Fabulous Petite

The day my Mother died

2023-06-30T02:13:00.000-04:00

We already scheduled our trip to see her and the rest of my family in a couple of weeks but I guess God needed her soon.

Just like that, she was gone. In her sleep, peacefully.

No goodbyes…..

I shutdown. I turned my phone off. I was too sad, devastated & heartbroken to talk to anyone or even answer text or messages. Nothing felt important anymore.

I knew my experience in losing her wasn’t unique. I knew every persons parent will die. In my deepest sadness & slowly accepting a fact, I knew I was blessed to have her, however short it felt. She was an extra ordinarily charismatic woman who’s smile can light up a room and who’s scowl can make my nieces & nephews nervous.

She loved life, freely give whatever little she got, loved food, love chocolates….. and above all, she loved her family.

My life is now divided into two. One with her and my father and one without them.

I am grateful for the opportunity to be her daughter. Grateful to physically exists in the same energy field as hers. While her death pains me, her life sustains me. You cannot die if you have never lived. I am grateful for her life.

With an absolute certainty that one day, I will see my nanay & tatay again.

I am grateful…

Thank you to all that took their time to reach out in whatever form it may be, please bear with me if I don’t answer back right away. I am very slowly going back to life, one day at a time.

Happy New Year

2014-12-31T23:40:00.000-05:00

It is not too long before we welcome a new year, 2015 and I am more than looking forward to a better, bigger and fabulous year ahead. I know that I been MIA here in the blog not by choice but because my body sometimes just give up and I need to take some rest here and there and of course the holidays ! The whole family had colds and flu over the holidays and we are now just recovering and thankful. Hopefully my eye infection will also get better and better so I can take decent pictures without my swollen eyes.

May the new year brings all of us with endless laughter, joy, great health and love.

Thank YOU from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

Touches of gold

2014-12-17T08:36:00.000-05:00

The thing about wearing OTK boots for me is to keep everything in your outfit simple. The boots itself is already a statement, therefore the rest of the outfit should just play a secondary role. I want a look that is less busy, more cohesive and not complicated. It may have been a monotone outfit but the texture play a big difference. I say it over and over in almost all my post but I think it makes dressing up so much fun and make us somehow a pro in mixing textures and prints. I am a fan of an all black ensemble but I like to add some spice to it. Case in point, some gold touches. Easy peesy, if you ask me. Out the door in no time. I like color, I like print and textures but we always go back with the basic of staying in one solid color. I called it cleaning the palette and start with something new tomorrow.

I hope you like it.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Fur gilet: Zara(oldie), Dres: H&M(oldie), OTK Boots: Sam & Libby via Target

Bag: Alice & Joy, Necklace/Bangle: Vince Camuto, Ring: F21}

Coatigan

2014-12-15T08:19:00.002-05:00

Lighter than a coat but thicker than a cardigan. Talking about "coatigan", the hybrid child of a coat & a cardigan. This lovely piece has been hanging on my closet since last year and waiting to get some attention. The reason being might be because I even underestimate it's power to keep me warm. But a lunch outing with my husband was a perfect day to wear it for the first time. Boy, I was wrong. It is comfortable, non itching & definitely keeps warm on a not so harsh winter day. If not too obvious, I been playing with the contrast of prints and textures and it is undeniable.

I had fun dressing up, can you tell? And I had fun shopping in my closet too....

Wishing you a wonderful day with lots of love and smile :)

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Coatigan: Asos(oldie), Top: Target, Skirt: Joa via Piperlime, OTK boots: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Tybee Island Boutique, Bag: }

Bug eye

2014-12-12T10:17:00.003-05:00

How is it that we only have 13 days more before Christmas and I have not start shopping yet. I was telling my husband yesterday that we start to sit down and see what we want to give to people. We don't have a list and it is gonna be a disaster if we go on without one. But he told me that not making a list and just finding stuff to give makes the holiday gift giving even more fun. Well, the man has a point. Hopefully this weekend we can start with something. I hate to cut this short but I need to get going to go to my son's school luncheon. He likes it when mommy drops by at school and eat lunch with him. I also love that my oversized sunnies can hide my eye bags the size of Mount Rushmore and still looking fabulous.

But I wish you all a fabulous weekend with lots of smile :) and hugs.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Jacket: Material girl, Top: F21, Jeans: Old Navy, OTK boots: Michael Kors

Bag/Sunnies: Prada, Necklace: F21, Ring: YSL}

Happy thoughts

2014-12-08T09:46:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday everyone. How was your weekend? I had a great one. Well rested, relaxed and ready for what this new week ahead. Finally finished with our Christmas decorations and hopefully start shopping for gifts here and there. Each year I face this challenge of what to get everyone. I have this obsession of getting the perfect gift because as I child and until now I still never like all the gifts that I get. Well are we all like that anyway? I remember as a child, I always wanted to get this digital Casio watch and a small toy refrigerator but never gets it. I got a toy Mickey Mouse watch and a plastic tea cup set. So not cool.....Fast forward, these days I just ask for a gift card to my favorite stores. If only I know about gift cards back then, I am pretty sure I will ask for those instead :). Now that I am much much older, the holidays are not as much exciting as it is back then. We don't have enough but we make do for what we've got. As a small child, nothing compares to my anticipation and excitement for the big day to come. I remember having to make our own ornaments to decorate our Charlie Brown Christmas tree. The only decor we have in the house. Now, it doesn't surprise my husband where these obsession comes from. Each year, I accumulate more and more. My stocking is not too fancy either. It is just from my sock drawer. Our house is full of people from uncles, grandparents and cousins.

Even though I feel less exciting these days because I am much much older, I still love Christmas shared with my own family now.

As a matter of fact, it's my favorite holiday ! It's just a different kind of happiness back then.

Christmas is truly for the children.

I wish I can still see Christmas in the eyes of a child.

Where Santa is real and the excitement over it is far more better than what money can buy.

Do you have a special memory about Christmas? Please share.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Sweater: RD Style via Piperlime (on sale), stripe tee & skirt: H&M, Shoes: 9West, Clutch: Joy & Olivia via TJMaxx, Sunnies: Tybee Island boutique, Initial Necklace: C Wonder, Earrings: Apt 9 via Kohls}

Into the gray side

2014-12-04T12:52:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone. I been craving and lusting anything gray as soon as the colder months hits us. Gray is a strong trend this Fall/Winter 2014 and I am so happy about it. The color is versatile, neutral and as classic as black. And on every trend, there are always tons of options for everyone's budget. Making all trends so affordable for everyone. I can say I am a smart shopper because I always never pays full price for any item of clothing or shoes. I always wait when they the item that I am eyeing goes on sale or when there is some special promotion going on. Or ask if they can price match. It doesn't hurt to ask and especially during the holidays, retailers are very forgiving and wants that sale and will be more likely be accommodating. Since the biggest shopping season has officially started, more awesome sales and promotions is definitely on it's way. Lots of savings, special deals, longer hours, free shipping, and many more perks that retailers are offering these days are all we consider. Let's face it, any saving means more shopping, right ladies?

Not only gray are a big trend that everyone including me are lusting about but also the big comeback of the 90's favorite, turtle necks. I am not a big fan of them back the days but now, I just adore them. A few weeks ago, I found these mock neck tunic sweater for a great price at my local Ann Taylor store at The Avenue Peachtree city location. It was markdown from $129 to $99 with an additional 60% off. What an amazing deal with something that on trend & good quality. If you want to see how I styled my tunic sweater, see my post here.

Keep calm, enjoy a good coffee and have fun shopping.
Happy Thanksgiving.....

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

Into the gray side by fabulouspetite-1 featuring a swarovski ornament

Open field

2014-12-01T13:22:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. For those that celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope you all had a blast ! We had a wonderful thanksgiving with the company of the people we love. My mother in law's house was full of people but we managed to find space for everyone. A few days of time off is really nice but getting back to a normal routine is quite a challenged for me this morning. It may take until tomorrow to snap out of it. There are things that needs to get done so this is a quick say Hi to everyone and wish you a fantastic week. But first things first is hello December ! You sure came so fast. How can it be possible that we are a month away to welcome a new year. But one thing is for sure that this ankle boots are really made for walking. I been wearing it non stop and it is comfortable than I thought !

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Vest: Zara(oldie), Sweater: Target, Pants: Loft Petite, Shoes: BP via Nordstrom, Hat/Bag: Target}

styling and linking up with:

Stuffed Acorn Squash

2014-11-26T11:11:00.001-05:00

Let us talked about food today. I know, i know this I post almost all about fashion most of the time but once in a while I do post something about food. I am a foodie, i love to cook and since thanksgiving is so happening this week, I thought I share this recipe with you that I get inspired by the recipe I found from Williams Sonoma(here), it is their roasted acorn squash with quinoa(keen-wah). If you are a fan of acorn squash, quinoa, a vegetarian or just wants to eat anything healthy and good for yah, then I encourage you to try it. This is stress free Thanksgiving for us, well for me mostly because we are going to my in laws and almost everyone already volunteer to bring the main dishes. Lucky me, all I need to bring are some side dishes. I don't discount the power of side dishes because they too play a big role on any meal. It can be a meal by itself !

Food is essential to our health and being and pretty much to fuel us enough energy to combat all the brave souls who shop till they drop as early as all the stores open. And since I do not have the exact ingredients the day I want to make the recipe, I mostly used what is available at home. It is the same execution but a little tweaking on the ingredients. It almost feels like I am on the Chopped show competitor that will cook what is only on the mystery basket. If you are an avid fan of the Food network channel and likes to watch the show "Chopped" then you know what I am blubbering about.

I hope you try it and enjoy these simple side dish on any day or on your up coming holiday gatherings.

Happy eating...
Happy Thanksgiving....

Thank you from the heart.
xoxo
Sam

Ingredients:

2 acorn squash squashes(cut in half, yields 4)

2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil(divided) + 1 tbsp butter(for extra yumminess)

Kosher salt, pepper to taste

1 cup of Quinoa

1 cup of corn

1 cup of red bell pepper

3 stalks of green onions

3 tbsp garlic

Shaved parmesan reggiano cheese(optional)

1 cup of red currants or raisins(optional)

fresh parsley for garnishing(optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle 1/2 tbsp olive oil over the cut side down and season with salt and fresh ground pepper.

2. Place the half cut side down on the baking sheet(lined with foil for easy lean up) and roast for 15 minutes until slightly brown and fork tender. If not tender enough continue to roast for another 15 minutes. Set aside.

3. Cook quinoa according to package directions. I washed my quinoa under cold running water placed in a colander. It is all up to you if you don't want to wash.

4. Chop the veggies. Green onions(green/white parts), red bell pepper. If you want to add some raisins or currants too, chop it finely as well.

5. In a skillet, heat the olive oil/butter. Add the green onions & garlic and saute until fragrant but not burnt. Add the frozen corn, red bell pepper and the raisins or currants.

6. When your Quinoa is done(make sure it is not watery), add to the sauteed mixture and season to taste.

7. Stuffed your roasted acorn squash cavity with the sautéed mixture of vegetables and top with freshly shave parmegianno regianno cheese if you want.

8. Enjoy !

I hope you try it and enjoy these simple side dish on any day or on your up coming holiday gatherings.

OTK

2014-11-24T10:21:00.000-05:00

When this OTK(over the knee)boots trend first came out, I really wanted to try it but on the other hand I am quite intimidated. I procrastinate but I always keep it my mind. You know I am petite & that is something that I always take into consideration when dressing for my body type. An OTK boot I think is a trend that is unforgiving. Plus, the high heeled types has this stigma of a hooker/street walker look and a trend by choice. It's you like it or you don't. Luckily this trend has been coming back every Fall/Winter for the last few years and I gave it another try. My first one(see previous post here) was a low heel and have enjoyed it so much. Tall, sleek & great for lots and lots of walking. Since it is so trendy, I thought it was enough. I got the sleek look that I was looking for and do not want to fork too much on such a trendy piece until this one...... A high heeled, pointy, great details and affordable. All of a sudden I have the change of heart. While at the checkout counters browsing on a fashion mag, I saw this wallet friendly alternative. I gave in, order it anyway and now I can even be more happier.
Since the boots is an statement by itself, I keep the rest of the outfit pretty simple. I just let the boots do the talking. A subtle hint of color on a monochrome ensemble via this pastel vest adds another texture and another dimension to my whole look.
I think it is a perfect get up for a date night with my favorite man.

What are your thoughts? Brutal or not, they are all acceptable by me :).
Happy Monday everyone.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: H&M(oldie), Vest: F21

OTK boots: Sam & Libby via Target,

Sunnies: Old Navy, Clutch: Joy & Olivia,

Love bangle: Sam Edelman, Rings: Asos}

Linking too with these lovely ladies for :

Out takes

2014-11-22T14:07:00.000-05:00

The only complain I get from my husband about blogging is that he takes too many darn pictures. Well, it doesn't if he stops snapping these pictures below. These photos that never made to the blog until now. My husband likes to take my pictures when I am at least anything but posey posey and sport his so called "fake smile". Say what???? I have a fake blogger smile? I didn't even know I do have. I can chew his head off but I will be nice because Santa wants me too, ha ha ha....

On another thought, maybe I should !

Whether he likes it or not, he's involve in my blogging world because I refuse to use a remote control. Why would I when I know I can rely on him and my son to do it, well force favor or not- I will take it.

Have a fun weekend everyone. Stay warm and comfy.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

Me and my son are playing around after the shoot, we're doing some silly dance.

It doesn't surprise to me these on the bunch.

And there goes the closed eyed pic. I've got many of these. I swear, I don't do it on purpose.

And there it is.... the staring from the unknown. I am actually looking at something and my husband thought it is my pose, lol.

He calls this my more natural and not camera conscious smile.

Admit it other bloggers out there, you have done these too in your blog. Walking back & forth on the same place. Totally understandable to him.

Aside from the dog photo bombing me, have no idea my husband was behind. My son didn't say a word. Found out after downloading the pictures.

My payback and he will kill me for this !

School girl

2014-11-20T08:33:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone. How was your week so far? One more days till the weekend so I know that you can do it & survive this week's rut :). It was cold enough for me to wear this coat that I got on sale last year from Zara. Whenever they have sale, it becomes the death of me. They have trendy and nicely made pieces so whenever Zara marks down their prices, I take advantage. As for today's outfit, I wore this the other day and did not noticed until I check myself out in the mirror before we go. Hey self, channeling that inner school girl within you today? Yes, kind of ! Well sorta but minus the pony tails and the plaid. Ok, maybe no- not really..... I am just too cold and wearing the OTK boots instead of these knee highs is not flattering and dwarfs me(i think). And when you are not blessed with a super model height to boast then anything that will remotely make me look even shorter is a no go.

Sorry, it's that short people syndrome.....:)

However, I will still like to wear them OTK boots one day....

Stay warm and safe.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Coat: Zara, Sweater: F21, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: 9West,

Socks: Target: Sunnies: Tybe Island boutique,

Necklace: Asos, Earrings: Candies for Kohls, Bag: TJMaxx}

Into the woods

2014-11-17T09:22:00.000-05:00

Good Monday morning everyone. Taking some photos for the blog has been a real challenge lately. We are doing some updates around the house which takes lots of my time and there's this winter weather that slows me down with my day to day routine. I prefer to stay in bed if I can all day, warm & toasty under the covers. Well in reality that is not gonna happen because I have things to do, people to see and so on and on.... On a cold day like yesterday, a coffee in hand & a very cooperative little boy as my back up photographer makes everything flows smoothly.

I love a good poncho. I adore them ! It is so comfortable in many ways you can imagine. Well, that may be overly dramatic but yes, it's really comfortable. And since I find myself obsessing with gray lately, you know it's a no brainer that this one came home with me.

I even wear it to church(don't judge :)

As we are walking outside the church parking lot, my son asked?

"Mom, what do you call what you're wearing?

Me, a "poncho".

Then he said, "the kind they wear at the village".

"Me, what village?

My son says in "Peru".

Me. " how did you know?

Son replied, "from the book I was reading.

Ha, ha, ha.................

After church my son took these photos but as he gets closer and took his so called "favorite shots", we have these conversation again.

"Mom, I know why dad fell in love with you & marry you" .

Me, why?

Son, " I wouldn't tell because I am embarrassed to tell you.

Me, "ok boo spit it out" .

Because you are H.O.T. (he spelled it out!)

Ha ha ha..........

I told my husband about it and me and him had a good laugh.

Who knew that I can be a H.O.T villager from Peru.

I hope you have a fantastic Monday.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Poncho: Steve Madden, leggings: F21, Top: Gap, Boots: Halogen

Sunnies: Tybee Island boutique, Rings: Loren Stewart midi rings}

Linking up too with these lovely ladies for Confident Tuesday.

Elvis Paisley

2014-11-12T08:46:00.000-05:00

It is not a typo error. You are reading it right ! To those Elvis Presley fans including me, I don't mean to offend or disrespect the King. When I thought about what the title for this post. I thought that it would be fun if I titled it Elvis Paisley. My husband says it is cheesy and yes it is really cheesy. But the things is I can be sure that there is no cheesy with this paisley dress. It is one of the most comfortable and the most effective outfit anyone should wear to a buffet function. Why? Because you can get away with stuffing yourself with food and the belly baby would not even show(trust me!). It is no way near a fall style inspiration as of yet but when the weather gets cooler I can swap my ankle sandals for more colder temp appropriate footwear & some opaque stockings to combat colder days or a tall boots is also a good alternative. But how crazy it is that we are already in Fall and transitioning to Winter soon and I can still wear sandals !! Although this might be the last time but in sooner I can finally welcome cool, freezing, snow and polar vertex weather with an open arms :).

Thank you from the heart

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: AX Paris, Shoes: Michael Antonio, Bag: Target

Sunnies: Old Navy, Necklace/Ring: H&M, Cuff: Lucky Brand}

Obsession

2014-11-10T08:49:00.003-05:00

My current obsession for these Fall/Winter season are these turtleneck/mock neck style sweaters. I can't get enough of it. Like I have told you previously that I have a rekindled love for them, it's true and becoming an obsession. And even though it has been written on some fashion tips that petite should wear a V-neckline instead to elongate your frame and give an illusion of a longer silhoutte, I brush off the rule and look who's wearing high necklines now :). The thing I like about it's sleeveless style is my arms feel less bulky and tight when I put on a much thicker coat. And since our weather has been acting all bipolar on us, layering and losing the layers during the day is an option for me lately. There is no turning back, weather will definitely get cold and harsh all day long & these sweater top will come real handy. What'cha think?

Are you a fan of turtlenecks/mocknecks style too?

Have a great Monday everyone.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Sweater/Bag/Scarf:: Target, Pants: H&M(oldie), Earrings:: Apt 9 for Kohls,

Sunnies:: Old Navy, Rings:: Loren Stewart, Cuff:: Guess}

The brits

2014-11-05T08:34:00.001-05:00

My, my, my.... The last time I checked we are not british. The last time I checked we most certainly not pirates and therefore I don't speak pirate. But my son start talking to me his own version of british accent. He's funny and it doesn't surprise me a bit but I still can't keep a straight face. I have to go to the other room and laugh so he doesn't see me. He even practice reciting his poem at home with a british accent. He's serious about it and I don't want to hurt his feelings. I just let him. It is so amazing how we see ourselves in our children. I see myself in my son in many ways. Like him being funny, intuitive, full of life, too opinionated and talkative. He's extremely closed to both me and his dad but there are things that he's a lot more comfortable doing just in front of me. I asked him why? He says, because dad is always serious(true). I am most silly with my son than my husband but I can be tough and means business when there is a need for it.

Then the other day, I chaperone my son's class field trip. A classmate of his came up to me and asks, Dylan's mom are you british? Ha, ha ha, I am not. Dylan says you are :).

Also if not speaking in a british or pirate accents cracks me up every now and then, once in a while my son will call me Mama Gertrude.... Not sure but your guess is as good as mine.

Now let's talk about outfit....

As I am showing a new found likeness for shades of gray, I also rekindle my old love for olive and turtle neck sweaters. This skirt's true color is olive green and it didn't show much on my pictures(sigh).

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Knit top:: Target, Skirt:: F21, Vest:: Zara(oldie), Bag::Target,

Shoes:: BCBG, Socks:: son's, Sunnies:: Old Navy,

Earrings:: Apt9 for Kohls, Bangle:: Vince Camuto}

Cape town

2014-11-03T15:01:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone. I can't believe we are in November already. Days come by and go so fast and it feels like I can't keep up. I adore cape. I don't like any drama in my life but a drama and an extra oomph a cape can give to any ensemble is way better and acceptable for me. Don't you think?

Then there she is, the drama that I was looking for.

To cape or not to cape?

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Top:: Asos, Skirt:: H&M, Shoes:: 9West, Cape:: Tidebuy c/o, Necklace:: Apt 9 for Kohls,

Clutch:: Dillards, Earrings: Candies for Kohls, Bangle:: Vince Camuto}

Linking also with lovely ladies for Confident Twosday.

Finally it's Fall

2014-10-30T08:36:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone. Happy Thursday. It was Fall like weather yesterday and I did not hesitate for a minute to wear a new favorite cashmere sweater. Funny how I say "fall like weather" when indeed it is really fall but not until yesterday that he did get to experience chillier temperature comparable to high 80's in the last few weeks. I been into turtle necks style sweater lately and when I saw this at the store, I just fell in love. I got them in regular instead of my normal petite size because I want it to hang looser and a tad longer. For style and for hiding my food belly when I eat too much :). On a much taller person, the sweater could have been just below your hip bone. The length, higher slit on both sides as well as the front pockets are great fresh takes and modernize an old classic style. As I recall telling you guys that I do not like gray color that much, well I have a change of heart. I am into grays shopping and hunting lately.

I hope you have a great day and fabulous halloween weekend ahead.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Cashmere sweater: Ann Taylor, Pants: Mango(oldie), Booties: BCBG, Bag: Prada Saffiano,

Aviators: Tybee Island Boutique, Earrings: Apt 9 for Kohls, Ring: YSL}

I am also linking up with lovely ladies and Renae of Simple Sequins for :

Below the knee

2014-10-28T12:54:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone. Cheers to another beautiful Tuesday. Is there any item of clothing that you are most intimidated of? Do you always go by the fashion rules and follow strictly? It is tricky and compromising when you are petite. Thou shall not wear skirts or dresses that hemlines were below your knee, you will look a lot shorter.

For the longest time, I been wanting to try the midi trend. There are so many options out there but somehow I am cautious and overshadowed by the rules. For awhile I convince myself that this trend will shall pass and I don't have to see it ever again. However, I am a curious person. I want to try things before I say no. So I pull the trigger and hit the confirm purchase and I am here now my very first midi dress. And if you remember, I have tried the midi skirt as well via this post/post. Curiosity and fear no more. I once again push myself a bit my comfort zone. I tried and even more braver to take photos and share with you all. I've had these dress for a while and these photos were from few months ago but I felt not comfortable to post it on my blog. I've got nothing to lose, i felt more comfortable and for heaven sakes, I bought the dress so I did took a plunge. Being a petite gal, it is tricky. Like trial & error. Win or lose, here you go... I just broke the rules that were made to be broken. Me, in a midi dress.

Oh, and I want your brutally honest opinion too. :)

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: Asos, Shoes: 9West, Aviators: Charlotte Russe, Cuff: Nordstrom Rack, Clutch, Olivia & Joy}

Sun glow

2014-10-23T11:20:00.001-04:00

Happy Thursday everyone. I been slacking with my blogging duties lately. Life is generally busy these days and will get busier as the holidays were just around the corner. It seems like whole day is not enough to do all the stuff that I needed to do or maybe just as my husband would say, " try getting up earlier, lol". Or I am getting too lazy to blog these days, not motivated and all I wanted to do is snuggle, stay warm & cozy with a cup of fresh pumpkin spice latte. October is almost to the end and how unbelievable it is that this year would be almost over pretty soon. Where did the year went by? What have I done for all these past months? Was I even productive? The last question, I really don't dare to answer :). Well that's it for now folks as I will try to be more productive today. I am glad that I updated the blog & was able to say hi to everyone. So if you'll excuse me, I have a gluten free banana bread baking right now in the oven and I have no reason not to work out today and get it over with.

Thank you from the heart....

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Top: Target, Oversized sweater: American Eagle, Leggings: Old Navy

Boots: Halogen via Nordstrom, Bag: H&M, Sunnies: Tybee Island Boutique}

Oktoberfest

2014-10-20T11:33:00.000-04:00

Over the weekend we went on a short trip as a weekend getaway to this small town north of Georgia called Helen. It is a cute little german town that attracts tourist all year long and most especially around the Fall and holiday season. Helen's biggest celebration is their Oktoberfest that attracts massive people every year and that includes us of course. Even though this was not our first time to visit, it was still lots of fun, food and shopping.

Here are some pictures and hope you enjoy them.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

This is in one of those cute stores that serves the best hot cocoa ever. The smell of the chocolate takes everyone here and while I am waiting, found me my favorite spot in the whole store.

A German town is not complete without a christmas store that was a delight to visit.

3 Pearls & Mules

2014-10-15T14:14:00.000-04:00

We are in Fall season and October is half way through, but don't you think it's crazy that I can still wear my "mules" at this time of the year? I wore this all black ensemble the other day for a quick meeting with my son's teacher to see his progress. So far so good says the lovely Ms. Peckett. But the admin's Ms. Putnam quick funny wit made me & my husband laughing on our way to my son's classroom. She said, "oh, oh you are both here. Dylan must be in big trouble". We told her that it was just a meeting and no, he's not in some kind of trouble. Ha, ha, ha...

It may be an all black ensemble, so easy to put together but I adore the organza peplum frill peeking at the bottom of this top and the 3 oversized pearls choker that I can't get enough of lately. Sometimes, the simplest and the easiest outfits that I put on that makes me more happier.

Do you have those feeling happy outfit days too?

I don't see any coats or sweater kinda day sooner so let me enjoy the days of nice summer weather in Fall.

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Top: Asos, Pants: Loft(oldie), Necklace: Asos, Bag: F21, Shoes: Charles David

Earrings: Jojo Loves You c/o, Wayfarers: Old Navy, Cuff bracelet: Ring: F21}

Just like a caramel

2014-10-13T13:09:00.000-04:00

Love at first sight? Most definitely not.

Love it now and later? Yes, yes.......

Totally taken when seen, and worn? Double yeah !

Hey everyone, Happy Monday.

I am talking about this striped caramel/black embellish top. I started to liked it as soon as I put it on. The material is not clingy and good quality. Thick but not too thick and will be good layering piece for Fall and Winter days. Even though it is more on a boxy cut, the darts on both sides just below the bust area gives an illusion of a smaller waist.

The color is a perfect caramel and not the typical color combo.

Comfortable, non itchy and the embellish collar gives this top a more dressier vibe.

And as much as this top is adorable, let me also say how glad I am found a laser cut bucket bag for a whopping $20..... And that the straps are shorter so I don't have to worry about long straps which can be annoying to some shortie gal like me :).

Today is my wonderful husband's birthday and as one of my gift for him, I will relieve him from his photographer duty for the day. I cannot imagine my life without you in it.

Love you all the way to the moon and back....

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Top: H&M, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Aldo, Bag: H&M
Sunnies: Tybee Island Boutique, Cuff: Lucky Brand, Earrings: Jojo Loves You c/o, Rings: Kohls}

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Abstract

2014-10-09T11:31:00.000-04:00

Well a good thing about wearing a dress is you don't have to worry about a top. No worries if this top would go with that bottom. A strong trend lately were coordinating tops/bottoms that makes dressing a lot easier. No brainer ! When I first saw this dress, I was immediately drawn by the silhouette and the print. To me it has a vintage flare. But do me a favor and take a close look and tell me if it resembles a wing print. Asos describe it as wing print. I called it abstract. What do you think?

Oh and happy Thursday peeps :)

Thank you from the heart.

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: Asos, Belt: Charlotte Russe(oldie), Shoes: Michael Antonio

Sunnies: Old Navy, Necklace: Target, Bag: Olivia & Joy(oldie), Cuff: Macy's}

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Tuesday Cat

2014-10-07T08:31:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday folks. I just catch myself with a print theme these week as evident with my last post and now and yet another favorite. Here, I featured plaid and today it's my all time favorite and some of you as well, the leapord print. I always think that the print speaks for itself and therefore it doesn't need anything else to spice it up. But rather just some add on's here and there, a tiny dosage ! A vest maybe in neutral color to match the bag and one pop color for some fun and visual interest and this little lady is literally out the door. How easy is that? For a more adventurous and fashion forward type, adding another leapord print is absolutely fine. Just don't over do it and get all crazy with the rest of the outfit. You know, so much of a good thing is not good.

I also prefer a shift style dress as a silhouette instead of the body hugging/skin tight kind. It's just a personal preference and nothing against others who prefer body hugging kind. Now if I can only bring in some more floral prints into my wardrobe then that is another to talk about in my future post.

When the weather gets more cooler, I can wear my high boots, a tights maybe and thinking of a red coat to drape my shoulder and another outfit in the future.

Thank you from the heart.

Wishing you all a fabulous day !

xoxo

Sam

-Outfit-

{Dress: Asos, Vest: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's Designation, Bag: Prada,

Sunnies: Tybee Island boutique, Shoes: Zara: Oldie}

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