Photo Diary of Europe: Love for Prague

Love these street signs...this one was where our apt was located in the Staré Mesto, the Old Town.

Karlova Street...enjoying an early morning capuccino.

The gateway to Charles Bridge located in the background.

Prague Cathedral (aka St. Vitus Cathedral) seen from the entrance to Charles Bridge across the Vltava River.

Absinth shops were around every corner. 

Enjoying a locally brewed Budweiser, not to be confused with American Budweiser, this one has been around since 1802.

The beginning of Wenceslas Square.  One of the main squares in Prague.

Trdelnik, a yummy pastry topped with sugar & walnut mix, being grilled in Wenceslas Square for tourists like myself. 

Can't really go anywhere in Central Europe without enjoying some type of sausage!

Czech National Museum located at the end of Wenceslas Square. 

Beauty everywhere you turn.

St. Nicholas Church located in Prague's Lesser Town.

Outside of St. Nicholas Church.

Inside the breath-taking St. Nicholas Church.

We walked & walked the city, now entering Malá Strana, the Lesser Town of Prague.

The oldest Medieval Tavern in Prague.  (Notice the gentleman in the cellar. Ha.)

The walk up to Prague Castle.

Couldn't get enough of the old brick roads!  Think of everyone who has walked on them.  Kings..queens..soldiers..& me!

The view from the top of the stairs!

Inside Prague Castle Walls.

Using the guards as a photo prop. 

Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral located within the Prague Castle.

Hiding behind the camera.

Sweater: Mural...Tee: Junk Food...Skirt: F21...Tights: Target...Sneakers: Ash...Beanie: Ifonka (via Etsy)...Sunnies: Marc Jacobs (lovin' these two: here & here)...Scarf: House...Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff...& Watch: Diesel.

   

        Prague.  Where to begin?  I could trace through the 1,100 plus years of Prague's existence in the Czech Republic.  Or, I could go through the history of every building & statue I managed to capture in my thousands of snapshots.  Considering this is my "photo diary of Europe," I instead decided to let you take in the beauty I experienced through some of my favorite photos.  Enjoy!

        *Don't forget to check out more fun from my travels on instagram!  #bankerandjujueurotrip2013

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Lime Green Machine

  Tee: American Apparel...Denim: Marciano by Guess (oldies//similar here)...Tennies: Sperry Top-Siders...Handbag: Louis Vuitton...Sunnies: Carrera...Necklace: A.V. Max (similar here & here)...Arm Goodies: Gorjana.

     Hello!  Happy Turkey Day to everyone!  Hope you all are enjoying your time spent well with loved ones.
   The weather here is constantly fluctuating this fall, therefore don't be shocked when you tune into the blog one day only to view pictures of me in a sweater & the next day on the beach in my straw hat & bikini.  I'm really not a loon.  Lucky me, the weather for this day was near perfect.  Jeans & a tee seemed a flawless fit.  This pair of jeans are oldies...but I love them!  My first job out of high school was in retail.  I was a Guess girl.  As an employee of a denim based company, I owned quite a bit of their jeans, many of which I still have today.  This particular pair is from Marciano & I like keeping them around for a comfy go-to.
    So, I'm a lime green lover.  Actually, I love all shades of bright green...lime, chartreuse, neon green...just name it!  Bright colors are so cheerful, I would even venture to say if you open the doors of my closet...what you will find is nothing less than an explosion of colors (just ask my friends ha).  I can't help it!
    Among the many lime goodies I've collected through my sprees, I am obsessed with this keychain.  I read once that "learning about an artist through your favorite designer is like your best friend telling you an amazing secret."  And I completely agree!  This keychain was part of the collaboration of designer Marc Jacobs (whom I am a HUGE fan of) utilizing designer/artist Stephen Sprouse's graffiti images on Louis Vuitton bags & accessories.  Sprouse, whom passed away in 2004, was mostly popular in the 1980's for mixing "uptown sophistication in clothing with a downtown punk & pop sensibility" (NY Times).  His influences mostly came from pop artists such as Andy Warhol of the 1960's.  Emerging during the New York City street culture & hip-hop movement of the late 1970's/1980's,  Sprouse utilized graffiti-the popular art form of this time.  He collaborated with fellow artists such as Keith Haring.  Art is an expression of imagination & skill.  I'd def say that graffiti & pop culture are two of my favorite forms of art.  So, this keychain was a must-have!

   Well, enough of my babbling!  But before I go, I'd like to show you guys an adorable idea for some Thanksgiving cookies from one of my besties Lisa!  This girl has some seriously creative ideas!  You can whip these yummy delights up in just about 30 min, all you need is a bag of candy corn, orange gel, white frosting, & a roll of sugar cookies. So before you jet off to a friend or family's home to dig into some stuffing, bring something along that'll really impress them!  Happy Turkey Day!! Enjoy your Black Friday shopping & I'll talk to ya Saturday. xoxo

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