Karen Walker “Helter Skelter” Sunglasses / Bauble Bar Necklace (c/o) / Zara Shirt and Boots / F21 Shorts / 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel (on sale!) / Bracelets: A.V. Max Cuff (c/o of Lemon Stripes), Aerin Lauder Bangle (c/o), J.Crew Bangles
eye of the tiger
Karen Walker Deep Freeze Sunglasses / Top Shop Necklace / Hive & Honey Tiger Shirt (c/o) / Zara Shorts and Heels / A.V. Max Cuff (c/o of Lemon Stripes), Aerin Lauder Bangle, J.Crew Bangles
Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
These days, the weather in New York is sweltering. The only way I have found to handle the heat and humidity is to constantly live in shorts and a t-shirt, and to have either a fresh pressed cold juice, or smoothie in my hand. Lately I’ve been frequenting Juice Generation – I love their “Get Your Green On.” Do you guys have a favorite juice place you go to? Any tricks to battling the summer heat?
Hope your Monday is off to a good start and that you are able to dip your feet in a pool or the ocean this weekend. Stay cool! xo
neutral on neutral
Karen Walker “Number One” Sunglasses / J.Crew Necklace (on sale!) / Tinley Road Vegan Top (c/o) / Sabine Vegan Shorts (c/o) / Zara Heels / Givenchy Bag
J.Crew Necklace (on sale!) / NARS Satin Lip Pencil in YU
Bracelets: J.Crew, A.V. Max via Lemon Stripes / Rings: H&M and Top Shop
Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
dancing in the rain
BonLook Sunglasses (c/o) / Top Shop Necklace / J.Crew Chambray Shirt / Amour Vert Shirt (c/o – everytime one of these shirts is purchased, a tree is planted in America. Read more about it here!) Zara Shorts / Hunter Boots / Aerin Straw Clutch (c/o)
These photos were taken last week by my good friend Laney. We met up thinking we would take a little walk, get a juice and catch up. Instead, within minutes of hugging hello, the sky opened up and just let loose on the city. I promise I don’t normally wear sunglasses when it’s raining, but in this case, they were a necessary shield! We goofed off for a bit, dancing around in the pouring rain, while others around us scurried by giving us weird looks. Let’s be honest – when your favorite movie growing up, is Singing in the Rain, chances are you are going to splash around in the rain now and again. xo
Just about done getting all wet – I think my facial expression says it all.
Photos by: Laney
For those of you that celebrate it, I hope you had a lovely 4th of July! xo
daily uniform
J.Crew Chambray Shirt / Top Shop Fedora / A.V. Max Large Gold Cuffs (via Lemonstripes) / Thanks Collar Necklace / Givenchy Nightingale Bag / Rag&Bone Boots and Denim Shorts
I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older, my clothing choices have become a bit simpler and more classic. This is not to say that I won’t try out fun trends or wear bright and wild prints or shake things up, but when it comes to my daily wear when I have a list full of errands to run, I want to be comfortable but still look put together. I’ve also found that it’s worth it to invest in a good pair of shoes (whether it’s a booties or a comfy pair of heels) and a quality bag that fits your everyday needs. I have a couple different versions of what this outfit entails, but at the moment, denim on denim with neutral and gold accents is my go-to look. What’s yours?
pink flamingo
Photo by: Lydia Hudgens
Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses / TopShop Earrings / Zara Jacket and Skirt / Hazel & Florange “Bubbles Bébé”Crop Top (I sized up, since the top runs a bit on the smaller side) / BCBG Clutch (c/o) / Call It Spring Silver Shoes (c/o)
Happy Monday! I woke up to extreme rain and everything looked dark and gray outside, so I decided to post a bright and graphic outfit that I wore last week when it was actually nice outside. This bright, fun top is actually a crop top, designed by my dear friend Andi who lives in New Orleans. (You can buy online at her shop, Hazel & Florange.) This cute little crop has has a pink flamingo on it and comes in neon yellow – the brighter the better, right? Head on over to her shop and check out all her other great pieces here! :) xo
P.S. Just a reminder that Google Reader is officially shutting down today so I suggest following along on Bloglovin.
birthday
Karen Walker “Super Duper Strength” Sunglasses / Hat (found in random store in Chico, CA) / Joie Sweater (old – gift from client) / Zara “Leather” Shorts / Nine West Booties (old – c/o) / Timex Watch / Charlotte Russe Bracelets / 3. 1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel
P.S. Get an extra 25% off on all Shopbop sale items for the next three days – just enter Extra25 at checkout!
Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
Today is my Birthday, and even though I am one year older, I am pretty excited about it. I have so many fun things planned starting with a big dinner tonight, how could I not be stoked to start my Birthday week? (Yep, I get a whole week.)
Birthdays are a funny thing – some people love them (me) and others not so much. But regardless whether you are a fan, in my mind a Birthday still acts as a marker and a reminder to show us how far we’ve come from the previous year. In just a few months, this blog will turn five. FIVE. That is incredible to me, especially because when I started it, I had absolutely no idea what would happen. No real plan. To look back to 2008 when I started all of this is fun, because I remember what I was doing, where I was working, who I was spending time with and even what I was wearing.
I am now in such a different place and feel so very lucky to be here. I definitely didn’t think or even know it would introduce me into such an amazing, supportive and creative community and for that I feel so very lucky. But, with that said, I think it is always important to look back to where you started from to appreciate the beginning stages, the growth that took place, and most importantly, those who believed in you from the get go. My parents, family and friends have been unbelievably supportive and without them, I don’t know where I would be. All of you have have also made so much of this possible, and I can’t thank you guys enough for sticking with me and continuing to come back to this blog everyday. It means the world to me, so thank you.
With that said, I celebrate yet another year of turner older and hopefully wiser. I look forward to diving head first into whatever the next 12 months have in store for me even though I really have no clue. But I have a good feeling it’s going to be a fun ride. xo
a pop of lemon
Ray-Ban Wayfarers / Ksubi Denim Vest (gift from a client) / Rag & Bone Brando Tee / TEXTILE Elizabeth & James Camo Jeans / Nine West Booties / 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel (on sale!) / DANNIJO Neck Cuff (old – bought at a sample sale) / Charlotte Russe Bracelet
Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent mine a bit under the weather, so I made sure to rest up by relaxing by the pool, catching up on magazines and drinking lots of juice and tea.
Today’s look is definitely on the edgier side, but I feel like the lemony-yellow colored bag brightens the whole look up and makes it a bit more cheerful, don’t you think?
P.S. I can’t wait to add this bag to an outfit for a colorful pop in the dead of winter when it’s all dreary and gray out. It will serve as the perfect pick-me-up. :)
