Friday, July 15, 2011

Flights of Fancy

Meeting with my dissertation committee….I also sort of love how dead behind the eyes I look in these photos. Oops. I assure you, I am getting enough sleep, I do not have a drug problem, and I am not mad at everyone. I’ll work on the facial expressions for next time.





pants: thrifted, Banana Republic / jacket: thrifted, no label / top: ModCloth / necklace: Met / shoes: Payless

And for my New Haven and surrounding area readers, Friday, July 29, marks of the return of Flights of Fancy! Flights of Fancy is Downtown New Haven’s popular wine tasting and shopping event and kicks of at 4 pm at the Study Hotel. The event, sponsored by The Wine Thief and the Study Hotel, is presented by the Broadway and Chapel Merchants Associations and features in-store wine tastings, special discounts and extraordinary giveaways at over 25 Downtown shops. Attendees register online here by July 26 and then complete registration at the Study Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street, from 4 pm to 7 pm on July 29. Registration is $10 and includes the exclusive Flights of Fancy wine glass, a map of participating shops, entry into the grand prize drawing, validated parking, coffee and dessert.

Once registered, participants sample fine wines provided by The Wine Thief (181 Crown Street) and receive 25% off their favorite item at participating stores in the Broadway and Chapel shopping districts. A special Flights of Fancy bus will be available to shuttle participants between the shopping districts throughout the evening.

At 8:30 pm, attendees return to the Study Hotel for Willoughby’s coffee, dessert, and a grand prize drawing for a complimentary stay for two at the Study Hotel.

Participating merchants include: Ashley’s Ice Cream, Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Yale, Blue State Coffee, Campus Customs, Celtica, Claire’s Corner Copia, Denali, derek simpson… goldsmith, Enclave, Froyoworld, GANT Campus Store, Hull’s Art Supply & Framing, idiom, Metaphore, Owl Shop, Peter Indorf Jewelers, Thali Too, Thom Brown, Tracy b, Trailblazer, Wave Gallery, Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea, and Yurway Designs. Newcomers to the event include 1804 Fashion Footwear, Enson’s, Lisa Jones Boutique, Oaxaca Kitchen and Ten Thousand Villages.

Sounds like fun, no?

60 comments:

Michelle said...

That necklace is gorgeous.

Alexa said...

The necklace is the perfect accent. Have a great weekend.
xo
alexa
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laura said...

Nice outfit--very profesh, but not too uptight. Love the choice of accessory; it totally reflects your style.

Flights of Fancy sounds like an awesome time indeed! Wish I lived there or closer!

k said...

Hey !
I like your outfit, the chain on your shirt looks pretty cool :)
Oh, and Ps: I'm a vegan too, so we have something in common !
Xoxo

Rachael Jane said...

Lovely necklace, would have looked nice with a pop of colour, maybe a bright handbag or something :) rachinald.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Love the detailing on your top!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

wine tasting and shopping sounds like a great way to spend a friday. such a cute necklace by the way!

Style, She Wrote said...

Awesome necklace! xo style, she wrote

Emma said...

I Love your angry look lol. I must say again that Necklace is AMAZING!! You look Super Cute in these photos.

Anonymous said...

That's such a gorgeous necklace, and that's a great outfit too! Haha, how about you try to smile next time? Haha you still look great though. xoxo, Veena <3

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Emily {Isnt That Charming} said...

I love the blue in your necklace. Super cute :)

Amber said...

your necklace is awesome and i love how put together this outfit is without being stuffy, you get an A+ from the bluebird committee

MsRinz said...

The necklace is really pretty and unique :)

this free bird said...

necklace!! *falls down*

someday the two of us shall gab over a glass of wine. all will be right in the world once again.

have a great weekend!
carrie

Nav said...

OMG! I love all the green background - so refreshing! you look so professional,I secretly enjoy the color of your shirt and not kept the look to be black/ love the colors in the necklace.

xo Nav
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Jessica said...

Great look, love the necklace. Have fun at the wine tasting!

StyleIDnet said...

... I am no where near but sounds like a great event; wine and giveaways? great!
your face looks good but I am guessing we all see us different from what others see us. I look at my pictures and think exactly the same.
You always have the most special accessories. love the necklace

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Judy said...

Sounds like tons of fun!

I love that necklace! What a great piece to have as part of your collection! And I love the outfit! [but when do I not? ;) ]

xx.
Judy

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

Wow, that necklace is stunning! Your hair looks great by the way.
Good luck with all of your committee interactions. *crossing fingers*

the nyanzi report said...

love the last pic.

anne said...

I'm starting my dissertation next year! Not something I envy you for! But your clothes, I would have them in my ward drobe in a heart beat, haha! Have a lovely day :)

Anonymous said...

Your little comment about the eyes made me giggle. Picture taking can just be awkward sometimes I think. Flights of Fancy sounds like so much fun. There is an awesome Tumblr blog w/ that same name! Enjoy the weekend, Cutie!! xo

Luna Tiger said...

I love your aerial top and your necklace, and your face is allright !
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Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh that sounds like fun, too bad I don;t like wine and hardly have any free weekends this month, haha :p
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Bonnie said...

I hate it when it looks like my eyes aren't connecting with the camera. It looks so awkward!!!

P.S. LOVE that necklace!

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Laura Mullins said...

haha whatever, you look pretty; not mad. i want to be a new haven reader!...

Yajaira said...

really cute necklace
love the blue color accents on it

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Jessie said...

You look so cute! Love the shirt! The wine tasting sounds very funn!!!

XX
Jessie
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stylenuggets said...

Wine tasting and shopping - two good things together. Have fun. Love the pendant.

Jessica Weingarten said...

Haha I don't think you look angry/high/exhausted! I'm sure you are (exhausted that is) with all that work though...you deserve a break! Love the outfit too, that necklace is so much fun!

That event sounds like a great time! I hope that you have a chance to check it out :)

Unknown said...

I LOVE your gorgeous top! pretty accessories too :) flight of fancy sounds like such a fun event!

xoxo

Barbara von Enger said...

All the best with the Dissertation.
And I love the story behind your Flights of Fancy. The necklace is so charming and pretty. xx

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

That necklace is absolutely stunning!

HailesHeartsFashion said...

I actually love the outfits you wear :) you have such a distinct style! Also, how on earth do you keep your posts so regular!! I love blogging but I always struggle to find time to reply to comments and keep my content interesting <3

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Pearl Westwood said...

I am terrible for looking angry in photos ha ha! Your necklace is wonderful, it looks like something that should have magical properties x

LyddieGal said...

I love how you look says super professional, but you've managed to sneak in that cool chain on the collar. Well done.

Chic on the Cheap

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Wine tasting and shopping? That's my kinda event!

Ashley said...

Flights on Fancy does sound like fun! And I am looooving your necklace here!

-Ashley
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Bad Joan said...

Great suit! Love the necklace!

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Leia said...

That necklace is awesome!

Leia

Miles Of Style said...

love your necklace!

MosaMuse said...

good luck on ur dissertation! nice outfit!
xo
MosaMuse

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Mónica C. Welton said...

amazing necklace!

Love,
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Ellie said...

This outfit is really awesome. Love how you accessorized. Yikes this dissertation stuff is really intense!! Good luck with everything!

-Ellie

noone said...

that necklace is so cool!! love the details on it

{The Perfect Palette} said...

Great outfit! Lovely necklace!!

xoxo, Chrissy

The Perfect Palette

That Chelsea Girl™ said...

Flights of Fancy sounds like a grand ol' time! And your necklace is very pretty. Take care!

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

there's that necklace! Love it!! xo

agnes said...

j'adore ton pendentif, il est magnifique

Marie a la Mode said...

The flared pants look great on you! Love the necklace, too. I'm glad you're not doing drugs ; ) ha ha

Laura Mullins said...

u r amazing.

Claire said...

hope the meeting went well. you look lovely and professional. i love that fab necklace of yours! it's the perfect personal touch to your outfit!

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FASHION TALES said...

What a nice little agenda for participants. That necklace is quite amazing, OMG!

Sara said...

The event sounds really great, you had me at wine tasting, you look really great in this outfit, I love a black outfit with accents of color and your necklace is lovely and I don’t see the dead behind the eyes stuff you are saying, you actually look good. I'm a new follower! Hope you'll like my blog and follow back!

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Ammie Eliza Davies said...

i love that necklace
wow that sounds like a sick time tbf, nice post :)

ELIZA
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El said...

Such a beautiful necklace. You look very professional in these pictures.
Flights of Fancy event sounds like so much fun, I wish I could be in New Haven on the 29 :)

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Cat said...

Sounds like an awesome event ... wish I lived closer!!!!!

♥ Cat brideblu

ps. Love your outfit, doll! That nude/pink flowy tank looks divine on you :)

The Clothes Maiden said...

I absolutely love your necklace! :)

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oomph. said...

wine tasting + shopping = heaven! really sounds like a fabulous event. i can see how this necklace came in handy for those documents you've been reading!
great look...i love the chain detail on the top.

[oomph.]

Mihaela Gurău said...

The necklace is very cute:)