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young & wild & professional

Posted on May 21, 2015

BLOUSE: ANTHROPOLOGIE // PANTS: RAG & BONE // HEELS: LOEFFLER RANDALL //

PURSE: MICHAEL KORS // EARRINGS: REBECCA MINKOFF (sold out- LOVE THESE) //

BELT: J. CREW // BANGLES: ALEX & ANI

As a young profesh in NYC, my everyday work staples start and end with fitted pants, a flowy blouse (my collection of white ones are starting to get out of hand...), a you-can-fit-everything-in-here satchel, and then some bling. These black Rag & Bone pants are my go-to, they're softer than denim and squeeze by the no jeans in the office rule, while still letting me dress for my style. The black and white combo is crisp and classic, and then I can easily switch out whatever accessories I'm currently into- a non-black purse, a metallic or colorful skinny belt (J. Crew has the best selection around) and stacks of bangles and mixed metal rings.

Oh and a fun tip for the stylish-but-money-saavy?

Those gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff earrings: $10 at the sample sale last week. Loeffler Randall pumps: 30% off sale, plus I asked for a discount because there was a pink spot on one and it was the last of my size. They gave me another 10% off. Tassel bracelet: 50% off the sale price at the C. Wonder going out of business sale.

Shop smart. Be patient and check back for sales. Often. Sign up for newsletters from your favorite brands that will send you discounts and tell you when there are pop-up sales. Investment pieces are worth it, but you can almost always find a way to make them fit your budget.

What's the splurge item you're waiting for? Leave me a comment below!

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Weekend Casual

Posted on May 4, 2015

SWEATER: H&M (SIMILAR SAVE & SIMILAR SPLURGE) // JEANS: J. CREW //

NECKLACE: DIY (SIMILAR) // BOOTIES: DV BY DOLCE VITA (also available in size 6 HERE) //

EAR CUFF: REBECCA MINKOFF (SIMILAR) // BACKPACK: THRIFTED (BEACON'S CLOSET) //

SPIKE BRACELETS: BENEVOLENT JEWELS & C. WONDER (also love THIS)

Being an always-slightly-chilled lady myself, this outfit combo is pretty much my go-to in any season. My comfy skinny jeans, oversized lightweight sweater, ankle boots and some bling.

My latest addition this year has been this awesome thrifted leather backpack. I've been carrying it a lot on the weekends when I'm heading to the park or the farmers market, or shooting for the blog: any time I'll be carrying a lot of stuff. It's unbelievable the different between carrying weight in a purse on one shoulder vs. splitting it between two with a backpack. It makes me feel 10 lbs. lighter!

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All Black

Posted on March 26, 2015

COAT: ZARA // JEANS: RAG & BONE // BOOTS: C. WONDER // BAG: KATE SPADE SATURDAY // SUNNIES: MICHAEL KORS // BRACELETS: PINK PEONIES COLLECTION & J. CREW //

RING: BANANA REPUBLIC (ON SALE!) // POLISH: UO "LE MARAIS"

R.I.P. C. Wonder, Kate Spade Saturday and Piperlime. All three stores have officially closed their doors in SoHo, and Piperlime is the only one that remains available online, but is said to shut down by the end of April (so keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed for big sales to come). Thank goodness Zara and J. Crew are still standing otherwise I’d be on shopping red alert! Speaking of, Refinery29 published a cool article today – “6 Stores You’ll Love As Much As Zara” – check it out HERE.

Anywho, as it’s still pretty chilly here in the city, I’ve still been wearing my all black NYC uniform. I’m excited for spring weather to finally arrive, but is it silly that I’ve been so excited just to be able to wear lighter wool coats with no scarves? It’s so much more fun than the hat+earmuff+puffer coat regimen I’ve had to stick to all winter… If you’re an outerwear fiend like me, now is a great time to score coats on major sale, or find steals at your local thrift shop. I’ve been trolling my neighborhood Beacon’s Closet the past few weeks and scored this Zara coat for $25 (normally $199) and a Sandro wool jacket (normally $550) for $30. WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA’AM.

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Sweet Valentine

Posted on February 13, 2015

SWEATER: RALPH LAUREN (SIMILAR) + SKIRT: CHICWISH + HEELS: OLD NAVY (SIMILAR) +

CLUTCH: ZARA + EARRINGS: F21 (SIMILAR) + RING: BANANA REPUBLIC +

BRACELETS: J. CREW & C. WONDER

Ah romance is in the air. Or maybe that's just snow and freezing rain, am I right NYC?? Jokes. I have them. Valentine's gets a bad rap from a lot of folks, but I am such a sucker for the holiday. Valentines/Galentines, what's not to love about a pink frilly holiday where you eat candy and celebrate the people you love? Hallmark, I'm on board.

This year, I took a break from my usual all-black-everything-new-yorker outfits to pair up a few of my most feminine pieces. To keep it updated, I mixed one pastel with one bright color (light pink and cherry red is much more sophisticated than hot pink and red). The soft cashmere sweater and mid-length full skirt give a sweet, classic vibe, and by keeping my accessories all red on bottom and pink on top, the look has a modern color blocking effect.

And in case you're still feeling grumpy about Valentine's Day, I leave you with this gem of positivity:

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Black and white and re(a)d all over

Posted on July 21, 2014

Like a newspaper!.. Get it?

Ok, my timeless grandpa-esque humor aside, I love the simplicity of this look. Living in NYC, most of my wardrobe has magically seemed to turn black and white, and the simple addition of one accent color (I picked red today, if you couldn't tell) in the form of lipstick, nail polish and a scarf, added the vavavoom I wanted to meet up with friends for drinks downtown after bopping around doing my usual weekend activities.

Sidenote: Cowgirl Seahorse at South Street Seaport has THE BEST frozen margaritas in the city. If you are in Manhattan go there now. This is important. I wanted to write this all in caps but feared it would come on too strong. That's how important.

TOP: AMERICAN EAGLE (OLD - SIMILAR) + SHORTS: TOPSHOP (ALSO LOVE THESE) +
PYRAMID CUFF: C. WONDER + SPIKE BRACELET: BENEVOLENT JEWELS + CLUTCH: MICHAEL KORS +
RING: MATT BERNSON + SILK SCARF: LONGCHAMP (THRIFTED) + NAIL POLISH: MK 'SENSATION'

There are SO many ways to tie a headscarf, but this simple twist look is my personal fave, probably because it reminds me of my favorite Anthropologie headband! (Click HERE to see that baby in action)

HOW TO TIE A SILK SCARF HEADBAND:

1. Fold square scarf in half into a triangle. Fold in the point of the triangle 3 inches or so, then keep folding another 3 inches over itself, and on and on until the scarf is a long thin(ish) strip.

2. Reach underneath your hair and place the center of the strip on the nape of your neck, with the messy side of the strip (where you can see the folds) laying against your head. Then bring the two ends upward, framing your face.

3. Twist the two ends and pull them back down toward your neck, twisting only once so the ends each go back to the side they came from.

4. Tie a knot at the nape of your neck. Voila!

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Summer Wedding

Posted on June 8, 2014

I recently attended my cousin's beautiful outdoor wedding on a farm in western Maryland. Summer weddings are so lovely, and such a wonderful chance to celebrate with friends and family you haven't seen in a while. I always follow a few key tips when dressing for a wedding, and I am excited to share them with you here!

DRESS: ARITZIA + HEELS: C WONDER (SIMILAR) + PURSE: VINTAGE THRIFT (SIMILAR) +

RING & BRACELET: C WONDER + EARRINGS: NORDSTROM (SIMILAR) + NAIL POLISH: ESSIE 'GO GINZA'

How to mix conservative with playful:

For me, this is the key for summer weddings. As it is a formal, and often religious affair, a cap or short-sleeved dress that touches just above your knees is ideal. It sounds a bit old fashioned, but it's respectful to have your shoulders covered during the ceremony and this is the perfect way to do that without having to add on a frumpy cardigan or wrap to your outfit (which would probably have you baking in the sun as well).

I often describe my style as classic with a twist, so to offset the more conservative structure of my dress, I looked for one with interesting details and embellishments, like lace, an exposed zipper, and a bright bold color. This dress also ups the edge-factor a bit with a low v neckline and a see-through lace back, but I felt like I could get away with it because it adhered to my shoulder and knee-length guidelines.

Another way I love to jazz up a wedding outfit is a statement heel. Nude heels are great, and should be a staple in any girls' closet, but I don't shy away from having a few shoes in bold prints and colors, not only does it complete your ensemble when paired with a dress in the same color scheme, but you can get use out of them as well by pairing them with a neutral outfit (think all white, jeans and a tshirt, or black and white ensembles) the same way you would pair nude heels with a crazy dress. I got so many compliments on these heels at the wedding, but notice that they are not that high. I stayed with a 3" heel, and with the gravel and grass at the ceremony, not to mention the dance floor later, my feet were thanking me.

And now, a small peek into the very attractive people in my life: