Happy In My Own World

 

Hey guys… I feel like I have been away for soooooo long almost a month. YIKESSSSS!!!! The crazy thing is I have been shooting just have been too busy to update to the blog. So if you missed my fur number last week on Instagram I will try my very best to post it tomorrow. To be honest with you guys, these last few months haven’t been the easiest for me especially this past week having to take a trip to the emergency room. Sucks but S%&T happens right! The funny thing is with each doctor’s visit and trip to the ER I am learning more and more about myself kind of crazy right. But I count it all joy because life will have its ups and downs, ins and outs but that’s what molds and shapes us, and as long as I’m not dying I think I’m doing aightttttttttt!!!!

On another note, have you guys seen the Rita Ora by Adidas collaboration? So in LOVE to say the least. When I spotted this track suit in Adidas the other day I had to have it. It’s fashionable and so comfy. Hello Athleisure! Perfect for just lounging around, shopping, or when your boo comes over. Check out the full collection on the Adidas website.

Williamsburg

While I was in Williamsburg last week with one of my favorite girlies, we came across this super cute and quaint thrift store nestled on the street corner. I just knew we had to go in and check it out. While my friend kind of rolled her eyes and shook her head at me because she knows I love to shop she agreed reluctantly. Needless to say, we ended up spending over an hour in the store and walked away with over $250 in merchandise combined. Let me just be very clear, $250 in thrift store money is like 8 million dollars shopping retail lol. Ok… Ok…. maybe not that extensive but we racked up.

This colorful coat is one of the gems I snagged while shopping. My friend kept saying it was so unflattering but I just had to have it. So I debated for a little while, put it back a few times, which is something you NEVER I repeat NEVER do in a thrift store because someone is bound to snatch it up and your gem becomes their gem. But as I approached the counter to pay for my other items this sweet old lady said “You only live once, get the coat before I do” that’s all I needed to hear. Now it’s all mine!!!!

 

Sheer-Tings

I’ve really been into black lately (as you can tell from last week’s post) lol. Something about it is so sleek and edgy whether dressed up or down. So this past weekend this look was perfect for heading to my favorite brunch spot in the city with friends. I decided to go ALL black but played it up with different textures to add a little structure and pizzazz.   

Summer-Time

It’s officially summer in NYC. Whoop…..Whoooooop. J My favorite time of year here. I’m so looking forward to spending my weekends hanging with friends, at festivals, day parties, beaches and doing all the other random things one can stumble upon in the summer. While it won’t reach the 90’s until July, I’m loving the spring feel in the air especially because I can throw on a pair of my favorite jeans and an off the shoulder top and call it a day. Quick and easy!

Plaids

I love mixing patterns and prints. For today’s look I did it in a very subtle way, but still love how comfy and fashion forward this look turned out. Plaid has become somewhat of a neutral for me because the possibilities are endless when styling, which I love. What’s your favorite way to style plaids?

Simplicity

Keeping it simple in an all black fit today. With temperatures warming up it looks like New York will actually have a Spring season, which I’m excited about especially having temperatures in the negatives this past winter. Today’s fit was a no brainier sometimes it’s just easy to keep it easy . All black does just that. 

Spring Fling

Spring is finally here and I cannot contain my excitement. It seems as if the winter just would not go away. It’s still a little chilly out but I can definitely feel the warmer temperatures peaking around the corner. So you can imagine my excitement pulling this thrifted floral number out my closet. It’s lightweight and perfect for those in between days when it’s cool out.

Prints

Isn’t it awesome you can throw cheetah print over pretty much anything and rock it as a neutral? I did just that with this simple fit, the print adds that extra bit of dazzle and takes the outfit from street to chic. This outfit was so comfortable definitely something I could throw on every day.

Furs Galore

This fur has been my saving grace this winter. With all the snow and near freezing temperatures I have practically been living in this thing. I refuse to put it away, it just wouldn’t make sense. Can you believe I actually snagged this beauty at a local thrift store in Brooklyn. Hands down it has been my best purchase since moving. No one told me the winters here would be so brutal but thanks to this faux fur feat, I think I’m handling it with style.

Lulu's Style Studio

 

The longer I live in this city the happier I am I decided to move. Last week I attended the “LuLu’s Style Studio” event to kick start fashion week here in New York City. The event was AHH-MAZING. Every attendee had the opportunity to shop the “Style Studio Closet” and we were all gifted with new products in our goodie bags. I chose this black one piece from the style closet. I must admit it was very hard to find one thing I loved because I loved it all. Lulu’s has such an amazing assortment to fit all body types. However, I believe this one piece embodies just the perfect amount of comfort and  flare. The off the shoulder appeal gives you a little sexy without compromising comfort. Can we say WINNER! I paired it with my leather and fur satchel to give this look a little texture and finished it off with my knee high leather boots. It was a great time meeting new faces and I even saw some other bloggers from home which was a pleasant surprise.

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