Yesterday, Eric and I headed to one of our favorite breakfast spots in Grand Rapids. Well, one of everyone's favorite breakfast spots in the city. Wolfgang's is a local must-visit if you're in the area. They have amazing food and really generous portions for affordable prices. The only bummer is that you usually have to wait 20 to 45 minutes in line. In the summer when you drive by, you see mass amounts of people waiting outside. I feel like breakfast is a big deal in Grand Rapids. We have so many amazing spots. I might have to start doing a weekly breakfast feature here on the blog for a while. Eric and I have a Saturday brunch tradition.
I ended up going to Forever 21 and Target this week... and went a little nuts. Both places had so many amazing sales + really cute items! There have been several times when I've gone shopping and haven't bought anything because I don't like any of the current trends. Like neon? We aren't going to get along. But during the whole floral craze a few years ago? I went nuts. Now, with the geometric/Aztec trends all over, I'm going insane. I love everything. It feels so clean and simple. It's probably the graphic designer in me but I love shapes and patterns. Black and cream is one of my favorite color combinations right now too, along with neutrals and earthy colors.
I ordered hazelnut coffee and the pecan pancakes with maple syrup for brunch. It was super delicious. Plus, bundling up inside of this giant cardigan? I was in heaven. I'm actually really enjoying winter right now. We just got a ton of snow and it's so pretty outside. Everything is white and my crazy pale skin feels right at home. Ha! My hair has been static-city though. Don't mind my crazy bangs below. Between freezing winds and static electricity, my hair has been kind of crazy lately. But as ready as I am for spring, winter can hang out for a while longer yet. I just wish we had this beauty for Christmas!
I'm really excited for this upcoming week! Today we're doing Superbowl Sunday at Eric's parents, so hopefully I'll have some photos from that. I have puppy training, a hair appointment (need these crazy bangs trimmed for fashion week!) and lots of laundry and cleaning to do before we leave for our trip on Thursday! I'll be in NYC from Friday to Sunday, so if anyone wants to get together with Eric and I, let me know! I have a fashion presentation on Friday night, and I'll be attending the LuLu*s event on Saturday night. Plus, I cannot wait to get brunch with Mara of M Loves M. I've wanted to meet that girl for forever! It'll be a fun, quick trip in the city. I always love NYC.
Outfit details:
Triple Pyramid Strand c/o Jeweliq
Suki boots c/o ShoeMint
40 comments:
That sweater is super cute.
bisous
Suzanne
http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/
Love your sweater and boots! Super adorable!
xx
The Introverted Brunette
You look adorable, and looks like a cute place.
xo Annie
newenglandromance.blogspot.com
i was waiting for you to post on this! i drove past you and eric when you were snapping photos outside! i love it! i LOVE the aztec print too - that sweater is awesome!!
xo dilyn
dilynd.blogspot.com
I was actually about to comment on how nice your hair was looking before I saw your static/cold weather disclaimer - just goes to show a bad hair day for you is still a very good hair day by other people's standards :) That brunch spot sounds divine and worth every minute of the wait. Looking forward to experiencing some of NYC fashion week vicariously through your blog :)
I love this outfit. Your sweater and is so cute! I went to target the other day and bought about 7 things off the clearance rack! That places kills my wallet. But it's OK, I guess. Winter makes my hair so crazy too, it's never the same two days in a row. It's crazy. It's a winter wonderland here too, so pretty!
I hope you have fun in NYC for fashion week!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
Wolfgang's Eggs Benedict is the bomb too! Love that sweater, I need a good shopping day to myself~
The Occasional Indulgence
Really lovely outfit. You're my fringe-spiration!
Katie xx
http://thegravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk
love love wolfgans! my hubs and i used to grab breakfast every saturday, there really are sooo many places in GR! love that sweater!! stay warm :)
I love the cardigan. I love geometric shapes and patterns too,...so maybe you're right because I'm a graphic designer also! :)
And that breakfast sounds DELICIOUS! I love hazelnut or pecan anything.
2ndhand Knowledge
I agree with you about the neon trend - I just don't get it!
I'm also with you about loving the geometric/Aztec trend - so much love here for that!
You look so lovely - your outfit hits all good notes for me :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
-Carley
xx
www.littlebirdlee.blogspot.ca
Yeah, I hate neon too...my eyes just hurt whenever I see neon items. Have fun at fashion week!
Cute!! Love your boots and your hair looks extra fab :)
Also, that food looks so yum!!
xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com
i love those boots!
You look so cozy.
I love that sweater.
It has been quite snowy here in Michigan, hasn't it?
Really love your sweater!
http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com
the sweater is just amazing on you!
I love how the front of your cardi sits, it looks so comfy x
The picture of you with the coffee mug is ADORABLE!
Anestazia @ Eccentric Delirium
love your outfit! :) Irene Wibowo
You look amazing Tieka!!!
au contraire, I like neon, as well as aztek and other geometric prints, and florals. I just like to try everything :-)
That sweater looks comfortable enough to sleep in. Perfect for winter weather. I couldn't agree with you more about neon. It needs to retire!
I like the look so much!
I love brunch dates!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Sounds like an exciting week ahead! I love that sweater and what a fun tradition to have with your man. Great boots as well.
Carlee
Almost Endearing
Your outfit is great! Love that cardigan.
xx Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
I can only agree to what all the other ladies wrote here: your outfit is really cute and the cardigan is awesome. :)
Have a great week. xo.
I love the fact that you still want to wear Aztec I love it as well and I still think its going to stay around for a bit. Your brunch looks amazing.
Style With Friends
oh you're looking adorable! love your cardi :)
Drawing Dreaming
Love this!
Love love love your cardigan!! It looks so cozy!
Cute outfit. Love Aztec so much! I heart brunch. We have a similiar spot here in Burlington, VT that always has a wait but it's worth it. Such good local ingredients and great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. It's called Penny Cluse if you are ever in the area. Have fun in NYC. I haven't been for a little while. Last time was for a gig but it's was a super brief trip.
Wolfgangs is my favorite!
Ok great style, perfect hair and pancakes! Sign me up dude!
Chao
Poppie
http://thepoppie.com
Love this outfit, Tieka! Hope you don't mind if I order that cardigan today (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?). I can't believe after all my years of a breakfast-loving lady living in GR I never made it to Wolfgangs. Hopefully I will be able to try it when I visit this summer!
http://sierrabritton.blogspot.com/
Loving the outfit, darling! That cardigan is too cute.
I have the worst problem with static, too! If you can, get a humidifier for your bedroom, but if you're like me and you can't get one, rubbing dryer sheets on your hair sometimes really helps!
gorgeous outfit and gorgeous lady :D xx
Your bangs are so cute here!
Gosh, you are beautiful! I love that first picture. You look so cozy and chic; I'm super jealous of your amazing sweater. Eric looks spiffy, too! I really need to sneak more pictures of my husband, because he's got great style. But it's hard to train him out of being camera-shy.
Wolfgang's sounds amazing!
Happy Tuesday!
~Kristina
www.eccentricowl.com
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