A Day Off

It doesn't happen often that I get a day to do whatever I want without any obligation.  I'm sure that's much the same for everyone.  Being in school full-time and working full-time doesn't leave much time for anything, really.  I so cherish the days that I can just go shopping with mom, get lunch, spend time with my sister-in-law, Lindi and niece, Avalene.  Getting to play my piano is definitely a huge treat.  I get lost in the music... I forget about everything else that needs done and just focus on the notes my fingers are playing... letting myself get anxious with each crescendo and relax again with every decrescendo.  Fortunately for me, I have a husband who enjoys my music just as much as I do.  Once being with the opposite, I know what a treasure it is to have someone that doesn't stifle your desires.

 Outfit:

Boots: Toms Vegan Boots

Jeans: D Jeans

Tank: Gap

Scarf: Marshall's

Silk Blazer:  Chaser Collection

Jewelry: F21 and some little shop in the Strip District

Bundled Up for Il Pizzaiolo

I'm sure you've realized by now that Tom and I eat out A LOT.  We both work full time and go to school full time.  Cooking is not a luxury we often have the patience or energy for lately.  One of our favorite spots to regular is Il Pizzaiolo.  Simply put, it's the most amazing authentic Italian food that we've found in the city.  Tom has been all over Italy with the US Air Force and said that Il Pizzaiolo is better than some of the food he had when he was there.  If you're even in the Mt. Lebanon area you MUST try it!

Gnocci alla Sorentina - simply the most delicious food my tastebuds have ever encountered!

Since the temperature had dropped almost 10 degrees while we were eating, I warmed up with a Grande Soy Decaf Caramel Macchiato.

So sleepy

GQ baby.  GQ.



Scarf, Vest & Wristlet: Gap

Tee & Bracelets: F21

Denim: D Jeans

Boots:  Restricted

Vanity Pinboard 2

Here are some more of my favorite Pinterest pins that I've stumbled upon in the past week.  I love how inspiring all of these girls are and their unique styles. 

Maxi skirt, striped tee and belt? Heck yes!

Navy, orange and camel leather... perfection.

LOOOOVE the colors.. and the room??  Everything about this is awesomeness. 

Classic B&W with a wedge bootie twist.  <3

Baggy pink sweater with boyfriend jeans... perfect contradiction.

I'll tell you what.. It's kinda hard to NOT want to look cute everyday after browsing through all the awesome outfits floating around Pinterest.  These girls make it look so effortless!  And apparently, after looking at this selection, I have a thing for solid colored shirts.  There's so much to be done with them!

Saturday Shopping Awesomeness

Saturday was a day full of shopping and amazing fall Pittsburgh weather!  We hit Shadyside and the Strip District early in the am.  In between we hit Handmade Arcade for all the handmade goodies that it has to offer.  What an amazing bunch of talent there was gathered in one place.  Can't wait for it again next fall!

Chilly Evening In the Burgh

One of our absolute favorite places to eat spur of the moment is Aladdin's Eatery. Tom being Lebanese and I being Greek, we both feel right at home chowing down on some Mediterranean cuisine.  Fortunately, Aladdin's is within walking distance from our house.  And, they're open late, so it's perfect on a week night when I get home late from school and am too lazy to cook!

 

Tom was spilling some juicy gossip at the time... you can tell by his eyes..

Tabouli! Yum!

Chateau Kafraya Lebanese Red Wine.. so yummy!

Turkey Salad Pocket w/ Aladdin's dressing.  My fave!

 

Hat: F21

Sweater & Leggings:  H&M

Jacket: Gap

Boots: Steve Madden