Happy Long Weekend!



Mike and I outside of Notre Dame


From us to you!

Paris for the Day

This Saturday I'm very excited to report, that Mike and I will be having a very French themed day. 

First we will take Bella for a nice walk towards Dupont Circle, which is DC's largest circle and is reminiscent of a park you would see in Paris (in no way shape or form am I comparing DC to Paris, but I have to take what I can get, right?!)...we will enjoy the fountain, and the people strolling, and we will pick up a couple of croissants along the way.

Later in the afternoon, we will head to the theater to see Woody Allen's new movie, Midnight in Paris, which has gotten great reviews and looks like it's going to be really whimsical and fun.  Hopefully we will feel like we've been transported back to the banks of the Seine in that grand city we love!  Here's a sneek peek...



Then the pièce de résistance will be dinner at Bistrot du Coin for a little foie gras, perhaps some moules-frites, and plenty of good red wine.  A nice Côtes du Rhône sounds lovely.

Ahh, Paris...

How Annoying Are: Tuesdays

Tuesday is my least favorite day of the week.  Although many of you may think that Mondays are the worst, (and trust me, I'm not a huge fan either) I have to say that they are not nearly as painful as Tuesdays.  Here's why.

On Monday you've just come off of the weekend, so (hopefully) you have some extra energy to expend, and maybe, just maybe you're ready to jump into the week head first!  Okay, maybe not, but at least you're resigned to the notion that the weekend is over and you have to go back to work...

By Tuesday though, your enthusiasm (if you had any) has plumitted and you have succumbed to the fact that there are still 3 more grueling days ahead of you, including Tuesday itself (which I guess makes 4 grueling days) - ugh!

Wednesday is obviously far superior to Tuesday being that you have reached "mid-week", "hump-day", whatever you want to call it, and usually this is the point in time where you begin to think about and make weekend plans.  Thursdays are amazing because the weekend is fast approaching and your week is slowly but surely, winding down.  Thursdays are also really awesome for me because I indulge in happy hour with friends after work, which is always a good time.  And...Fridays are clearly the best day of the week for reasons that I think we all know.

So, are we all in agreement that Tuesdays generally suck?

Savage Beauty

What can I say about the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit at the Met, other than, it was fantastic.  As you walked through each room it felt as if you had been transported to another world.  In fact, it was like you were inside the romantic, yet extremely dark mind of Alexander McQueen.

We weren't allowed to take pictures, but Mike and I bought the book which describes and has images of all of the pieces that were on display.  Some of my favorites are below.

Saraband Collection

Plato's Atlantis Collection

Jellyfish Ensemble from Plato's Atlantis Collection

Highland Rape Collection

Please, please check out the Met's blog about this exhibit to learn more and to view some of the amazing pieces that are on display.  And, if you can go, I highly recommend it.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Consignment Shopping

I'm very excited to report that there is a new consignment boutique opening up in our neighborhood called Current Boutique.  I really love good consignment stores because you can find great deals on clothes that are still in style and are in good shape.  From their website, it looks like Current is going to carry some really great labels, so that's extra exciting!

Another great thing about consignment stores, is that you can bring in all the clothes that you once loved but haven't worn in a while and see if they sell!  If you're lucky, and another woman buys your consigned clothes, you get 50% of the profit!  Awesome.

I will definitely be checking out Current Boutique next week as I have some clothes I'd like to try and sell, and you know I'm always looking to expand my wardrobe! 

Do any of you love consignment shopping?

P.S. I'm dedicating this post to my sister in law's student Martha Spieker, who from what I hear, loves consignment shopping and has great style! 

McQueen at the Met

This weekend Mike and I will be going home to NYC to soak in a little culture and fashion.  I am so excited to visit the Met to see the new Alexander McQueen exhibit "Savage Beauty" which showcases over a hundred of his fantastic designs. 

Watch this video for a montage of McQueen's runway shows which were always spectacular.



From the water to the ice skating, and the spray paint, McQueen pushed the boundaries of what a runway show could be. His shows and his designs were actually living, moving art.  Just superb!

Are all of you McQueen lovers? 

Gaga

Last weekend my mom and I watched Lady Gaga's concert from NYC on HBO and as no surprise, she was amazing.  My favorite part though was at the end when HBO took you backstage to Gaga performing "Born This Way" acapella.  It's such a great song, and this version showcases Gaga's amazing voice and raw talent.

I love it.