What I Wore to Girls Night

The title of this post says it all, as I don't really have many other photos of the evening which was put on by The Shops at Yale. I have always loved downtown New Haven. People can say what they want about the city, it was the butt of many a Gilmore Girls joke, but I rather like it. Good shopping, great restaurants, and hundreds of great places for outfit photos.

The Girls Night consisted of wine and cheese tasting at J.Crew, Moonrocks cookies at Gant, Cupcakes at Lou Lou, and shopping discounts all around.

I arrived a little before the event so I would have time to take outfit photos before it got dark, and since I was tripoding it, I went for a place where I could find the least amount of foot traffic, but also close to my car, so this little spot right next to the parking lot fit the bill.

I always find it hard to be at an event and participate in it, but also be a blogger dutifully documenting it. How does one sip wine, stuff their face with sample cheese, shop, and take photos of it all? I feel like I can only wear one hat - either I'm the guest enjoying myself, or I'm the photographer documenting the evening and saving the memories for everyone else. This particular evening I chose to simply be a guest, and I practiced so much self restraint at J.Crew. But if you are wondering, I wanted this leopard print blouse, this floral dress, and this bucket bag.

      

The Rundown
Lace Cami H&M similar
Tan Cardigan Max Studio via TJMaxx similar
Black Jeans Old Navy similar
Scalloped Mules Marc Fisher via Poshmark similar
Bucket Bag "Johnny" Danse Lente
Tortoise Earrings Loft
Alphabet Necklace c/o Gorjana similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Nail Color "Caviar Bar" Essie

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