The Serena Saga: red

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Friday, March 8, 2013

Outfit: Extreme Pattern Mixing

TGIF, everyone!

I know, I know...you don't have to tell me; I am walking the
pattern-mixing fine line. But you know what, I don't care!

I am at the edge of the pattern mixing precipice; I just hope I don't fall off, lol!

:: Outfit ::

top: Ralph Lauren shirt (similar here)

dress: eShakti c/o

(use code THESERENSG for 20% off through 3/20/13)

jacket: DKNY trench coat (similar here)

bag: Express (similar here)

shoes: Nine West (similar here)

accessories: Abercrombie & Fitch scarf (similar here),

Target belt (similar here) and tights,

Ralph Lauren earrings, Michael Kors ring (similar here),

watch, and necklace (similar here)

Linking up with Aloha Friday, Favorite Frock Friday.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Outfit: Red Winter Layers

Happy Monday everyone!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a pretty good weekend even though we had a big temperature drop combined with a blistering wind chill. The hubby and I went to dinner and a comedy show with some good friends of ours. We had a wonderful time catching up with them. I will be glad when they are able to move to Atlanta.

:: Outfit ::

top: Target denim shirt and sweater (similar here)

Old Navy trench coat (old) (similar here, love this one too)

bottom: Forever 21 skirt (similar here), Target Assets tights

accessories: Loft necklace (similar here) Target leather elbow gloves (old)(love these)

bag: Target 70% off in stores (similar here)

shoes: Target (worn here in taupe, similar here)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Linking up with Monday Mingle, #YOLOMonday, Style Sessions, and Real Girl Glam.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Outfit: The Red Coat, a Giveaway, and a Collaboration

Hello, everyone!

It has been a little cooler here in Atlanta, so I am being forced to wear a coat. For some reason, I really don't like wearing coats, but I love wearing this one. I always feel super stylish when I wear it, so it is an exception to my NO COAT campaign.

:: Outfit ::

Coat: Forever 21 (old)(similar here)

bag: Betsy Johnson (seen here and here)

boots: Ann Taylor Loft (last worn here)

accessories: Target gloves and tights, Michael Kors earrings (also worn here)

I collaborated with Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons, on of my favorite bloggers, for a Trend Collaboration. Go on over and check out how we each wear our plaid!

Oh, and I am giving away this stunning Michael Kors bracelet!
Good luck!

Linking up with Plane Pretty, Watch What I'm Wearing, Lily Among Thorns, Monday Mingle, #YOLOMondays, Visible Monday, The Pleated Poppy, Wardrobe Wednesday, Rolled Up Pretty, Style Sessions, Aloha Friday, Transatlantic Blonde, Because Shanna Said So, My Girlish Whims, Dress For the Day, I am a Pisces, Covered In Grace Favorite Frock Friday.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul, Turkey - Part IV

The Pera Palace is such a beautiful hotel, I thought it deserved to have it's own post. Hotel Pera Palace is a historical and world famous luxury hotel in Istanbul. It was built in 1892 for the purpose of hosting the passengers of the Orient Express and was named after the place it is located. It holds the title of "the oldest European hotel of Turkey". Agatha Christie was in fact one of the hotel's most ardent visitors. The "Agatha Christie Room", number 411, is now preserved in her honor. It is rumored that she wrote Murder on the Orient Express here.

This elevator is still operational; each guest is taken for a ride on this elevator upon checking into their room. There is a more modern elevator located in the lobby for everyday use.

So...while we were behind the rope taking pictures in the elevator - my husband's idea - we got caught! The bellhop passed by us and stopped right in front of us. I was sure he was going to tell us to we weren't allowed to be behind the rope, but he didn't'. He asked us if we wanted him to take our picture -