state of the union

21 Wednesday Dec 2016

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state-of-the-union

what i’m eating | i am SO late to this trend, but i have discovered soup dumplings and i am for the better for it. they are the perfect food to eat when i’m lounging in my apartment and watching movies, trying to hide out from the cold. you can find them at many places in the city, but my favorite is at real kung fu little steamed buns ramen. it’s a mouthful, but it is OH, SO delicious.

what i’m reading | i am hoping to get this book for christmas, since “the gilded age in new york, 1870 – 1910” by esther crain seems like it will be an amazing read. it was voted a must-read of 2016, and as someone who loves both history and new york, this seems like the right choice for me.

what i’m wearing | let me tell you… if you need a ridiculous comfy and warm pair of winter socks, the camp socks by j.crew are the choice for you. they are great with a pair of short boots, but at the same time, i love wearing them around my apartment to keep my feet warm. for me, $16 has never been so well-spent.

what i’m wanting | since i travel for work quite a bit and my current carry-on luggage is looking worse for wear, i’ve been on the hunt for a new suitcase. i’ve been seeing some blogs covering away, so i decided to check it out. i am officially obsessed with these suitcases due to their design, space, and charging capabilities. i also tried out a new lip gloss the other day by smith & cult and i have become a new fan. the color shown above is called life in photographs and is absolutely beautiful. both these bad boy are in my shopping cart, so soon i’ll be making the push to purchase them.

what i’m decorating with | if you had asked me in the last couple of years if i felt the need to have fresh flowers in my apartment, i would have said no. however, since i have discovered bouqs, it is one of my new favorite websites/services. this is not an an in anyway, but i wanted to share because it is a sustainable flower delivery program that has an assortment of absolutely beautiful bouquets for very reasonable prices. check it out for yourself and see!

what i’m listening to | i am without a doubt listening to christmas music on a consistent basis, but i also happen to love dance music, among many other genres. if you need a new song to get hooked on, this one is for you.

link loving

07 Friday Oct 2016

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heading into this weekend, here are the few links that i have been loving this week:

this suitcase is the carry-on of my dreams

if you have the urge to travel, check out this list of bucket list hotels

i love this post by cupcakes & cashmere on jobs that helped further her team’s careers

i am more than excited to watch a few (or a lot) of these movies

this little coffee table seems like the perfect addition for small spaces

these stout pint and pale ale gummies from sugarfina are tempting me

check out this list of financial terms you need to know

there is nothing like cinnamon rolls… especially this assortment of options

if you need some new makeup in your life, check out this urban decay palette or this anastasia bevery hills bad boy

now that cold season is here, check out this article so you are ready to go

chic in the city

24 Wednesday Feb 2016

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{ absolutely adore this look… a.k.a. i could see myself living in it }

my friends were visiting me the other weekend and pointed out something that was pretty obvious about my style taste: i love neutrals & i stick to what works. so when they saw my different shoes, that all had a theme (otk suede boots, ankle strap, simple heeled sandals, and so on) and a similar color story i laughed. it’s true, i’m a creature of habit… i will add something different in every once in a while, but blacks, tans, grays, browns, and whites are kind of my favorite. when the spring rolls around a colored lip or a maybe a colored skirt may make an appearance, but it depends on the day. i think my taste (which is pretty singular, if you can’t tell already) explains my love for the blogger brooklyn blonde. her looks are all right up my alley and she pulls otk boots off like nothing i’ve seen before. if you’re looking for some outfit inspiration, you should head her way!

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{ these black jeans speak to my soul }

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{ perfect combination of blues }

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{ those boots. }

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{ all about the comfy and cozy vibe here }

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{ loving the way these neutrals all look together, plus the red lip is a win }

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{ quite simply, this look is a yes. no other explanation needed. }

link loving

21 Monday Dec 2015

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holiday dining

kind of loving this coat for when it finally starts to get cold

i watched elf last night and honestly these are some of the reasons it will never get old

this seems like the perfect thing to wear on christmas morning

my love for this print is very real (but what’s also real is the price tag…)

getting adele tickets was a saga, but it was a saga that ended successfully for me… my excitement is pretty hard to contain

waiting for this suitcase to be back in stock (i’ve had the same one since i was in elementary school and it needs an upgrade)

thrillist put out a guide to my neighborhood and i’m all about it, especially the friedman’s shoutout

emily schuman will always be a favorite of mine

google released their 2015 year in review and i was teary by the end… but 2012’s will always be my favorite

city style

29 Wednesday Jul 2015

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i think one of the worst feelings (or most stressful) that i’ve encountered in the real world is waking up in the morning and the outfit you thought would look great doesn’t . so i’ve stuck to getting inspiration from some of my favorite bloggers, keeping a lipstick in my bag for a quick fix, and prepping outfits the night before. mind you i work in an environment where you can dress more “stylishly” and suits aren’t the norm… a lot of these looks may not apply to your work life, but they’re still pretty great nonetheless.

links i love

03 Friday Jul 2015

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happy fourth of july weekend everyone, see ya next week!

thrillist ranks the 50 greatest americans

riley and steph forever ❤

tips for getting that perfect instagram picture

cupcakes i’m planning to make this weekend

loving this hot list from revolve and this one

braids are a lifesaver during the summer

i’m a sucker for something like this

this bag has become one of my favorites

if you happen to be a fan of horoscopes, read this

food for thought

29 Monday Jun 2015

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delicious looking mini strawberry upside down cornmeal cobblers

i would like to thank buzzfeed for introducing me to all of the food pictured here. without their food posts, i would not be making those little cobblers pictured above this weekend. one of my favorite things about summer is summer cooking and being able to make food that isn’t too heavy. when it’s hot out, i need to eat something light (or that seems light) and when it’s colorful, like the food featured here, i’m all for it.

arugula, goat cheese, and beet sandwich that i need to eat right now

shrimp rolls that look heavenly

i want to bake this raspberry earl grey cake asap

this mexican grilled corn avocado toast looks bomb

new york street (style)

12 Friday Jun 2015

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i tend to look at a lot of blogs, tumblr, and pinterest in order to get inspired. this may consist of casually browsing through pictures, or falling so in love with an outfit that i tend to do a little bit (or a lot) of online browsing in order to find my own version of dupes. when it comes to outfits that i freak out over, brooklyn blonde has that title. she rocks neutrals like no one else, and has a city girl style that i love. i can only hope that i could look so put together while walking the streets of manhattan, but in reality i know that after a long day at work i will not be looking anywhere near as put together. when you’re getting on the subway after racing through rockefeller center in muggy, humid new york heat you could not be looking any worse. so next time i’m getting ready, i’ll think of some of these outfits and pray i don’t look like a hot mess by the end of the day.

link loving

05 Thursday Feb 2015

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i am way too excited for the new fantastic four movie and the trailer is great

this article gives me major wanderlust

i would wear this dress with tan leather sandals all the time

sincerely, jules kills it with this outfit

i’m a fan of this t-shirt

god bless will ferrell

these are right up my alley

shoutout to thrillist (and my roommate) for getting me ready to return to nola

if you need a bag for the weekend, this one is for you

a day in the life

29 Thursday Jan 2015

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{ a little bit of new years jubilee }

i know that january isn’t over yet, but it’s getting pretty close to the end of the month. this weekend is going to be super busy, because it’s senior parents weekend at georgetown and i’m helping to plan it. i decided to jump the gun on this post, which hopefully isn’t a bad decision… who knows, i might even have enough photos from this weekend that i can do a separate post, but you’ll have to wait and see! while you wait, you should get ready for the best super bowl post ever. (do you sense any dramatics?)