Congratulations to Keiko for winning the Anthropologie e-gift card! I hope you get something good!
This question and answers set for the giveaway was my very favorite. I feel like you can learn so much about someone through their pets. And it was so nice to get to know each of you better. I do not typically respond to comments on giveaway posts (since I manually type in each person’s name and then go back and recount and recount to make sure I am correct, it would be too confusing), but I will be responding to each entrant throughout the week because your comments touched my heart so much. And I have so much to say to each of you! It will take me awhile, so please bear with me. : )
Today my daughter turns fifteen! Fifteen! It is a big age. In some cultures, it is the age of becoming a woman. I am going to bury my head in the sand for a bit and pretend that that is not happening.
The only thing she has requested today is for me to come up with an elaborate cracker spread. I was at a loss as to what to do, but yesterday I met a woman who majored in cheese and crackers. She knew every kind of dip and what kind to get. It was kismet. She should really consider getting her doctorate. The lady knows her stuff. I will Instagram some pictures of what I make my daughter today. I am going to do my best to make it special, along with some surprises (horseback riding lessons! Be still, my heart). Since she is sleeping until noon and will not read this post, I can write that.
I also got her this cool ring. Guess who is going to steal borrow it?
Happy Birthday My Sweet Girl!
This month I splurged on a few items. I bought this jacket and I cannot recommend it enough. It is amazing. I own it in brown but I love every single color it comes in. I have a post coming up about it next week, but it is just my favorite thing ever. Eighty degrees in California? Leather jacket. I scoffed at all of the sandals I saw traipsing past as I sweated in enjoyed my find.
I am pretty content this month. I am not really craving much of anything. Especially after all of my indulgences. Burp. There is this coat that I think is gorgeous, but I bought a dress last week (it is on my Instagram) when I went to a holiday workshop. I decided instead of making a list of things I am craving, I am going to post things I am glad I all ready own and that I am excited to wear this coming cold season:
The Miles of Henley Dress. I own this in three colors (previous posts here and here), so it is fair to say that I recommend it. I think it is so pretty and I love that there are a variety of ways to layer it. I also like the price.
I think this season is the season of grey tights. I bought my fleece lined ones (also in black in the picture) from Nordstrom Rack this week for $8 each. And the Hue grey cable tights were $11. I am excited to wear them. The fleece lined ones are so cozy. I have tried them on all ready.
The First Kiss Dress. I wear this dress all of the time. I bought it in the spring of 2013. I can wear it for three seasons in Southern California. And I have. When I purchased mine, it came in only one pattern and now it comes in a few more. I will style it in an upcoming post. I have the black and white version and I hope they bring that color combo back. It is my favorite.
I will be wearing my Anthropologie Ponte Bell Skirts (previous posts here and here) with tights (possibly the ones above) all season. The brand is Girls From Savoy. Their online store happens to have a skirt that looks like the same skirt in different colors. I have no idea if it is actually the same shape, only that it looks like it might be. It is on sale and available here.
Also, my vintage boots. I have seen them on eBay for a little more than what I paid for them at the flea market ($50) but they have lasted for years and years (they are probably older than me) and I think a vintage pair of boots should be in every girl’s closet. I own three pairs, but these are my favorite.
What is your seasonal favorite that you all ready own? I plan on combining and layering my collection of slips with cardigans all winter. Are you craving anything? Did you get to one of Anthropologie’s Holiday Workshops yet?
Happy Birthday to your daughter! It is a good day for a birthday! It is my birthday, as well. Except, I am much, much older 🙂 I adore your bomber. I have it wishlisted as well. I can’t wait to see it on you. I ordered a check buffalo plaid jacket from Urban Outfitters for my birthday, but if I hadn’t I would consider the bomber (if it hits sale soon!) I have a pretty great sweater collection, but I am still in need of tall boots. Mine have walked their last walk and finding replacements has been difficult. Enjoy the day with your daughter!
Happy Belated Birthday! I meant to comment yesterday but then I had two martinis at dinner and had to get my daughter’s cake ready.
I will have to,check out your buffalo plaid jacket that you got! That sounds beautiful! I love plaid!
I hope you had a wonderful day!
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
Jenni
Happy birthday to your daughter!! I love that she wants a cheese & cracker spread!! Enjoy the fun day you have planned for her!
Thank you Lyn! She loved the cracker spread! It was fun. Of course my husband thought we were nuts as he does not consider that a meal, but it was what she wanted. : )
Have a beautiful rest of the weekend!
Jenni
Thank you Jenni!! I still can’t believe I won!! I did receive $25 in my mail! YIPpie!
And Happy birthday to your little girl! 15!? omg.. Can’t they just stay mom’s baby longer…
I added the bomber jacket in my wishlist! Cant wait to see you wearing it!
the Miles of Henley Maxi.. I bought khaki after I saw it on you last year! Why don’t they ever go on sale!?
Congratulations Keiko! And I am so glad you gotmthe gift card so quickly! Yay!
And thank you for the birthday wishes! I passed them on to my daughter. : )
I love the Miles of Henley Dress on you! It is gorgeous. I have never seen them go on sale. I think it is because they sell out so quickly!
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
Jenni
Happy Belated Birthday to your daughter! Marcy sends her a big slurpy birthday kitty kiss!
Congrats to Keiko!
So are those fleece lined tights really as awesome as they sound? Because they sound heavenly and may get me over my dislike of wearing tights. I love how tights look just now how they feel.
I have a 12 year old camel coat that I still wear and love.
Thank you Cynthia! Yes! Those tights are amazing. I wore a pair last night. I felt like I was wearing the most comfortable pair of sweatpants in the world. But they looked better! My daughter has some, too, and loves them. I would definitely get a pair! I think you will like them.
Have a sweet Sunday!
Jenni
Well, having seen the cracker spread on Instagram, I’m sure she will have been pleased! I hope you guys all had a fantastic time celebrating her birthday. And that the balloons remained unpopped, hehe… Also, that is a pretty boss ring you got her, I hope she liked it!
You know what, I really like the whole “posting about things you already have and are excited about” thing you’re doing here. I guess I am pretty excited about my newspaper dress, but also about unpacking some of my cute sweaters! Including a really rad one from Sleeping on Snow that I randomly thrifted in San Francisco. (Victor says it looks like something James Franco’s character in Pineapple Express would wear, though!)
Thank you Gwen! Those balloons are now a sad pile of mess on the floor. I will remove the ribbon tomorrow and hit them around with the kids when they get home from school.
It was a great day! We went to a yummy dinner and I made a cake. She liked her presents. Next weekend is when her friends come over and I get no sleep. I am dreading that one!
I am glad that you liked me posting what I all ready have. Honestly, I will only post cravings if I really am craving something. If there is nothing, then it is not worth my time or anyone else’s. Plus it is nice to be content with what you have. Although I went into my closet today and there is so much I want to get rid of!
I cannot wait to see your thrifted sweater! It sounds awesome! : )
Have a super week!
Jenni