I had an amazing time visiting Tony last week. He and I met shortly after I moved to Arizona. This was during a time in my life when I was really struggling, emotionally. He was my shoulder to cry on when I was going through a really tough time in my life. Long story short: About a week after my 21st birthday, I married my high school sweetheart. Things didn't work out (it's a little more complicated than that, but I'll save the long story for another time). I got divorced about a year and a half later. I was young and naive.
Now that I'm happily married, in a healthy relationship with my best friend, I understand how great and rewarding a healthy marriage can be. I never had that with my previous marriage. I wish Jayare could have come with me to visit Tony, but Damien had school and it was easier for me to go alone to pick up my brother and his wife (who arrived to L.A. last Wednesday).
Button up: H&M
Bowtie: Macy's
Blazer: Nordstrom's
Pants: Bonobos.com
Tony is super stylish. He and I have an inside joke where we call each other Emu, in case you were wondering what the hell the title of this post was referring to. We had an Emu Photoshoot right outside of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. AND I finally got the chance to wear my new cape that I got from Amanda of Salvaged Strawberry (Thanks so much, girl! I love it so much!!).
Blouse: swapped
Cape: gift (from Amanda of Salvaged Strawberry)
Cardigan: H&M
Skirt: vintage
Tights: target
Shoes: vintage
After visiting the Natural History Museum, we headed over to Venice Beach. On our way there, we drove by this really strange CVS. I guess it's just art, right? Anyone know the story behind that CVS?
I'll share some photographs of the exhibits from the Natural History Museum soon. Have a great Thursday!
It looks like you had an amazing time! I love the photos. I need some with my bestie...
ReplyDeleteChristen
Bestie photo shoots are so much fun! :D
DeleteGreat photos! All my best friends are guys. I miss them back in Ohio. I love his pants! It's so nice to reconnect with people. Glad you got to do this. You look so happy! :)
ReplyDeleteLove his pants and your skirt! It's so nice to see photos of you two! :]
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i live in SoCal and have yet to go the that museum! and yes, Venice is just... Venice ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll post the photos soon, but either way, you should check it out! It was a lot of fun!
Deletesuch a dapper fella!
ReplyDeleteSuch stylish photos! Tres cool!
ReplyDeleteaww you look adorable in that fun skirt and beautiful cape and Tony sure is stylish indeed! this photoshoot with you two is seriously so fun and cute. That really must have been a tough time but glad you had a great friend for support. I always wished to have had serious relationships when I was younger but in the end I was young and dumb too and so lucky to meet Jonny instead.
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LOL! It's Venice! It's a "different" part of town. Could mean anything! So that's why you were in L.A.! And I love the Museum of Natural History! -Jessica L
ReplyDeleteyour cape is GLORIOUS! Gorgeous pictures xx
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You know what? I know this giant strange clown statue art thingy from an exhibition here in Germany two years ago! So yes it's just art, but it looks really funny over the pharmacy :) However I can't remember the artist or meaning of it.
ReplyDeleteThe Emu photos are lovely, you both look very chic! I especially love your cape and his orange pants! :)
That is so funny! It does look super silly over the pharmacy LOL
DeleteOh my gosh this is so cute! I am so glad you found such a great guy because you deserve such a great relationship! I love stylish men...still working on that with mine;)
ReplyDeleteI'm still working on getting my man stylish. Tony, on the other hand, is a natural. :)
DeleteI love your cape!!! I just got one too, but I love yours in red!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are cute :)
chloex
Thanks! Best friend photo shoots are always fun!
DeleteGorgie gorg friendy! I adore both of your outfits and how awesome is that little cape?! Hope all is well with you! XO Lori
ReplyDeletelove these photos! especially love the shoes! so glad I stumbled upon your blog! new follower!
ReplyDeletehappy new year!
Saralyn
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you two are the most stylish best friends ever. I love that you call each other Emu. And I love that he was your rock in a hard time - sounds like an amazing guy! And also glad you found yourself in an awesome, happy relationship now - you and Jayare seriously seem so happy together!
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of corgis and cocktails
:) Thank you, Katherine!
DeleteOh my goodness, you are so stylin together! One of my besties is my guy friend from growing up and he has terrible fashion taste :) Sounds like a fun trip- glad you got to spend some quality, fun time together! Happy New Year! Let's get together soon! Maybe for some sewing...
ReplyDeleteThanks! LOL maybe you need to give that guy friend some fashion advise! Um...yes, please! I wanna learn!!
DeleteYou two are so stylish!
ReplyDelete-Kati