[instagram] e x p l o r i n g happy snaps

Here are a few Instagram snaps of my time e x p l o r i n g the USA and Canada.

 (if you haven't already downloaded this addictive app- you should! There are so many people sharing so many beautiful photos.) I am still wading through all my photos and have been travelling for work 

so I haven't been able to post the photos rest of the trip yet....

So enjoy this sneak peak of what's to come!

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[goodies] adding up the kilos

If you were wondering what made up the 66kg of luggage and an 8kg flat rate box.....

here are a few little kilos I picked up in New York and Chicago.

Tracey Tanner leather 'gold bar' wallet and sting ray pouch.  Leather wrapped crystal on cord.

I found this skull bracelet on my birthday in the Chelsea Markets and thought it was definitely a good excuse to treat myself!  

J.Crew rhinestone bracelets to add to my colourful arm party collection!
I found these hands at Urban Outfitters, they are the perfect addition to the top of my dresser to hold a few of my treasures.

G L I T T E R  H E E L S!!
There is just the right amount of glitter on these Top Shop booties. They are so comfortable, I walked all around Manhattan in them!

I found these Top Shop boots the same time as the Glitter Heels. I am so glad I picked up both pairs, these are great for everyday.

I can find shoes anywhere, any time- call it a six sense. So these Vince Camuto heels couldn't hide from me amongst the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Station!

F A V O U R I T E S!
No words can to describe how much I LOVE these black suede metal toe pumps from Vince Camuto's Signature collection...except that I REALLY REALLY LOVE THEM!!

On SALE at Banana Republic- green snake skin bag and straw fedora hat!  Also this black fedora wool hat by Wilfred from Aritzia.

One of my favourite shops in America is Anthropologie. I love the individual styling and merchandising that each store has. I studied Textiles and Fashion and found great appreciation for textiles. This navy embroidered top has a beautiful colours and I love that you can see the individual stitches in each flower.

My lump of coal, trinket box.

A few prints I picked up at The Museum of Modern Art.

Vintage New York posters on a poster.

[Chicago 3 ways] e x p l o r i n g

Chicago in 3 days and 3 words: architectural, patriotic, grey.

When going through the photos I captured of Chicago these 3 themes emerged. The chilling wind didn't stop us from walking the streets and exploring- alot of the time was spent looking up! There are many beautiful buildings in the city, both old and new and just about every second one has the flag mirrored over the entrance. 

We did the sights in Chicago too, including 103 floors up Willis Tower (formally Sears) and stepping out on the sky deck, Millennium Park and the Cloud Gate, the 26ft tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe, the Art Institute of Chicago and of course shopping on Magnificent Mile and a jazz club.

All photos taken by me with my Nikon D5100 or my Iphone 4.