Here's Change You Can Keep

October 9, 2015

Here's Change You Can Keep

H&M Oatmeal Sweater (similar), Madewell Chambray Shirt (similar), Forever 21 Denim Jeans (similar), House of Harlow 1960 Arabella Boots c/o LuLu*s (similar, similar), Reversible Tan Tote Bag c/o LuLu*s (similar), Volcom Olive Green Hat (similar)

♫ Currently Playing: Hard Time - Seinabo Sey

I'm currently crammed inside the lobby of the Ace Hotel, sitting in the atmospheric darkness, and updating this thing I call a blog. There's something quite nice about working in a completely different environment and I feel like I don't take advantage of that enough, especially living in a city with so many hidden spaces. The lazy part of me (which is a really stubborn part of me) always loves the comfort of my own home where working means working in my underwear. But sometimes home also means getting stuck in a creative rut...in my underwear. And that's really not a good time.

So here's to making more of an effort to give my laptop some legs and take my work to new spaces.

Also, can we talk about the fact that fall decided to be both the "ideal hat wearing season" and the "windiest season"? Fall, you're such a tease, you.

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Uniform in Gray and Black

October 7, 2015

Uniform in Gray and Black

Gap Gray Side-Snap Sweater (similar), H&M Gray Knit Skirt (similar), ASOS Black Thigh-High Socks, Black Combat Boots c/o LuLu*s (similar), Urban Outfitters Black Textured Mini-Backpack (similar), Beyond the Stars Ring c/o Kitsch, Vintage Ring from Jeremy

Some days I have mornings where I can't even bother with the hassle of color in my outfit. This is where the beauty of monochromatic outfits comes in; you can grab as many neutral items as you want and some how they'll make sense together (for the most part). You want to wear head-to-toe black and gray? Girl, you posh. You want to wear head-to-toe red and yellow? Girl, you might want to turn around and reconsider.

Just kidding. I mean, I have nothing against red and yellow together. I've done it before...twice...possibly even more than that...and not even very well if you can tell. So maybe it's just a personal flaw, not being able to style those bolder and brighter colors together in a way that's appealing to the eye. Not like it should matter though; Girl, you do you.

Basically, I'm not really trying to say anything of importance. The only thing to take away from this, is that my closet has a very sassy attitude towards me and calls me "Girl" quite often.

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Joaquin's Brief Visit to NYC

October 4, 2015

Joaquin's Brief Visit to NYC

Obey Navy Sweatshirt (similar, similar), White Drop Waist Dress c/o LuLu*s (similar, similar), Urban Outfitters Black Textured Mini-Backpack (similar), Black Combat Boots c/o LuLu*s (similar)

These past few days, with Hurricane Joaquin breezing on by the east coast, it's felt like we dove deep into winter without giving fall a chance. Mother Nature was all like, "Pumpkin spice? I don't think so, basics, HERE'S SOME COLD ASS CHILLY RAIN WHOOOOSH!" and then everyone had to whip out their winter coats and bury themselves in layers. But then as soon as it came, it went, and Mother Nature was like, "Yo, that was exhausting, let's just watch Netflix and chill."

I'm not sure why Mother Nature is such a thug in my mind but it's not hard to believe with the way she brings all that weather realness on a daily basis.

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Rompin' Around + Tequila Evenings

September 30, 2015

Rompin' Around + Tequila Evenings

H&M Red Romper (similar, similar), Joe Fresh Faux Leather Moto Jacket (similar), Black Combat Boots c/o LuLu*s (similar)

Sometimes you just need to drown yourself in tequila on a weekday night. 

And then sometimes you really don't but you do anyway because it's free, which is exactly what happened to me and Jeremy this past Monday. Santera Tequila officially launched earlier this week and, if you don't know me, I love myself some tequila. It's been my best friend and my worst enemy for the past few years, usually at exactly the same time. Santera definitely didn't disappoint with some beautifully mixed margaritas and delicious appetizers being served around the room. At one point, one of the servers appeared next to me and went, "Now I know you want one of these." Part of me felt judged, but the larger (more important) part of me realized that she was probably one of my true, great loves and that I should just take two mini-tacos for myself. So thank you, Santera, for a great experience with your tequila. I thank you from the bottom of my stomach. 

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A Weekend in Westhampton

September 29, 2015

A Weekend in Westhampton

Kimchi Blue Pink Fit + Flare Dress, Urban Outfitters Oatmeal Cropped Sweater (similar), Volcom Olive Green Hat c/o LuLu*s (similar)

This past weekend a few friends and I made the relatively short drive out to Westhampton Beach for a quick getaway from the city. Just driving out of New York City and hearing the sounds of the city slowly fading away is one of the most therapeutic experiences. Don't get me wrong; sometimes it's hard to sleep without hearing the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, but at the same time we all need a break from too much of anything.

Westhampton was every bit as beautiful as I thought it would be, from the stunning white beaches to the sunsets over the bay. The one thing I should have been a little more prepared for was the cost of living in the area; I paid one too many dollars for my lunches and those small boutiques definitely carry heavy price tags. But the amount of dogs and puppies being led around by their most likely wealthier owners made up for everything. I pet every single one of them (or imagined petting them in my head, if distance kept us apart).

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Stubborn Transition + Pumpkin Pie

September 25, 2015

Stubborn Transition + Pumpkin Pie

H&M Palm Leaf Dress (similar, similar), Urban Outfitters Long Knit Cardigan (similar), House of Harlow 1960 Arabella Boots (similar), Urban Outfitters Black Textured Mini-Backpack (similar)

I absolutely love that it's sweater weather and that I can whip out huge, knit cardigans like this one. But at the same time, I'm 100% not ready to let go of summer so I'm going to keep wearing all of my obnoxiously summer-themed dresses to keep the season alive. It's the motherfucking transitional period so I'm going to take my time before I dive head first into pumpkin-themed everything (mainly pie, because PIE).

Actually, maybe I'll at least start on pumpkin pie because now that I'm thinking of it, I'm starting to get an insatiable craving for it. I'm sure summer won't mind at all.

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