Touring London

Two of the days in London we did the typical double decker sightseeing tour bus. I was a little skeptical because I didn't want to scream out to everyone, "Look at me, I'm a tourist!" But it was such a great idea. I got views of landmarks I wouldn't normally have been able to see and we were able to hit every major sightseeing location. We took mental note of places we wanted to stop off and see, like the Tower of London, and on our second day took the bus to these locations.

I think the Tower of London was up there on my list of amazing places to see, partly because the crown jewels are there. Unfortunately we couldn't take any pictures, but trust me when I say the whole exhibit was absolutely amazing. Seeing all the jewels, even ones that were from the 1800s, that were still intact was an incredible sight. I swear, the history from London is just mind blowing. It makes me realize how young of a country the US is.

Outfit
Top: J.Crew
Jeans: Rock & Republic (old)
Scarf: Burberry (thanks Uncle M!)
Jacket: Native Fox
Shoes: Vince Camuto
Jewelry: Tiffany Bead earrings, Marc Jacobs ring, vintage class ring
Purse: Louis Vuitton
 

Amanda's Trip to Houston

My best friend from California came to visit me a while back and I'm just now getting to put up the pictures. This was her first trip to Houston and I think she really enjoyed herself (the evidence is in her flight itinerary for another trip!) Like most guests that come to Houston I gave her the usual tour of downtown and all the sights of Houston. We also went out with my friend Caroline to sushi dinner (yum!) and then to a few bars. I must admit I have not really sampled much of the night life that Houston has to offer.

Her dad also got us these amazing tickets to see My Fair Lady, we sat front row center! I had never seen it before and didn't even know what it was about,but I loved it! It made me want to immediately rent the movie featuring one of my favorites, Audry Hepburn. We also saw a movie at Studio Movie Grill which is a movie theater where you can order dinner and drinks, my kind of theater!

Sadly after 5 days she had to fly back to California, but I cannot wait for her to come back again this year. There will be a whole new set of adventures to document!

Touring Houston

Amanda and Me

I was in love with this shirt!





Random art sculpture downtown

Outfit

Top: Forever 21 spaghetti strap, Zara top

Jeans: Target

Rainboots: Burberry (similar here)

Jacket: Duo

Jewelry: March Jacobs watch, Tiffany ring, Marc Jacobs ring

Night on the Town

Outfit
Top: Forever 21 spaghetti strap, Zara top
Jeans: Rock and Republic skinnies
Shoes: Steve Madden
Jewelry: Carey Hill bracelets, Carey Hill ring, Grandmother's engagement ring, Marc Jacobs ring, Tiffany ring, Marc Jacobs watch
Purse: Louis Vuitton Pochette Eva with Disney vinylmation charm

Movie date

Outfit

Top: Juicy Couture

Jeans: Rock and Republic skinnies

Sweater: Express (old)

Shoes: Ugg

Scarf: craft fair

Ring: Forever 21

Thank you to my amazing Uncle for taking all the pictures!



Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! Baby E woke me up bright and early this morning, I think she was excited for Santa! Today we have even more family coming in to spend the holidays with us. I'll be spending the day cooking the Christmas dinner along with Matt and his mother.

This will be my first holiday spent in Texas and let me just say it has already been amazing. I spent all day yesterday baking Greek cookies and sugar cookies for Santa, we had an amazing dinner (cooked by me of course), and then we watched The Muppet Christmas Carol. This is my all time favorite Christmas movie that I watch every Christmas eve.

I can't wait to spend the day with the rest of the family and then my parents come in a few days, yay!.

Happy Holidays from my family to yours. 

Team Baby!

Me and my beautiful aunt

Family portrait

Photos courtesy of Monica Kressman

Outfit

Skirt: BCBG (old)

Top: Frenchi tunic

Shoes: Shoemint

Necklace: Duo boutique

Watch: Marc Jacobs

Rings: Marc Jacobs, gold engagement ring from my Grandmother

Headband: DIY Burberry bowtie

Every Christmas Eve we get to open one present. This year I decided to open this beauty from my Grandma. I let out a squeal she could probably hear on the east coast when I opened it. There were so many outfits running through my head although I kind of like look going on in the photo with the dress I was wearing for Christmas Eve dinner.

Houston Adventures

These pictures were taken by my amazing friend Caroline. She was one of the first people I met when I moved to Houston  and let me say, she's a sweetie! She showed me a few vintage shops and this cute little cafe called Empire Cafe. The food was so yummy!We also enjoyed the company of the cutest pug puppy ever! How could we resist that face?!



Caroline!



Fossil watch

Outfit

Jeans: True Religion

Top: Zara

Rainboots: Burberry (similar here)

Trench: Theory (old)

Necklace: Forever 21

Ring: Forever 21

Braceletes: purple (Stella & Dot), black (Craft fair), silver (from a trip to Greece)

Purse: Louis Vuitton Totally GM with charms from Japan