Well I’m back from break, but maybe just as tired as when I left. Does that every happen to you guys, where you come back less relaxed after a vacation? And the sucky part was that I had all this work hanging over my head throughout break, so I was never completely at ease and relaxed. All right, enough of the negativity- I had a great time in New York with my suitemate, did lots of good shopping, and had a very yummy Thanksgiving meal. I’m also excited about all the things that I bought online that will slowly be arriving in my mailbox- I love getting packages! I’m finally starting to get something accomplished, starting with writing this post and continuing with decorating my suite for the holidays. I absolutely love Christmas and I’m one of those people who starts listening to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving! (Click here to listen to one of my all-time faves- although someone just pointed out to me how creepy the lyrics really are!). Here’s an outfit that I wore for a holiday dinner- I really love the simple elegance of this long-sleeved dress. Also, these boots have an interesting story. When I saw them online, I was desperately in love with them, but I didn’t want to buy them without trying them on because I wasn’t sure if they would suit my foot (I don’t like shoes that make my feet look any larger than they are- I wear a size 9 or 10). However, when I looked to see if they were in stock in a store near me, it said that they weren’t available in any store within 50 miles of me. Needless to say, I was really bummed (when I want something, I get really obsessed- it’s a very bad habit). I ended up going to Target that weekend anyway because I need to pick up some stuff and decided to check the shoe section, and get this- they had only one pair of these boots and they were in my size! I couldn’t believe it! So that’s my little tale of how the shopping gods smiled down upon me =)
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| dress and tights- Forever 21, boots- Target, earrings- old |
I want to hear all about your Thanksgiving and Black Friday experiences- do tell! :)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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wow!! that color suits you pefectly!!!
xoxo
lamia
http://ginger-chocolateandhoney.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for comment ^_^
I follow you now!
xx
Thanks dear!! Mind if we follow each others blogs?? Hihi :D
Thanks dear!! Mind if we follow each others blogs?? Hihi :D
Thanks!!!
i follow you!
i wanna be on holidays!!
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<3 the color cos it is so elegant!
Love.
Catherine
http://etinological.blogspot.com/
Hey Nnenna! Thank you for your visit and comment :)
Nice dress and blog!!!!Now I follow you!
greetings Ilka
xoxo
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Love the dress and the colour suits you very well! xx
– Tran N // http://www.nobodygotstyle.blogspot.com
Gorgeous dress! Thanks for visiting my blog – perhaps we could follow each other?xx
that dress cling so perfectly on you, I love the color on your skin!!! I agree with shoes, I'm scared getting one that is not my size, but I still do online shopping anyways, Im weird
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BEautiful color! Thanks for stopping by my blog, Belles&Rebelles and for your comment! MUCH appreciated! You have great style! will be back soon!
xx.M
http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
love that colour on u!
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Gracias por pasarte, y si, el anillo es muy bonito jajajaja, preciosa! un beso
Thanks for your comment, And your blog is amazing. Now following xox
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Wow…beautiful dress and that color suits u so perfectly! :)
following! ***** :)
Hi girl! I loved your purple dress and look pretty…! thanks for comments
xoxo
from Chile
I love it!! The outfit looks amazing on you and the colour!!! Ahh i love purple.. anything purple. But not a lot of people know how to pull off that colour!! Pretty, Pretty!!
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Smooches!!!