The Queen Mary

Wearing //

Loft maxi dress (old), gorgeous option

Nordstrom bag & necklace

J.Crew Factory sandals

Elizabeth Stone Jewelry druzy ring & bracelet

Last week was nothing short of a whirlwind in many ways. Despite Nate and I doing a staycation rather than traveling out of state or country, we still managed to cruise around Los Angeles and Orange County. It's amazing how often we take our surrounding cities for granted. Born in L.A., my parents never really showed me around Hollywood or Malibu, so I wanted to definitely explore those areas during our time off. 

The Queen Mary in Long Beach was by far the most exciting part. Although most of it has been renovated, I felt like I was stepping back in time. The ship itself was breathtaking, as I had never set foot on such a massive boat. There was a feeling in the air that I can't explain, but I wouldn't say it was supernatural. I didn't see or hear any ghosts, and I know that can deter people from staying aboard overnight but I highly recommend doing so! Our room was surprisingly spacious, the staff were extremely knowledgeable and unusually polite, and I was in awe of the ship's history.You don't need to pay extra for a tour in order to get a real sense of the Queen Mary's past. Just do some walking and you will see plenty of plaques, pictures, and so forth. Nate and I aren't really the type to do guided tours. We like to wing it and venture on our own. 

The maxi dress shown above is the only outfit I documented on my week off, and it was so windy on the deck that I had difficulty capturing it for fear of pulling a Marilyn Monroe. Nobody wants to see my spanx. However, I avoided taking pictures in other areas of the ship due to the throngs of people. I'm still sheepish when it comes to blogging my outfits. I'm no Kardashian.

Stunning view

A peek at one of the life boats. 

Dinner that night. 

We split this plate for both monetary and weight purposes ;) Filet and lobster heaven.

Brunch the next morning.

Phenomenal, and worth every penny. Not to mention every glass of champagne consumed. 

One of the spooky hallways. 

Really not that spooky. A little musty, a little chilly, but not scary.

The beautiful Queen gets an A+ rating from yours truly.

If you want to see more pictures from my week off, Instagram is the place to find them. 

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The Little Black Top

Wearing //

Banana Republic top (I want the olive color)

LOFT jeans

Forever 21 flats

Halogen bag, similar

Margaret Elizabeth druzy cuff

I have complete writer's block at this very moment. Does this ever happen to you? Writing has always been a huge passion. I feel like I started writing before I started speaking. That's not true of course, but I always get so frustrated when I have nothing of relevance to say to you guys. So here you go, here are some pictures of me wearing clothes. Clothes I actually wear. See above. 

Maybe taking the week off is to blame? I swear I've spoken more to my dog than I have to an actual human being these past couple of days. I'm hoping this goes away by the time I get back in the swing of things on Monday. In the meantime, some random thoughts:

I love a little black top. It's as important in anyone's wardrobe as a little black dress. This one is especially flattering because it has buttons and a drawstring to cinch in the waist. 

My dog doesn't know how to swim. I thought that was instinctual? Maybe she takes after me. I also don't know how to swim, aside from the dog paddle. The doggy paddle is a lie. My dog doesn't know how to paddle either. 

Nate and I are staying on the Queen Mary on Saturday evening, then going to its famous brunch on Sunday. I promise to document any ghosts that I may meet. I also want Nate to pretend he's Leonardo Dicaprio and I'm Kate Winslet on the Titanic for the entirety of this rendezvous. I need Celine Dion singing in the background while he and I make out on the deck, hopefully my hair flowing in the wind. Hey, I've never been on a giant historic ship. This teen fantasy must happen. It's my only chance. 

Um so...See you all back here next week!

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Fancy Week Off

Wearing //

Loft tank & skirt

Zara kitten heels, similar

Chanel bag, similar look for less

HRH Collection bracelets

Beauty //

Lancome Lip Lover in #334

Having the week off is definitely going as planned. Or unplanned actually. You don't realize how enjoyable a Monday can really be until yours is free from commuting, paperwork, and stress. I still had my giant cup of iced coffee though. That's one routine I can't shake off, whether I need to wake up at the crack of dawn or not. This outfit made me smile yesterday because I felt like I was going to work! I looked the part in my flippy tweed skirt and kitten heels. I even dusted off my most beloved bag (one I don't think I've ever carried to work). My job attire is so casual that Nate and I laughed about how dressed up I was for a Monday. Go figure. 

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