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Happy 1st Birthday to Popcorn and Pandas
Would you believe that today marks one whole year that I decided to make the change to my little ole blog, popcorn and pandas? I know, I can’t believe it either. It’s been a crazy year full of adventures and travel, fashion and fun, pregnancy and now a new baby. It’s been wonderful and therapeutic to have this creative outlet to share with you all, and I am completely grateful that you all have chosen to follow along for this past year.
Below I have reflected a bit on some of your favorite posts this past year:
My first two outfit posts with the amazing photographer Marisa
Lettered sweaters were my jam
Sported my favorite Halloween costume
Rang in the New Year in Winter White
Foxes became super trendy
I had some ups and downs, announced my pregnancy, and did a cool photo shoot with Justin to find out the sex of our Little Monkey
I added some Flair to my wardrobe
Craved everything peplum
Felt a little Guilty
I ate my first mangosteen
Went to Arizona and saw the Grand Canyon
I made some waves with Waveborn
Made fresh homemade tomato sauce and pesto from the garden
Enjoyed the sunrise on Branch Lake in Maine
Watched as my belly grew larger and larger
And gave birth to a beautiful baby boy
It’s been such a great year, and I am hopeful that this year will bring even greater joy. Thank you so much for following my adventures. Would love to hear any feedback that you have of things you want to see from me in the coming year. What you like/don’t like. What you want to see more or less of (outfit posts, lately posts, shopping posts, personal stories, photography, baby stuff, etc…) I have less free time on my hands, but hopefully I can make things happen!
Happy Friday everyone!!!
XO,
Gina
Neon Highlights
Photos by: Melissa DiGiulian / Edited by: Myself
Maxi Dress: K&G Fashion Superstore / Neon Sandals: Dolce Vita via Saks – on sale in black – similar neon yellow sandals here / Fringe Skull Bag: Shoedazzle – sold out – similar here and here / Watch: Betsey Johnson / Bracelet: J. Crew / Aviators: Street Vendor in NYC / Chevron Stack Rings: Baublebar – similar / Necklace: c/o Guilty Jean / Nails: Essie Funky Limelight and DJ Play that Song accent and on toes / Lip: NARS Born this Way
I wore this outfit to my soccer team’s BBQ over the weekend. So proud of them for winning the championship this past season! This dress is super comfy, and I’m still thinking flowy dresses are going to be a staple throughout the rest of the summer and my pregnancy. I scored these neon sandals on sale at Saks, and I love the pop of color they bring to this look. It just so happens my nails also match!
Tonight, I am attending the AICP Next Awards for work, which honors marketing campaigns in categories such as integrated, viral/web film, website/microsite, product integration, social media, mobile, cause marketing, and experiential. Looking forward to hearing some of the presentations from the winners. Other than tonight, this should be a pretty laid back week.
Have a good one ya’ll!
XO,
Gina
{10} Lately…
Lately I’ve been…
reading May issues of Health Magazine and Marie Claire. Got some yummy new recipes and a desire to return to Italy!
writing Thank you notes for all of the kindness my family and friends have shown toward Little Monkey so far! He is a lucky little boy!
listening To the news. I admit, I am not the best when it comes to keeping up with the news. I usually get my updates from Facebook and Twitter (I know, that’s horrible, but true). But events from the past week have kept me tuned in.
thinking That I cannot believe I am halfway through my pregnancy! 20 weeks in, and 20 weeks left until I get to meet my Baby Boy!
smelling Not much of anything. I have been sick and stuffed up all week.
watching The always entertaining Real Housewives of Orange County. Never a dull dinner party.
wishing For safe travels as we head down to Maryland this weekend.
hoping That I can pack my bags in less than 2 hours. For me this would be an accomplishment.
wearing Today is a lazy day. I blame it on being sick all week. I’m literally in yoga pants, New Balance tennis shoes, layered tank, tshirt, and sweater. On days like today, I’m so very lucky my office is low key.
loving The fact that 215 people have signed up for the John Petrovick Memorial 5K this weekend! I am so thankful to my friends who have put this event together. This is a great turnout for the very first event, and John would be so happy and proud. So excited to see you all in Baltimore!
laughing At myself trying on bathing suits with my prego belly last night in preparation for our trip to warm-weather Arizona. No really…it was quite comical.
wanting To be outside playing in this sunshine today. It’s gorgeous in NYC!
needing To flush this sickness throughly out of my system as soon as possible.
feeling Super excited for our trip to Arizona at the beginning of May. Hanging out with my pen pal in her hometown for the first time, seeing family and friends, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, warm weather, Mexican food, our two year wedding anniversary, and our “baby moon” trip…so many reasons for this excitement!
craving Everything and anything neon. As seen on Monday’s post.
clicking I took a million photos during our Boston trip last weekend of the wedding and the rest of our adventures. Once again, I’m blaming my sickness for my delay in posting these, but I promise they should be up sometime next week!
*Sidenote: I just got my Waveborn shades in the mail today, and I cannot wait to rock them oh so soon!
What have you been up to lately?
Happy Friday!
Love,
Gina
***I was inspired by Tina of Like Ordinary Life to create this post, and she was inspired by Lauren of siddathornton, who started The Sunday Currently.
Noteworthy Neon
Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia. The Final Tour. I purchased tickets before Christmas for this night to surprise my husband for his 32nd Birthday. Well, I got too excited and spoiled the surprise about three weeks early, but nonetheless, we were both ecstatic to see them live for the first (and sadly last) time. Cue the lights, cue the neon, cue the scantily-clad dressed teenagers, cue the fist-pumping, and cue the dancing. This was one party not to be missed! Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, and Steve Angello killed this performance, and I am so glad Zack and I were able to be a part of it. The energy in the room was contagious at Madison Square Garden, and it was a dance party the entire time. I wish I could go back and experience it all again, but at least I have these photos, and the video at the bottom of this post to remember it. Hope you had a Happy 32nd Birthday Zack! I love you!
Swedish House Mafia Concert Highlight Video by Zack Notes. Photos (except one of me) taken by myself.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr7CVvQf9gQ&w=870&h=580]
I’m assuming this post will pump you all up for this weekend. Happy Friday, and enjoy that snow New York!
XO,
Gina