style: the perfect black mini

These two pieces from Joe Fresh are rockin' my boat lately. The black mini skirt is a bit shorter than I would normally wear, but I figure that when worn with tights it's not as scandalous. Did I mention it has pockets? It truly is the ultimate staple -- suitable for almost any occasion, super chic and dare I say, sexy even. I've been wearing it with my ankle booties almost every weekend since I bought it. And the sweater? What's not to love about a soft and comfy camoanimal print (try saying that ten times).

This picture was taken at a random farm outside of the city. I desperately needed a change of scenery a few weeks ago, so Scott and I went for a spontaneous drive in the country. We stopped and trespassed through a farmer's field to get near the hay bales, but only for a few minutes because I was scared we'd get caught. My idea of living on the edge. Well that, and wearing a hat in public.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Sweater: Joe Fresh
Skirt: Joe Fresh (on major sale, btw I'm wearing a small)
Jacket: Zara (last season)
Tights: Hue
Boots: Aldo
Hat: Target
Purse: Similar
Necklace: Anthropologie (last season)

grateful...

the way is long. let us go together. 

Today, I'm grateful for the people who love me, for those I love and for all of life's experiences -- even the more challenging ones. I'm also grateful to those of you who commented and sent love and prayers after reading my last blog post. This may sound hokey, but I truly believe your positive thoughts and prayers helped bring my brother home from the hospital just in time for Thanksgiving. And for that, I'm thankful.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, friends!

sometimes life can be overwhelming...

I've been feeling a little overwhelmed these past few weeks. Sometimes it's hard being a grown-up, especially an anxious one. 

It all started about three weeks ago when I received a phone call at work letting me know that my brother Ivi had been in a serious motorcycle accident. Since then, my heart has been perpetually stuck in my throat. And most recently, as if we didn't have enough on our plates, Scott and I had our cars vandalized, our garage broken into and a bunch of items stolen. 

I was feeling like I couldn't take one more piece of bad news and then I read this woman's advice on Humans of New York, which I follow fervently. It speaks so beautifully to the strength we carry with us.

"If you could give one piece of advice to a large group of people, what would it be?"
"When a wave comes, go deep."
"I think I�m going to need an explanation for that one."
"There�s three things you can do when life sends a wave at you. You can run from it, but then it�s going to catch up and knock you down. You can also fall back on your ego and try to stand your ground, but then it�s still going to clobber you. Or you can use it as an opportunity to go deep, and transform yourself to match the circumstances. And that�s how you get through the wave.�

So that's what I'm concentrating my energy on these days -- going deep -- while still trying to keep things in perspective.

How are you feeling lately--good, bad, ok? Does this advice resonate with you as much as it did with me?

P.S. After two surgeries, my brother, although still in the hospital, is on the path to recovery. As for the break in? Although it was completely and utterly unnerving, everything can be fixed or replaced. Upwards & onwards, I say!

Top photo from Secret Holiday.

 

Valentine

 is please to present 

Judith Linhares 

and 
Loren Munk

with 
Rebecca Litt  

The opening reception is Friday October 18 from 6-9.

This exhibit runs through November 17.

Gallery hours are Friday � Sunday 1-6

and by appointment.

The gallery is easily accessible by the L and M line. 

 718 381-2962