{The Last Bit} Pre Vacation Shopping!

I know I did a huge haul a couple of weeks ago in preparation for vacation,  but there were a few additional items that I bought before vacation! I knew it was unlikely that they would arrive prior to departure but I figured they would be perfect for  rocking in August! 

1. Crochet Top from Target {$20} / 2. Cocktail Blouse foryourcloset on instagram {$15} / 3. Asymmetrical Skort from Lord & Taylor {$37} / 4. Fruit Sweater from shopretroglam on instagram {$18} / 5. Long sleeve lace top from thecactusgirlshop on instagram {I've been looking for this top!} {$25} Another exciting thing I wanted to share is my new shelf in my closet!  I shared the amazing pipe hanging system that my hubby built and the next step was a shelf to display more flats & some prized 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target bags =)

LOVE IT! Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset Shop my closet: PoshMark

Am I An American Blogger?

I've been meaning to watch the documentry American Blogger for a few months now, I was intrigued for an inside look at fellow bloggers. I know it got a lot of slack in the media for not being a "well rounded" representation of American Bloggers- ie. all of the women are attractive white females but I watched it anyways.  I think it was interesting to see what blogging means to different people, how people make blogging full time careers and an inside look at how they started and run their blog. It got me thinking about why I do this whole crazy blogging thing,  it has been chaotic over the last couple of weeks preparing to be away from my computer and pre-uploading posts for everyday that I would be away and planning for a week after to recap our trip. I stopped and thought "why do I do this?" & "would people miss my blog if I didn't run it anymore" I have been running Behindtheleopardglasses.com for over 3 years now & I think I am just starting to get ahold of what I want my blog to represent.  But when I really stopped to think about it I realized that I don't really do it for anyone else but myself. I enjoy the creative outlet, my "day job" of teaching science can be largely dry, surrounded by "business casual" and people who honestly take their lives way too seriously.  I blog to get interested in my closet, to make connections with people across the country, to be inspired, and to look forward to something after working a long day.  It is hard not to get bogged down in the details, especially when it come to numbers, views, entries in giveaways, sponsorships and the like. But I enjoy coming here. Writing behindtheleopardglasses.com has become one of my favorite adventures,  a snap shot into my life, {usually just the good because I feel like the negative things need to be handled with those they directly impact.}  Enough rambling, I really just wanted to say thank you.  Thank you for reading this blog, for the feedback and the inspiration. P.S. I really really really want to attend a blogging conference, please let me know if you are going to any/know of any! 

On the Floor Fridays: Anthro {inspired}

I wanted to start a new feature on the blog this month  where I show you how I style my Anthropologie pieces & what pieces I am loving in store now, This look is not so much from Anthropologie as it is "Anthro inspired" 

What I Wore: glasses- Kensie, lips- Revlon ColorStay Matte Balm "Unapologetic", tank- hand-me-down from mom, tunic- thrifted, pants- Old Navy, sandals- Sam & Libby for Target, bag- vintage Dooney & Bourke from my little Dara 

Current Arm Candy: &- gift from my big Amanda for my Masters, eye- Marc Jacobs {not holding up too well...} Italian wish string bracelets, silver bracelet- found, red beaded- gift from hubby from China Town in Philly, gold "On Purpose"- Kate Spade

Went out to Princeton with my mom and sister!

Such a beautiful area!

Went to Nassau Sushi of course!

Then home to this crazy bull dog who looks innocent... 

but we know better...

The hubby also put up our new bird feeder that we got from my Aunt Loretta for my Masters party!

I love it!

Please let me know if you like this "Anthro" inspired post & want to see more "On the Floor Fridays" Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset Shop my closet: PoshMark