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How To Change Your Relationship With Working Out

How To Change Your Relationship With Working Out

Photography: Amanda Elle For me it’s not easy to go to the gym because I have to wake up around 5:15am to get in a good workout. When I choose to workout my mornings sound like this: wakeup, drive to the gym, workout, shower, get ready for work and take three trains into NYC. By the time I’m walking from the last subway to my job I’m legit the walking dead. Good thing I’m in NYC because I look normal there, HA! I’m also not the kind of person who feels endorphins after they work out [unfortunate I know]. So…

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How I Stopped Procrastinating & How You Can Too

How I Stopped Procrastinating & How You Can Too

Change nothing and nothing changes. Photography: Amanda Elle Procrastinating is the enemy of success. We’ve all been guilty of it one time or another. I don’t think I’ve ever been a serial procrastinator but I know the feeling of dragging my feet when there’s something I need to do. Like waiting until 4:30 p.m. on a Sunday to go to the supermarket. The worst. So today I’m sharing four tips that help me to not procrastinate! Wake up early. Especially on the weekends. Nothing throws me off more than sleeping in on the weekends. I like to try and get up…

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Pearl Embellishments FTW – Shop My 15 Faves

Pearl Embellishments FTW – Shop My 15 Faves

“I say, dress to please yourself. Listen to your inner muse and take a chance. Wear something that says Here I am! today.” -Iris Apfel  Photos by: Amanda Elle Some of my favorite items this season are the ones with the sewn on pearls. They make even the most basic items interesting. Pearls are so feminine but when added to clothing, you create this instant edge. The iridescent color of pearls, allows them to blend into your look but also make it eye-catching. Pearl embellished items are something you definitely have to try to wear this season. Especially if you’re working on stepping out…

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What Makes Me Feel Powerful

What Makes Me Feel Powerful

Power /ˈpou(ə)r/ 1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. photography: Amanda Elle She wasn’t looking for a knight, she was looking for a sword. Atticus I think power can have a negative connotation to it, but today I’m speaking of it in solely the positive form. Feeling powerful is great for your self-esteem and self-worth. Feeling like you have something you can give to others by using your power to do…

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Follow Me From Day To Night With Yosi Samra

Follow Me From Day To Night With Yosi Samra

Shoes c/o Yosi Samra Use code SIMONEFALL for 20% off your 1st order! Following my post on the importance of changing your shoes, I wanted to share with you a look that you can wear during any part of your day. Living in Westchester and commuting to NYC [and back] every day has made me a master at creating outfits that are comfortable, fashionable and transitional. I’ve found that by changing your shoes, you can change an entire look! So follow me from day to night with Yosi Samra below! I love how shoes can change a look. My days are…

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Change Your Shoes Everyday, Here’s Why

Change Your Shoes Everyday, Here’s Why

Good shoes will take you good places.  All shoes c/o Yosi Samra Useco de SIMONEFALL for 20% off your 1st order! Shoes, you can never have enough. Am I right?! Yet we still throw on the same pair every day. Maybe it’s for work or working out, or maybe you have a nights-and-weekend shoe. My point is, it’s easy to throw on those shoes that you leave out by the door. But is this good for your feet? Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. When I worked at Bloomingdales during college, I wore the same Tory Burch…

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