{where we left off}

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LIFE LATELY HAS BEEN HECTIC, BUSY, FUN, EXHAUSTING, DELIBERATE, UNFORGIVING & FORGIVING, COMPLICATED & SIMPLE, IMAGINATIVE & REAL. 2013 STARTED WITH PERCEIVED AND CONCRETE CHANGES. THE PERCEIVED: (1) SETTING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, (2) IMAGINING WHERE I SEE MYSELF IN 5 … Continue reading

{happy st. patrick’s day}

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVERYONE!! I HOPE YOU HAVE SOME FUN FILLED PLANS TO CELEBRATE TODAY! I, UNFORTUNATELY, MISSED OUT ON THE ST. PATRCK’S DAY PARADE HERE IN NEW YORK CITY. HOWEVER, IF YOU FIND YOURSELVES IN THE AREA THEN DEFINITELY … Continue reading

{post holiday wear}

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WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE – YOU BOUGHT THAT STUNNING DRESS THAT YOU KNOW WOULD GO PERFECTLY WITH THOSE SHOES/PURSE/EARRINGS, FOR THAT ONE MAJOR HOLIDAY PARTY THAT YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL YEAR! AND IN A MATTER OF HOURS, THE PARTY … Continue reading

{buttons & coats}

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  WINTER IS FAR FROM OVER. IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE POST HOLIDAY SALES, BUT STILL SEARCHING FOR FRESH NEW & INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE & COATS AS WINTER HITS ITS PEAK, THEN DEFINITELY INVEST IN SOME … Continue reading

{a new year}

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  HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS! BY NOW, MOST ARE BACK IN THE FULL SWING OF THINGS AS AM I! IT’S ALWAYS NICE TO GET SOME TIME AWAY FROM THE USUAL DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS, AND RE-CHARGE A BIT. CAN’T WAIT TO CONTINUE … Continue reading

{the floppy hat}

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I promised myself that I would not wait until the last minute to pack for my trip home for the holidays. Well, I’ve gotten as far as deciding that I will take my new floppy hat home and creating this … Continue reading

{Holiday Gift Guide – Under $100}

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Hello blog readers! The holidays are quickly approaching!! If you’re a procrastinator like me, you might be “planning” ahead and researching potential presents for your family and friends but will ultimately wait to purchase at the last minute. A little … Continue reading

{Links a la Mode}

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I am so excited that the holidays are just around the corner! Can’t wait to share a few of my holiday gift ideas. But before I post that, make sure to check out this week’s Links a la Mode by … Continue reading

{Sequins & Galas}

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Earlier this month I was invited to attend two galas here in New York City, where the only common denominator was sequins. The two events were attended by two different groups of people. One was altruistic in spirit and the … Continue reading

{paint me red}

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Hi Blog Readers! So sorry I hadn’t written a post sooner! I have had so many pleasant surprises lately! They have mainly revolved around getting to go to some fun galas here in the city (which is a stress in … Continue reading

{Apple, Brie & Honey…Oh, My!}

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I loved making bruschetta with tomato and basil over the summer. I decided to explore some other savory options so that I could enjoy it in the Fall. I came across this recipe from The Craving Chronicles (so glad I found this … Continue reading

{Studding Along}

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Studding along and getting back to the normalcy of life post-Hurricane Sandy, is all I have been doing over the past few days. Unfortunately, this certainly has not been the case for everyone who endured this brutal storm. The storm … Continue reading

{Links a la Mode}

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I am in the middle of preparing for tomorrow’s storm – better known as Frankenstorm - that is going to hit the city tomorrow. Ok, by “preparing” I may or may not mean getting ready for a night out in the … Continue reading

{City Neutrals}

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Neutral colors are my go-to right now. I think it’s my way of delaying the darker clothing I usually wear during the winter. I love to incorporate a lot of bright colors into my outfits (yes, I’m that girl at the … Continue reading

{A Touch of Maroon}

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When I first moved to the east coast two years ago and experienced my first Summer to Fall transition, I had to come to terms with the fact that I could no longer pull off a boots-and-shorts combo the way … Continue reading

{Clutch That Clutch}

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Ah, and here we have it…the ENVELOPE CLUTCH! It has definitely taken me some time to warm up to the idea of carrying a “clutch” that could cover my entire face.  Clutches are typically small, meant to be easy to … Continue reading