Dreams II

My mother sent me an onslaught of pictures this week as she welcomed her new Kadey Krogen, 'Olympia', to her new home in Stuart, Florida. After being built for the past few years in Taiwan, (you may recall this update from May) her boat has arrived stateside for the finishing touches, the most important of which is the stenciling of the name on the bow stern (I dont know anything). In January I'll be traveling to Florida for an emotional ceremony where we will scatter my Dad's ashes at a specific point in the harbor after cracking a bottle of Veuve (these boat people are crazy to waste such good champagne but apparently this is a tradition, and I'm not one to argue with that).

October Beauty Round Up

October Beauty Round Up by christina-villecco featuring a nail polish

The cooler temps are the perfect excuse for a little revamping of the beauty routine. After 3 cocktails with the hubby in NYC we stumbled upon the Kiehls flagship on East 13th street and decided I needed everything they were selling. The best of my discoveries has been the Calendula collection and Ultra face lotion. For nails, nothing has been so revolutionary to my weekends as the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel. Goes on like regular polish, dries with a fan, and lasts for at least a week if not longer. Try 'wine stock' and 'dig fig' to replicate the ever popular Essie 'wicked' or new 'dressed to kilt'.

New Arrivals

Olive, navy and cream are true fall colors that will never get old. The new arrivals at Loft are perfect for October.

Linking up with Mix and Match and Perfectly Coutured 

Classics

When it comes to bags, I've always been into high quality, classic choices. Since the days of shopping the Americana with my dad after a good report card, to my first pay check after college, I've been an investment bag shopper versus a lower cost, high quantity type of girl. And in my post-law school, post-baby, post-home purchase life, its not so different (although there are great, vast stretches of time in between such purchases). When good news came to me at work on the very anniversary of my dad passing, I knew it I had to stick to old traditions and make a purchase my dad would have told me to. (I also find it to be no coincidence at all that this news came on this day, as it was certainly my dad's hand at work to make it a date that something good happened). So after much deliberation and emails exchanged with Rebecca, I landed on my original choice from long ago before I was actually in the market to make a purchase.

Louis Vuitton Sac Plat Damier Ebene

This bag makes me feel like the uber-professional woman with its sleek design and classic lines. I will enjoy it for years to come.

Weekend Wear

Weekend Wear by christina-villecco featuring lace up boots

NYC Love

Among the many fun activities we had during our weekend staycation in NYC, dinner at the Smith was one of the best.

Top, Loft; Heels, Sole Society; Bag, Chanel; Jeans, Joe Fresh

Insta-Round Up

Loft Dress, Vince Camuto Oxfords, Tory Burch tote

J.Crew Dress, Ann Taylor necklace, Ann Taylor heels

7 year engagement anniversary flowers from the hubs

J.Crew skirt, Vince Camuto Oxfords, Loft sweater

Saturday afternoon wine and cheese with friends

Brunch in NYC with my Colgate girlfriends

Striped midi pencil from Loft on repeat

Linking Up with Mix & Match, White Coat Wardrobe and Perfectly Coutured