Please excuse my absence

Due to extra hours at work this week please do excuse my lack of blogging. Today I logged 12 hours and looks as though the rest of the week will play out in a similar fashion. I will say one thing, my extra time at work would certainly be a bit more fun with this particular accessory...

and yes, a pink construction helmet would be fitting for my overtime

working on overseeing office build outs!

Paris Dreams : Anna Kendrick

How beautiful does Anna Kendrick look in these photographs from Glamour UK? I can only hope that I look this glamourous when I take my long awaited trip to the city of light!

Emilio Pucci

I've always loved the designs of Emilio Pucci. The store in NYC is always one of my stops along 5th Avenue. The bright, vibrant colors are fanciful additions to any ensemble, and their scarves are pretty enough to frame as art. I'm lucky to have several Pucci scarves and a Pucci purse that I nabbed from Mother (thanks!) but I never will forget a certain coat that I found back in 2010 at the Century 21 in NYC; it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, its price tag and my moment of fiscal responsibility did not match up... I still have faith that one day we will reunite! Until then I will continue my search and enjoy my beloved Pucci items.

The always stylish JBKO in Pucci

A frame-worthy Pucci Scarf

The fantastic coat I found at Century 21;

but left for another lucky girl to buy

NYC 2009

Pucci 5th Avenue

Virginia Wine Tour

This weekend to celebrate my friend's birthday we took our yearly wine tour of Virginia Wineries. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we spent nearly 8 hours just sitting outside enjoying the country air and delicious wine. We tasted a variety of wines, and I ended up purchasing a bottle of the "Rooster Red" to enjoy outside. You visit two vineyards and get a ride in a hilariously decked out school bus from Arlington to the vineyards.

We had a fantastic time and I highly recommend going on a vineyard tour

for anyone who lives in the DC area!

After the vineyards I stopped by the South Carolina Society Oyster Roast for some oystahs and shriamp... and some lovely time with Glennie.

Splurge vs Steal

Guess what - another post about ELEPHANTS! However, this one is about an "elephant deal". For a long time I have been wanting a Kenneth Jay Lane Raj Bracelet. However, I was not blown away with the price tag of almost $100. Enter: Forever 21.

Check this out....

Kenneth Jay Lane:

Forever 21:

Okay so they're not the exact same but they're close and for $10 I'm pretty happy with my little find. Don't you love a cheap thrill? I do.

Elephant Decor II

I picked this darling Elephant hook up at Anthropologie yesterday. I am planning on mounting it on a pretty wooden backing which I may paint or decoupage with fun paper.

He will make an excellent addition to my closet!

For any pachyderm lovers out there...

Elephant Hook

Ikat

I love ikat. I think this is largely in part to my mother's love for ikat which has been passed along to me. I bought a pink dress a few months ago to wear to Gold Cup in May and today I found some very cute ikat bowls at Anthropolgie- I think I may return to the Georgetown store to buy the green one; it would make a cute place to hold accessories in my closet.

Ikat is certainly a trend that I hope stays around for a while.

Wish List: Varina Flat

I need a pair of reliable and comfortable yet stylish flats. I've worn out a pair of black bcbg that I have been endlessly wearing since August 2009 that need to be retired. I have my eye on a pair of Ferragamo's Varina Flats. They come in an endless assortment of colors and seem to be to be the perfect flat. I slipped my feet into a pair last night at Bloomies and fell in love.

I will just have see what Mr. Tax Man says next week...

until then I can scheme of which color I will pick!

Apartment Crush: Tinsley Mortimer

How gorgeous is her home? I want every part of it... and I want to be her friend ! I love the use of blue throughout the apartment and the mix of classic furniture with modern touches. Not to mention her closet is TDF...

Below, a spread from Harpers Bazaar from 2008.

Spring Travels?

I'm contemplating joining a friend for a few days in New Orleans in April. The only thing stopping me are the very expensive ($500+) flights from DC to New Orleans! Does anyone have tips for finding cheap flights? Any and all suggestions would be very welcome. I have never been to New Orleans and have always wanted to go. I have a feeling that a city thats so similar to Charleston with such a large french influence would be tres tres moi.

If the Nola trip does not work out, I may take my days off and venture home to South Carolina. I know mother would certainly prefer that...

(and I would get to celebrate her birthday as well!)