Livin' in Color

So the grad. party was an all around good time. Looking back on the night, I can't help but think about how my personality has changed. In the past I was always a black and white type of person. But over the past few months (post-grad), I've encountered so many changes that it would be impossible to think so extremely...black...white--good thing too, because I look ravishing in colors other than black, like coral for example ;) Anyway, back to the point I've been trying to make. At the party I ran into friends/acquaintances I haven't seen in years--and you know what? I liked them. All of them. Which makes me think...why did I pass such harsh judgements on people in the past? Why did I shut myself off from so many great people that surrounded me? I am completely different than my high school self (thank God!) and so much happier post-grad than I ever could have imaged.

By the way, I'm wearing: Maxi dress: Marshalls // Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target // Belt: Borrowed/stolen from Mom // Watch: Michael Kors

Here's to living a beautiful life! 

Long Distance Friendship

Do any of you have a friend (maybe even a best friend) who you hardly see? Last summer I interned in NYC and met a fabulous group of ladies--there were 5 of us who did everything together. The only downside--we are all from different places. We kept in touch over the school year but when summer rolled around again and we still hadn't seen each other it felt...eerie. One of the fabulous ladies I am describing just flew into the city yesterday for an interview (fingers crossed) and we spent the afternoon catching up, getting lunch and shopping! Even though almost a year has passed since we actually saw each other, not counting hour-long conversations iChat and Skype, it felt like nothing had changed, like we never left each other. It really made me appreciate the true friends in my life. Whether they are here or miles away, true friends will always stick around.

I wore- Blazer: Target // Blouse: Marshalls // Tank-top: Target // Pants: GAP // Shoes: BCBGeneration (not pictured but tan wedges) // Watch: Michael Kors // Bag: Long Champ (not pictured)

Black & White

Do you think in terms of black and white? I definitely do and it's something I am trying to work on--everything looks so much better in color, don't you think? I have been facing a few road blocks lately and it's so discouraging...what do you do when things don't seem to be going your way?

To brighten up this post, I finally made overnight oats in a almost empty peanut butter jar. The results were phenomenal, just see for your self...

Oats, peanut butter, grape jelly, banana, cinnamon

Sorry for the horrible pictures of my outfit (no photographer) but I'm wearing:

Blazer: Forever21 // Blouse: via Marshalls // Pants: GAP // Shoes: Franco Sarto // Watch: Michael Kors // Nail polish: Tart Deco

Bright Start

I woke up to great news this morning! I won the Justine Brooks sterling silver helicopter pendant at The Anthology! Thank you again Kelsey, I'm so excited, what a great start to my Thursday!
I'm going into the city today for a meeting and *gasp* my first official date (post-grad life). I wanted to dress cute/casual but still office-appropriate because I am going to a major magazines office. I'm wearing:

Tube-top: H&M // Skirt: GAP // Belt: Anthropologie // Shoes: Bass Outfitters // Jacket (not pictured): Lost // Watch: Michael Kors

Thanks again Kelsey!

Have a great Thursday everyone :)

Dressed Down in Chambray

I'm keeping this post short & sweet. I went into NYC today for some meetings & I'm dreaming of living there soon. I wore:

Chambray Top: Bass Outfitters, Dress: Soprano, Tank-top: Target, Belt: Borrowed from Mom, Flats: Dexter via Payless, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Things Remembered

Sorry for the awkward facial expression! 

Sunnies when it's Sunny

How beautiful is it today? I went to the beach and it was perfect--subtle breeze, warm rays, crashing waves...ahh, feel good weather! I'm wearing:

Tank top: H&M // Jeans: American Eagle // Belt: Target // Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target // Bag: Michael Kors // Sunnies: Oscar by Oscar de la Renta

 

Happy Monday--bring on the week! 

A Ladies Luncheon

Today I am off to Boston for my internship--I will be attending a luncheon at the Colonnade Hotel, watching a fashion runway showcase for one of our clients Avni. Avni is an awesome eco-friendly designer; she uses the prettiest natural dyes from India for all of her garments! Hopefully I can take some pictures to show you all! (Just in time for Earth Day too!)
I wasn't sure what to wear to a luncheon. Do I even have appropriate clothes? So I did what any fashion-forward-clueless-college-girl-dressing-for-a-luncheon would do...I Googled "luncheon outfits worn by Kate Middleton." Who does "classy-lady-at-a-luncheon" better than KM? I was inspired by a few of her looks, here's my take:

Top: Verve, Skirt: Merona for Target, Boots: Boutique in NYC, Belt: Unknown, Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Store in the Dominican Republic (also gifted from sister)

Does anyone else GOOGLE...

when special occasion outfit inspiration is needed?

7 things...

Although my blog is relatively new (circa September) I'm ecstatic that I have a handful of daily readers. I know you're all probably bored of hearing me talk about how amazing you all are (or maybe you're saying "go on, keep telling me!") Recently two wonderful bloggers, Cape Code Collegiate and Another City Girl awarded me the Stylish Blogger Award--I get to share 7 facts about myself and "present" this award to 5 newly discovered blogs!

1. I am OBSESSED with rompers lately--especially this one by DSquared2.
2. Michael Kors is one of my favorite designers--he just knows how women want to dress and I love his idea of "casual sophistication."
3. I am ADDICTED to my Macbook Pro and I rarely go a day with out using it.
4. I am a To-Do List enthusiast and make one every day (nothing says productivity like ticking off a few boxes during a busy day).
5. While I love all shoes--boots, flats, heels (particularly wedges), sandals--I wear my Sperry Top-Siders multiple times a week (sometimes I am even guilty of wearing them 7 days/week).
6. I love reading magazines--all kinds (my favorites are InStyle, Marie Claire, Health, Lucky, and Fitness).
7. Ever since I stopped drinking Diet Coke around New Years I have fallen in love with Chrystal Light Lemonade packets!

I would love to tag the following bloggers for being: 

Stylish: Atlantic-Pacific

Hilarious: Julie Go Lean

Colorful: Daily Crush

Trend-setting: Dream & Dress

Master Chef/Nail polish devotee: Fashion Meets Food

So go ahead, share 7 facts about yourselves ladies and pass the blog along to 5 others!

Check out these blogs--they WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!

Also keep your eyes open for my giveaway by Miss Meliss!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Color Me Gray

Today I woke up in the greatest mood despite the rainy weather and charcoal gray sky; the moody weather inspired my outfit today, I am wearing different shades of gray and black:

Cardigan: BASS Outfitters, Dress: Mimi Chica (worn as skirt), Knit T-shirt: Ecote (via Urban Outfitters), Tights: BASS Outfitters, Boots: BASS Outfitters, Belt: unknown, Watch: Michael Kors 

What are you doing on this rainy day? 

Chambray-Chunky-Knit-Silk-Leather

I am wearing so many different fabrics/textures today--and I love it. I usually am pretty skeptical when it comes to mixing and matching prints, textures, colors, etc. I think it comes from my thought that I can't pull it off. However, I have come to find that personal style comes from stepping outside the box every now and then, trying and blending polar opposites, hoping to pull everything together into a cohesive look. While I am definitely not the most stylish, I can see myself evolving and becoming more confident in my outfit choices which is a huge goal of mine; being able to wear whatever my heart desires, picking something up in a store and reinventing the way I wear it (multiple wears/multiple uses)! So why not blend chambray, silk, cotton, chunky knits and leather? Today I am wearing:

Blouse: Chambray (label unknown-bought at Marshalls), Leggings: The Girls, Boots: BASS Outfitters, Sweater: American Eagle Outfitters, Scarf: OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta, Belt: borrowed from Mom, Necklace: initial chain (gifted from Aunt L), Earrings: Street Vendor (China Town, NYC), Watch: Michael Kors (not pictured).

Creams and Browns

After a great nights sleep I feel completely ready to tackle all my tasks for the day: internship, gym, homework, job applications (does it seem like I do the same things everyday?) Ah, I'm a creature of habit! First stop of the day, my internship in Providence. Here's what I'm wearing:

Vest: Isabella Rodriguez, Long Sleeve: Target, Jeans: Forever21, Boots: Boutique in NYC, Watch: Michael Kors, Rose Necklace: New York Historical Society Museum (gifted from Dad). 

Have a great Monday.

Fishtail and a ton of Black

I wore the fishtail braid...again! I am obsessed with it (sadly I need the assistance of my friend Caitlin to pull it off--she braids my hair, how cute are we?) Anyway, I am determined to learn how to do this; it took my all-black outfit down a notch and added a bohemian and laid back vibe, which I obviously love (hello Nicole Richie fanatic). This is what I wore out last night:

Blouse: Express, Leggings: The Girls, Tank-top: Aerie (may not be visible), Boots: Forever21 (borrowed from S), Watch: Michael Kors, Earrings: Street Fair in NYC

Have a great Sunday...

Red Nails and a Smile on My Face

So I just went to Health Services and I...just have a cold (whew! I was getting worried). Spring break in the Bahamas, I am ready for you!! Today is a freezing-cold day and yet again I would love to thank Rhode Island for having bipolar weather tendencies, can it be sunshiny and warm instead of cold and rainy? This is my attempt at layering...I have been so inspired by the bloggers at Atlantic-Pacific and See Jane, am I getting better at this unappreciated art form?

Sweater: GAP, Button-down: Chambray from BASS Outfitters, Leggings: The Girls, Boots: BASS Outfitters, Watch: Michael Kors, Barrett: Century 21, Nail polish: OPI InStyle Red

Stay warm!

Keepin' It Real

What's the best fashion advice you have ever heard? Recently magazines keep urging us to wear what is comfortable and what is most familiar. While I love testing the limits (sometimes...baby steps) I am definitely most comfortable in a cardigan, jeans, a button-down shirt and flats. There is something about the comfort of all these individual pieces; funnily, the simplicity of all my fashion staples combined creates a pretty polished and glossy look. Today I am "keepin' it real," totally simple:

Cardigan: H&M, Button-down: Verve, Jeans: Forever21, Flats: Steve Madden, Watch: Michael Kors

If you are "keepin' it real" what do you wear?

Rough & Tough

Today was a really rough day...long, long, long! I'm sorry for the lack of explanation, I am just EXHAUSTED. However, one person really brightened up my day, don't you love that? Someone that can just break through the wall and make you smile, even if only for a little while? At my internship I wore:

Dress: Target, Leggings: Target, Turtleneck: Ralph Lauren, Boots: Bass, Necklace: initial on silver plate (gifted from Aunt), Watch: Michael Kors

See you all tomorrow! 

Hope everyone had a great day! 
By the way...S is back, thank the Lord!  

More is More...

Remember these shoes? For some reason I hadn't been wearing them AT ALL since I bought them in mid-2010! It was so strange because I love them so much. However, last night was the third night in a row that I wore those babies out on the town! I have noticed how much I love the rough-and-tough edginess they provide to an outfit...and I also realized something, I have been dressing way, way, way, more "conservative" (and I use that term loosely) lately.

I will confess that just last semester (and every semester of college previously) I have dressed like every other girl out there; I followed the "less is more" approach. Now I see those girls and wonder where they left their jacket or tights...because surely no one could be wearing a skirt that high or a top that low (am I an old fart now?) I just really appreciate tailored clothing, a good fit...classy and understated women...that is true sex appeal in my opinion:
I know of my sex appeal. I know about sexuality, and I know how to use it - tastefully, of course.

Rachel Bilson

Last night when I went out, I admit I did try on that god-awful tight and short black body-con skirt I have worn to death (I think the color is charcoal gray now...originally black), and thought twice. Instead I put on:

Harem pants: Forever21, Tank Top: Kimichi Blue (via Urban Outfitters), Boots: Wet Seal, Leopard Belt: George (via Walmart), Watch: Michael Kors

Has your styled changed drastically in your 20's? I feel like I am growing up and trying and hoping to be more wardrobe-appropriate-conscious.

PS: Sorry again for the horrible pictures, S will be back soon!