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Simone August 29, 2018

Easing Into Fall Style and My #1 Pet Peeve

Working in fashion and running a fashion blog made it easy for this pet peeve to emerge. But, before I tell you my pet peeve, let’s see if you can guess. I’m going to backtrack a bit. Did you know I started working in retail when I was eighteen? I started in September and by the end of October, I swear it felt like Christmas/Holiday items and marketing already started popping up around the store. But if you’ve been in a store in October, I’m sure you already know that. I mean, the CVS by me already has Halloween candy out.…

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Simone July 11, 2018

Distinguishing Happiness from Comfort + Finding Your Happy Mix

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AMANDA ELLE I’m always in a constant pursuit to maximize every aspect of my life, so today’s topic is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. And the more I think about it, the more the grey area grows. Distinguishing happiness from comfort is something you can relate to all aspects of your life. Contrary to my google search which mostly resulted in information based on relationships. Whether it’s your wardrobe, relationship, job or a mix, are you happy or simply comfortable? And how do you distinguish the two? I’m a bit vocal when I don’t like something (it’s…

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Simone June 22, 2018

Photo Aesthetic: How Amanda Elle Photography & I Choose Locations

Photos by: Amanda Elle Photography Looking to elevate your Instagram feed or website photos? Or are you looking for the perfect backdrop for your next photo shoot? Whether you’re starting out as a blogger or looking for a location for your engagement photos, this post is for you! The background is a huge piece of your photo aesthetic, blurred out or not. So today, my photo expert, Amanda Elle, and I are sharing our secrets on how we choose locations! When I first started blogging four years ago, I followed likes of the big bloggers of the times and shot…

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Simone June 14, 2018

3 Easy Tips For Staying In Shape On A Workaholics Schedule

PHOTOGRAPHY by: Amanda Elle The reality is, sometimes I just don’t have time to work out. It’s 5:30 a.m. as I’m writing this, so this morning I chose my blog over the gym. Sue me. But it doesn’t mean I won’t do something good for my body. Today I’m sharing 3 easy tips for staying in shape on a workaholics schedule. 3 Easy Tips For Staying In Shape On A Workaholics Schedule Commit to easy exercise five days a week. Every morning, without fail, I’ve committed to 1 minute of planking, 25-50 squats, and 10-20 push-ups. Afterward, I stretch for five minutes.…

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Simone May 24, 2018

My Favorite Style Details For A Vintage Inspired Look

After four years of blogging, I’ve had a lot of practice curating a mood in photos. It’s not that easy and I don’t always get it right, but I’m finally feeling confident in my ability to do so. Especially after these photos. The right outfit in the right place can make you feel like the photo was taken elsewhere. I mean these photos have such a vintage feel to me. So, today I wanted to share my favorite style details for creating a vintage inspired look. Style Details For A Vintage Inspired Look: Romance. Eyelets and lace have been around forever.…

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Simone May 22, 2018

Westchester Living: Fascinators, Kentucky Derby & Royal Wedding

Photography by: Amanda Elle I’m not into weddings. Yes, not even the royal ones. It’s ok to roll your eyes I get it. Weddings are just not my thing. But I obviously caught a lot of the royal wedding coverage and all I could notice is all the fascinators! So, today on this Westchester living post, I’m recapping judging the Empire City Casino Kentucky Derby hat contest and sharing some of my favorite fascinators! First up, if you don’t follow me on Instagram, I judged the Empire City Casino Kentucky Derby hat contest! I judged alongside Habiba Alcindor and Greg T from…

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