Fashion.Overload.

My favorite time of year is fast approaching and this year Nordy's did something even better than send out a preview catalog....they sent out a preview email! Normally us loyal customers get the much anticipated Anniversary catalog about three weeks before it's available at stores or to the casual customer; the catalog has a sampling of what's going to be available, then when you actually go shopping, you see all the sale items. 

Not this year! Instead, I got an email with links to EVERYTHING in each department that will be offered. I spent my lunch break yesterday perusing the offerings...probably a good thing for my bank account, I wasn't drooling over nearly as much as a I usually do. Also could be influenced by the fact that since I'm not longer living in Texas, I'm not preparing for random stretches of freezing temps and the occasional freak snow day!

On top of the Anniversary sale, today Neiman Marcus began their pre-sale of Rachel Zoe's first collection for them. 

Now, talking about drooling....she clearly designed this collection after all her favorite/signature looks. Which, since she and I have basically opposite body types, means a lot of these pieces aren't going to end up in my closet. But I can still appreciate them! Sadly, Neiman Marcus wouldn't let me borrow any of their images (rude) so you'll just have to hit up the website for yourself. 

My overall thoughts on the collection: classy.innovative.creative.timeless. 

Bananas. I'm like, obsessed!

Happily Ever After

This past weekend, I ventured back to the great state of Texas to celebrate another family wedding. I have to get pics from BME, then I'll do a big ol' recap post, because it was quite the party!! 

That Sunday, while I was enjoying a much needed brunch at Trudy's (tacos ricos, yum!!) I got a phone call that I'd been expecting all morning.

My lovely bestie Shufy was on the other end of the line, sharing excitedly that her boyfriend had popped the big question...and she said YES! 

Now, as I said, I knew this was coming, because Shufy's boyfriend is my co-worker, Rookie, and he's been so giddy over this that he just couldn't keep it to himself! He'd told me the week prior that he was ready. I'll admit I was a little surprised, considering I'd helped him plan this event for October!

Here is a picture of these two the first weekend Rookie came to visit Shufy last August, when he was still living in North Carolina. We went to Top Golf and Shufy knocked the tee clean out of the holder!

Then Rookie came to visit in October, to experience the annual Shufy family tradition of attending the Texas/OU game at the Texas State Fair...even though Texas lost, we had a great day!

Congratulations you two! April 14, 2012 is going to be a great day!!

Around Town

Sadly, my lack of a camera (again, I know, I know...) has impeded my ability to adequately capture my first month back in the Golden State. I've gotten to do lots of new/fun things recently and thankfully, Lee has captured a few of them!! 

First, we attended a birthday party at a beautiful home in the hills above La Jolla. It was "Woodstock/Hippie" themed and people really got into it!

 

Lee in her 70's outift

 

 And probably the best surprise of the day, seeing my favorite Navy Seal at the party!! Running into one of my favorite Texas people in California totally made my day!

And this past Friday, we grabbed drinks with my parents and listened to Michelle Branch give a concert on the patio at La Costa.

 Lee and I rounded out the weekend with a little Sunday Funday at the San Diego Polo Club. It was opening day at the Del Mar Polo grounds.

 In between the AMAZING people watching, and cheering for the players, we stomped a few divots and sipped a little champagne in the San Diego sunshine!

MAVS

 

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It may not be the three-peat I was originally hoping for, but I think this might actually be better. Great series, classy win....couldn't be happier for this team. I'm sad I won't be in D-Town for the parade. 

LET'S GO MAVS!!