Wearing | I recently ordered these Jeffrey Campbell x Free People and I love them. They're a great alternative to these Marais sandals that I love and more affordable.

Planning | I plan on having a finished living room by Thanksgiving. That gives me 3 months to decide on a rug, coffee table and wall decor. Ugh.

Reading | I am currently taking Web Development courses and my readings this semester will be all about databases and SQL.

Wanting | I want to be able to decide on a coffee table. We just ordered a chair for our living room and I'm still undecided on a coffee table. I just want our place to be done already. I hate deciding on furniture but I did promise my husband it would be complete when he got back in November.

Listening | If you have Sirius radio then you need to tune into channel 18 Yacht Radio. Yacht Radio is where it's at!

Watching | We just finished Stranger Things and it was good , i'm not big into sci-fi but it kept my attention for the whole season.

Insta obsessed | Amy Stone insta is like a Christopher Cross album full of beach homes, sail boats and Upstate NY. This gal has style and her feed is breath taking.

07 / My life lately

Zara top & shoes/ J.Crew bag & shorts / Warby Parker sunnies

Wearing I can't get enough about culottes. I picked up a couple of these  from Zara and they have been on serious rotation.

Planning My husband and I are planning on taking a much needed vacation in January but we are still undecided where we want to go. So far we've thrown around London, Paris or somewhere tropical.

Reading I recently ordered The Girl From The Train so I'm excited to start it before the movie comes out.

Wanting I'll take anyone of these Marais USA sandals in a size 6 1/2 please & thank you.

Listening I've been really bad about keeping up with new music normally I"m listening to Sirius XMU for the hip new alternative band but lately I've either been listening to podcasts (Garance Dore, I Am  Rapport or Joe Rogan Experience) or playlist on my Apple Music.

Watching Since most of the shows are on hiatus I am watching Ray Donovan , Ballers and of  course everything on Bravo.

Working on my Photoshop skills.

Insta obsessed If you haven't already heard Instagram turned Snap Chat on us overnight and the question now is to Snap or not ? Either way you should be following @Alyssainthecity .

Random thought ... I've been looking for coffee tables and I can't decide on one I need help ? Round or rectangle ? Marble top or white top ? Modern or mid-century? so many decisions and so little funds.

06 / My Life Lately

Wearing Levi's shorts, Birkenstocks & basic tee I know ... groundbreaking.

Feeling like i'm ready for cooler weather and for my husband to come home.

Reading just about finished with Anderson Cooper's book The Rainbow Comes & Goes .

Wanting this off-the-shoulder top , this navy jumpsuit , and you know my love for a crop pant .

Listening to a lot of podcasts as of late I have been rotating Marc Maron's - WTF w/ Marc Maron , The Joe Rogan Experience & I am Rapaport w/ Michael Rapaport.

Watching Ray Donovan so pumped about the new season which started a few weeks ago.  Also TNT's new show Animal Kingdom with Scott Speedman it's so good.

Working on my ceramics class. It started a few weeks ago and I made my first slab piece on Saturday and it was a bust because of the instructor. I'll explain later once I get it back.

Eating heirloom tomatoes, avocado and cucumber salads all day everyday.

Instagram obsessed with Taylor Sterling from Glitter Guide. Her Insta feed is the perfect pink.

Random thoughts ... really stoked about SJP new show Divorce (watch trailer) .

05 / My life lately

Wearing  this tee and these jeans all day everyday for the past couple of weeks..

Feeling excited about my upcoming trip to visit my friends in Baltimore.

Reading  British Vogue 100 year's issue with The Duchess on the cover and i've been flipping them pages on and off for the past week. My brother who lives in London and was nice enough to mail me a copy.

Wanting this Zara dress , this one and  this one.

Listening to the new The Strokes new album. It's only four songs and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet but it's The Strokes.

Watching Bloodline season 2 on Netflix I just binge watched this weekend and it was so good. If you haven't done so you must watch it.

Obsessing over Snap Chat, if you want to see what i wear good or bad , singing in the car and what i'm eating then follow me @my_beatboutique.

Working on taking a Photoshop class and a ceramics class this summer.

Eating avocados with everything avocado sandwich, avocado chalupa or just avocado with a little
salt + pepper.

Eagerly awaiting my husband's arrival in late July.

Insta obsessing over @chicadeoro her style is on point and her profile is very colorful.

Random thought ... wondering when I will be able to get a good nights rest.

04 / My Life Lately

Wearing / If you follow me on Snap Chat you would see that I have been living in Levi's 569 , t-shirt and Birkenstocks. This is what I call birken chic.

Feeling / Anxious about many things my upcoming Baltimore trip, my sisters wedding, finding a job and having my husband home.

Reading / I just started reading The Rainbow Comes and Goes and i'm enjoying it. Gloria Vanderbilt is an inspiring woman and her life is very interesting.

Wanting / Crossing my fingers these loafers will come back in stock.

Listening / I recently watched this years Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and Chicago was inducted.  I revised my childhood again by playing their greatest hits again. My parents were huge fans and of course I converted many moons ago. Current favorite jam : listen here

Watching / Besides all the crap TV that I watch I recently watched Wish I Was Here with Zach Braff and Kate Hudson and it was so good.

Obsessing / I'm always on the hunt for some fun sunglasses and I recently bought these (yes I bought both colors) and I love them.

Anxious / For my husband to come home.

Random thought ... Has anyone been watching Scandal? If so, what are your thoughts for this season? I am kind of over it I don't know what trip Shonda is taking us on but I want to jump off already. Over it.

03 / My Life Lately

Wearing / I've been all about the culottes this week. I found some Levi's 559 at the Goodwill and I made them into culottes and they have been on repeat for the past couple of weeks.

Feeling / Grateful for my husband and our wonderful relationship.

Eating / I gave up coffee about 2 years ago and Diet Coke for lent and I had my first cup of each last week and it was fantastic.

Wanting / More Diet Coke!

Loving / My rose bushes just started to bud last week and I am loving having them around the house.

Listening / I have had Andrew Bird & Fiona Apples' "Left Handed Kisses" on repeat. (listen here)

Watching / We just finished watching Will Arnett's new show on Netflix called Flaked and it was so good. Makes me want to move to Venice Beach and ride my bike all day.

Obsessing / I got my hands on this Urban Outfitters dress (in black) and I LOVE it.

Anxious / This week we will be heading to Texas to celebrate my niece's birthday and I can't wait to squeeze her and feel her little hands wrapped around my neck.

Random thought / Why in the heck did HBO cancel Togetherness? That show was so good- huge bummer. I don't know if I like crappy shows or wha because every HBO show I like gets canceled.

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Wearing : If you follow me on Instagram then you will have seen me moon walking all over San Diego in these .

Feeling : Totally feeling these Patio pants by J.Crew I bought them in white and I now want another pair - the navy.

Eating :  I started dieting a few weeks ago and the only thing that gets me excited about eating my dinner is Wishbone's Red Wine Vinegarett dressing. That stuff is amazing boosts up any salad.

Wanting : These Zara sneakers in black & white! Yep I want them both.

Loving : Have you joined Snap Chat? Well it's a super fun and easy way to keep in contact with your friends.

Listening : Adele's new song 'All I Ask' is so good. (watch here)

Watching : I started watching Netflix's new gem Love it's so good. It definitely makes me miss my first car an 81' Mercedes Benz in navy - coolest car I've ever owned.

Obsessing : Mansur Gavriel Fall 2016 is simply perfection.

Anxious : We just bought tickets to go see Violent Femmes in May and I cannot wait. I've been waiting to see them since my youth.

Random thought ... I loved Full House as a kid and I'm pretty bummed that the new spin off Fuller House was pretty lame. Poor Deej , Kimmy & Steph.

01 / My life lately

Wearing : Since becoming a Californian I've been wearing this Madewell X Sezane sweater. The fit is perfect and it's exactly what you need when in 65 degrees everyday.

Feeling : I have had zero motivation to look for employment and apply for school. Lets just say I've been so focused on making our home a home that I really haven't bothered with career/ money making or life.

Eating : We got a Nutra Bullet for Christmas and we've been getting our juice - on for the past month and it 's made breakfast so much easier. My favorite juice is a mix of acai , chai seeds, apples, cucumbers, kale, spinach, bananas and coconut water - so delish.

Wanting : I've been wanting these Charlotte Olympia kitty flats for some time and I'm debating if I should spend my side money I've been holding on to on them or continue to save up for my Celine trio bag. [side money : Xmas, birthday and cash I've been saving for over a year to buy that something special]

Loving : I recently went to Barnes and Noble and browsed their magazine section and came across The Collective Quarterly  a design and travel magazine. The issue I picked up (3rd issue) the cover is a beautiful pink color and it has so many surfer photos and you know how much I love surfers. It's definitely a good read.

Listening : Since the passing of David Bowie I've had Space Oddity ( listen here ) on repeat.  There will never be someone as creative as him and it's so sad that he's passed but glad that he shared his art with the rest of the world. What was your favorite Bowie jam?

Watching : We went to see 13 Hours over the weekend and loved it. My husband was deployed during all that Benghazi nonsense and it gave me an insight to what was going on during his deployment. Also John Krasinski goes shirtless in the film and ladies it's worth the watch.

Obsessing : I am in the process of decorating our home and I've been spending too much time on West Elm blog. Does anyone else obsess over this store ? I have one a few miles from my house and I've been popping in there at least once a week - dangerous.

Anxious : My Baltimore squad will be arriving in the next few days and I cannot wait to see them and soak up as much girl time with them two.

Random thought : When is Netflix going to have Felicity and Beverly Hills 90210 so I can relive my teenage years and 20's.

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Wanting | We downsized here in California so we donated so much of our stuff and we are slowly trying to replace our old furniture and I've been on the hunt for the perfect side table (something like this ) but I have yet to pull the trigger. 

Loving | This Everlane wool turtleneck is on my Christmas list hopefully Santa is reading this.

Listening | Christmas music duh. 

Watching | The cable guy finally installed our cable last week so we finally finished Master of None with Aziz Ansari. If you haven't done so this is a must watch I think I've watched the episode "Nashville" about 5 times.

Obsession | Everything marble for the home. I'm looking forward to replacing cutting boards, utensil holder and coffee table without my husband noticing since he's not a fan.

05 // My Life Lately

Wanting : Everything Madewell fall here

Loving : I bought these lace-up flats a couple of weeks ago and they are getting a lot of use. I wasn't sure about the lace-up on the ankle but once I put them on I fell in love with them. I guess i've been converted into a lace-up girl.

Listening : Since we found out we are moving to California (post here) Beach Boys have been on repeat around the house here's my current fave song  - listen here .

Watching : We started watching Narcos last week and it's so good, are you watching it? It started off a little slow but by episode 3 we were hooked. It's based on Pablo Escobar's life as a drug lord that man was insane.

Obsessing : I've been obsessing over Emma Crowther 's Instagram (check it here ) she makes me want to be at the beach everyday .

04 // My Life Lately

Wanting : Normally I'm wanting either a purse, dress or shoes but all I really want is for time to slow down. Our time here in Baltimore is coming to an end and I just want to rewind the past few years they've gone by too fast.

Loving : I recently bought Aztec Secret Indian Healing Mask at Whole Foods for under $10 and I loved the results. My skin has never felt better I mix it with apple cider vinegar (I know gross) but after you remove the mask your skin will feel so soft and clean. I'll be doing a post on it real soon.

Listening : I've been listening to The Oh Sees lately I've had "I Was Denied" on repeat all week. If you haven't heard it take a listen to them here. .

Watching : Veep on HBO has had me crying from laughing so hard. The cast is so great and not to mention that it's filmed here in Baltimore. Sadly I rode my bike passed their trailers on my way to work for a month and I didn't spot anyone from the show.

Obsessing : This beautiful tribute to a man's best friend had me balling. If you haven't seen Denali's tribute you can watch here. Grab a box of tissues before you watch. I lost my dog four years ago and this story definitely brought back some old memories.

03 // My life lately

Wanting : Normally my "wants" are clothes, shoes or handbags but right now all I want is for the weather to be decent and allow me to go on a long bike ride to feel the sun on my face and wind through my helmet. (Safety first)

Planning : Since we just got back from San Francisco we got the travel bug and are anxiously planning our summer trip - somewhere tropical. Any suggestions ?

Loving : Spending time with my new friends. Making new friends at 37 is so hard especially for me and I recently started hanging out with some gals that go to the same gym ( Knockout Fitness ) as I do and it's been so fun getting to know new people and having a support system.

Listening : I am really loving the new Sufjan Stevens . It's a beautiful album very relaxing and easy going.

Watching : We just finished watching Bloodline on Netflix and it was awesome. I cannot wait till Season 2. It was the perfect dramatic thriller for Easter weekend. Bravo Netflix bravo !

Obsessing : I've been obsessing over cement pots I found some on my last Target trip and I can't wait to plant something in them. I also came across (this) DIY and looks like i'll be making a few more myself.

02 // My life lately ...

Wanting //  This sweater is tugging at my heart strings.

Planning // After watching Mile Mile & A Half I'm anxious for the weather to get a little bit warmer so we can go hiking and camping.

Loving // I am a huge Pulp fan and singer Jarvis Cocker recently did an interview with Pitchfork and so much of what was in that interview resonated with me. Everything happens for a reason and this article came to me when I needed it. Jarvis talked about authenticity , disconnecting and creating if you'd like to read article here .

Listening // I heard Tobias Jesso last week and I love love love his song How Could You Babe his album Goon is set to come out next month and I can't wait.

Watching // I recently watched Obvious Child with Jenny Slate and it was hilarious. I love Jenny Slate she's hilarious and so witty. The movie was adorable and definitely worth a watch.

Obsessing // Loving Corina 's blog + Instagram feed Cocorrina. She's one talented female with an eye for all things lettering. Check out her blog and you can thank me later.

01 // My life lately ...

Wanting || I grounded myself from shopping this month so to keep myself from going crazy I've unsubscribed myself from my favorite stores email list which has helped me focus more on what I actually need versus what I want. So my first purchase of 2015 will be new tennis shoes.

Planning || We are headed to San Francisco at the end of March I've been spending most of my down time researching what to see, where to eat and where to shop . Any suggestions ?

Loving || One of the changes I made this year was taking care of my skin,  instead of spending $200 on boots or clothes I probably don't need I am investing in skin care, my skin care, Would I rather be the well dressed gal with bad skin or the gal with great skin. I will be getting regular facials and invest in good products. This weekend I got a facial and was told that I have some hydration and pigment issues. She suggested I add this gel that will hopefully correct the issue so far so good I am loving the results so far. I'm giving it a few weeks if all is good I will make sure and share the results with you.

Listening || I have had Modest Mouse "Lampshades on Fire" on repeat. listen here

Watching || I started watching Togetherness on HBO a couple of weeks ago and I love it. I'm a huge Amanda Peet fan so it's awesome to finally see her back on my TV. I really hate liking brand new shows because every show I've liked ends up getting canceled. I'm pleading with you HBO please keep this one going.

Obsessing || I recently discovered Urban Outfitters blog and I love it. Who ever took over their blog is doing a phenomenal job. ( UO blog )

My life Lately

photo c/o Jasmine Dowling 

Wanting : I've been eyeing these Everlane loafers for quite some time. Since I have some Christmas money coming my way I may finally be the proud owner of some . I love the black ones of course just my luck completely sold out so I may just settle for the navy ones. Navy is a good neutral, right?

 Planning : With all our Christmas shopping done and mailed off this weekend we plan on enjoying some down time scrubbing the house from top to bottom (my kind of fun)

 Loving : The talented Jasmine Dowling posted some adorable gift cards / gift tags on her website for free. You can print them out (here) .

 Listening : Well that's pretty obvious right it's Christmas time so lately I've been listening to Jodeci. You too? I don't know about you but just hearing any 90's R&B instantly takes me back to my youth. Along with Jodeci  Christmas radio on Pandora is fantastic and definitely on repeat at work and home.

 Watching : I recently watched Hello Ladies the movie and it was one of the funniest movies I'd ever seen. So after the HBO series ended the hilarious Stephen Merchant closed the series with a movie and both are fantastic.

Obsessing : I've become completely obsessed with Stephen Merchant. So it's been non-stop for me. Thank you  You Tube !

My life lately ...

Wanting // I'm in need of a  new winter coat , I've gone with a knee length puffer for the past few years and it's kept me pretty warm but I am in need of a new one. I've been eyeing this one , this one , and of course this practical one.

Planning // a trip to NYC to see Rockefeller Center lit up for the holidays. Luckily we've already seen all the touristy spots so this time around we will enjoy the city. What's your favorite spot during the holidays? 

Loving  // everything about Solange Knowles wedding that happened this weekend in New Orleans. Her style is so bold and so colorful that of course her wedding wouldn't be anything different. If you haven't checked out the photos you must thank you Vogue. (here)

Listening // Besides the Christmas music that I've been overdosing on Perfume Genius - Queen  has been on repeat this whole week. Great jam. (listen here)

Watching // last weekend we went to go see Whiplash at The Charles Theater and lets just say that there are no words that can express how good this movie is. It was one of those movies where I left inspired and envious of some people's determination. If it's playing in your city do yourself a favor and go see it. ( watch trailer ) 

Dying// Over these prints from the talented Jasmine Dowling. I can't decide between this one or  this one. I'm sure you've spotted her work around Instagram and Pinterest but if you haven't check this gal out she's fabulous.

My life lately ...

Last month I started a series called "My Life Lately" (see here) where I will give you a little recap on my life for those of you interested. This blog is slowly transitioning from a style blog to a life style blog unintentionally. With so much going on  in my life right now I am having less time behind the computer and spending the majority of my time studying and being a wife. Working full time , being a wife and part time student is not easy so my love for blogging has taken the back seat for now. Thank you to all of you who have stuck it out with me and stop by and visit my little spot on the world wide web.


Wanting :  I have been wanting this Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag but the darn thing has been sold out everywhere the stalking will continue until it's mine. I'm in need of some brown leather boots and I think I might take the plunge with these Sam Edelman booties as well as these Madewell jeans .

Planning : Our camping trip is right around the corner so I've been preparing with multiple trips to REI . I've never been so I am pretty anxious and excited for this trip with nature. Luckily since I am a camping newbie I will have 13 other campers with us to show us the ropes. Expect me to clog up your Instagram feed so beware.

Loving : Pumpkin donuts, candy corn , the breeze on bike ride to and from work and my new souvenir tee I picked up in Austin.

Listening : Since we just got back from Austin City Limits I've been listening to Tune Yards - Nikki Nack on repeat. I wasn't able to see there set at ACL because they were on at the same time as my fave group hopefully I will get to see them soon.

Watching : What haven't I been watching from Sons of Anarchy, Homeland and Parenthood thank goodness for fall TV. I'm looking forward to a new show called Marry Me with the hilarious Casey Wilson - love her.

Missing:  Girls night out with my best girlfriends from home. I haven't spent time with my good girlfriends in quite some time and I miss them so much.


{post inspired by Ann-Marie Loves }

My Life Lately ...

Summer's almost over and it's that time of the year to begin planning the final part of the year. 

Wanting - J.Crew's fall catalog arrived a few weeks ago and of course I want everything especially these loafers . When Madewell featured their fall wear I spotted this Celine look a like bag and I knew I had to have it. Needless to say my shopping has come to a halt in order to save up for my current wish list. 

Planning - The hubs and I have been talking about spending Christmas week in London and Paris. My brother is currently living in London so it would be perfect time to spend it with him and his family and to meet my brand new niece Claire. There's still a few things that need to be ironed out but so far so good, i'll keep you posted.

Wearing - I purchased  this Saint James top a few summers ago and it's my go-to every summer. When the weather begins to warm up this is the first thing I grab. I'm sure I sound like a broken record but what can i say i love my stripes. Along with stripes I have been loving this (Cotton Candy 45) Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter it's the perfect lip color for the summer. 

Listening - I'm a huge Interpol fan and I am beyond excited for their new album El Pintor coming out in September. They released the first single off El Pintor called "All The Rage Back Home" (watch here) and it has been on repeat non-stop. I'm lucky enough to be seeing these guys in October at Austin City Limits Music Festival and just bought tickets to see them when they play 9:30 Club in DC. 

{Post inspired by Ann-Marie Loves }