shirtdress // espadrilles // circle bag c/o // sunglasses // lemon not included

When life gives you lemons… well you make yourself a glass of French 75 of course! (my favorite cocktail by the way). If I have learned anything about my some-odd years on this earth, it’s that no matter what life throws at you, know to stay positive through it all. It’s hard to do and it’s something I am not always the best at. But it is something I try to work on. Last weekend was a testament to my patience, optimism, and all around psych. If something could go wrong it did. From stepping in a dog’s number 2 to being a half hour late (I HATE being late) to a client meeting because a man had a seizure on my subway (hope he is ok!) to my bank putting a hold on my card because of an online purchase I made causing me to be stuck at Harold Square with no way out because my metro card was empty and with a meeting in half an hour uptown to basically just sucking at my workouts. Much more happen but I will keep those personal. By Sunday I was in a terrible mood. It was definitely my turn for New York to take swings at me.

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front zip dress // nude heels // sunglasses c/o // ark bag

Living here in New York there are plenty of times when you go straight from work to evening out for an event or drinks with friends. No matter what day it is, you can always find an excuse to head out on the town. But how do you stay appropriate for work and still feel confident going out? This front zip dress from DVF is a great way to maximize both. You could easily put a blazer over the dress or wear a button up collard shirt under it for work, and then wear nothing underneath for the evening.

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During the fall one of my favorite items to wear is a blazer. No longer just for the office, blazers now express a versatile style. They can be worn over dresses, shorts, skirt, or even as a dress (seen here). They can be casually dressed with sneakers and ripped jeans or an added layer over a turtleneck and black pants. No matter what aesthetic your style is (preppy, grunge, streetwear, feminine), a blazer is always a must have in everyones closet. (more…)

dress // sandals (similar) // circle bag c/o // sunglasses  c/o

The past two days I have been feeling a little run down and under the weather. It does not help that it has been raining and a little cold here, but I know there are still warm days ahead. Summer does not officially end for a few more weeks. I always find this time of year to be difficult to dress. It’s too hot to wear fall clothing, but it is September. That is why I am gravitating towards dress that suffice the warmth but still work for the fall season. This dress from Derek Lam is a great transitional piece.

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