Our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up

Zara elbow patch cropped sweater, Shipley & Halmos high waisted pants, Louis Vuitton suede flats

Long arms have been handy (no pun intended) for most things in life, I've liked the triumphant feeling when avoiding the use of a ladder to reach for a book on the high shelf or the successful retrieval of a fallen cellphone that wedged itself under the car seat. The only downside thus far was when I put on this cropped sweater and realized the elbow patches were more like tricep patches.. oh lanky arms.

They tell me time is money, well we’ll spend it together

Burberry scarf, Stage of Playlord coat, Forever 21 jeggings, Dries Van Noten boots, Marc Jacobs bag

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving weekend! Been in a perpetual state of food comatose considering I had four thanksgiving feasts over a span of three days, yet the seasonal treat of candied yams and gravy on everything is hardly regretful (I say this now because I'm wearing stretchy jeggings = guiltless gluttony pants, wait until the freak out when I realize nothing else in my closet fits due to some overindulgent decisions this past weekend).

We were snowed in for a few days before Thanksgiving, which, amidst all the traffic chaos, was actually a much needed peaceful winter wonderland getaway all snuggled up at home while the world turned white outside my window. Wore this outfit out on Black Friday to go downtown for the Christmas tree lighting. I love the distinctive arch of Dries Van Noten heels, but strolling around all night on hills and cobblestone proved Drake right.. "time heals all, and heels hurt to walk in."

Spend a lazy Sunday in my arms

One of my favorite things is brunch on a lazy Sunday. Life is a bunch of fireworks, running around, and craziness throughout the week, so it's really therapeutic to wake up without an alarm clock and make brunch in a toasty kitchen in sweats.

Boyfriend made Monte Cristo sandwiches with prosciutto and swiss cheese last week. Recipes usually call for ham but prosciutto > most things. Dipped a side of the French bread in a mix of whisked eggs, half and half, cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg, and vanilla, and toasted them on the griddle. Sprinkled powdered sugar on top and some strawberry preserves on the side for dipping. The sweetness of the jam is perfectly balanced by the savory cured meat. Sautéed butter, thyme, garlic and onions, added chopped red potatoes to the pan and finished them in the oven. He squeezed orange juice and made us French press with Illy French roast.

When the sun goes down it's the magic hour

Double pocket button up and long leather gloves from Hong Kong boutiques, Robert Rodriguez silk pants, Louis Vuitton suede flats

Catching the sunset by the pier downtown is always spectacular, worth weathering the accelerated drop in temperature (though the long leather gloves did a pretty good job insulating the surface area from my mid-bicep to fingertips, mission accomplished). For fall I like the simple color scheme of camel and black with various textiles, so I paired the camel raw silk top with black leather gloves for a textured edge, and added a little sparkle with an ornate collar necklace.

Coffee, vintage, Cuban sandwiches, and vegan treats

Yamamoto eyeglasses, Wilfred slouch sweater, Patterson J. Kincaid sheer drop hem henley, Zara riding pant tights

This was the day I made caprese for lunch (posted here), which turned out to be just a pre-lunch teaser. Saying we enjoy copious amounts of good food is a severe understatement. After the snack, we made an executive decision that since sun is becoming a less frequent guest with the approach of winter, we'd take advantage of the one semi-warm day and stroll around Fremont. Grabbed coffee (if you guessed I got a pumpkin spiced latte, you win) and roamed underground vintage markets before going to eat amazing Cuban roast pork cilantro jalapeno (that ingredient combo can do no wrong) sandwiches at Paseo. You also must get the life-changing (I know I get really gushy about things I love and label them all as "life-changing" but really, it's so good it makes you want to become a better person) corn on the cob slathered in garlic butter. I've always wanted to check out Flying Apron Bakery, so after lunch we ordered a pecan cinnamon roll (pictured) and slices of chai pumpkin and carrot cake. It wasn't until I took the first bite that I realized it was a vegan bakery, and then it all made sense. More power to you if you're vegan, but I just can't do it. My personal mantra.. you can live to be 100 if you give up all the things that would make you want to live to be 100, and I want my desserts made with looots of butter and heavy whipping cream.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Eternity scarf and studded sandals from H&M, Jolie striped top, United Colors of Benetton tank, Forever 21 jeggings, Marc Jacobs bag

Flew into Orlando on Friday and made an immediate stop to Harry Potter World. I'm a huge fan of the books and am really refraining right now from adding numerous exclamation points behind every sentence... The park was small but the experience was so magical! (Had to slip one exclamation point in there) Of course had to try butterbeer, which was more of a butterscotch slushie blended with ice cream. Kind of wished I came home to a letter of invitation for attendance at Hogwarts via owl post, sigh. We went to Disneyworld the next day, a post on that soon!

So few come and don't go

Zoa silk button up, Wilfred lace bra, Louis Vuitton skinny belt, Balenciaga wide leg silk pants, Matiko cutout wedges

I realize you fall a lot deeper in love with something you photograph with your eyes open, like when I was roaming around this district of Seattle scouring for picture opportunities and suddenly you're doe-eyed like a child (or an overeager tourist) and everything is new and beautiful. The alleys and century-old brick walls of Pioneer Square have so much character, it's like a good wine (or a good man).. gets better with age.

Anyway, the high waisted wide leg trouser, simple button up, and stacked wedges look is one of my favorite silhouettes for fall. So classic.