Why does the weekend always pass by in a flash? Just like that, my little getaway to Philly is over and I’m back in New York. It was a gorgeous day out on Saturday and I was happy to walk along the streets of Philly with the sun shining on my face and my coat flapping in the breeze.
Since it was so lovely out, we meandered around Center City for a bit before we headed over to 30th Street Station to pick up a few more friends that we were arriving for the birthday bash.
Even though my eyes are closed in the picture above, I wanted to show off these cool benches that were installed right in front of the station. I saw one girl doing a bit of sketching, while others were just sitting and enjoying the sun like us. If I lived in Philly I could imagine spending more sunny afternoons on these benches. Check back later in the week for more pictures from my trip!
Outfit Details: Cardigan and Sneakers- Forever 21 // Shirt- Brooklyn Industries (gift from friend) // Jeans– American Eagle // Beanie- Handknit by me // Lips- MAC Dark Side // photos of me- my friend Liza
![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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saturday was the perfect day to be traveling and exploring a new city, you lucked out with this weekend! those benches are pretty awesome too!
Yes, I’m so happy the weather was as nice as it was over the weekend! It made it that much better to be able to go on a little trip away :)
The weekends do pass by way too quickly. How nice that you got to enjoy yours in Philly though. I haven’t been there in years.
Rowena @ rolala loves
I hadn’t been since 2011 so it was definitely nice to visit again :)
I actually love that last picture of you on the bench (which are super cool btw), it looks like you were caught in the moment and very happy :)
stylethroughhereyes.com
Thanks Jenmarie! I was definitely caught in a moment- if only I’d opened my eyes, haha!
I’m so glad you had a good time in Philly! Oh my, those photos are so bright and sunny! :) And I love the whole magenta color in the outfit – especially that beanie!!
Thanks Jessica! It was a little weird being away from New York (in the sense of completely different surroundings), but I definitely had a good time :)
Cute outfit! I love burgundy so much! The color looks great on you!
~Sara
Thanks so much Sara!
You look incredible Nnenna. Those benches are very cool.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Thank you Tracy! Wish I’d had a little more time to relax on that bench :)