PICTURE SHOW: LIFE LATELY IN AN INSTAGRAM

Happy Friday, Lovelies!
Hope you all are well.  A highlight from this past week for me was a sunset through the streets of Manhattan that literally stopped me mid-walk, it was too breathtaking not to jump into the street and grab a picture!
Sometimes in life, you need something that will simply calm you, and let's just say, seeing that sunset did just that, right when I needed it.  You will see it along with others from the past week below to wind down this last week in June...where did the month go?
I hope you all have a great weekend ahead, and I will be back again tomorrow with plenty, much needed, and hopefully inspiring, quotes!

The gorgeous sunset that stopped me in my tracks near Union Square on Wednesday evening.

Sitting by the lovely glow of candle light while listening to a rough cut of Gabe Dixon's new album.

Card writing from bed on a Sunday morning.

With the plant that was given to me my Freshman year in college for "good luck" fully blooming

and doing well so many years later, all thanks to my Marvelous Mother

who watched it for 9 years while I was in LA LA Land!

Snack time with some yummy grapes!

Working from my apartment's relaxing rooftop sun deck in the middle of Manhattan.

Multi-tasking, watching a little Wimbledon on my laptop while working.

Walked by Sushi Samba, the exact spot we filmed an episode of "Sex and the City" back in 2002.

Yummy homemade turkey tacos dinner at a friend's place.

Wishing Jeter a very Happy Birthday on June 26th.

Heading out for Lovely Lindsay's birthday dinner.

L'Artusi, a favorite spot of ours in the village.

Fun times at L'Artuzi in the village celebrating Lovely Lindsay's birthday.

Watching a lovely thunder and lightening storm from my apt. window. through the rain.

(All images taken on my iPhone via my Instagram.)

LOOK OF THE DAY: FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY DINNER AT L'ARTUSI IN THE VILLAGE

Happy Monday, Everyone!
On Saturday evening, some friends and I dressed up and headed to the village for dinner at L'Artusi to celebrate the Lovely Lindsay's birthday, while she was in town from LA LA Land, and we had a wonderful time!
I chose to wear my new turquoise dress from Forever 21, and had fun pairing it with some fun jewelry and color blocking with a cobalt blue cami, since I don't like things to be too low cut or revealing...prefer keeping it classy! :)
Everything I wore was super affordable, at only about $60 for pretty much the entire look, and I simply love turquoise, aquas and blues together in the summer!  All in all, we had a lovely time! :)
Have a great start to the week, and I'll be back for another edition of "Whatever Wednesday" on, you guessed it, Wednesday! ;)  Stay tuned!

Turquoise Racerback Maxi Dress

(Similar Color Maxi Dress)

Forever 21 Love 21 Line - $27.80

Cobalt Blue Cami

(Variety of colors here, here and here)

Forever 21 - $4.80

Gold Beaded Belt

H&M - $12.95 

Gold Flip Flops 

(Similar Pair)

Payless - $5.99*

*(BoGo Sale)

Gold Dome Ring

H&M - $5.95

Gold Interlocked Bangles

(Very Similar Bangles)

Unknown*

*(had since High School)

16" Gold Fill Bars Necklace

(Necklace in Gold or Silver)

Freshie and Zero - Blog Review Gift

(All images taken on an iPhone 4s and some via my Instagram)

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: A SUPER FUN NIGHT OUT IN NYC WITH GREAT FRIENDS

Dress: H&M / Bangles: Forever 21 / Ring: So Good Jewelry SoHo / Necklace: Gift / Shoes: Marshall's /

Purse: Victoria's Secret Free Gift w/Purchase