Saturday, September 14, 2013

Threads and Thoughts

Head to Toe: Dress, Forever 21 (from Continuations Consignments); Blazer, H&M; Heels, Vince Camuto.

I snapped these photos before attending the super-glamorous A-List Awards, put on by atHome magazine (check out my fall trend report on the mag's website). The show heralds the best of Connecticut designers and architects and I was lucky enough to attend. I like to stand out from the sea of black cocktail attire, so why not rock a horse-donned dress? Congrats to all who were nominated!

Outfit photos by Mackenzie
On another note, if you have noticed that my posts have been brief lately, a lot has been weighing on my mind. This past week, my grandpa passed away at the age of 85. Dr. Robert Trever was a loving father and grandfather, a devoted husband to my grandma for 59 years. My grandfather was also a brilliant doctor who had the deepest love for medicine and his patients, running his own practice until retiring at 77. His thirst for knowledge and curiosity about the world and its people was passed onto my mother and then to me. I also like to think I inherited a bit of his goofiness; he was always cracking one-liners. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's in the later years of his life, my grandpa's love for medicine drove him to learn more about the disease, and he hoped his case could help further research and treatment. He was a truly remarkable person, always happiest when surrounded by his family and I have nothing but happy memories to hold onto.
Always the prankster, on his 80th birthday
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19 comments:

  1. Courtney ErinSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather - but it sounds like he lived a wonderfully life. On a brighter note, love the dress! Great print.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  2. queenhorsfallSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    you look amazing

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  3. Feel the beatSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:31 AM

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  4. ChocolateFashionCoffeeSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    such a lovely dress, dear! just found your blog, wanna follow each other? :)



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  5. EndymionSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I've always wanted a dress with this kind of pattern, I find it very naif and romantic. You're very pretty and I am now following you :)

    Have a nice sunday!

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  6. Nicole AguinaldoSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Stunning! Love your outfit :)

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  7. RachelSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Such a cute dress- and it's perfect for fall with the blazer!

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  8. SimonaSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Ah, I feel sorry about your grandpa.. you look so cute in that horse printed dress :)

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  9. angieporelmundoSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    very nice dress

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  10. LaurenSeptember 15, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I am SO sorry to hear about your grandpa. I know it can be hard so all of my thoughts are with you! At least you have some wonderful memories that can help you get through :) xo

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  11. MonchiSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    So sorry about your grandpa, loved the picture. So sweet.
    Keep the good memories in mind :)

    On the other hand, you're so gorgeous! love that dress
    xoxo

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  12. joySeptember 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I love that horse print dress and how you wore it with a black blazer!

    So sorry to hear about your grandpa, sounds like he was a really remarkable person.

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  13. SHOP STYLE CONQUERSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    wow that dress is so pretty! i love love love the print!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
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  14. Always MayleeSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    You look beautiful. I love that dress, the print is so cute.

    I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  15. elpuntodelolaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Precioso vestido, Besos

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  16. elpuntodelolaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Felicidades al cumpleañero, Besos

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  17. CecilietteSeptember 17, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    So sad to hear about your grandpa.
    I might say cause of the picture, you're looking exactly the same!!! whats your secret?

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  18. MaddieSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    My heart goes out to you, it's always so hard and sad to say goodbye to somebody forever! :(
    Anyways, that is such a nice outfit, the print of that dress is so, so cool and fun! :)

    callmemaddie.blogspot.com

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  19. Kierra MakaylaSeptember 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    So sad to hear about your grandpa. Hope you are okay. Love your dress.

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