The Outfit:  Shoes: Dee Keller “The Janet” //  Dress: Tibi Lace Sleeve Shift Dress   //  Gold Bangle: Family Piece (Similar Here $50)   // Initial Necklace: Similar here // Purse: (Old)     //    Sunglasses: Chanel Sunglasses   //     Necklace: Dotted Tusk

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I have LOVED being at home with my family – it has been so refreshing and fun. The first few days I was home, all I really did was unpack (it was quite the process!). I must say, it is nice to have one closet, one home, one bathroom, etc….instead of going back and forth and living out of a suitcase.

It’s definitely weird to say that I have graduated college, but I don’t feel like I’m done. People keep saying congratulations and my response is usually a puzzled look. I guess the main reason why it doesn’t feel real is because all my friends are still in school, so I feel like I’m on their schedule! Plus, I still have a few more hours to take to qualify for the CPA exam….and then I actually have to take the CPA exam (boo!). Regardless, it is definitely nice to have accomplished something other than high school on my long road to adulthood.

My mom is finally back from Italy and it has been so nice getting to spend time with her! She brought back several prototypes for her fall 2012 collection, and I must say, they are absolutely fabulous! I am going to give you a few sneak peaks of the collection throughout the next few weeks – so stay tuned! We went Christmas shopping today and had such a blast running all over town together, trying to imagine what my sisters & brother would want. I hope you all are having a splendid shopping experience as well. It really is starting to feel like Christmas, and I love it! :)

Photos: Stefanie Cascio