
[Reese Witherspoon looking Parisian chic in a beret and Wayfarers, classic cool]
Today has been so emotionally draining that I decided to do an entirely frivolous post, some celebrity inspiration. I've been collecting these photos for weeks now, but was just waiting for an excuse to get them off my desktop. After my grandmother's funeral this afternoon, a short, but very somber affair, we all went back to the hotel for a luncheon, a nice and simple sendoff where the family got to reminisce and catch up. There were old photos passed around, stories told, and plenty of hugs and awkward kisses. It was amazing to see everyone in the same room (5 of my mother's cousins came, 1 distant relative, and my two uncles plus their families), but we all agreed next time should be for a much better reason (there have been talks of a family reunion this summer though).
Despite how I know my Grandma would've loved and appreciated the respectful event it was so emotionally overwhelming (I broke down crying for the third time this week in the cemetery, and I never cry, so it was particularly wrenching) and socially overwhelming with all of my crazy family competing for attention over who had the best memory that I nearly shutdown later in the afternoon. The day would just not end. I know the sooner I leave New Jersey, the better. I just need to go home, recollect, and try to resume my life which is impossible to do when stuck in the Hilton trying to grieve and entertain people at the same time. There is no way to ever leave or escape here, its like the state is the land of perpetual mourning. Sometimes its good to have that safezone, but eventually it grows counterproductive. I know that staying here cannot help me anymore. Its nice though that the funeral was not in my home state, for I am somewhat able to compartmentalize this horrible part of my life once I land in Minneapolis. True, the house will be missing her presence, but there will be so many other aspects of my life to think about- my hometown, my friends, and my new puppy, that I will actually have the means to move on. And I think my Grandma would've been pleased that we all fondly remembered her, but would want us to continue living so she could still brag about us wherever she is now. ;)
[Sienna Miller in an understated glam dress that she just radiates in]
[Stella McCartney in a fabulous pair of wideleg trousers, adding comfort to business casual]
[Chloe Sevingy in a simple ensemble so eternally chic that its genius]
[Kirsten Dunst popping out some purple to an otherwise all-black ensemble]
[Kiki in rockin' sunnies]
[Michelle Williams doing geek chic with Matilda. Also, I'd kill for that coat and those clogs]
[Rachel McAdams dressing up the typical plaid]
[Mandy Moore looks unique and chic in this fun plaid, the perfect blend of boho and sophistication]
[Lily Allen in a crazy cool harlequin skirt]song of the day: "The Seer's Tower" by Sufjun Stevens (he is perfectly somber in the best way possible)
















