Titanic

On April 12th the Houston Museum of Natural Science hosted a VIP night to celebrate the Titanic, 100 years later. My Uncle Matt (who's quite awesome, if you didn't already know) was able to get my friend Minhthy and I last minute tickets to this sold out event. Three cheers for Matt! I was never a huge fan of the movie and I wasn't one of those lusting teenagers over Leo. However, I am a huge history nerd and the history and story behind the Titanic fascinates me. The event described a first class area where a sting quartet would be playing (in my opinion, much like the band playing as the ship was sinking and people were scrambling to life boats) as well as third class where there would be a Celtic band playing.

The event was fabulous! As you entered you received a swag bag (if you were the lucky few like Minhthy and I were) that had free museum passes and a discounted Titanic exhibit pass, which I definitely need to use. Once inside, on the left was the live band for third class and on the right was first class, which was held in the gemstone area (a perfect place for first class). Minhthy and I decided to beat the crowd to the exhibit, so we started there. Upon entering you received a card with a real passengers name and a brief bio, I was an older woman with a daughter and traveled first class...we would need this later. Once inside it was incredible! All of the artifacts from parts of the ship, to history of passengers and the builders of the ship, and quite a few personal belongings. It was amazing to see what items were almost immaculately preserved and those that had much deterioration. At the end of the exhibit you were able to look up the name you were given and see if you survived. I thought since I was first class that surely I would have survived, but Minhthy told me not to get my hopes up....however, I did survive!

Overall this exhibit was amazing and the VIP night to celebrate the Titanic's voyage 100 years ago was a great showcase of her history. I can't wait to use my pass to the museum I got that night to go again and maybe I'll buckle down and see the movie as well.

 

Outfit

Top: Thrifted

Skirt: BCBG (old)

Shoes: Bebe (old)

Jewelry: Juicy Couture heart earrings, Bebe bangles, Stella & Dot ring, Chloe Lane Studio "Oui/Non" necklace

Purse: Louis Vuitton Eva

Tweed and Leather

I bought these leather pants back in California right before I moved to Texas. When I called my uncle to ask him when it gets cold so I could wear them he said "uh, maybe for a week or two in February?" I was devastated! When was I going to be able to rock my awesome purchase (on sale for $60 from BCBG)?

However, the other week I was able to bust these babies out from the back of my closet and I like the end result. I didn't want to be too edgy with the leather so I added a classic fitted tweed blazer to give it more of a polished look.

Thanks to MBP for taking these pictures and braving the "working girl" in the car next to us!

Outfit

Top: Nordstrom (old)

Jacket: Zara

Pants: BCBG

Shoes: ShoeMint Edith 

Bag: Louis Vuitton Wapity

Jewelry: Chloe Lane Studio Bow Necklace, Marc Jacobs watch, Stella & Dot bracelet, Tiffany Bead bracelet, Marc Jacobs ring, Forever 21 ring, DIY earrings

Sunglasses: Chanel 

 

Parents arrival

We've had family visiting non stop for the holidays and my parents flew in from California last night. This was their first trip out to Houston and it was really special to be able to celebrate another Christmas with them. My Uncle and I picked them up from the airport and we went home and opened more presents. They're here for a few more days so expect more posts of our adventures!

Sorry for making this really short, but my Uncle is showing embarrassing photos of my dad as a child. You know I can't miss that!

Me and my family when they arrived

Me and my baby brother!

The stocking my great grandmother hand made for me

This picture was too cute not to post...Baby E's juicy sneakers

Outfit
Top: Frenchi tunic
Jacket: Forever 21 (old)
Shorts: Frenchi menswear shorts
Tights: Target
Shoes: Tory Burch
Jewelry: Stella & Dot ring, BCBG ring, Chloe Lane Oui/Non necklace, Beaded bracelet made in Bali from The Admirality

San Antonio

I recently took a trip to San Antonio. With just recently moving to Texas I haven't quite explored anywhere else except Houston. My family took me to the famous river walk that was decorated with lights, not only for Christmas but it's lit up year round.

As we were walking along the river we came across a craft fair. Being a sucker for anything crafty and handmade I had to stop. There were a bunch of neat crafters, but my favorite was a little booth called Chloe Lane Studio that had a bunch of vintage looking jewelry.

We also went to visit the Alamo. It was so neat to see a piece of history in person. Being a history buff I couldn't come to San Antonio and not see the Alamo. It was a short trip, but hopefully I will be back soon and can explore more of what San Antonio has to offer.

Christmas tree in front of the Alamo

Outfit

Jeans: 7 for all mankind

top: H&M old

Jacket: Forever 21 old

Boots: thrifted

necklace: Monserat De Lucca

rings: Marc Jacobs; BCBG, Tiffany

gloves: Tory Burch