Spectacular Santorini!

Sep2

I have just found heaven on earth – it is off the coast of mainland Greece, on the island of Santorini.
Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe this paradise. I am in love, obsessed, already thinking about when I can go back…

The dramatic cliffside dotted with white grecian architecture provide an amazing sight with the bluest backdrop of the Aegean Sea.
Literally, a summer playground like no other.

Summer dreaming…

I never want to leave!

White on white, with white!

I could stay up here for hours…

Soaking up the sun.

Greek paradise…

Dress – Aqua, similar here
Sandals – from a market in Athens, similar here
Nails – OPI, Angel With A Leadfoot

Location – Fira, Santorini

Perhaps I can find a way to “work” remotely from there each summer?
Wish me luck!

|Ev xo

More from Tennessee

Jul19

Sun, fun and…comfort.
Summer tank with shorts and comfy shoes. Perfect for a day full of walking around seeing the sites.

I previously talked about mix and match pieces when you pack – it can be a whole new outfit with just a top change!
It’s all about maximising that suitcase space.

Top – similar here or here
Shorts – similar here
Bag – CHANEL
Shoes – Airwalk
Glasses – CHANEL
Lipstick – CHANEL Rouge Allure #99 Pirate

Location – Belle Meade Plantation, TN

Happy travels,
|Ev xo

Stars and stripes!

Jul7

Where better to celebrate America than in the city of music??
Making sure that my suitcase was filled with an appropriately patriotic colour themed wardrobe, I ventured to Nashville for the Independence Day long weekend.

Flag accessory mandatory on the 4th July!

Yes, even my nails were in the spirit!

Boots for him…

Boots for her…

Shorts – similar here
Shirt – similar here
Bag – CHANEL
Belt – similar here
Shoes – Airwalk
Bracelet – similar here or here

Here’s to boot scootin’ and the friendly people in the South.
|Ev

From Paris with LOVE

Jan20

Firstly, apologies for the long time between updates. It has been far too long!
It has been a crazy few months and I have not been able to spend time on blogging.
It’s a new year however, and it comes with new updates for the blog!

As a start 2014 I wanted to share my Parisian adventure with you all.
I was fortunate enough to visit late last year.

Paris is one of my favourite cities in the world.
Spring, summer, autumn, winter – it really doesn’t matter.

My new lipstick – CHANEL Rouge Coco #51 Ce Soir

Absolutely in love with my CHANEL classic ballet flats.

Every opportunity is a good Instagram opportunity!

Top – Review Australia (an oldie but a goodie)
Pants – Citizens of Humanity
Bag & shoes – CHANEL

Avec amour...
|Ev xo

Under the boardwalk…

May29

I was lucky enough to spend the Memorial Day holiday weekend in the South, by the beach.
The Isle of Palms, just twenty minutes out of Charleston, was beautiful. Long beaches, perfect weather – an amazing escape.

My tropic inspired dress comes courtesy of H&M – and their conscious collection.
So now you can feel good about a cute dress, at an incredible price, WHILE doing something better for the environment. Win, win and win.

Teamed up with some cute spring pumps, and my new venture the BIG HAT!
I have always been terrified of the large brimmed hat, but finally made the leap. Thoughts?

Dress – H&M
Hat – similar here
Shoes – Christian Louboutin Sling Back Sughero in Naturale

Here’s to many sunny days ahead.
|Ev xo

Green Glam

Mar17

St. Parick’s day doesn’t need to be filled just with tacky green accessories – and leave you questioning if you can ever wear green. There are plenty of beautiful, fashionable items to adorn for the festivities.
Some green-spiration for the Irish in all of us!

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Studded pointed leather pumps

Christian Louboutin-Daffodile Pumps

MULBERRY
Flower Mini leather shoulder bag

MICHAEL KORS
Stretch-wool crepe dress

MARC by Marc Jacobs
Globetrotter Calamity Rei Satchel Bag, Green

Lauren Jeans Co. Jeans, Modern Straight-Leg Ankle, Grass Green Wash

Happy St. Patricks Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) !!
|Ev xo

Ev & The City – San Juan Edition

Feb23

You had me at “it’s warm there” – then you added in the short flight time with a minimal time difference.
SOLD – Puerto Rico, here we come.

As i look out of my window today and see the cold, grey, rainy NY sky – I reminisce about the feeling of warm sun on my skin….

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Old San Juan

Coffee heaven.

So many amazing teas to pick from!

Old San Juan – breakfast with a view.

YUM!
Best waffles and tea/coffee.

Love the colourful buildings – Old San Juan, PR

Luquillo Beach, PR

San Juan, PR

Here’s to a good old dose of vitamin D in paradise…
|Ev xo

For the LOVE of shoes!

Feb14

Happy Valentine’s Day.

May your entire year (not just this day) be filled with love, and SHOES!
Here are just a few that made my heart skip a beat…

1. Manolo Blahnik Suede BB

2. Louboutin N.Prive

3. Louboutin Fifi Spikes

4. Bloch Rosette Ballet Flats

5. Louboutin Bianca

6. Oscar ‘de la Renta Gladia sandals

7. Jimmy Choo patent pumps

8. Miu Miu Bow-embellished suede sandals

9. Michael Kors Gideon Suede Pumps

10. Charlotte Olympia Miranda Canvas Sandal

11. Giuseppe Zanotti Cutout Suede Sandals

12. Giuseppe Zanotti Fringed Studded Suede Sandals

13. Charlotte Olympia Dolly Suede Platform Pumps

14. Charlotte Olympia Charlotte’s Web

15. Gianvito Rossi Suede & PVC Pumps

16. Michael Kors Cyprien

17. Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo

18. Charlotte Olympia Love Me heart-appliquéd suede pumps

So, in the language of love, amour.
|Ev xo

A Year in the US of A

Nov28

A year ago today, I had the cranky immigration officer stamp my E3 visa and hand me my filled out i94 form.
I had officially arrived in NYC.

HELL YEAH!!!!!!
Thank you to my husband, who loved me enough to agree to move our family to the other side of the world where we knew no-one.

What a year.

Highlights include:
Mum visiting, Dad visiting, sister, brother and best friend visiting.
Travel to Niagara Falls, Cape Cod, Washington, Los Angeles – ESPYs, MTV Movie Awards, Chicago for Hotel Thrillist, Niagara Falls.
Shopping, spring in the city, fleet week, Halloween, dinners, brunch next to Marky Mark, new friends….

Spring

Chicago

Fleet week…

Spring in Central Park

ESPYs (LA)

MTV Movie Awards (LA)

My first Superbowl Sunday (GO THE GIANTS)

BFF

Niagara Falls

My sis!

Times Square

And most recently, a hurricane, a snow storm, our first thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping madness (more to come on that!!).

Can’t wait to see what the next twelve months has in store…

|Ev xo

Thanksgiving

Nov22

With Thanksgiving being this week my children reflected on what things they are thankful for.

While I am not as crafty, I most certainly have a very long list of what makes me thankful.
Please allow me to indulge and share just a few of the things I would like to say Thank You for.

I am thankful to my husband – who loves the grumpy Ev, the tired Ev, the spends too much money on shoes Ev… and every other Ev that makes an appearance. Thank you.

I am thankful for my gorgeous children – who bring me the kind of joy that even the prettiest Christian Louboutin shoes can’t compete with. Thank you.

I am thankful for my parents – who picked up their lives when I was young and moved to give me the best life possible. Thank you.

I am thankful for my extended family – while the miles across countries do separate us, they do not diminish the bond we share. Thank you.

I am thankful for the friends in my life – who have helped me in hard times, laughed in the good times, helped me adjust in the new times, and shared some fairly wild times. Thank you.

I am thankful for the freedom to make choices – that I have always lived in countries where a woman has the right to voice an opinion and make her own choices. Thank you.

I am thankful for the opportunity to live my dream and move to NY – and to everyone who helped and supported my efforts towards the big move. Thank you.

I am thankful for my first NY Thanksgiving – for my NY friends who cooked the amazing feast I just ate, thank you.