Secret Garden

Wearing: 

Maxi Skirt: Forever 21 | Grey Crop Top Tee: Forever 21 | Ring Stack: Henri Bendel | Statement Chain: J. Crew | 

Sometimes, I wish I had a tape recorder for my mind. In the hours before sleep, my mind seems to wander to the oddest places, and I think of the craziest things. And in the morning? They're gone. Vanished into thin air. Not one question, curious trail of thought, or epiphany is remembered. 

{Gone} 

Into the oblivion that is sleep. Those 8 precious hours in which nothing seems to exist. The end result being only scattered remembrances of what came before. And yet, approaching slumber on the following morrow, are the {vague} reminders of yesterday's thoughts.

What if you could record these thoughts? The thoughts which only seem to surface in the still moments of night, when the world around you seems to fall silent. The only voice to be heard is the one running in the corners of your mind. 

What pattern would emerge? What could you learn about yourself from where the mind wanders at night? As with all trials of life, this thought begins with written word and observation. 

But where will it go? 

xoxo 

Plum 

Currently Listening To: One Republic -- Light It Up 

Currently Reading: T. S. Eliot Wasteland 

Social Friday at Happy Wine

Wearing: 

Striped Maxi: The Limited (online exclusive) | Statement Chain: J. Crew | Beaded Bracelet: Michael Kors | Sandals: Nine West | Gold Watch: Michael Kors | Bold Lip: MAC Rebel Assorted Ring Stack: Henri Bendel | Lunch @ Happy Wine 

From Left to Right

Fresh Spanish Tapas of Cold Mussels in Garlic with Tomatoes-- Chorizos al Sidra --(2) Prosciutto Paninis with Fresh Tomatoes, Cheese, and Special House Sauce. 

Fridays is something my mom likes to call "viernes social" -- or Social Friday. She makes it a point to not cook on Fridays as she believes it is a time for good eats in a good atmosphere, without having to put in work in the kitchen. She has happily instilled this belief in her (4) daughters, as she particularly enjoys these Fridays with us. Visiting the various restaurants and dinner tables she chooses -- Social Friday in the Roque house is time for family. 

This special little place in located in the heart of Flagami -- or Calle Ocho. Today's lunch date was a working one, while Aimee ( I love you <3 ) and I enjoyed tapas at Happy Wine, a local wine shop which specializes in serving small plates for those who work in the area. You can come, sit, and enjoy a bottle (or two) of a wide variety of wines, while enjoying freshly prepared Spanish Tapas. All while sitting amongst the hundreds of wine bottles which call this little hole home. The seating arrangements are small tables and chairs shoved into small corners of free space, and/or you can choose to sit high top amid the wine barrels which act as makeshift tables and chairs. 

I paired my outfit choice with gold sandals, as at work it's Casual Friday. The overall ensemble does give a classy spin on the usual casual feel of Friday's in the offices of Corporate America. As always, my statement chain is recent piece to my collection. As with all others, this one was purchased from the J. Crew Collection (always a my go-to place for any statement chain). 

Until next time friends! 

Adieu <3 

xoxo 

Plum

Currently Listening To: John Mayer - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room
Currently Reading: Ezra Pound Canto I 

Coffee Lunch Date

 

Pictured Above: 

 

Black Cozy Sweater: The Limited | Pleated Maxi Skirt: Forever 21 | Black Leather and Leopard Purse: Michael Kors | Jewels (Ring, Buckle Bracelet, & Watch): Michael Kors | Sunnies: The Gap Inc. | Multi-Chain Necklace: The Limited | Black Optic Wayfarers: Ray-Ban 

 

Today's look is dedicated to neutral boho-chic. I got to catch up with long time friend, and fellow fashion blogger +Carol Perez of Carolosiphy. In sunny Miami FL, the weather rarely allows for sweaters. However, today's weather was warm enough for the maxi, but chilly enough to pair with this black cozy sweater. Color blocking neutal tones is one of my favorite styles, and I love how the chic look of leapord was able to heighten the overall look.  

Love, 

Jess