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Best Coats on The Cheap

12 Dec 2016

And Other Stories coat, SHOP SIMILAR Zara pant, SHOP SIMILAR Eugenia Kim beanie Miu Miu booties, SHOP SIMILAR black bag What gets you out of bed in the morning? Because the weather is so crappy, for me, it’s the promise of a new day, coffee, and a great sale. New Yorkers brave the cold every winter where the subzero temps aren’t something to take lightly. Right now it’s snowing and below 35 degrees. Because its so cold, its the coats that get me every December. While I don’t need another pair of shoes, another bag, or coat, they are much cheaper than they were before. This should not be confused with cheap, but I am a true sucker for the psychological thrill of feeling like... Read More

Cozy Up

09 Dec 2016

Design History faux shearling jacket Alexander Wang sweater Frame denim jeans Laurence Dacade boots Chanel bag The holidays are here. Horrah! You’re stressed, too busy, and on top of all of that it’s freaking freezing outside. The first frost has accumulated on our doorsteps, blanketing our windshields and sidewalks that yes, old man winter has arrived. On a more positive note, the holiday lights emit warmth, and the energy is alive. Let’s all stop and enjoy the moments. The smell of pine is one of my favorite scents and I light it when I come home from a busy day. This time of year, instills hope in all of us, that yes, we will get through the cold unscathed. It’s winter time, time to cozy up Furthermore,... Read More

Holiday Gifts for Everyone

07 Dec 2016

It’s officially holiday time, deck the halls, which means it’s prime shopping season. We have been there before, remember the drill? The holidays are also a time of year when we are bombarded with gift guides, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and End of Season sales. It’s the perfect storm for buying gifts for everyone, including yourself. This is the time of year when I love to buy that one thing for myself that I’ve been coveting. I can promise you its a simple running pouch. The holidays always beg the question, what do I get my best friend? My siblings? My Mom? Even worse, my husband? The major benefit to gift buying is the actual giving. This is tailored towards holiday gifts for everyone. Whatever you... Read More

Slip Dressing Made Easy

05 Dec 2016

H&M slip dress Mother jeans Gucci bag Ayr sweater Long live the 90’s. Slip dresses are here to stay. But, there’s a reason slip dresses are still the king of the boudoir. They are difficult to pull off. Especially when your body parts haphazardly slip out of a cup or a strap slips off your shoulder that’s not for others to witness. There are plenty of ways to avoid this problem when you’re walking into a grocery store to finish up your errands. Read on for slip dressing made easy. The 90’s are back whether we like it or not. Despite the fear factor, slip dresses walk a fine line between elegant and casual that’s so hard to find in a day-to-night piece, which has... Read More

Best Beauty Gifts for the Holiday Season

03 Dec 2016

There’s nothing better than giving a gift that requires no receipt. Yet, it is a task that requires knowing the gift receiver more than you know yourself. You know what I mean. The gift of beauty is a win-win. How many times does she get a blow dry because she dislikes her hair? How about how many times does she head over to the beauty supply store for new cool colors and products? Is she a beauty junkie? It is not secret that the fountain of youth is a real thing. I don’t know anybody that doesn’t want to look youthful, and glowing to boot. I have come up with the best beauty gifts for the holiday season, to give and to receive. Some of... Read More

A Staycation in New York City

01 Dec 2016

Galimer top, SHOP SIMILAR Rag & Bone tech jeans Alaia coat Manolo Blahnik shoes Hey December! The holidays have you stressed? After a nice, relaxing, long holiday weekend, it’s hard to dive right back into work, a routine, and the post-Election blues. And the on and off fickle weather certainly doesn’t help. Furthermore, the impending dates, parties, appointments, when you need to buy, prepare, shop, see, do, are all in the sightline. Did you notice all of those words are action verbs? It is during this stressful time that I try to schedule time to unwind. Before bed, I turn off my computer or phone, read, and try to meditate at least twice a week. But my mind and body were in need of more of a... Read More

Sales Still Going Strong

29 Nov 2016

Cyber Monday is over but today is Tuesday, and if you snoozed, or didn’t open the click read the “Click here for promotions” link, you didn’t miss out. Think again. On the positive side, you got lucky. This is not a secret. Believe it or not, there are still some good, no great!, sales out there. Your credit card hasn’t been touched in a few days? It is a good thing you earned money yesterday to pay for all the items you can still get today. You’re in luck. Yes, the sales, still going strong! I dug through all the promotional stuff to get down and dirty on the sales that are still happening, and worth your time. Hey! It’s raining, a perfect day to catch up.... Read More

Draped in Velvet

28 Nov 2016

Happy Cyber Monday! Hope everybody had a nice long weekend filled with love family and friends. Today, I am talking about velvet, one of the warmest coziest fabrics of the season. In addition, velvet is one of those materials you love or hate. While some people can’t stand the texture of it on their skin, I can totally get behind a chic head-to-toe velvet look. While velvet can look super cheap and tacky, stick to classic pieces like a jacket or pants for a perfect holiday look. Velvet is really chic, and sort of badass in a not-so-traditional kind of way. Take this velvet suit that I am wearing, for example. It’s not everyday you see someone rocking one of these, which makes me want to wear mine... Read More

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