christmas sneak peak

One of my favorite gifts I've gotten (for my loved ones) is this vintage Dooney&Burke wallet I just got in the mail for my lovely mother c/o Bumble E Buck on etsy.
I am so happy with this purchase, aside from a few tiny knicks, which is expected when you buy vintage, it feels like new and is going to go perfect with her many purses. I know she'll appreciate a good vintage find like I do.

Today I am going to take it easy, work on a holiday story for work, wrap some gifts, and enjoy the cloudy/rainy weather.
Our Christmas wreath on the front door and our lovely little tree inspired me today to get more in the spirit.
Only three more days til Christmas!
Happy Wednesday :)

Holiday Wish List

Left to right:
j.crew blazer, vintage penny loafers, vintage coffee press, "old is cool" necklace, moop letter bag, vintage camera bag.

Stripes for work

I love stripes, and wear them all the time, however on this day I wanted to keep the striped understated as I was dressing for work. My wool flats added a pop of color (that's hardly noticeable in the photos) and still managed to keep the striped top the main focus.

My mom's lady-bag was just so perfect and simple.

My necklace is quickly becoming my go-to jewelry selection for more and more outfits. It has just the right amount of sparkle without being too much bling.  Definitely going to drape this around cardigans and other tops for holiday parties.

Speaking of holidays (Christmas is around the corner!) I just got half of boyfriend's gift in the mail today, which I can't wait to wrap up, and I need to get the rest of my ingredients for a lemon olive-oil cake I'm making for Christmas Eve.

Recipe for the cake coming soon...

I am so pleased to see this space coming more together and looking like an actual blog! I've enjoyed writing these little posts and hope to get better each and every time. Also, I will have more interesting backdrops for my very new outfit posts, now that I have the time to venture out, as well as more interesting and creative outfits.

striped tunic: H&M

cropped slacks: Target

maroon flats: UO

vintage bag: c/o mom

chain necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

Current Inspirations

Top to bottom:

The lovely, Calivintage

Chictopia outfit from Story of My Life

Vintage floral dress

The most adorable wooden ring

Urban Weeds, I wish there was a blog like this for my beloved Phoenix

Hiatus for finals...

Goodness gracious finals are just around the corner (ahem, a few days) and last minute presentations and reviews are swamping.
A study-overload is about to erupt, and I'm soooo eager for the semester to be over and get ready for the long-awaited holidays.
I'm also happy that I'll be able to keep interning at the Arizona Republic over winter break (interviews for spring internships are on Friday! Soy un poco nervioso).
I think this little cup of liquid strength will come in handy through next week.
Green tea has been my go-to refreshment as of late, and I've really grown to acquire it.
Ta ta!