Look: Winter's Last Hurrah

Weather is so crazy where I am at. One minute it is cold, the next it is warm. And just as I had all my winter coats dry cleaned and ready for storage, Mr. Winter decided to make a come back! Arrggghhh... Spring! Spring! I am ready for spring!

Anyway, this is two consecutive look book post wearing the same boots =), I just have to wear them again before it gets warm.

What I am wearing:
cardigan: Anthropologie
dress: Ann Taylor
boots: Dolce Vita
opaque tights and bangles: Express
necklace: Metro Park; diamond earrings: own; ring: from GG

I love the tiered ruffles at the back of this cardigan.

Now up for some exciting news - watch out for my next post and a give away for one of my lucky followers!

I hope you are all having a wonderful week my lovelies!

xoxo,
T

Look: Grey Overture

Wearing my fave boots...

...trying the pucker lips look...

What I am wearing:
dress: BCBG Max Azria
sweater: Express
leggings: Express
boots: Dolce Vita
accessories: Black House White Market bracelets, Express necklace, diamond earrings and engagement ring from GG

Last Sunday, I have been itching in my arms and my back. I was also having acid reflux. I ignored the symptoms thinking I just need to reapply moisturizer since it has been really cold again and my skin is getting dry. GG got me some Benadryl and calamine lotion but of course I didn't listen ;-) (I know I was stubborn!) . The itching and hyper-acidity persisted the whole day. That night as I was about to take a shower, I was horrified at what I saw in the mirror - I had hives everywhere except in my face, hands and feet. GG rushed me to the hospital emergency room and we were there until the wee hour of the morning. The culprit? I switched dry cleaners. Yes! Who knew?!! I was allergic to the solution my new dry cleaner used! Seriously!? Oh and guess what the doctors prescribed? Benadryl, Claritin and Calamine lotion. Yes, yes, GG was right. He had this smirk-I-told-you-so look on his face. To which, on cue, I said "My doctor and hero!".

Happy Friday lovelies!!!!!

xoxo,
T

Look: Winter Chill

Love our weather here in the south this week! In the low 40s and high 60s!

I like layering clothes since I can add more to what I am wearing when it is cold and take a layer or two off when it is warm. The key is to layer thinner tops and fitted tanks so as not to look chunky. Boots tucked under the jeans are very warm and comfortable. I opt for classic styles that will last me the whole year and that I can still wear the following year.

What I am wearing:
jacket: Tulle (Nordstrom)
jeans: Rock & Republic
tall boots: Dolce Vita
stripe tank: Banana Republic
white cardigan: (Dillards)
black cashmere scarf, black cocktail ring: BCBG MaxAzria
long silver necklace: Metropark
bag: Badgley Mischka

xs:
Please donate or say a prayer to all the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. There are still a number of people buried in the rubles.

xoxo,
T

photographs by: GG

Hello 2009!

2008 was such an eventful year for me

• Bought many pairs of shoes to add to my collection - as I was teased before - I need a separate U-Haul to move them. Also got rid of some pairs which I have not even worn to make space in my closet. My last purchase for 2008 - a pair of Dolce Vita boots.

• Bought a few purses which is a first for me since I am not really into purses as much as shoes. My latest addition - these Badgley totes that I got at steal prices from Gilt!

• I picked up on my book reading.
  
• Started going to belly dancing and Zumba classes and have fallen in love with it.
  
• I started blogging again and even got my own domain name - www.freeteyme.com
• My fashion web source is in the works which I am hoping to launch before the end of this quarter. So watch out for it. Oh and I am looking for fashion contributors!
• Made really wonderful friends!

A lot of things happened professionally that made me realize how blessed I am despite the recent economic downturn. Blessings that offset the personal events that spiced up last year =)

For 2009, I look forward to

• Continue blogging
• Travel to Bahamas, O.C. (of course), New York (of course) , Cabo San Lucas and maybe Rio de Janeiro (right Con?). These are trips that we have started planning late last year.
• Finish reading Marley and Me. A book that was given by a friend two and a half years ago and still have not had a chance to finish reading. I finally decided it is time to do so before I see the movie =P
• More walks for Boemee. I have pretty much neglected my "bunso" last year because of all the "busy-ness".

• And of course, more shoes (and maybe a few purses) to add to my collection! Some of which will be featured in my coming Look Book.
• Get back into Pilates.
  

I have a bottomless bucket list for which I am looking at crossing out some of it this 2009. I hope this year is even better than what 2008 brought about!

So, have a happy and blessed new year!