“Strangers are exciting, their mystery never ends, but there’s nothing like seeing your history in the faces of your friends.” ~ Ani DiFranco
It’s always bittersweet to visit home. Knowing you only have several days to spend with the ones you love, the ones that you hold closest to your heart, you try to make the most out of your time but it always ends up whizzing by.
Reunions with high school friends; gatherings with new friends; gambling in Atlantic City and not losing money; talking to R. Kardashian on our eastcoast bound flight; trips to NYC, Maryland and Pennsylvania; paddle boating in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor; bashing Sex and The City 2 while Chris Noth is sitting beside us (noticed this afterwards); getting my Dunkin’ Donuts fix (there are none in LA); visiting my dear 99-year old grams who asked me to put hair spray on her ‘do (love it); brainstorming screenplay ideas and getting renewed inspiration from being home; and just spending quality time with the people who know me best.
Had the opportunity to meet up with some amazing and talented bloggers who are just as sweet in person as they are online. Mel & I brunched with James (The Mod Revival), Shaun (Port Authority, LA), Christine (N’East Style) and Gabe (The History of My World), and afterwards headed to the Brooklyn Flea Market — a recommended spot if you’re in the area on the weekends.
Mel and I also met up with Jillian from Nova Style who I adore and have been following since my early blogging days. Through these blogger meet-ups, though we may not all know each other in the tangible sense, I felt as if we did have a history upon meeting, albeit a short one, that I hope continues to grow.
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Luckily I also caught this while I was away. I was excited to learn I had been chosen as Weardrobe Spotlight Blogger of the Day on Saturday. Thanks so much, Weardrobe!
Wishing you a great rest of the week!
xoxo
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21 Comments
Love the photos!!
Of course I’m puckering up – what on earth am I doing?! Haha.
Haha. I should have asked that dude to take another pic of us! You still look cute!
Ah, I so wish I could have gone with you. I am originally from New York, and lived in New Jersey as a child. I haven’t been there in years, but these pictures bring back such great memories. I’m so glad you had a good time – you looked absolutely gorgeous!!
love your style! very very sweet!
xo
justyna
Do you have a sister? I spy a girl who looks a lot like you in some of these photos!
Visiting home is always bittersweet. Even though I only live half an hour away from my childhood hood, I always cherish the time I have there.
Congrats on the Weardrobe feature!
Beth, yes, she’s my twin sis! We’re fraternal twins.
xoxo
Love all these pics, Becs! I know what you mean about the bittersweetness of going home. I haven’t been back to Maryland in a year, and don’t have any near-future plans for a return. It looks like you and Mel are have a fabulous time!
great photo here beauty.. love the tops! theyre pretty awesome.
so fun!!! I have never been to New Jersey, it seems to be so cool!
wonderful photos. thanks for sharing a little piece of your hometown- i know exactly what you mean about being stressed out when youre back.. its all about letting the people you love know that you do- and still have time to relax. im doing the same for a whole month now
working and seing my relatives. and taking my boyfriend with me as well- it been like that for the last 4 years 
working in norway pays more than in sweden..
btw you and your sister look fabolous- i especially love your knit sweater. i wanna steal it..
lots of love
xxx ediot
Haha I love that you were bashing SATC while Chris Noth was at the next table, that is too funny!! And I absolutely love your sweater here, where is it from? It’s gorgeous!
Oh wow that looks like so much fun! You and your sister are breathtaking! I had no idea ya’lls hair was soooo long! It is gorgeous!!!
Becs,
You’re still the best….however, the tall young lady standing next to you is a nice runner-up
. Glad you enjoyed yourself with some stylish friends and of course, the lovely and talented Mel (bka Wrecked Stellar). I *heart* the eastcoast…need to go visit soon.
p.s. U made me mis my g-ma…LOL! Can’t wait to go to PA to see her.
+8!3
That quote by Ani di Franco is so right!
I heard those two dudes are pretty cool…looks like you had an awesome time out east. You should come back out in July!
i love blogger meet ups ! though idont think i’ll ever do one .. im sure you are the friendliest sweetest person in real life. they are lucky tohave met you
I’m glad you had a good trip! I wouldn’t have guessed that you’re a jersey girl…I love the combat boots with the jean shorts – you rock that look. Did you get seriously get death-stared by Chris Noth?? hahahaha
xoxo, Ashley
You look gorgeous as always hun, love your pics too and your trip sounds like soo much fun! xxx
Awesome fashion site! And oh hipsters in New Jersey!
Pretty lady, these pictures make me need to see you! They also really made me feel like I need to get “home” too… weird, I know. Looks like an awesome time. And I LOOOOVE that sweater you have on!
XX,
Neekoh
Yeahh for such a fun trip home!! xo, mel
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