1. I love pretty much all mammals. A little too much. I want to adopt every puppy and kitten on the planet, and one day I'd love to own a monkey and a tiger. Ryan is interested in politics, so we made an agreement that if he is ever president, I get to own a tiger.
2. Related to #1 above, half of our engagement photo shoot was done in a petting zoo in SF. Best.Idea.Ever. Toot toot.
3. I was born in Russia and lived in a little village there until we moved to San Francisco when I was 6 years old. It was tiny, and we even used to get milk from our neighbor's cow from across the street. Ryan makes fun of me for being a country bumpkin sometimes :)
4. I went to an all women's college (Wellesley) where I studied Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences. I knew it had nothing to do with the career I wanted to pursue in the future, but I loved Linguistics.
5. I was a total drama geek in high school and dreamed of being an actress. Not on TV or anything, but in theatre. I'm still sad I gave theatre up, and I hope to one day have it back in my life.
6. I couldn't cook anything except toast until junior year in college. Studying abroad in Scotland was expensive, so eating out wasn't an option and I forced myself to learn to cook. Now it's one of my favorite hobbies.
7. I can't sing. At all. My friends say I sound like a croaking frog. Ouch.
Name your favorite song: First of all, I gotta say I hate this question. How do you pick one favorite song? Most of all, I love songs that bring back some special memory to me whenever I hear them, like "Ain't That Love?" by Ray Charles which was our first dance wedding song. Also, have I mentioned I love the Backstreet Boys?
Name your favorite dessert: Anything with coconut, chocolate, and peanut butter. Preferably all three.
What pisses you off: I'm going to have to 100% agree with Kelsey and say people with entitlement complexes.
Your favorite pet: Pet? My puppy Ryder. Animal? See fact #1 of my Kreativ Blogger Award- I love all mammals. A lot. As in, I'm the annoying person that will stop you and your puppy on the street to pet it even though you're clearly in a hurry to get somewhere. Sorry.
Black or white: White.
Your biggest fear: Disappointing others, especially those I love and who have done so much for me.
Best feature: Probably my red curly hair.
Everyday attitude: Bubbly and friendly, with a touch of sass and fieriness
What is perfection: Getting really tight squeezes from my hubby and feeling so incredibly protected and cared for when I'm in his arms. Cue vomiting here.
Guilty pleasure: Any wedding shows (i.e. Say Yes to the Dress), What Not To Wear, Gilmore Girls, Project Runway, ANTM, and I think I'll just quit while I'm ahead behind.
I'm supposed to award this to seven other bloggers, but honestly I think anyone who wants to should just do it. It's so fun getting to know a bit more about you all. So, if you're interested, consider yourself awarded.
And now, finally, onto my OOTD.
Shop:
- Anthropologie top (bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Therapy skirt (not available online. Buy similar here)
- Anthropologie blazer (bought on sale, no longer available.)
- Scarf from Turkey
- Target tights (buy here)
- Naturalizer outlet boots (bought on sale circa 2009, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
Congratulations on your award!! Too funny about the singing like a frog. hahaha
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit today!! Those boots are amazing!! :)
Yay, congrats, you rock!
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, I love that green blazer! It is adorable, and the color looks really great on you.
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Congrats :) Love that skirt and scarf! The skirt is such a unique color, but so pretty. The green blazer looks perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteCute outfit - that skirt is perfect for fall. I love all animals, too, especially misunderstood ones like pit bulls :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!! Unfortunately they're super old and on their last leg. I've been searching high ad low for new ones, but with my midget size. 4-5 feet it's been a challenge
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hannah! Hope you'll take the awards for yourself too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!! Hope you guys decide to do the awards too- would be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! I love pits as well- such cuties!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your awards! and great jacket!
ReplyDeleteLove this blazer...so cute :)
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Thanks Amy!! I hope you decide to grab the awards too and do them yourself :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is stunning! I really enjoyed reading the fun facts about you. I love all the same TV shows.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog and for the comment. Please come back. I just posted a giveaway for a gorgeous druzy necklace!
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I just found your blog and I LOVE IT! You are beautiful!!!! Would love for you to stop by my little piece of the blogosphere. I am doing a fun giveaway here is the link: http://www.lovelinds.com/2011/11/stella-and-dot-giveaway.html
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Thanks so much Shannon! I'll definitely check it out :)
ReplyDeletewhere are you going to keep the tiger? in the white house?
ReplyDeleteToo funny! If it makes you feel better, I can't sing either. My family tells me that I howl like a cat.
ReplyDeleteAll of these earth tones together are lovely! Also, I always thought that a scarf could only be worn with a plain top, but you show that ruffles can play well with a scarf. :)
ReplyDelete"Say Yes" is a guilty pleasure for me as well. Always astounded by the folks who come in saying breezily, "I don't have a budget ..." :)
Congrats Skippy!!! I would love to take part in the kreativ blogger fun! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove getting to know more about my blogger friends! Mmmm....coconut and chocolate desserts are definitely the best! I love winding down and watching weddings shows too! I love David Tutera & Bridezilla! Haha....well, I hope you have a very beautiful Thanksgiving holiday in case I don't get the chance to stop by again before then!
xoxo,
Tammy
You are so totally adorable!! I love that green blazer. And your "perfection" is the sweetest. I feel the same way. Only about my hubby, not yours. lol
ReplyDeleteWe haven't worked out the details yet Kelly. Geez, way to rain on my parade :)
ReplyDeleteLol, glad I'm not alone :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carrie! It was my first time putting a scarf on top of ruffles, but I liked the result :) And yes, those folks amaze me too! But truth is, 95% of the time I think the dresses they pick are awful
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy! So glad you're going to take the award- would love to learn more about you!! And hope you have a delicious thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteLol, good, or else he'd have some serious explaining to do :) Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your award!! That's awesome!! Love the skirt and green together!!
ReplyDeleteI was reading your blog when I got an email saying you'd commented on mine! Weird, right?
ReplyDeleteI think you should totally pursue the theatre again. And in SF? So many possibilities. Mine is circus. If I didn't have that outlet and performance, I'd go crazy.
Shakira's friends told her she sang like a goat. So, maybe you are a great singer and you can shake your hips. See?
Love that green on you. So gorgeous.
xo,
Tracy
Cute outfit! Love the colors, that green coat is adorable on you. Loved the answers to your questions, too :) It's fun getting to know people through those questions.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sayaka!! Hope you take the award for yourself too :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely weird.
ReplyDeleteThanks, but really, truly, I am a horrible singer. And I'm not great at shaking my hips either :)
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Thanks Megan!! It is- I hope you'll take the awards for yourself too :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a really interesting blog and great outfits....:)
ReplyDeleteNice! I like the overall outfit. Reminds me of a Fall look. But winter is fine too! :-)
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Congrats on the award. I love reading fun facts about bloggers. I think my hubby should give me an ultimatum so I can learn how to cook too. Love the details on the side of the skirt, and its a gorgeous color too.
ReplyDeleteInna, since I first discovered your blog I've loved your outfits however, this is my favorite one to date! I didn't know you attended Wellesley, my childhood bff attended that school!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the awards Skippy! Very deserving. What a great experience to study abroad! I love that green jacket. It's beautiful!
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well thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren! I was going to a Fall look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Thu! No ultimatums necessary- I swear it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much Bessie! That means so much coming from you :) What year did your bff graduate? Maybe I knew her!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kim! Would love to see you grab up the awards for yourself :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award Inna! You definitely deserve it! And I love reading all those things about you!! :)
ReplyDeleteCrushing on that green jacket! It looks really great against your hair! :)
Thanks so much on all counts girl! I hope you snatch up the awards for yourself so I can learn more about you :)
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Love that skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the awards, I love following your blog and especially love your fashion style and poses . . . . . your too cute :-) I did the "Tell Me About Yourself" interview on my blog and encouraged my bloggers to do the same, you can check out my answers here http://lauras3littlemiracles.blogspot.com/2011/11/tell-me-about-yourself.html Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet Laura- thank you1 Of course I will check it out! Can't wait to see how you answered the questions :)
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