Escape from New York

Like many New Yorkers this past weekend, my husband and I escaped the hustle and bustle of the city to visit family in Southern Pennsylvania. I always enjoy these weekend getaways to places with large backyards, porch swings, and picket fences. I pride myself on being a light packer so on these 1-2 day trips I have to make sure I pack only what's necessary. I think my hubby and I definitely got it right in our after church Sunday's best. Simple and easygoing layered outfits with a slight tailored look, love it :)

My Sunday Best

Since this weekend is Easter weekend for some I wanted to pay homage to the Easter dress. One of the elements I think of when I think of Easter Sundays when I was little was my Easter dress. The ensemble normally consisted of ruffles, lace, and satin bows (which would look pretty cool now-a-days!). Well this weekend I'll be wearing the above beauty of girlie ruffles that I scored at my recent Buffalo Exchange trip. I'm not a girlie girl but something about these pretty ruffles took me back to a time when I enjoyed running across a lawn in white patent leather shoes and lace ruffle socks looking for hidden eggs :)

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

I Found My Long Lost Oxfords!

Yet another past purchase that I regret giving away...my black and white oxfords I brought my senior year of high school. I went to a private high school (uniforms and all). So for us fashion savvy students we got creative through our accessories...including shoes. This weekend I found a very nice replacement for my high school kicks. At Bloomingdales I found the above Boutique 9 oxfords. Not only do I love the stained toe and back to give them a long lost vintage look, they are extremely comfortable (wore them all day Saturday!). It didn't hurt that this weekend was Bloomingdales Friend's and Family Sale too so I got an extra 20% off...nice!