Rise and Shine

Week 2, Day 1 at work in San Antanio. As you can see starting the day quite early before the sun is up!

 These shiny satin pants are from Turkey. They have a nice classic fit that is timeless. Paired them with the slightly sequin tee and a khaki jacket. The necklace added a lot of bling and edge all at the same time. And definitely does not show its F21 prices.

By the way when I got back to the hotel and took off this necklace all those rings and spikes splattered everywhere. Apparently they can just come off! Lesson learned!

I love this ring. It was my mom's of course and I loved and she let me somewhat barrow it on a permenant basis. Even had to add wiring to the ring so it fits.

Some other cooler high heel shoes or booties would have looked sooo much better but I have learned my lesson and have the blisters to show it so stayed with flats. Thought these lizard skin sandals would still look cool enough. Although within the week I might attempt to wear heels again. I have been minimizing the meetings I go to which minimizes the amount of walking.

Jacket - gap (thrifted)

Tee - J Crew 

Pants - from Turkey

Sandals - Victoria's Secret

Necklace - Forever 21

TODAY: 
Nothing blog worthy to write today other than the fact that I worked 12 hours straight. Nibbled on the steak salad with no real appetite. Enjoying a cup of decaf tea right now although my cup smells funny so that is bothering me. What is bothering me the most is that I killed a huge cockroach in my room when I came in. Eeew and yuck! I sooo hate cockroaches. Now I am freaked out and am constantly looking at the floor when I walk.

Participating in Monday Mingle, a fashion focused initiative that sprung from the minds of BonBon Rose Girls, Momtrends.com and Glammamom.com.

So head to Momtrends here for Monday Mingle!

 

Oh and here are the zoo photos from yesterday I forgot to include:

Stripes to go

On the road again but I got to wear this all day today not just on the trip back to San Antonio.

 I seem to prefer these boyfriend style jeans for the plane rides cause they are loose and comfy.

 Wore a skirt suit blazer but then decided to wear a cardigan in the plane for practicality.

Jacket - Tahari

Tee - From Turkey

Jeans - Newport News

Sandals - Boutique 9

TODAY:
My husband decided to skip tennis so we can spend the morning together before I take off again for my business trip. We called up my dad who was also skipping tennis and together went to the zoo. All weekend long I have been trying to get more hugs and kisses from the kids and I can tell they hug and kiss more as well. I felt like a visitor at home this weekend. I was only there for 2 nights and a day and a half so just tried to make most of my time by spending quality with the kids and family.
It was so hard to leave again. I wasn't as panicked about packing though cause I only unpacked the clothes and nothing else. I also made my list of outfits on the plane ride home and didn't bother trying them on so lets see how this week goes.
I was also more at ease this time around on the light. You see, consulting can be very different than a permanent job. At the beginning of a new gig you never know what you are going to get exactly, whether you will be able to truly help or not. There was also the anxiety of being a in a foreign city, a new company and meeting a whole set of new people. But this week I know exactly what I am going to and even though I dislike this hotel just knowing what to expect made me feel less anxious. I am determined to finish my book on this trip so I can stop carrying around the huge hardcover book. I even brought a back up book in case it finishes early. I love being able to read again. I even read when standing in line to board the plane, then on the runway then waiting to de-board, waiting for the luggage. All down time I take advantage by reading and removing myself to a whole other world then where I am. I love that ability books have on the readers.
I should go to bed so I can get as much res as I can for another crazy week I am sure.

Going rugged with lace

 This funky outfit was inspired by a web photo I saw on Romwe's website:

I really wish I had those flatforms and I know some of you who do! So Jealous. Instead I had to wear my rugged boots.

 This is the vintage lace tunic I have worn couple times and always in such a different fashion.

To pick up the red in the hat and the socks also added a red ring...

Isn't this hat just adorable? Found it at TJ Maxx. I was so tempted to buy it also in navy and hunter green but my hat collection is somewhat getting out of control so I stopped at red.

Red socks with the rugged boots!

Photos snapped very quickly at the beatiful Balboa Park by my dad while we were waiting for my husband to take the kids to the bathroom.

Lace Tunic - Vintage
Black Summer tank dress - beach boutique
Red Hat - TJ Maxx
Red Socks - We Love Colors
Rugged boots - Steve Madden
Ring - ruche

TODAY: 
Oh, it is so good to be back. We had a nice liesurely cuddle time with the kids in the morning. So leisurely that we were totally late getting ready and barely made it on time for the kids gym classes. After taking trial classes in hip hop, ballet and soccer I think we have finally found the class they both like and will stick with. And even though they are in different age group/classes the times are the same so it works out nicely.

We then went directly to my good friend's son's 2nd birthday party at the rail road museum! The kids loved running around the museum with their friends and taking in all the trains. Then it was lunch and cake in the upstairs b-day room!

With my good friend and the mom of the birthday boy!

My daughter truly enjoying the cupcake with her Dede (grandpa in Turkish) and Daddy!

After naps, we went over to my mom's for a nice family dinner with them and my sister and her boyfriend.