Monthly Archives: January 2014

TONGUE OUT OPTIONAL

Style
(UNIF “Die Poser” sweater and “Lore” hat, Stolen Girlfriends Club neoprene jacket, 7 For All Mankind shiny jeans, VANS SK8-HI sneakers, Alfie Douglas UK handbag)

There is honestly so, so, SO much I love about this UNIF sweater. DIE POSER. So good. Just what I want to wear when I’m walking around the crowded streets of NYC and everyone thinks they’re the coolest thing on the planet. “Hipster” and “Chic” being key words around town. All you’ve got to do is stand dead-on…spread your arms with “Die” written on my chest (tongue out optional), then walk away…”Poser” drawn down your back. I love a good cheeky sweater arriving just before nut-so fashion week to keep me sane. Plus, it’s so darn cute, I wear it with everything. Here, I took it out with the equally badass UNIF “Lore” hat and the most amazing feeling jeans known to man. A little shine for a rainy day. Plaid, black skinnies, and of course a classic VANS sneaker is all I need on a busy work week. NYC is SO cold that I’ve been literally dreaming of treehouses, Malaysia, and summer all night…dreading having to layer on an itchy wool coat the next day struggling to keep warm. All I really feel like doing, is curl up under a down blanket in the middle of the week. A girl can dream. 
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
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OLD SCHOOL BABY

Style
(RVCA cardigan (on sale HERE), Dolce Vita blouse, W Concept skirt, Camper boots, Elizabeth & James cuff, Cuyana scarf, Alfie Douglas UK handbag)
There’s nothing like the combination of a long duster cardigan over a super full flouncy skirt. It reminds me of Molly Ringwald…my old school silverscreen stars. Casual elegance, but oh so schoolgirl cooooool. Rich browns, delicate white lace, and a good maroon leather skirt. With the weekends, I trade in my oversize shoulder bags for the little drawstring bag sent straight from cloudy London. Lately, I’ve been swamped with work and see myself grabbing this skirt anyday of the week. It’s the perfect winter piece, when I’ve got my skinny jeans are in the wash. Here in NY, we’ve all be hustling about in the rain and snow…doing as much indoors as we can to bundle before heading outside in the freezing cold. I feel like we’re in Alaska or something…but we sure didn’t prepare for the winter! Suddenly Uber is my new best friend and I’ve been losing beanies and scarves in the car per ride. Why thank you New York!
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
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ART OF THE SELFIE// VAMPIRE ACADEMY THE MOVIE

Style
Today is all about the art of the selfie. In celebration of the launch of the film, Vampire Academy, in theatres February 7th, the characters SUCK at selfies. So I’m here giving you a FEW tips on the perfect selfie.
STEP 1: Okay, it’s selfie time. You’re bored, you don’t really know what to do. Best you’re somewhere where nobody isn’t really watching you. Because you have to admit, selfies are awkward and just so not fun more of the time…IN PUBLIC. So let’s sayyyy, you go to the bathroom. Ugh, it’s unattractive and you’ve got hairspray bottles lying around. EVERYWHERE. So there you go, to the seclusion of your own bedroom and a blank wall. Pretend my nerdy WORLD MAP isn’t pictured. So, you stick your tongue out, and end with a pout…and you’re STILL dissatisfied with your photo opp. Time to brush up a bit.
STEP TWO: Lipstick. Something! You need a little color on your face now don’t you! Time to touch up. And you can’t really go wrong with a fun hat. People love hats! Here, I took my chapeau cap for a ride…well, ya, you know what I mean. Feeling a bit better about your selfie now don’t you? Things are looking much, much brighter. Now that you’ve got you lippy on, a cool cap, and a sick moto jacket, it’s posing time. Don’t get tired of yourself just yet!
STEP 3: Okay, you’re tired. You’ve got on your lipstick, your hat does covers up the end-of-the-day mess of hair…and you STILL can’t get a good angle. Maybe some jams will help along with some REALLY amazing headphones. They’re always a hit..oh, and you’ll feel a tiny bit better after that 30 minutes in front of your “i hate you now” cellphone. It’s been staring back at you for too long.
VOILA!
The selfie is complete. And believe it or not, it’s the best you’re going to get!!
Now, stay tuned for what the gals at Vampire Academy, the film, have up their sleeves. It’s bound to be a chock-full of fun! I’ll see you at the theatres! Truth is…they suck at selfies. 
See more on GUSH!
Vampire Acadmey launches…February 7th!!

Wearing: The “Natalie Suarez” Worth & Worth hat, Eleven Paris leather jacket (on sale here), Lacar Studio ring

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Thursday, January 23, 2014
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DOOBLE APP// BRUNCH TIME

Style, Travel
Featuring DOOBLE app
(UNIF hat, Joe’s Jean coat, RVCA overalls, Johnny Was blouse (similar), Modern Vice + Free People “arianna” JETT boots, By Boe choker, Vanessa Mooney necklace, Fabiola Pedrazzini handbag)
Dylana and I are always on the go, and sometimes we honestly don’t have time to think of drinks or dinner plans. We like to just get dressed, be spontaneous, and GO! Oh, but I can never make the decision of where to go or what we’ll do!! In the midst of getting dressed… my closet overflowing, tossing shirts here and there, my shoes in one big pile (ended up in all black of course)….the easist thing to do is go on my new favorite app, DOOBLE, as I’m getting ready, and right away, I can connect with Dylana and book a time to meet, the distance we want to travel, and either choose “Drinks”, “Event”, or “Adventure”. Drinks at your favorite restaurant, going to that surprise killer event/concert in your city, or adventuring through that art gallery you’ve always wanted to visit. It caters to your profile! You always start with $20 before you arrive at the place Dooble sets you up with! This time, I set a 1pm Sunday “Drinks” with Dylana, within 20 miles distance, and VOILA, we had a reservation for us at TUTU’s in Brooklyn for drinks! Of course, wherever Dooble takes you, you’re going to love. Always the chicest places in the city…oh, and I LOVE LOVE that it’s always a new place to discover! We played more on the app and invited our friends to join this amazing new app over the perfect burger and mimosa. 
Now, within our crazy last-minute schedules, we’ll always have a place to go…and take a friend along with us.
It’s super simple to use and free! 
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
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