shopping at the mall + july 4th = american

after a lovely weekend relaxing and enjoying america, nick and i went for a stroll last night and ended up at the newport centre mall in our now-native jerz city. having lived in new york city for so long, the idea of going to a mall is actually kinda exciting...the scent of the food court, the token pet store with tortured puppies, the children screaming after having their ears pierced at claire's accessory boutique...ahhhh memories.

the mall itself isn't the cat's meow but they get the job done, i guess...especially considering i found this painted floral silk top at forever 21! the photo doesn't really do it justice - the colors are really bright and it's nice and flowy but still flattering. a good find for $16.90, i'd say. the only bummer is that i didn't find that shorts jumper/romper situation i mentioned last thursday...hopefully this week. i've made it my mission.