Cape May odds & ends

The aesthetic of Cape May is a far cry from what one would imagine the "Jersey Shore" to be... although my brother and I jokingly spotted a "guido convention" while dining at a beachfront restaurant.

The colorful Victorian houses are so dreamy - I imagine the interiors are decorated in a similar fashion, but I love to picture modern decor inside any of these. Most of these were built in the late 1800's and are historic landmarks. I'm not sure how many of those pictured are, but it seems that almost every house in Cape May is a bed and breakfast.






I fell in love with the house pictured directly above.

Below: two images of Sunset Beach taken before my camera's battery died, two images of me being a goofball at the beach. Apparently, I have a thing for smirking while tilting my head to the side.






xox Catherine

Smile, you've got...

Tshirt - Wildfox, necklace - by me, dress (worn as skirt) - H&M, cuffs - antique, ring - by me, shoes - Aldo

These photos are from last Friday... my last night in Cape May and the height of my sunburn. Basically, my skin was approximately eighteen different colors at the time, so I was thrilled upon remembering that I had this super-comfy tshirt (that I always wear) sitting in my drawer.

The day entailed going to the beach, and the night consisted of going to a bistro in a former church. The setting was cool, and I had pizza for the first time in ages! Of course, there was no cheese... but I haven't eaten anything resembling pizza in probably two years.




I don't know what constitutes a "weird amount," but I purchased three magazines while down the shore. Magazines are perfect for the beach if you can stand to get sand and a bit of water damage!

I have two more posts before I'm officially caught up. I would say I haven't been purposely lazy, but that's a lie. I'm trying to enjoy the last/second to last week of summer (it's complicated) and my sister leaves for college tomorrow! Ah! So that's where my week went...

I'll announce the giveaway winner soon!

xox Catherine

PS Two envelopes labeled "application materials" arrived in my mailbox today. I keep telling myself that the best way to get through my senior year is justifying it as a year to sort my thoughts/wants out. Ah, I'll keep telling myself that...

8.18 and 8.19

So, this is going to be a long post...

8/18/2010

Shirt - Olive and Olivia via Ideeli, dress - Target, cuffs - antique, boots - Urban Outfitters

All of the shots from this day came out grainy and/or blurry. It was rainy so the lighting sucked... and I couldn't get any good photos inside.




Moving on... 8/19/2010

Dress (worn as top) - Tracy Reese, necklace - antique, cuffs - antique, skirt - Urban Outfitters, sandals - Urban Outfitters

I much prefer these photos. The sun was setting, and if you're familiar with Cape May, you would know that Sunset Beach is at the end of Sunset Blvd. I was standing on Sunset Blvd, so I figured having a setting pink sun would be pretty cool especially with the colors of my outfit. Take a second to notice the color of my skin. Yeah, pretty strange, right? I used these photos as an entry to the Make Life Juicy contest on Chictopia, but I have some very exciting news to announce.




I've been invited to speak at Chictopia10! I'm so excited, and I have to admit, I'm a little nervous too! Are any of you going to be there?

xox Catherine

PS Today's the last day to enter my giveaway!

8.17.2010

Cardigan - Urban Outfitters, tank - Target, skirt - H&M, necklace - by me, cuffs - antique, shoes - Urban Outfitters

Day 4 of my vacation... last Tuesday. The day was hot, then it rained a little, then my sister, her boyfriend and I went down to Sunset Beach. It wasn't as glorious as the previous night, but it was still pretty. It's a shame these photos didn't come out well. But hey, what can we do? I don't know how noticeable it is in these, but this is the start of my sunburn.




Earlier in the day, I stopped at the vegetarian cafe Higher Grounds (right near the house!)... and ordered a huge garden salad. I'm usually not one to order salads or enjoy them too much, but this was delicious. The vegetables were so fresh! I really wish I could have returned to order something else, but I didn't really have time since I went to the beach almost everyday and they close at 4pm. Bummer.



xox Catherine

PS While in town on this day, we came across a consignment shop. There was a pair of beautiful Miu Miu sandals in the window - $68, size 37.5 but they fit. I just couldn't justify the price because there was a small stain...

PPS Make sure you enter my giveaway for the Lucky Brand earrings! It ends Tuesday!

A week ago...

Cardigan - Urban Outfitters, dress - Billabong, necklace - made by me, cuffs - various antique, sandals - Urban Outfitters

Oh, back when I was pale, a mere week ago. I believe I have/had sun poisoning. Gross.

Anyway... this day consisted of browsing a flea market and craft show (so much cool jewelry!), making bruschetta, falling in love with bruschetta, and walking around "town." Cape May is so adorable... more photos of the town itself once I get further in the week! I have multiple outfits to post, but I don't plan on doing it all at once.

xox Catherine

PS I've become obsessed with bruschetta - I want to make some so badly right now!

PPS Have you entered my giveaway? It ends Tuesday!

via Flickr

Currently in Cape May, NJ until next Saturday. The weather today was sort of awful, so we left the beach early... and upon arrival back at the house, I showered then took a nap. Since waking up and discovering that everyone was eating at a very vegan-unfriendly restaurant, I've been catching up on True Blood and reflecting.

Before I start with any negativity, I must say, Cape May is unbelievably charming. Sure, it's just as touristy as any other shore point, but the buildings here are so lovely. There's gardens that are still fragrant, and there's antique shops strewn throughout town. If the beach isn't an option tomorrow, I think I'll set out on a bike with my camera to do some first-hand exploring.

I could use it. Right now, I just can't shake this feeling. I'm lonely. I know there's only so much you can expect from others, but it doesn't help to be thrown snide comments instead of (even meaningless) advice. I might not know what's best for me, and I might not know what I want, but I know I deserve more. But saying that I deserve the best turns me into some self-centered bitch. "Oh, why do you deserve the best?" Needless to say, there's a few relationships that need rethinking.

xox Catherine

PS Outfit post soon? Hopefully?