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Top: Essence Boutique| Sunnies: Asos| Bag: DKNY (via T.J.Maxx)| Jeans: Zara| Shoes: Dolce Vita (find them here)

 

I finally get an opportunity to an outfit post for you guys, I really go through withdrawal symptoms when I don't get to do what I enjoy most and that's doing shoots. I had never been a model, nor did I ever want to be one but I sure enjoy doing photo shoots, I am still a bit shy and awkward but I am getting a bit more comfortable being in front of the lens. This was an unexpected shoot, as my partner and I went on a quick Christmas shopping before I headed back to the hospital to pay my grandmother a visit who has been in the ICU since last Sunday and in and out of the hospital for a month and a half now. Thank you to those who have been wishing us well and keeping my family and I under your prayers. It is truly exhausting and emotionally draining to be in this state, but I know she will get better and will soon be back at home.

 

I hope all of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with loved ones and that you had tons to do for this long weekend we had. There is so much coming ahead, I am already feeling tired and it hasn't even started yet. Hope you have a fantastic week and always look forward to your comments.

 

Gigi Noodles

coconut curry chicken bun

as always I am one to be in a rush to try out a place that I hear about...this was no exception, except that I didn't go right away as I wanted. There are a million places I always want to go to and end up going to them months later either lack of time of fail to remember where it was I wanted to go. Gigi Noodles BBQ and Beer is a sweet little spot to grab a bite. See below for the lowdown.

mixed greens salad 

I am all about lighting and this one was pretty cool 

 short rib sandwich

steak chowfun 

fun art 

late night

the lowdown:

• Gigi Noodles BBQ and Beer is located across from the Midtown shops in the Wynwood/Midtown area.
• The restaurant is always jammed packed with locals and those taking the party to the streets.
• Open until late, no wonder people stroll in at all hours of the night.
• The restaurant is small and so there is a wait, but make no mistake it is worth the wait.
• The restaurant was created by the co-creator of the Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street Sushi Lounge, Bardot, Buck 15, Sra Martinez, and Miss Yip Chinese cafe.
• As you can tell by now the food is Asian-inspired and unpretentious.
• Everything looked phenomenal, I wanted to try just about everything on the menu.
• The buns are probably my favorite as they are the perfect meal after a long night of partying or shopping, because they are small and fun to eat.
• I had the coconut curry chicken bun, I can taste the curry and once I put one of their spicy sauces all the flavors came alive. I could have had about three of them but I am trying so so hard to lay off of carbs...it's not easy.
• The mixed green salad was fresh, light but with enough dressing to make it tasty.
• The short rib sandwich was another favorite it was so so so so good.With a kick of spice and that aged cheddar, who doesn't like cheese? it's a perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
• The steak chowfun is actually a good meal to have after you've had one to many drinks because it is comforting, steamy and packed with flavor. The meat was tender, the noodles marinated in Hoisin Sauce and veal marrow, which is what gives it such a savory flavor.
• Overall, a great spot to try out exciting new dishes and people watch.
• Yes do go, I recommend it...although for some of you it may be a far drive, it is a cool spot to dine out. Either go there before going out to any of the lounges around the area or go after, when you have danced, laughed, drank the night away.

On my mind

having some desert fun at Plant The Future

 two weekends ago I went to my first Wynwood Art Walk, I had wanted to make it out there for a while and every time it rolled around I had something that would keep me from going. My friend Vivi (pictured above) came back from Pharmacy School and we needed to see each other, so I decided that going out to dinner was not enough. It was lots of fun but very crowded and hot, so I would recommend you go in the fall or winter when temperatures are not in the hundreds. The Wynwood Art Walk happens every second Saturday of the month and it takes up a couple of blocks, parking is a little hard to find so get there early.

Hope you have enjoyed your weekend and may you have a fantastic week.

Xo

the best sorbet I've ever had -  Mango Lime Cayenne from Real Sorbet

beautiful jewelry from a local boutique

 repurposed clutch that I fell in love with

fashion art