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state of the union

21 Wednesday Dec 2016

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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.

fall in new york

05 Saturday Nov 2016

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my favorite weather can be classified as easily as cold weather; this could mean a rainy, blustery day, or a day where the air is crisp and turning leaves are being stirred by whispering winds, or a day where the first flurry starts to fall. these different scenarios are the reason why i love the cold, and what makes new york during the fall oh so magical. if you were to ask me my favorite season, the decision between winter and fall is tough, but i’ve finally figured it out… i will say my favorite season is fall, but my favorite short and fleeting period of time is during christmas in new york. if you want to see real magic, i highly recommend visiting during this time of year.

however, instead of getting sidetracked, let’s get back to fall. you’ll find me bundled up in a flannel or a sweater coat, with a chai in hand and a book in my lap… throw in a new show on tv and we’re good to go.  (speaking of new shows, i highly recommend “good girls revolt” on amazon; i got through it in three days and it’s an easy to show to breeze through.) now it’s easy to stay cozy and warm indoors, but let’s not forget the walks to central park or along the high line, where the changing trees make up for the swarms of tourists new yorkers try to bypass. visits to the farmer markets on tiny side streets or grabbing some pumpkin treats at my favorite bakery is what makes this time of year one of my favorites. so november, i’m ready for you, in all the glory that you bring and all the beauty you bring to the city.  

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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 

 

spring selections

29 Tuesday Mar 2016

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spring style

all about these aquatic beauties | my favorite nude lip color for spring | the perfect bag for carrying around everything you need | loving the hardware on this necklace | a great go-to dress | my favorite springtime scent | some lighter vans for the lighter weather | the perfect color-correcting skin solution | my number one ~light, airy, and sultry~ perfume | a “throw it on and go” kind of sweater

i am counting my blessings thanks to the fact that spring is here and the weather is slowly warming up. my winter wardrobe consists of a lot of black, taupes, and grays (shocking new york wardrobe, i know) and now that the warmer weather is here i may or may not start adding some subtle pops of color into my wardrobe. i mean a wore a red skirt yesterday, which resulted in some comments about the shocking addition of color to my wardrobe. i’ll still be sticking to my blacks and grays, but whites, creams, blushes, blues, neutrals, prints, and greens will be making an appearance. i guess it’s time to embrace the rainbow (or a few colors in it).

 

link loving

12 Friday Feb 2016

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hello to the weekend! here are some links i’ve been loving this week:

john mulaney can do no wrong in my eyes

easy dinner ideas for when you’re exhausted after work 

surplice tops are my favorite 

i am without a doubt a fan of these shoes 

in need of a ottoman for our living room and i think this one will work 

as a big movie fan, this article is great 

i love doughnuts, so this list of great spots in the city is a must to follow

a friend sent me this article about freida pinto, and since i love her i have to recommend it

chris martin and james corden are the best 

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 

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.

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

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shrimp rolls that look heavenly 

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i want to bake this raspberry earl grey cake asap

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this mexican grilled corn avocado toast looks bomb 

hello, san francisco

07 Sunday Jun 2015

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{ j.crew flats make for perfect exploring shoes }

i spent the last few days in san francisco and was able to experience one of the coolest trips ever. it was my first time going to san francisco/california, and i loved it. from the food to the different neighborhoods, i embraced the city with open arms (as cheesy as that sounds) and it was well worth it.

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{ paris or san francisco? }

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{ ridiculously delicious fried chicken at hops & hominy }

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{ having a princess diaries moment on a cable car }

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{ a very cool store doing a very cool shoutout }

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{ some of the best ice cream in the game }

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{ sightseeing at its finest }

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{ delicious lunch from super duper burger }

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{ we ❤ the golden state warriors }

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{ the scene after golden state won }

back to black

01 Monday Jun 2015

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rebecca minkoff jules satchel | ray ban aviators | dogeared pouch | sam edelman yates heels | heritage cookbook | heartloom zuma romper 

tomorrow i’ll be heading to san francisco (pictures to come!), but before i left i wanted to put up a quick post. i can vouch for the romper on the bottom when i say it’s one of the best purchases i’ve made. i’ve already worn it more than i should, and i’ve had it for a few weeks. if you happen to be a foodie, heritage is for you; it’s one of my favorite cookbooks thanks to its colorful imagery and delicious recipes. in terms of clothing and accessories, the shoes are a bit wild but that’s what makes them fun. aviators are a classic and i’ll always have them on (maybe black ones in the future), but for now i’ll be sticking with my gold/dark gray-green pair that everyone seems to have. lastly, rebecca minkoff may have created the perfect work bag (and dogeared’s pouch would fit nicely with it).