Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A Tale Of Endearment...

Hat- Santa Cruz Hat Co, Coat- Nordstrom Rack, Dress- Betsy Johnson,
Necklace- Self Made, Bracelets- Coach, Rings- Vintage, Bag- Coach,
 Boots- Hunter



      I thought since Valentine's Day is this Thursday I would share an idea of what I might end up wearing. My special someone and I are planning on going out for breakfast instead of dinner this year and taking in a nice long walk by the shore. I picked up these refurbished emerald green Hunter rain boots at Nordstrom Rack for a mere 46 bucks and I believe them to be perfect for galavanting around in the puddles and sand of the damp seaside of Santa Cruz. With Spring fast approaching (or maybe I am just crossing my fingers so tightly), I love the idea of wearing floral prints with jewel encrusted insects. I unearthed a couple bug brooches at the De Anza flea market in San Jose and I thought they paired well with the Amber insect necklace I made. I hope the sunny and bright weather we have been experiencing in this corner of the world continues through Valentine's Day! 









      My boyfriend, Shahin, and I have been together for nearly two years now and I thought since love is in the air this week, that I would share the story of how we met. I was out and about one evening walking downtown with my close friend Paris and I see this handsome gentleman walking towards us. I use the word gentleman because he was dressed in slacks, a button up, tie, and blazer along with perfectly coiffed hair. Not too many people in my town of granola eating hippies (I count myself among them) wear such pulled together attire. As he closed his approach, he confidently tossed his hair (I wish I could show you an impersonation I do), extended his right hand and said "Hello, my name is Shahin." To which I romantically responded with "Your name is Sha-What?!" Needless to say, he should thank his lovely mother for giving him such a unique name that sparked a great conversation!

Yours,
Nico

38 comments:

  1. What a cute story! And yes, I would agree Shahin would probably stand out in that outfit where you live ;)
    I adore your flirty, romantic and very Valentine's Day appropriate outfit. Have a great breakfast - what a darling idea to do breakfast instead of dinner.
    xo

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  2. I love your cute little clutch. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day.

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  3. Aw what a cute story! And I love the idea of a breakfast date, although I never end up getting breakfast foods haha

    xo Jennifer

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  4. Love your "how we met story!" You look fab--Betsey Johnson is the best, isn't she? I have a few vintage pieces of hers as well as a vintage Coach bag. Your Valentine's Day outfit is sweet!

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  5. oh what a nice story. I'm pretty sure you'll have a fantastic Valentine's day. I love your coat and boots!

    besos.

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  6. love the dress and the coat!

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  7. Great post, love the dress!!!

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  8. What a cute little story :) Love all the colors in your outfit Nico!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  9. Those boots are a sweet steal! Love the breakfast idea, it will be way less crowded:) have so much fun and you look absolutely adorable

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  10. Hi Nico! Aww love how you both met, so romantic! You made me smile with your answer, lol!! I can see myself too with this kind of reply:P Seems a very lovely plan for tmw, I wish for some spring and sunny weather as well! Btw, you look adorable dear, love the dress and the coat!! Hope you have a great Valentines, full of love! Big hugs!!:*

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  11. I love this look *.* it's really really beautiful <3<3

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  12. This dress is totally cute! And I love the jewellery on your coat!!!
    And I need a pair of those boots too, as it is raining so much lately ;)

    xx

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  13. I love all the details in your lovely dress and your story. May you have a wonderful valentine together!

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  14. Love the dress and the pop of color of the accessories!
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  15. Love your wellies!
    Katie xx
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  16. I am absolutely loving your hunters! Adorable. xx. McKenna Lou
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  17. love your coat, it looks so amazing on you! Nice clutch too :)

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  18. The color of your boots is incredible!!!

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  19. what a romantic story :D lovely ;)

    btw you look amazing! The boots, bag and coat are matching perfect together!

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  20. Nico, that is so cute how you met! I love when a man comes to a woman (that means he wants her) and not the other way around. He is GORGEOUS and you two look awesome together! I'm so happy for the both of you. Breakfast sounds awesome! I so prefer it over dinner. Have a Happy Valentine's Day! HaHaHa LOVE your Hunter boots (what a great price), dress and insect brooches (i'm a fan of them and need to add some to my jewelry). Is that a Coach pink bag? I LOVE IT! I have a Coach straw bag, but I'm loving all of the cool crossbody one's in various cool colors. Ahhh, the jewels & gems! HAHAHA The "chocolate indulgent" ones are smoky quartz and some are "chocolate" diamonds. The purple ones are amethyst.
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  21. Great boots, you look really pretty :) And of course your love story is so cute :)
    xx
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  22. Congrats to your long lasting relationsship! And I like this other kind of Valentine´s outfit very much. I´m sure your boyfried loves you very much in this great combination <3

    xx
    Rena
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  23. Such a cute story.
    Have a lovely valentines day.

    XO Arezu

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  24. Aww such an adorable story. Your outfit is gorgeous! Absolutely love the lace detail and the floral. Hope you have a beautiful Valentines Day sweetie!

    XoXo
    Teresa
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  27. WOW you look really yummy wearing your shiny Rubber Wellingtons, they're such a sexy color I want to wear them for my Boyfriend !!!!!!!
    Carole
    xoxo

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  28. I'm in love with the dress and how you pair it with wellies, so great!!!
    And I'm in love with the cute story and special/different names! <3

    Girls that glitter love the dark
    xoxo

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  29. I love your outfit--you are so cute!! And was a sweet "how we met" story!! love it! xo

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  30. That pics looks really great and you have very nice outfit. Have a great day.

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  31. thank you so much Nico!
    you're beautiful!

    love all these colours!

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