Electric Blue

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(HaveaLook blouse and skirt, Sienna Ray bag, Bloch ballet flats)

I have been dying to wear more color and when my sister gifted me this electric blue skirt, I was ecstatic. I need more airy pieces in my life! Especially in this dreadful heat. Another little gift from the big sis? This stellar sheer backed crop top. Paired with my favorite ballet flats and I was ready for a fun evening out. These babies travel with me everywhere and I desperately need a new pair. I have literally walked MILES in them already. But it’s crazy how hard it is to find simple black flats that have the right cut. Living on the east coast, I’ve learned to dress and be prepared for a full day out. You never know where you’ll end up or how much walking you’ll be doing! I wore this simple ensemble to prance around City Hall in Philadelphia over the weekend. This place could easily be mistaken for Europe huh? The architecture is absolutely stunning! It’s one of my favorite spots in Philly. Every time I walk by I just stop and stare… dreaming of Paris of course! But the best part of this evening? My friends and I went out dancing and ended up walking home late at night (not smart considering we were in a pretty dangerous area…imagine, 4 girls…bloggers…desperately trying to get back to Center City alive) and some dude said we looked like “Sex and the City, but in COMPTON!” so priceless! I’ll take that as a compliment…

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Thursday, July 21, 2011
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Events Galore

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COACH event with my very good friend Kim!

I was obsessed with this bag, and even got to take it home! I cannot stop wearing it now!

With our favorite PR girl, Vanessa!!

I already love all my NYC bloggers!!

I LOVE Karen!! She’s the sweetest and gah, SO FUNNY!

Dinner at The Spotted Pig. This burger was delicious!


I’m wearing: Alpinestars by Denise Focil blouse and vintage trousers

With Denni and Kim at the Macy’s Bar III launch party. It very well may be my new favorite Impulse label. Denni was our host and also stylist of the lookbook! I’m so happy she was in town!

New York, New York, you’re magical at night.


Estee Lauder brunch in Manhattan with the perfume creators! Launch of SENSUAL NUDE and omg, it smells amazing!

This past week was full of fun, fashion events here in New York. I’m officially party pooped! I’m normally such a homebody but if there is something going on for a brand I love or for a project I support, I always make sure to attend. Well, let’s start from the top. Coach hosted a cute, intimate event at their new Bleecker store to showcase their new “Chelsea” collection. I fell in love with the large leather satchels that ranged in color from a deep gray to the brightest of red. Instantly, I knew I wanted that gray handbag and now I cannot stop wearing it. It’s big enough to carry everything I need for a whole day out in the city, yet it’s still lightweight and doesn’t kill my shoulder! There, I got to meet so many NYC bloggers and made some really great friends whom I cannot wait to meet up with again. Next up? I got to see my gorgeous friend Denni who flew in from Paris to host the Macy’s Bar III event! I haven’t seen her since our photoshoot in Spain, and so it was wonderful to see her again. Boy, did we have a lot to catch up on. There we are at the event on a rooftop by the Hudson and over the juiciest burger at The Spotted Pig (YUM!) Last, but certainly not least, I got to meet the team over at Estee Lauder for brunch. There I am with the amazing perfume creators at the Sensual Nude perfume presentation. Thanks to them, I appreciate fragrance so much more. The new fragrance is super sexy and demure. Best part is catching light whiffs of it on me walking down the street. Talk about a pretty unforgettable week!!
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Brooklyn Bridge Breeze

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(Blue Bird blouse, EggCream skirt, Ax + Apple necklace, Velvetine bag, 80%20 heels)

Before heading out for an event in Greenwich, I walked outside and snapped these photos under the Brooklyn Bridge. The breeze from the water and the trains going by had an ethereal affect. Talk about major hair action! For my evening out, I went with one standout piece: this gorgeous EggCream skirt. I love supporting local NYC designers and right now, I’m obsessed with EggCream! They’re clothes are simple, but there are very cool cuts and lines, making it more a work of art. I love how this coral skirt has the perfectly hip hugging black pieces attached to it. It really is one of the most flattering, and unique, skirts I own. I paired it with a very simple sheer button down, my most comfortable heels, and classic black jewelry. In New York, I always make sure to tuck a pair of ballet flats in my purse for the walk home!! Photos by Kim of Eat Sleep Wear!

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Sunday, July 17, 2011
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Stay Tuned: Rebecca Minkoff for Vogue Eyewear CFDA Sunglasses

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This week I had the wonderful opportunity to work with one of my favorite New York City based designers, Rebecca Minkoff! Not only is she one of New York’s leading accessories designers and entrepreneurs, but she’s a soon to be mother and just a completely sweet and genuine person. We just shot a video together for the launch of the Rebecca Minkoff for Vogue Eyewear CFDA sunglasses that will be out this fall at Sunglass Hut! I hit the streets of New York with Rebecca (a very gorgeous and pregnant Rebecca hehe) and she showed me all of her favorite spots in lower Manhattan and of course, I got to wear the amazing shades as well. I’m super excited to represent the NYC girl for this Vogue Eyewear CFDA collection. They were inspired by the rock n roll history of The Bowery and they are so my style! I cannot wait to show the sunglasses to you! Stay tuned 🙂
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
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