sunday strolling

ever since i "gifted" myself personal training sessions, i spend most of my mornings at the gym sweating buckets, begging my trainer to let me sit for just a second, and feeling like my limbs are about to fall off.

this sunday, my schedule was refreshingly open so i picked up my mom so we could do a bit of shopping at americana at brand.

the weather was beautiful, and we started off our stroll with two scoops of ice cream at LA Creamery. it's been so long since i felt like i deserved ice cream, and i devoured that cup like there was no tomorrow.  there is ice cream, and then there's artisanal ice cream which blew my socks off.  creamy, not too sweet, with a sophisticated flavor list.  i liked my choices "toasted almond and cherry" and "honeycomb", but i really want to try the "whiskey" flavor the next time i'm there.  

i have a love/hate relationship with maxi dresses.  i love how easy they look and feel, but they often drown me out, and i'm always tripping over the hem.  i finally found my perfect maxi-ish dress at urban outfitters.

reformed by reformation mayfair dress $99 at urban outfitters

okay, when i first saw the dress on a mannequin, i thought it looked like a night gown.  i decided to try it on anyways, and it is gorgeous!  what sets this maxi dress apart from others is the nipped in waist.  it fits beautifully, although a nude slip is an absolute necessity.  i can't wait to pair it with flat sandals, a flouncy hat, and a straw bag for summer.