Wouldn’t it be nice?

…to be in any one of these places on this chilly January day?

All images from Life of Polarn Per

Autumn in Italy

According to Garance Doré, Italy is absolutely lovely in the Fall. I have to say, I think any of us would enjoy ourselves in this beautiful country, autumn or otherwise. It’s been almost 10 years since I was in Italy as a youngin’ and I’m dying to go back.

The thought of swimming in the Mediterranean, eating figs and prosciutto, lazing about and exploring. I could dig it.

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All photos by BawkBawkBawk

Parisian Chic

Today is one of  “those” days. The ones that make you want to drop everything and fly to Paris to sit in a cafe, hide behind your sunglasses and escape.

Image Credits: Top Three, The rest

A Holiday

We booked a trip to the beach! My first holiday with my wonderful beau. I can’t wait to put my feet in the sand. Much to come about outfit preparation…

For now, I’m just giddy and smiling about a week off and lots of sun/kisses/relaxation.

Below is where we are going!

Image Credits: 1 – unknown, 2 – {this is glamorous}, 3- {this is glamorous}, 4- {this is glamorous}, 5 – Ocean Maya

Self Control

Ok. I realized today that I am going to be physically on the beach in six weeks and two days. I do not feel nor feel that I look fat. With that said, I know I’d look better -5, -10, even -15lbs. I know I’d feel better, I know my clothes would fit better, I know my boyfriend (who lovingly tells me I look amazing) would agree once it was off.

My mom and I are going to Charleston, SC (one of my fave places) to visit my brother who is in college there. I want to get a tan and get lots of cute pictures and wear my cutest summer items while there, not to mention my mom is looking better than ever above age 55. NOT FAIR. If she asks to borrow my swimsuit, I know that will send me spiraling into anorexia but I’m just not sure I want to wait for that.

Here we all are. I think I’m hiding it pretty well but SUMMER IS COMING!

What can I do in 6ish weeks to lose 10lbs? I know it can be done. Question is…am I willing to do it and what is it that I should do.

Goal:

Will also take:

These jeans were loose and are now quite tight. Too tight to wear.

Wish me luck. I NEED IT.

It’s still summer in New Orleans…

Bertie and I just got back from NOLA, a quick visit with my bestie Sara and waaaay too much food. It was still summer there, so that meant I could not wear my over-the-knee boots and had to resort to the one sundress I packed. It was glorious and I think R fell in love with my city.R & P Jackson Square