Therapy of the Retail Sort

I was a bit of a shopaholic this weekend.

My sister was in town, and since she knows my taste better than I do, it was nice to have her yay or nay items with which I was temporarily in lust. And would have later hated.

Here’s the quick digest.

Indulgent New Bag – Pour La Victoire

Summer Shoes – NavidONadia

Floral Scarf – Miscellaneous NYC & Chocolate Croissant Compliments of K

Boyfriend Necklace – Kate Spade

Aztec Print Crossbody (on K) & Floral Scarf (worn twice because I love it) – Miscellaneous NYC

How’d we do?

Love,

AG

When I’m Famous…

When I’m famous, I will be attending the Cream Event.

As they so eloquently put it, the The Cream Event is “one hell of a showcase event featuring the raddest CROP of people in weddings.” I totally acknowledge that this is not me… yet… but it will be. One of these days. Or one of these years. You bet your ass.

And this is why I want to go:

Vintage-y Glasses via Green Wedding Shoes

Yummy Place Setting via Green Wedding Shoes

Where the cool people get their pretty wedding furniture via 100 Layer Cake

Vintage Napkins (drooling) via 100 Layer Cake

All My Future Best Friends, Clearly via 100 Layer Cake

Kate Spade Cameo via 100 Layer Cake

Make total sense? Self-explanatory?

Thought so.

AG

When you really think you DESERVE a present…

Hallo hallo!

It’s Tuesday and that means only two more days until I’m home! Couldn’t be more excited. Mom is on her flight back from India, Dad has already had the cleaning ladies in (this cracks me up!), and my sis and I are gearing up for some full on feasting, shopping, and relaxing. What could be better.

In the spirit of this weekend, I’ve been eyeing a few goodies for myself. You know, since I had one of those weeks and all – CLEARLY I need to buy myself a little pressie to lift my spirits – or so I’m telling myself (actually I’m quite happy today!).

But I’m a little stumped. I tend to jump directly to jewelry as of late, but I always feel just a tinge guiltier when I buy something so indulgent. My second go-to is art. Since I’ve moved and am finally starting to collect some of my own pieces. This is slightly less of a feel so bad you feel good type of buy. It’s art after all. It feeds my soul and enriches my life!

I emailed my choices to BF who conveniently hasn’t responded. And to my sister and cousin, who think they’re too important to tag a long on my whims. SO, this is where you come in!

Which of these items is the absolute must have?

Kate Spade Boyfriend Necklace

Ocean of Love via Society6

"&" by IScreenYouScreen via Etsy

New York Pop Culture Map by IScreenYouScreen via Etsy

Help me help me! Must buy myself a present soon ;)

Love,

AG

 

Mrs. Mondays

I am swooning over Kate Spade’s Mrs Collection this morning. This woman is just so kickass.

She has amazing taste, amazing social graces (and of course you know I mean social media graces), and her branding is amazing. If you’re bored, take a minute to peruse through the Kate Spade social ecosystem. Her Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest are all eye-poppingly gorg (perfectly synergistic and on brand).

Some of these items would make seriously lovely gifts for your Mrs-to-be friends. You know you can never go wrong with a “Hooray, you’re engaged and I love you!” gift ;)

Kate Spade Bridal Key Fob

Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Pave Stud Earrings

Kate Spade Say Yes "Mrs" Necklace

Kate Spade Love Notes Bow Ring

And here’s one for the bride to-be, to make sure she’s giving thanks to the best ladies in her life. So special!

Kate Spade Bridesmaid Idiom Bangle

Hope everyone’s week is starting off on the right note.

Love,

Your WPTB,

AG