sells. (oh oh I smell another jean rut coming!)

Paige Lou Lou Tulip

Jbrand Love Story

Next on my list:

Lou Lou Tulip In light denim wash.

http://www.shopbop.com/

http://www.beso.com/

Dream Away - Met Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala a/k/a the met gala was held last night in NYC. The Met Gala is always a favorite event of mine to see who will come wearing what. Known as the event where attendees will take the most risks and love to stand out. There are always those who push the envelope in their fashion choices, and then there are the ones that play it safe, beautiful but safe. I would likely be one of the ones playing it safe, but then again I have never been invited to the Met Gala, maybe one day. The red carpet at this event is bigger than the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the SAG awards all put together. I for one was glued to my laptop on various sites (mostly popsugar.com) for minute to minute coverage of what everyone was wearing. I highly suggest that next year E! Or Style network or any other channel covers this event live, I am not sure why this has not already happened? If anyone knows the answer please share. Anyways I'm highly anticipating the day I can view the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition myself. I am traveling to NYC for Memorial Day weekend and you can pretty much guarantee I will stop by to check it out. Here are some of my favorites from last night, its no surprise to me that three of the five dresses below are strapless. I am a sucker for a princess strapless dress, especially if it has sparkles. Some other trends I saw were long sleeves, bare backs, and bright colors.

Ashley Greene in one of a kind Donna Karen - Perfection!

Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson - Oh! so Sexy. Diane in Jason Wu

Dakota Fanning out of a fairy tale in Valentino

Sarah Jessica Parker looking effortlessly chic in the man of the hour Alenander McQueen

Liv Tyler in Givency - the pop of yellow is my faovrite part

http://blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/

Lovely Dressing

(parker dress.miu miu sandals.bebe earrings.forever21 bracelets)



George's

My co-workers plus some friends, and myself headed over to George's restaurant on Sunset for a little bit of a celebration. George's has always been a personal favorite Miami go to restaurant. Starting with his first location in the Grove and then expanding with his second location now on Sunset (also closer to where I live). Besides the delicious french food, the ambiance at George's is really what makes this restaurant stand out amongst the rest.The place to go when you want a Birthday Celebration dinner because through out your dinning experience the lights will be turned down, the disco ball will spin, and the happy birthday sparkler candle will be delivered all around you. Some personal recommendations are the mussels and truffle fries, the duck pizza, and beef carpaccio. Our celebration was a success due to the perfect chilled bottle of french Bordeaux and the great company. Oh! and how could i almost forget, George's personal touch of offering a free glass of champagne to get the party rolling!

charcuterie and aged cheese platter - mixed cold meat and cheese platter
i love how the cutting board is shaped like a little piggy. oink oink
the prosciutto and pate were favorites

http://www.georgesrestaurants.com/