Sunday, September 27, 2009

My allergies are killing me, but...

After a stressful week at work, I had a very relaxing and peaceful weekend. I think it is the first time I have been able to say that for a long time.



On Saturday night my friend Meredith and I had a girls night out. We had sushi and martinis at one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. We sat around downtown in this covered courtyard which is surrounded by upscale bars and we watched a football game on a giant screen. We just relaxed and had fun. We had coffee and cupcakes at a nearby diner.


(Meredith)

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(Me. Wearing thrifted flannel shirt, Ralph Lauren skirt, Prada bag and Tod flats.)

We ended up seeing a late night showing of Love Happens at our city's fanciest movie theater. You had to be 21 to get in and pay $20 but it was actually worth it. The seats were leather recliners. The popcorn came with any seasoning we wanted (we opted for Parmesan). The drinks were cheapish (Meredith and I kind of overdid it on the wine). The servers were promptly at our beck and call. We felt like movie stars!



By the way, Love Happens is actually a good movie. It is not the sappy romantic comedy I was expecting. It was more a story about life. (And Aaron Eckhart is pretty hot).


Then today, Meredith and I continued our girls night out by attending our city's annual art fair. All the art was expensive but it was a lot of fun to browse.


Mostly, it just gave us ideas for fun art projects we could do ourselves. Haha.

Unfortunately walking outside started up my allergies and I've been kind of miserable for the past few hours. I'm hoping it will go away over night. But nothing ever does, does it? Blah.

Oh well. I hope everyone else had a fabulous weekend as well!
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48 comments:

  1. MSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Girls' night out is always so much fun! And you look cute in plaid! :)

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  2. LAYNESeptember 28, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    I want to see love happens! so glad to hear its not too sappy.

    sounds like a lovely girls night out :)

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  3. The Sydney GirlSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    im glad you had a peaceful weekend! you look great and love your prada bag! <3

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  4. UnknownSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    I'm so pleased that you got to relax as it's simply the best feeling. You look adorable and japanese and cupcakes sound slike my idea of fun!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    sounds like fun! love sushi :D

    not much of an aaron eckhart fan, but i would watch any movie in that theatre, haha. glad you had a lovely weekend :)

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  6. SherinSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    I love your outfit. Those shoes look great. I'm glad you had a good weekend! Sometimes all you need is a girls night to make everything ok.

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  7. gleeSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    i always approve girls' night out, and releases stresses out.

    i love that prada bag a lot. it's very girly and stylish. :)

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  8. gleeSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    btw, you're on my blogroll. do you exchange links?

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  9. SydnieSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    You look great! I love the plaid shirt ... it looks fantastic with everything you've paired it with!

    Sydnie
    www.takemeouttotherunway.blogspot.com

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  10. LeahSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Looking great ladies... girls night out is the best.

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  11. Becky TjanderaSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    seems you had so much fun ! haha . and that's such an awesome place to hang out . :D love your outfit dear !

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  12. BarrySeptember 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Ralph Lauren? Tod? Prada? My, aren't WE quite the fashion plate! (Mad props for the plaid BTW).

    On a totally separate note, I'm trying to think who you remind me of. One of those things that make you go hmm...

    Sounds like you had a great time out!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Oh I am dying to see to Love Happens... so glad to hear it was good. (and you are absolutely right... Aaron Eckhart is HOT!! A reason in itself to see the movie. LOL)

    Your outfit is adorable!

    xoxo
    Amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  14. LiyaSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    ah allergies. hate hate hate hate hate
    but overall looks like a good time!
    lookin goooood

    myglitteringcreation.blogspot.com

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  15. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Nothing like a good ladies day to make for a killer weekend. Love the plaid shirt. I sang it's praises today!

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  16. Audrey AllureSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    sounds like an amazing night, i definitely want to see love happens now. and cute outfit!

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  17. yiqin;September 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Yay plaids are the best <3

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  18. Beth DunnSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Your weekend sounds so lovely! I wish we had a theater like that!!! My allergies are annoying me too. xoxo

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  19. Couture CarrieSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Glad you had a relaxing weekend, darling! Really fun pics!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  20. Iva MessySeptember 28, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    A girls night out is always so much fun!! ...and I love sushi!!

    Happy Monday!

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  21. Tiana Couture's AddictSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Very beautiful sunny smile you have!^^D
    it's a real pleasure to see it!
    xoxo
    http://www.ticoda.com/

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  22. Melanie's RandomnessSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Cool!! Sounds like you had a blast!! I got fall allergies so I totally understand!! There cutting the grass at my job now and i'm like Ahhh!!! I saw Love Happens too! I loved the part where he's playing with the parot! hehe. Cute shoes too dear! Have an good week!!

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  23. DENNISeptember 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    GREAT PHOTOS. LOVE IT
    ( HATE ALLERGIES!)






    XX
    CHICMUSE

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  24. Gerri WardSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    OMG! What a FABULOUS FUN WEEKEND!
    LUCKY YOU!!!!:)
    xoxo

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  25. Cafe FashionistaSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Sounds like you had a sublime Girls Weekend - who doesn't adore one after a hard week of work? You and Meredith look adorable. I hadn't even heard of Love Happens, but now you've piqued my interest. I only wish I could see it in a theater as adorable as the one you pictured - so cute. I hope that your allergies have cleared up! :)

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  26. brynaSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    sounds like a great weekend.

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  27. Beth RubySeptember 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Looks like a fun weekend!
    I really wanna see that film, love Jennifer Anniston!
    xx

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  28. Dina's DaysSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Sounds like you had a good time! I am in need of a girls night..pretty bad. Have a good week!

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  29. DSSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    oh girl, that sounds like a dream weekend to me! I would absolutely love to go to a fancy movie theater like that, drink and eat seasoned popcorn! YUM!

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  30. AngelaSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    i adore girl's night out too. friendship takes maintainence like anything else.

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  31. love home|life|styleSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    sushi and martinis! yay!
    coffee and cupcakes! wow! you had the best night out! And I've used too many explanation marks again!!!

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  32. starbrainedSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    UGGHHHHH I hate allergies they're killing me too. Claritin D helps a little. Japanese restaurants are my favorite. I love your outfit! Plaid+Prada=WIN

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  33. Kt DSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    so cute, I love your photos!

    x.katie

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  34. Kendra AlexandraSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Girls night out wahoo! :)

    stoleninspiration.blogspot.com

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  35. Maria ConferSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I'm so glad you had a lovely peaceful weekend. You and Meredith look so lovely. I need a girls night out.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  36. NICOLESeptember 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    That sounds like the perfect girl's night out! Sushi, movie, popcorn, wine and art-- MOST FANTASTIC! xoxo, Nicole

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  37. EtraparSeptember 29, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    at that outfit it was great to use a belt ^.^
    kisses

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    sounds like you had a divine weekend! sunday was my 2nd most relaxing day of this year! and you def rocked the plaid :D

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  39. Rachel @ The Haute NotesSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Sounds like such a fun girls night out! I love your flannel shirt!

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  40. Arushi KhoslaSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Omg! I so want to watch that movie right now! Love love Jen Aniston.

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  41. MJSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Love the checked shirt and the bucket bag thing - they look really great! And it looks like you had a really good weekend!

    http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com/

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  42. Couture CarrieSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    P.S. I love those Zac Posens too!

    P.P.S. Hope your allergies aren't bugging you anymore!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  43. SyedSeptember 29, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I so need to see Love Happens. Oooh I am loving your plaid shirt! Hope you're having a fabulous day :)

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  44. DaniSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    aw i'm glad you had a good weekend! you look gorgeous!

    http://www.rocknrollgypsy.com

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  45. NubiasnonsenseSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Japanese food is great! glad you had a nice weekend.

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  46. ImogenSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I'm pleased you had such a lovely weekend. It sounds fun. I like your outfit, your shirt and the bag is amazing. You are your friend look similar to me.

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  47. SophieSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    This sounds like a brilliant weekend! Girls nights are always so much fun and i'm glad to hear love happens is good. Your shirt looks amazing! xo
    teacups-and-saucers.blogspot.com

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  48. ElaOctober 1, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Aw hon, I hate that your allergies are bothering you. They make things miserable I know :(

    It's settled, WHEN we meet up - we are doing Japanese!!! And I must see that movie!
    Question for ya...how do you get your hair so shiny??? Don't tell me "nothing" or I'll bust a vein.

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