New York Style Of Mind

Dress (Nasty Gal) | Tights c/o (Maidenform) | Shoes (Christian Louboutin) | Handbag (Chanel)

How classic NYC is this look?! I just have to imagine that Blair Waldorf would give her stamp of approval. As much as I’ve outgrown my NY tourist tendencies, I still can’t help myself sometimes. I love classic New York activities and style (i.e. Central Park in a taxi-check dress). Next think you know, I’ll be eating yogurt on the steps of the met. 😉

I know this is MORE than ridiculous, but this spot is kinda special to me. It’s significance in Gossip Girl (the spot where Serena and Blair finally made amends in Season 1 and the venue for Chuck and Blair’s wedding in Season 6) actually, makes it significant to me. Growing up watching Gossip Girl, I always looked to it as #GOALS. Minus the drugs, sex, money and the fact that they were in high school. The significance goes beyond the show, but what was going on in my life during those episodes. New relationships, high school graduation, my first heartbreak. No matter the milestone, I found myself watching Gossip Gril to cope. This may be the reason for promptly moving to NYC two weeks after my college graduation.

What I’m Wearing:

Dress (Nasty Gal) | Tights (Maidenform) | Shoes (Christian Louboutin) | Handbag (Chanel)

As mentioned, this ensemble is inspired by classic NYC (Blair Waldorf) style. With simple black and white hues, it is effortless to accessorize. Everyone owns a black crossbody and some patent leather pumps. If you don’t you, you TOTALLY should. Here are a few reasonably priced options: bag & shoes.

As much as I love the red-soled contrast with this otherwise monochromatic outfit, the price of Louboutins pain me. These were obviously a very generous gift! However, I have to say, once I broke these babies in they are by far the most comfortable black pumps I’ve ever owned. I even went a whole wedding without taking them off once!

Lastly, how darling is this peter pan collar. I’m always a fan of a collared dress, just because I think it make it different and a bit more formal than usual. In this particular case, I think the collar makes the dress. If it weren’t for the collar it would be a completely different dress and not at all up to my preppy standards.

Photos by Allie Provost

Burgundy & Navy

Romper (LOFT) | Shoes (ALDO) | Bag (Michael Kors) | Monogram (Marley Lilly)

Fall is definitely here to stay and I’m even starting to get in the holiday mood. It might be because I visited Long Island this weekend for a family brunch, making me excited for the week-long vacation we take together in December. Either way, I’m definitely not complaining.

This cooler weather has me amped for weekends up in Vermont, hitting the slopes every day and blanket snuggles. Definitely jumping the gun with skiing on my mind, but it is always fun to have something to look forward to!

What I’m Wearing

Romper (LOFT) | Shoes (ALDO) | Bag (Michael Kors) | Monogram (Marley Lilly)

I’ve always been a fan of the burgundy and navy color combo and I’m so happy it is actually trending this year! Burgundy (actually, marron) was my high school colors, so I surprisingly have a lot of the color in my wardrobe.

Without the heels this romper is fairly conservative, which made me fall in love with it in the first place. I loved that I could dress it for a night out and a night in. I paired it with these statement pumps for College Fashion Week a few weeks back. I love how the burgundy hue paired perfectly with the seasonal signs of Fall!

I’m definitely one to dress to my own trends, but I find you can’t go wrong with a pair of strappy pumps when you are trying to look fashion-forward.

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. I really need to purchase a navy crossbody or clutch for moments like these. However, that is not to discount my love for my metallic Michael Kors crossbody. This was an impulse buy over the summer while I was prepping last minute for a wedding. In this instance, I’m using silver as a neutral, which in my opinion is really the only way to wear it!

I cannot rave about this romper enough. Not only is it perfect for this bipolar weather we are having in New York, but I also see myself wearing it come Spring. Lucky for us, LOFT is having a 40% off sale and this number is INCLUDED!

What I’m Loving

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1| My favorite Jack Rogers bootie in my favorite color.

2| What you’ll be gifting this year.

3| Hakuna Ma Tatas.

4| 50% off at a place I no longer hate.

5| Brest Cancer Awareness beauty products to buy.

6| Temperatures are dropping.

7| Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts. YUM!

8| When Zulily kills the game.

9| Football Sundays just got better.

10| Going a little denim crazy, but I don’t hate it.

Transitioning Temperatures

Top (Madewell) } Jeans (J.Crew) | Shoes (ASOS) | Clutch (Chanel) | Necklace (Stella & Dot)

We’re midway through the week and spirits are still high. Always a good sign! Nothing is better than a busy but productive week and that is exactly what I’m having. It is funny how you would think that busy = productive, right? But over the last two years working, I’ve found that to be very untrue. Being productive means being efficient, compleating multiple projects in a specific amount of time (aka a work week). However, sometimes we get so caught up with little details (sometimes necessary, sometimes not) that just make us busy.

Productive weeks leave you with time to breath and the ability to make brunch plans on the weekend. Maybe even take a stroll in Central Park (example above!). Busy weeks leave you stressed and better off in the office, so you can at least make headway on the week ahead.

The above and below photos are taken in Central Park in front of Bethesda Fountain. One of my favorite places. Mostly, because this is the location Blair and Serena finally made amends after their detrimental falling out in Season 1 of Gossip Girl. BUT, also because how eclectic this place really is. Surrounding the fountain you can find native New Yorkers escaping the concrete jungle, tourists rowing boats in the pond, performers, and even masseuses. Basically the perfect depiction of New York’s demography.

What I’m Wearing

Top (Madewell) } Jeans (J.Crew) | Shoes (ASOS) | Clutch (Chanel) | Necklace (Stella & Dot)

I don’t know what it is about this Fall, but I can’t commit. I love this brisk weather and I love the plaid and neutral tones even more, but it is something that has me holding on to every last bit of summer. Pretty sure it is the fact that September flew by at the speed of light! Regardless, this may be the reason why I’m flaunting a sleeveless sweater in October. A) The humidity is still a think in NYC, so I think it is valid and B) I’m avoiding long sleeves as long as possible. I just know I’ll be happy I did come January.

Lately, I’ve been a huge fan of statement shoes. With a packed work schedule and even busier weekends, picking out carefully styled outfits can be a task. Yes, even fashion-loving bloggers find this as hard as you do! However, having a few pairs of statement shoes have made this task SO MUCH EASIER. My favorite pair of jeans, a simple sweater/top and BAM you have a fashionable and memorable outfit for work or even a night out in the city.

In addition to a fabulous shoe, it is always great to have a few accessories that look like a lot but are actually SUPER easy and simple. This delicate layered Stella & Dot necklace does just that. This necklace comes layered, but you can easily wear just one piece so it is perfect if you have a wardrobe full of varied necklines. I decided to wear all three layers with this sweater because I love how the shorter chain peaked out from under the cowl-neck.

This sweater may be sleeveless, but I think I’m starting to commit to Fall fashion for the season. How are you dealing with the temperature transition?

Photos by Allie Provost

The Perfect Present: Clarisonic

With my birthday right around the corner and the holidays creeping not far behind, my parents and friends are asking that nagging question, “what do you want?” Honestly, this is the WORST question ever. I have no idea what I want! However, I started to think about some of my favorite gifts through the years and one of those was my Clarisonic.

I use my Clarisonic every single day and it makes me feel fabulous! If you think about it, this gift is better than any handbag or shoes you can dream of because it is the gift that keeps on giving. Ever since I started using my Clarisonic my skin has taken a huge turn for the better! I’m not joking for a second when I say the results are so instant that I can see a difference after using it once. When I fall out of my skincare routine *sigh* all it takes is one “brush-up” and I feel refreshed, clean and back on track.

Ever since I started using my Clarisonic my skin has taken a huge turn for the better! I’m not joking for a second when I say the results are so instant that I can see a difference after using it once. In fact, it has been proven that the Clarisonic can make your skin cleaner, softer and smoother by just using it for 60 seconds a day. When I fall out of my skincare routine *sigh* all it takes is one “brush-up” and I feel refreshed, clean and back on track.

I’m not going to lie, this has become one of my go-to gifts for friends and family, I bought my sister AND brother one just last year. Yes, it can be a little awkward when you give someone a skin care product for their birthday or the holidays. Practice the “It’s not that you have bad skin…” speeches now. However, once they try the Clarisonic once they will be thanking you FOREVER. Lucky for you, you can get 15% off your Clarisonic device by using the code HERCAMPUS through October 31.

*This is a sponsored post in partnership with Clarisonic and Her Campus Media. All words and opinions are my own*