NYC Part 1

Hello, lovelies! I am finally having a morning at home where I am able to get back to my blogging. On a very happy note, school is out of the summer! Graduation and our end of the year program was last Thursday night. On Friday my mom and I went and picked up a new car for my sister. Monday I headed back to school to clean my room...for the last time. That's right, I am no longer teaching my little munchkins. After much deliberation and prayer, I told my boss two weeks ago that I would not be returning to teach next year. We plan on moving in the near future and I really want to go in a totally different direction, career wise. That's about all I have for you right now, but I'll keep you posted on plans.

Ok, so NYC was completely amazing! There were nine of us girls who went and conquered...ok, not really...but wined, dined, shopped and slept very little. I'm going to hit a few highlights today and talk about the fabulous food tomorrow.

The first picture was taken with the bride-to-be shortly after our arrival on Thursday. We had a little lingerie shower in the hotel, abundant in champagne and cupcakes from the Magnolia Bakery.

Friday morning Kara and I got up super early to go to the Regis & Kelly show. Since we didn't have tickets we had cross our fingers in the stand-by line. Fortunately we were two of the last ones into the audience, but we had to sit on the stairs. Um, until two guests who were sitting in the FRONT row got up and left and WE GOT TO SIT IN THE FRONT ROW!!! So. Much. Fun. It was hard to get good pictures in there with the lighting. Not only did they record the first show, but we pre-taped another and got to see commercials made. Two hours worth!

The Alexander McQueen exhibit at the MET was mind-boggling. If you are familiar with him or his work you know that he was a very interesting fellow. One of the girls commented on how the exhibit was just creepy. Yes, odd, but the dresses were incredible.

Since I had never been in FAO Schwarz, it was a must on my list. I was like a kid in a candy store, I mean a kid in a huge toy store! The Barbie Foosball table is one of five in the world. I took back a bag of candy from the candy bar to my kids as their surprise for being so good while I was on my trip.

First thing Saturday morning Kara and I made a quick trip to the Plaza.

Of course Tibi was on my list of things, too. I had the sweetest girl help me try on a zillion outfits. It was by far one of the highlights.

Here are other pictures that I snapped along the way. Come back tomorrow for a post on the delish food and drinks!

Home Again

I'm back!!! Being the last week of school, this week is super crazy for me. I had a fabulous time in NYC and can hardly wait to share my trip with you. I am going to be extremely busy the next couple of days, so forgive me if I am absent. A huge thank you to all of the lovely ladies who did such wonderful posts while I was away! If not this weekend, next week I will play catch-up on all of your blogs and the comments you have left.

XOXO,
Hannah

Guest Post: New York State of Mind

Hi everyone! My name is Giselle from Machine Wash Warm, & I was very fortunate to be asked by Hannah to be a guest blogger while she is out enjoying the city that never sleeps, New York City.

My blog features up and coming design trends, fashion finds, and my own design set inspirations from Polyvore. When Hannah told me she was going to NYC I immediately thought of design sets to inspire the NYC fashionista in all of us.

A colorful night in NYC with Kate Spade by chicGiselle featuring kate spade dresses

City Girl Clutch by chicGiselle featuring peep toe ankle booties

Get Away: New York City by chicGiselle featuring rocker jewelry

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi Y'all!  It's Ashley, from Sweet Southern Prep!

Hannah, thanks so much for inviting me to guest post on such a special day!

Isn't it the most rewarding thing in life, to have a mother?

To be a mother?

Have someone you look up to as your mother?

These quotes are definitely ones to cherish.

Enjoy!

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

~Author Unknown

 All mothers are working mothers.

~Author Unknown

Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.

~Marion C. Garretty, quoted in Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

A mother understands what a child does not say.

~Author Unknown

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.

~Irish Proverb

 You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back.

~William D. Tammeus

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.

 ~Oprah Winfrey

 All women become like their mothers.  That is their tragedy.  No man does.  That's his.  

~Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895 

 There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.

~Chinese Proverb 

And I think this one takes the cake...

 A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never done.

~Author Unknown 

I'll agree to that, but well worth the work...wouldn't you mothers agree?

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, or soon-to-be mothers!

I hope your loved ones spoil you rotten, you deserve it!

Photo Credit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Fashion Friday!!!

Hey there it's Kori from Blonde Episodes filling in for the gorgeous Hannah on this gorgeous day!  Today is Fashion Friday over at my blog, so I'm going to try to stay with the theme a bit, but I also have great news!  I'm releasing my first novel today over at Amazon!  A little self promotion never hurt anyone right?  If you want to check it out, the ebook is available now.  Let me know what you think!

Now, let's get onto the Fashion!  One trend I'm loving right now are all the amazing flip flops that are out.  I tend to buy anything with rhinestones or embellishments of any kind, I guess I'm a sucker for the bling.  I found some great examples of to die for flips I had to share with you.  Which ones are your favorite?

Thanks for letting me fill in Hannah!!! Hope you're having a blast on vacation! Have a great weekend everyone! 

(All Images courtesy of Nordstrom)

Kori xoxo 

Pink & Green Thursday: City Girl

Hello, lovelies!

I'm Julie, author of Brown Eyed Belle, bringing you a city-inspired Pink and Green Thursday for Miss Hannah while she's off gallivanting in NYC! When I came across this gorgeous photo shoot by the talented Olivia Graham I just knew that it was perfect for today and for our stylish girl! I can see her wearing any of these looks strutting around the city, toting her shopping bags from store to store!

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 (Images via Olivia Graham and Pinterest)

Sending you pink and green wishes wherever you are today! Please consider linking up with us over at Trish's. No rules, just post your favorite pink and green finds of the week!

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I hope you're having a wonderful trip, Hannah! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return!

Hugs to each of you! Hope to see you over at Brown Eyed Belle very soon!

XoXo,
Julie