Last week I was invited over to Mystic Aquarium for an Endless Jewelry event hosted by Simply Majestic. I asked Lydia to come along because I know she loves a good event and I hate going to things alone!  Since the event didn't start until 6, and we wanted to avoid the traffic, Mystic kindly offered us passes to visit the aquarium beforehand! I hadn't been in about 7 years and have been wanting to go back for quite some time. (check out Lydia's post too)

It was a beautiful day to watch the beluga whales and penguins outside. The whole place had been decorated for Halloween, which was a fun surprise! They even put pumpkins and skulls inside the fish tanks in the main gallery. There are so many interesting (and educational!) exhibits going on right now - check them all out! Unfortunately, we missed the Sea Lion show because we were too amused by one of their new exhibits - Jellies: The Ocean in Motion. I did a quick hyperlapse of some of the jellies floating around:
We also made sure to check out their latest 4D movie - SEA MONSTERS 4-D: A Prehistoric Adventure which follows the life of sea monster. Where does the 4D come in you may be thinking? Well, be prepared for water to shoot at you and even teeth to puncture your back while you're watching the fully immersive 3D movie.  It was really fun, although I wasn't in the best outfit to get wet.

Lydia and I didn't want to bring two outfits so we decided to do transitional looks.  I think hers was more successful since my dress is really dressy to begin with. But I think sporting flats and a leather jacket helped to dress it down a little bit more. Check back tomorrow for my event outfit and a recap of the evening.

Dress: Altuzarra for Target (also here),  Leather Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Bag: Chanel (Madison Avenue Couture), Flats: Chanel (eBay), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)


Aquarium photos:

I wore this outfit last week when I went into the city for a morning at the office and an afternoon doing something top secret for a certain beauty brand. Hopefully I can share it with you soon, not sure what's going to come of it, potentially nothing. Unfortunately my morning commute was a nightmare. To make a long story short, it took me 4 hours to get to the office. I left my house at 6:10 and got to work at 10:20...GROSS!  But after that the day went well.

I got my hair and makeup done and I must say it looks GOOD, I didn't want to take the makeup off before bed. I wish I was able to do makeup this well on my own, but I only know the basics. That's probably for the best, because this way my skin doesn't get clogged up with tons of product every day. Also, I can never seem to get my hair to be this perfectly messy on my own, you'd think it would be so easy!

Leather Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Current/Elliott (The Outnet), Sandals: Mula c/o Marshalls, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Etienne Aigner c/o Marshalls,  Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's


This outfit made me feel a bit like Sandy at the end of Grease, minus the shoulder bearing top and skin tight leather pants.  But, I've got the leather jacket and similar colored sandals, so close enough. (except not really) And now I want to watch Grease, perhaps I shall!

When I saw the Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2014 collection I knew I would be able to recreate a couple of the looks with a top Oasis sent me last year. The collection had some outfits featuring skyline shirts of London (some of which are available on NET-A-PORTER right now!).  I did the first look when I went to New York a couple weeks ago, seen here, and today I'm sharing the second look!

Top c/o Oasis, Leather Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Skirt: made by Mom, Sandals: Simply Vera (Kohl's), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's


Here are both looks side by side with the inspiration. What do you think?

Today is the last day of vacation photos! And this bunch includes my favorite shot of the trip, I'm sure you can guess which one. Luckily it got a little bit warmer for these two days, although it was still chilly. But better than back home!

Saturday: This was our busiest day. The morning and afternoon were spent at various panels with the cast and crew members. Then there was a private evening event after hours in the Harry Potter park. We got free food and got to ride all the rides with hardly any lines. Pretty fun!

Day Outfit: Tee: Limited Edition Swarovski Crystal Hogwarts Crest Shirt (from 2006!), Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Skirt: T by Alexander Wang, Flats: Chanel, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Night outfit: Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Flats: Chanel, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's


Obviously the photo above is my favorite of the weekend. Many of you know that I run Matt Lewis' fan site, so we talk every so often but rarely get to see each other since he lives in Leeds. At the last minute he decided to go to the event (he wasn't originally scheduled to go) and we got to see each other for a few minutes.

Sunday: Our last day. This consisted of more cast and crew panels and then hanging out at the hotel for the night.  We were super tired but the weekend was great.  Below is the only real picture of my outfit that day, oops.  But as you can see we got to sit nice and early before the crowds and in our reserved section. Woo!

Tee: Madewell, Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Jeans: Free People, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's 

Welcome to Day 2 of my vacation recap! Today I'm sharing part 1 of my outfits.

Thursday: We arrived Thursday afternoon and walked around for a few hours before going to bed early. We ate dinner at Margaritaville, which was tasty but I wasn't a fan of the people walking through the crowd talking to you...scary stuff! (I don't like audience participation.)

Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Good Will), Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Jeans: Free People, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's 


Friday: This day was super cold! I had a sweater, leather jacket and jeans and I was still cold. There was an outdoor event at night, thank goodness we were in the press section and had portable heaters. Would have died otherwise.  We also attended a press conference with cast members earlier in the afternoon.

Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Sweater: t.babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's 

It's getting a lot chillier out there! In the mornings I almost need a coat, but by the time I leave work it is a reasonable temperature.  We moved offices this week where I work, which was an adventure. I love the new space, it's a lot larger and we're grouped into smaller rooms (which I like because I'm shy and it's actually helping me talk and get involved a little more.)  However, I don't like the new commute, it's only 5 minutes longer but it seems so much longer because I have to go across more avenues, which are longer.  Oh well, what can you do?

Monday: Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (NET-A-PORTER), Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Top: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Cape: cashmere (Roundabout Resale), Jeans: Free People, Boots Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Sweater: t. babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: American Vintage, Necklace c/o O Necklace, Rain Boots: dav (giveaway win), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Cream Sweater: Zara, Black Sweater: Burberry Brit (NET-A-PORTER sale), Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime, Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

This is what my Thursday outfit looked originally, but then I decided to wear my Burberry sweater instead of a coat, so I had to change my boots too, ha ha.