Thankful

{What a Wonderful Life}

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching I decided today to share the things I am most thankful for: {Family & Friends}. This past Friday my older brother Chris proposed to his girlfriend Trisha. Below see their adorable picture after their engagement. I am so incredibly happy for them and overjoyed with the new addition our family will be gaining once she is officially a “Paul”. My family is incredible, hands down the perfect mix of loving, caring, and at times crazy. Now that we all are getting older it is nice around the holidays to get everyone together. With that being said, I am really looking forward to Wednesday. My friends are like my second family: I don’t know where I’d be without them. Tonight is our 2nd annual {GALSgiving}. It’s the perfect excuse to get together with countless bottles of wine and even more carbohydrates. To put things into perspective it is a huge group of girls sitting around stuffing their faces, drinking until their teeth are stained red from the wine, and leaving with stomach aches from either too much food or laughing too hard. Needless to say it is one of my favorite nights of the year. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday week!! Happiest Thanksgiving to each and every one of my readers!

It's that Time of Year Again

{Pre-Santa Wish List}

Well here we are again fellow readers: a week until our bellies are full, our hearts are happy, and our wallets are about to be emptied. Yup, you guessed it! It’s officially the holiday season filled with turkey, stuffing, laughter, and lots of shopping. I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away, where has the time gone? Before we know it it's going to be Christmas Eve and then the big 2013. I decided that I would put a little Pre-Santa list together of some items that I have my eye on for not only myself but for my friends and family members as well. Below are just a few accessories that are adorable and unique in their own ways. 

Top Left: Monogram EarringsTop Right: Polka Dot Tights, Bottom Left: Blouse, Bottom Right: Jewelry Box

Top Left: Locket, Middle Left: Bootie, Bottom Left: Love Bracelet, & Right: Essie "Don't Sweater It"

San Francisco Stole My Heart

As hard as it is for me to believe, my best friend JoAnna moved to SF over a year ago. Even though I was terribly sad when she moved it ended up being a blessing in disguise since I was dying to go anywhere in California. So I impulsively bought a plane ticket three months ago and it was one of the best decisions I have made this year. San Francisco is like a different world and I absolutely loved it. The people, the places, the food - everything was incredible. JoAnna was like one of those tour guides on top of one of those double-decker busses, the woman knew her facts. It was really impressive how native she seemed knowing she had only been there for a short amount of time. All I can really say is JoAnna not only found a new home but has also made SF her bitch. Below are some of my favorite pictures from the trip, I was there for about five days which at the time seemed like two. I cannot wait to return to sweet SF because I am sure I didn’t get to experience everything that beautiful city has to offer.  

Above is Miette, the cutest little candy store/bakery I have ever been in. JoAnna's little sister Christina works here and it has the BEST macaroons ever!

Jo and I on our {romantical} dinner date at Lers Ros.

This was one of my favorite things we did while I was in SF. A picnic at Dolores Park. It was an incredible view and it was a beautiful day weather wise. It was heavenly.

Jo and I just being our typical weird selves. {Hotdogs + Pizza}

Our signature pose at Golden Gate.

It was Halloween weekend so Jo and I dressed as 80's Barbies, while her lovely roomie Katie, whom I adore, was a great Pocahontas.

Yes, that is thee Sexy Sax Man. He was AMAZING.

Pretty much sums us up. {Love}

So there you have it! Pictures capturing my lovely days spent in SF which hold so many incredible memories! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!!!!

Red White & Blue

Today's post is a quick one! Happy Election Day!!!! Do your part and VOTE!!!

 

Red White & Blue by quinn-paul featuring a black sweater

Lustful

Lustful by quinn-paul featuring slim tees

My current obsession is {LEATHER}. I love it, I love that it is no longer just a motorcycle hard style. I think it has evolved into a more accepting trend that can be applied to all types of styles. For example, I personally love the more feminine girly pieces available. The peplums, the flared skirts, and mixed textures really having me loving all things leather.

Well I hope everyone is keeping warm! I just got back from visiting my dearest friend JoAnna in San Francisco and will be doing a re-cap soon! It was an incredible trip and I miss it already!!!