Look: Boho chic and Birthday Part 1!

This weekend was my birthday. I had nothing special planned on that day but to relax at home and spend the morning volunteering for the Free Kids Science day, an outreach project by SWE of which I am a member.

I had so much fun working with the kids. You can see all their faces beam up in excitement and amazement on all the projects Caitlin (the girl scout who spearheaded this event ) had prepared for them.

Armed with my Redbox rentals and munchies, I was ready to plop myself in the couch. Seriously, when you get to a certain age ;-), you just don't feel like celebrating anymore. I seriously wanted to stop the hands of time!

But, I caved in and agreed to go on a dinner. I'm glad I did 'cause I had so much fun!

What I am wearing:
dress: BCBG Max Azria(also here)
shoes: Christian Louboutin (also here)
wood bead purse: Ann Taylor
chunky gold braided bracelet: BeBe

This dress had a brown sash with it but I didn't feel like wearing it. I think it looked so much better without it.

To those of you who are new to my blog, my posts almost always include food in it =). We had dinner at J Alexander's (one of my fave restaurants):

And of course wine, more food and dessert with beautiful music at the Grape:

I have been eating a lot lately I will need to start swimming again to get me to fit into my other clothes! Well, at least until after this month. What? There are more eating planned this week! lol

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend lovelies!

Look: Emerald Green and a big Thank You!

This is what I wore last Friday...



What I am wearing:
dress: BCBG Max Azria (seen here)
shoes: Christian Louboutin (also here)
long knotted gold chain necklace: Express (seen here)
gold cuff: Bebe
bag: Preston & York

After 12 weeks of compressed summer classes - it is finally over. I received my MBA degree on Friday! So, excuse my Harry Potter get-up as I share this picture with you lovelies. BTW, whoever came up with the cap obviously needs some fashion advice haha!

Now, for the most important part of this post:

Thank you all so much for all the sweet comments and the encouraging e-mails I have received while I have been busy going through the last leg of my MBA. It made me smile and have lifted me when I feel tired. Thank you all so much!!!

Finally, please indulge me by allowing me to dedicate this achievement to my mom and dad who have instilled the value of education to my sisters and I. Thank you Mom and Dad for all the support and love you have showered us, this is for both of you!

So, I'm raising my peach bellini to you all and "Cin Cin - salute!"

Hidden Treasures...

Before the year ended I decided to clean out my closet and lo and behold! I found a few shoes that I have worn just once and a couple that are still new and in boxes! We often get asked - "what is it with you women and your shoes? " Same thing that you guys have with your gadgets!

Anyway, it turned out really good - it was like shopping - only in my own closet for FREE! LOL
Here are some of the shoes that I found:

This one is Coach. It is a black leather sling back


Loved the contrasts of the brown leather with the patent leather in this Stuart Weitzman pair

This pair is made of satin


These are the pairs that I have not even worn! One is from Banana Republic and the other one is from BeBe:


Have you bought shoes just because and then wonders - "Now I need an outfit to go with these..." or "These will look good with..."?

And although winter is still very much around, with the looming economy, maybe it is not bad to start doing your spring cleaning early. You too may find hidden treasures in your closet like I have.