The first week back at work after vacation always stinks, you're used to doing nothing all day and have to get back to waking up early and heading off to work.  Luckily I like my job, so it wasn't too bad, just the waking up at 5:40am part.

Yesterday I had quite the fan encounter. I got on the train as usual and when we got to the 3rd stop MELISSA JOAN HART got on and sat right in front of me! She lives in CT & was going to NYC to do a voice over thing - found that out via Twitter! I was freaking out (inside of course) and immediately texted my friend to tell her even though I knew she would be asleep.  I didn't want to bother her so I just discreetly stared like a crazy person. When we got off the train I was right behind her but was too scared to ask for a picture, so sad.  I loved Sabrina and Clarissa Explains it all so it was weird to see her so close up (I did see her at the last Harry Potter premiere, but that was further away and not as exciting.)

Monday: Dress: Jones New York (Lord & Taylor), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Tuesday: Tee: Everlane, Dress: Free People (Marshalls), Heels: Steve Madden (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Wednesday: Top: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Ancient Greek 'Ikaria', Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Thursday: Top: Express, Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime & Lucky, Sandals: Target, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

On Friday it was cloudy, cold and a little rainy. So when my parents went for a walk I stayed at the house and fed some birds.  At first I was just throwing out bread, but seagulls started coming in so I decided to just sit in the (wet) grass and try to get a particularly chubby bird to eat from my hand.  It took about 20 minutes and constant deleting of video on my camera to make more space for me to get him on film!  My uncle was taking photos of me while all this happened and when finally we got it - video and the perfect photo of the bird eating from my hand. Thankfully my jeans weren't ruined by sitting in the wet grass, ha ha.  That was quite ramble-y...anywhoooo, enjoy the photos and video below!

Song of the Day: Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins (don't like this song, but it fit perfectly ;) )

Cashmere Hoodie: Subtle Luxury (giveaway win), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale)

Nighttime walks on the beach are a staple while on vacation.  The whole family would traipse all the way across the street and walk along the sand and boardwalk taking photos.  Unfortunately we had some rainy nights so we didn't take as many walks as usual.  BUT we luckily had a full moon during the trip and got some great photos!  I pretty much lived in this cashmere sweater at night and on the last 2 days of the trip when it was cold and rainy.  I was lucky enough to win it in Amy's giveaway a couple weeks ago and it arrived just in time to take along.

Song of the Day: Night Moves by Bob Seger

Cashmere Hoodie: Subtle Luxury (giveaway win), Shorts: both from Zara, Flip Flops: from Myrtle Beach

I love the beach. The sound of the waves, the nice breeze, the cute lifeguards. Ha ha.  It's so nice to just relax and sit in a chair reading a magazine, or lay on a blanket and get sunburn.  I burned for the first time in a looong time this year, but it only lasted a couple days and turned into a tan.

Song of the Day: Surfin' U.S.A. by The Beach Boys

Bikini: Marc by Marc Jacobs, One-piece: Michael Kors

Welcome to the first of many vacation posts! Here is what I wore for the 2 hour drive to our beach house in Rhode Island. When I say our, I mean the house we rented for the week. I wish we owned house on the beach.  The house is literally right across the street from the beach, so we just wake up and walk right over! It also makes night walks on the small boardwalk convenient (more on that later.)  These photos were taken in Galilee when we first arrived. We were a little early to pick up our keys so we hung out on the rocks and had lunch there.

Song of the Day: Down to the Waterline by Dire Straits

Tee: Banana Republic, Shorts: Zara, Sandals: Ancient Greek 'Ikaria', Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls),  Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's