{Michael Kors Jacket via eBay, H&M Shirt, Old Navy Jeans, Dooney & Bourke Purse via TJ Maxx, Bulova Watch, Hunter Boots}
While pouring rain may be a deterrent for some… just give me a pair of galoshes and a good raincoat, and I’m ready for the world!
{Stradivarius Jacket via eBay (similar) , Old Navy Tank, Zara Coated Jeans (similar), Celine Handbag, Prada Sunglasses, J. Crew Heels}
Believe it or not, shopping for jeans is one of my least favorite activities. The sizing is all over the place, and let’s face it: no new pair ever fits like your trusty old ones that have been broken-in to perfection. In any case, I was in dire need of a new pair when I finally broke down and bought these leather-like concoctions. As it turns out, there was no need to fret at all because this pair fit like a glove as soon as I put them on (and didn’t stretch out over the two days in a row that I wore them!). And dare I say they look a little bad@$$?!
Every year, my husband and I try to take at least one major vacation. So last month, we packed our bags and hopped across the pond to London. It was a second trip to the city for both of us, and we had a blast doing the usual touristy bits, scarfing down local cuisine (I drew the line at black pudding), and just simply enjoying one another’s company.
Check out a few snaps we took along the way…
I scored big time by doing a blind bid on Priceline.com for our hotel accommodations. We wound up at the beautiful St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
I had every intention of taking daily outfit pics, but there was one slight problem: IT WAS FREEZING! Seriously, these few snaps outside my hotel room were about all I could muster.
Outfit Details: American Apparel Dress, Uniqlo Hat, Missoni Scarf via eBay, J. Crew Boots
Harrod's Department Store! I could happily have spent an entire day here. The furniture and gift departments were especially breathtaking. Word to the wise for my fellow Americans: the exchange rate is NOT in our favor. So this was strictly a "window-shopping" excursion.
And of course, it wouldn't be a proper British experience without High Tea at The Ritz!
Taking a spin around The London Eye was definitely one of our tourist highlights. Rumor has it that they're building a similar (but taller) structure in Staten Island. I can't wait!
A breathtaking view of the Palace of Westminster
One of the perks of being a New Yorker is the ability to navigate foreign subway systems like a pro.
Even the phone boots were quaint! Well, at least from the outside... if you know what I mean.
The weather was pretty dreary during our stay, so it was nice to see a welcome blast of color
And that concludes my London photo journey. Hope you enjoyed it!
And when we weren’t taking pics, here are some of the other things we enjoyed during our stay:
Food
Activities
{Zara Blazer, H&M Faux Fur Wrap (similar), Club Monaco Dress (similar here and here), Vintage Chanel Pin via eBay, Oliver Peoples Sunglasses via TJ MAxx, Vince Camuto Ankle Boots via Loehmann’s}
I think I’ve been watching too many reruns of Dynasty, because I couldn’t resist adding a touch of {faux} fur to today’s ensemble. Hmmmm… perhaps I should quit before I get the urge to bust out humongous shoulder pads and gold lamé.
{Tommy Hilfiger Coat, Ralph Lauren Blazer via TJ Maxx (similar) + Tie via eBay, H&M Shirt (similar), J. Crew Skirt, Banana Republic Ankle Boots, Oliver People’s Sunglasses via TJ Maxx}
I enjoyed this outfit so much that I wore it two days in a row! The first time around, I just wore the skirt and top for a quick evening meal with Eric at Rockefeller Center. The second time around, I was in a major rush to get ready so I just grabbed the same outfit from the day before. As I was scrambling around for a scarf, I spotted my much-neglected tie collection and couldn’t resist adding one to my ensemble. Since I already looked like I was heading off to class, I figured I might as well go all out and add my navy crested blazer.
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