Recap

           Most important news first, I saw Kim Kardashian. She is as fantastic in real life as you would expect. I have a confession, I don't own a television for various reasons, mainly for space and my attention span is small enough. But, when there's a television in sight and E! is available, those Kardashians draw me in. They epitomize mindless television and they're pretty entertaining.

Here's my friend and my conversation:
Me: OhMyGod. That's Kim Kardashian.
Friend: Who?
Me: Are you serious? Kim Kardashian!
Friend: Is her butt really that big? Is that real?

Kim K  

               Things that are making me happy this week include the sweet 'n salty almonds from Starbucks and remembering the book "The Giving Tree."

"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein

 And, having to wear sweaters. Like this wrap one. You'll feel like a ballerina.

Ballet Wrap Cardigan, $89

Fall Weekends

I'm going to hang with my cousin tonight. She's about the chicest soccer mom you'll ever meet. For example, errands around the house are usually done in 5in Brian Atwoods. She works out everyday, no matter what. And she's a lawyer in her spare time. I know, you wish she was your cousin/BFF too. Actually, my other BFF Lauren is joining in the suburbia fun. Girls night in, check.

We're going to bake pumpkin bread with the kiddies. Using this recipe:  http://tiny.cc/4f3lv

It's definitively fall now. The Today Show cast were all in coats if you don't believe me for yourself. October means fall, but we all know it means Halloween too. I've officially decided to be a diner girl one night. I'm feeling the fifties lately, and I already wear saddle shoes everyday.

 That's one night. I'm planning on still being Hester Prynn and it seems my smurfette idea has been unanimously vetoed. It's an unjust world we live in when your friends don't support your blue ambitions.

Gossamer Wrap Cardi in Pale Pink

I love baby pink and powder blue hues with rich chocolate browns. I wear this sweater with my favorite skinny cords and a white tee. You'll find me in this uniform all day Saturday, while camped out reading **hopefully** outside. Have a delicious weekend!

 xx J

Night Life and Celeb Sightings

Sorry for the week-long absence. Let's just say from Monday at 10pm to 5:26pm on Wednesday, I wasn't a fully functioning person. Too much work to catch up on...c'est la vie. I could have shopped with those bags under my eyes. Lovely image, I know. I looked a bit like this...Except, less fluffy.

Sorry for the silliness. 
Actually, like I said to a friend this week, never ever apologize for extra silliness. You wouldn't get angry with someone for putting too many gummi's on your fro-yo or for accidently making your tall misto a grande. Sometimes things are fabulous like that.


Speaking of which, last night me and bff Lauren + her southern belle mama went to a gallery opening on the Upper East Side. We shmoozed, trinked our 'champ, checked out the glamourous outfits and people watched...I mean, er, we took in artwork.

Moi, Mama Jean, bff Lauren.
Me in our Icon Cocktail Dress. I ruined it because I got cold and threw on my cardigan. http://www.apartstyle.com/dresses/icon-cocktail-dress/invt/392199/&bklist=icat,4,shop,apparal,dresses

After, we went to my favorite restaurant in The City. Il Riccio, 152 E 79th St. I had the grilled goat cheese salad. Lauren had Carciofi Al Taleggio artichokes with melted taleggio cheese ie sinful artichokes in a creamy cheesy divine sauce. Jean, her too cool mom, had prosciutto. We all split the Rigatoni Zigrinati Alla Siciliana rigatoni with eggplant and mozzarella in tomato sauce. 


It was a perfect new york city night. I'M OFF TO the city of sparkles,VEGAS, FOR THE WEEKEND. I'M A VERY grateful girl lately. & i'm EXTREMELY SMILE-Y. 


EVERYONE SHOULD SMILE MORE. IT'S FREE AND TONS OF FUN. I PROMISE. TALK TO YOU SOON!

XX J

"Technology is Scary"

I've been homesick this week. I'm not sure why. I think it's due to stress, so I'm missing my comforts. Like my favorite panini and a good Miami Arepa. Or apparently as I say it, a la Sofía Vergara from Modern Family, an ah-RRehh-PA. The rain isn't helping either. It rains a lot in Miami, but I'd like to pretend it doesn't and thus the rain makes me miss the sun, which in this ideal image is always out at home.

Maybe I'll finally brave the line at Caracas Arepa Bar this weekend. Then again, if we make it out at all I'll feel accomplished... 

http://www.caracasarepabar.com/index_2.php

Today I snagged a trench coat from our spring samples. I'm a little obsessed. What are your thoughts?

Yes, I'm naturally that awkward. And yes, I  still secretly hope I'm growing.

Also, I *heart* Carey Mulligan. I read a quote from her today that made me laugh aloud. "I think any advance in technology is scary. I'm terrified of iPads!" It's so ridiculous and I can absolutely relate. 

She'd adorable and she seems like she's someone you grew up with. I'm aware I didn't grow up in England. 

I think I have a girl-crush...Hey! We all have one.

HAPPY WEEKEND!
xo, J