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Uniform Lately

Uniform Lately

I attended Catholic school for 10 years of my life where I despised having to wear a uniform. Day in and day out the same outfit, stifling my creativity. Dramatic, I know. Come high school, it turns out that I missed my uniform. It’s so easy to mindlessly throw on the same plaid skirt, yellow shirt and navy vest. Fast forward to today, I think I’ve found some balance. (I’m a Libra and theres nothing I love more than balance.. OK, well maybe Chanel, but still not the point). It makes life much easier when you have a few go-to looks when…

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Having fun with Valentines Day

Having fun with Valentines Day

What a strange holiday Valentines Day is. Being in a healthy relationship, it actually never meant to much to me. In fact, this year I’ll be in Miami without my Valentine. Personally, I see it as, if someone treats you great always and you always make time for each other, than Valentines day is just another day. I’m also obsessed with food and nothing bothers me more than reservations at a packed restaurant with a pre-set menu. How am I supposed to know what type of food or where I want to eat two weeks in advance?????? Anyway, what I…

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Causal Wednesday: Just a little Effort

Causal Wednesday: Just a little Effort

What do you wear when you have no idea what to wear? A bright color + a neutral color. It’s the easiest way to look like you’re wearing a well thought out outfit, with little actual effort (fave). Today look is a fun outfit for hanging out with friends, grabbing lunch or running errands. Let’s take a look..   Coat: Victoria’s Secret, similar | Sweater: C by Bloomingdale’s | Denim: J Brand | Hat: Gap, similar | Boots & Bag: Chanel Love bright pink! In the gloomy winter days it brightens up your winter skin (for me that’s practically translucent skin)…

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Fashion Friday: The Standard Coat

Fashion Friday: The Standard Coat

I’m so happy that my camel coat has become standard for a lot of my outfits. It always pops into my head that I have it just at the right time to complete a look. I’m always saying “my camel coat will look PERFECT(dramatic exaggeration on the word perfect) with this!!!!!” So this week I went with a fun casual look, perfect for the brutal winter weather. Let’s take a look.. PHOTOGRAPHY BY A M A N D A E L L E Coat: H&M | Sweater: ASOS | Denim: Paige | Shoes: Schutz | Bag: Chloe This look is great…

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Denim Dreaming of Spring

Denim Dreaming of Spring

Happy New Year! I’m so excited for all that 2015 holds. Today I’m taking a step into the future of fashion trends and showing you a look to keep in mind. Denim on denim is going to be huge again this Spring. Since the weather’s be relatively mild in NY, and I just picked up this awesome chambray blouse, I had to show you this outfit. Lets check it out.. Coat: Minkpink | Top: Rails | Denim: 7FAM | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Nouveau, similar | Bag: Marc Jacobs n/a This look is perfect for the weekend. I can totally see…

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Fashion Friday Fur

Fashion Friday Fur

Hello there, it’s your resident freezing lady, coming in loud and clear complaining that I’M SO COLD. Haha, but in all seriousness it’s one of my favorite things to find something chic that actually keeps me warm. Cold girls, meet my new fur vest (possibly more of a sweatshirt, but I’m going to call it a vest because IDC). It’s furry, warm, perfection all wrapped up into one. Lets take a look.. Vest: 525 America | Denim: J Brand | Boots: Stuart Weitzman, similar | Bag: Chanel AN ACTUAL VEST. Totally obsessed. There’s no buttons or hooks down the center,…

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