OOTD + Botanical Gardens

Here are a few pictures from my day at the botanical gardens and my first outfit of the day. Enjoy!



I look ridiculously short in these pictures but I'm around 5'6". I wish I were taller!

Cardigan: Tahari
V-neck tee: Threads for Thought
Jeans: Express "Zelda Ultra Skinny"
Sunglasses: Hugo Boss
Purse: Kenneth Cole Reaction
Flats: Gap

I love these flats. They are glossy patent on the outside and softly quilted on the inside. They're camel and match perfectly with my purse. I like that they are so versatile; they work with so many different colors and outfits. They're simple but chic and also work well to tone down an outfit. I like that they are patent as well because they add a new texture. I don't have to think too much about these shoes when I wear them, which is a plus. I love those types of pieces- the ones you can simply throw on and be out the door.



I wore my Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup and it photographed really well. The lighting around the gardens and greenhouse was perfect- natural and bright!









We thought it was going to be nice and warm, but the weather was quite chilly and some of the flowers hadn't bloomed yet. I went all the way back to the car and threw on my trench to keep warm!






The ladies of my family all went out to TGIF for dinner that night. I had the Chicken and Cheese grilled with peppers and onions with a side of mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious- creamy, soft, and super buttery. The best I have ever had. The chicken, on the other hand, was not so great. Very mediocre and not cooked very well.



A few days ago, I tried looking for my puppy everywhere and couldn't find him. He didn't respond to me calling out his name around the house and I got a bit worried! Then I finally found him in his old bed downstairs. I think he is just attached to his baby bed because he never uses his new one. This is how I found him, all bundled up underneath the padding...



Haha!

I picked up one of my favorite treats at the Korean supermarket yesterday. They are like cracker/cookie sticks with strawberry cream dip. Sooooooooo good. I found the silly "hidden messages" strangely amusing! lol.



I was a little confused by the chicken one. My mom told me that in Korea, the chicken sound is "kokekokko." I found this really funny and also interesting that other countries have different sounds that are related to different animals. I remember learning about this in a Linguistics class I had taken. In America, "cock-a-doodle-doo" is synonymous with the rooster. I told my mom this and she was just as confused as I was. lol.

Well that's all. Until next time!