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Studded Sweatshirt

Forever 21, Citizens of Humanity, Isabel Marant

I was actually tempted to spend 250 dollars on a sweatshirt - I'm a sucker for anything studded. Thankfully, I remembered that Forever 21 makes imitation pieces like nobody's business. I did a quick "studded sweatshirt" search on Forever 21.com and I made a 30 dollar purchase - 220 dollars cheaper than my original impulse.

That's a great save.

Thank you Forever 21 for sparing my bank account from a massive withdrawal.

*Collage created by Gabriela Monsanto.

Wednesday 8.27

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Blouse: Club Monaco, Overalls: Asos, Bag: Balenciaga, Boots: Madewell

*Photographs taken by the BF.

#lailaandscotttietheknot

 One of my best friends is getting married! It's hard to believe that someone I played tennis with as a 12 year old is getting hitched. 

As a bridesmaid (so honored) we were tasked with pinning different ideas to some wedding pinterest boards. My natural instinct was to pin anything Harry Potter related. Well, not surprisingly, my friend chose to have a Harry Potter themed engagement party! I say not surprisingly because several years ago the two of us took a special trip to Harry Potter World for the DVD release of the last movie. Needless to say, she is as obsessed with Harry Potter as I am - well, maybe not as obsessed. 

This gathering was truly spectacular. Her family, and the groom's family, put together the most beautiful party. The event was chock-full of little Harry Potter details - sorting hat caramels and butterbeer cupcakes to name a few examples. 

It was a magical night. 

*Photographs taken by Gabriela Monsanto.

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Thursday 8.21

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Tee: Current/Elliott, Bag: Michael Kors, Skirt: Tilly's, Boots: Qupid

*Photographs taken by the BF.

Gato

I am a huge fan of Bobby Flay - Bar Americain is one of my favorite restaurants. When my mom told me about his newest venture, Gato, I immediately bumped it to the top of our 

restaurants-to-try list. 

I'm sorry Bobby, I wasn't impressed. 

Our entrees, pasta and a kale paella, didn't hit the mark. The paella in particular was incredibly bland. The appetizer was good but the portions were off - a lot of dip with hardly any pita . The highlight of the meal was my bread pudding dessert, however, it had so much sugar dusting that I inhaled it and had a coughing fit. 

I think for any future Bobby Flay meals I'll stick with Bar Americain.

*Photographs taken by Gabriela Monsanto.

Tuesday 8.19

Jumpsuit: Asos, Jacket: American Eagle, Necklace: Lemon Sweet Jewelry, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sandals: MTNG

*Photographs taken by Papa Rick.

The Tunic

J. Crew

I have been in a tunic type of mood this summer and each time I buy a new one it's from J. Crew! 

J. Crew has really outdone themselves with the fun quirky pieces. I envision wearing this tunic in the winter under a cozy cardigan and bringing it on many warm weathered vacations when it's snowing out.

But the real question remains - what is better than chambray and neon embroidery? 

*Photographs taken by Gabriela Monsanto.

Weekly Spotlight: Robin Williams

Robin Williams 

1951-2014

*Artwork taken from Twitter & Instagram. Collage created by Gabriela Monsanto.

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Thursday 8.14

Sweatshirt: Threads 4 Thought, Necklace: Nordstrom, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Shorts: Gap, Bag: Madewell, Sandals: Birkenstock

*Photographs taken by the BF.