Outfit: Not So Practical

{J.Crew chambray shirt, West Kel top, Zara Skirt, Forever 21 shoes, Timex watch}

I have this problem where I wear pants for days of nice weather and then the day I'm finally put together enough to wear a skirt or a dress the temperatures drop to 45 degrees and the rain comes. That is what happened last week when I wore this look to class. I was so happy to be able to wear some of my favorite winter pieces in a springy way {aka bare legs} and then it backfired when I had goosebumps everywhere.

Of course I'm doing the same thing this Monday morning, because who is put together enough to wear a skirt for an 8am class on a Monday? I'm sure not. It's supposed to rain the rest of the week, so when you see my attempting to jump over puddles in a flowy skirt remind me to be a bit more practical with my outfit choices. 

Have a happy Monday!

Outfit: Not So Practical

Monday, April 28, 2014

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Happy Friday + Links and Stripes

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It's finally Friday! I couldn't be happier for it to be the weekend since I've got plenty of fun planned with my sister over the next couple days. Of course we have Saturday morning brunch planned at my favorite spot with an after packed full of things before she goes home Sunday morning. 

On a completely unrelated note, this beautiful picture has been constantly reminding me of the tragedy that has befallen my favorite striped tee. My black and white striped boat neck tee (that was completely perfect in every way - can be seen here) got stained by pizza sauce and is beyond repair. I've tried everything but the stain just isn't coming out. Not having my go-to neutral striped option in my closet has already been hard, so of course I'm searching for the new perfect striped tee. Check out a few of them below!

A few things I've been loving this week...

The knot trend for spring seen on Who What Wear. No need to tie a shirt/jacket around your waist when the knot is already built into your skirt. 

The College Prepster's post about making the most of Sundays has had me rethinking the way I spend the last few hours of my weekends. 

While I'm not getting an apartment anytime soon I'm always searching for NYC rentals (West Village dreaming) and I love these easy ways to upgrade a more budget friendly apartment.

I'm a little bit obsessed with Sophia Webster's shoe collection for J.Crew, but Hallie from Corals + Cognacs definitely wins in the most excited category with her post about the collaboration. 

Perfect trendy spring skirts for under $50 that are making me want to go on a serious shopping spree. Do these great deals still count if I buy five skirts?

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Friday + Links and Stripes

Friday, April 25, 2014

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Shop: Spring Trends

{Enzo Angiolini, BC, Lulus}

{Asos, Aldo, Lulus}

Two springs I'm loving right now are cage sandals and nude bags. I've been looking for a new pair of sandals and I love the way these cage sandals have a little coverage. While I love a single strap sandal sometimes walking around the city a few more straps is comfier for my feet. I also have the problem of not having a single bigger bag for the spring/summer time and these nude bags are the perfect accessory to any spring outfit. 

Happy shopping!

Shop: Spring Trends

Thursday, April 24, 2014

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Outfit: Eyelet

{Mango top, Gap jeans (similar), Urban Outfitters sunglasses, Ralph Lauren Sandals, Free People bag (similar)}

I've been loving the warm weather we've finally been having and have taken advantage of my painted toe nails by wearing sandals as much as I possibly can recently. 75 degrees definitely feels like the summer weather I"m ready for. 

Eyelet is popular every spring, but I've been seeing it even more in stores this spring and when I found this blouse at Mango I knew it was coming home with me. It's been so easy to wear with jeans and skirts under blazers (my favorite always) and the light fabric and cut outs will make it perfect for ridiculously hot summer days. 

On another note my sister is coming to visit me tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited! We are at a record breaking length since I've seen her and I hope she knows that she may be tackled to the ground when she gets off the bus tomorrow.

Have a happy Hump Day and as per usual watch my favorite video to cheer you up!

Outfit: Eyelet

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Outfit: Sunday Best

{Zara Blazer, unknown top, Forever 21 skirt, Ralph Lauren sandals, Urban Outfitters sunglasses, Free People bag}

This morning reality hit when my alarm started blaring what felt like less than an hour after I went to bed. My alarm was a pretty harsh reminder that the weekend was over, which was especially sad since this has been one of the best weekends I've had in New York in a while. 

While I love my job at school a little time off on Sunday to celebrate Easter and explore the city was very needed. It was sad not being home for one of my favorite holidays, but my friends and I made up for it by going to brunch and exploring Central Park. 

I wore this dress with my favorite blazer to church, but then decided to change into something a little more casual for brunch at Palma in the West Village. This restaurant was probably the cutest place I've been since moving to the city and I'm already counting down the days when I can go back for real brunch (for Easter they had the dinner menu all day). I will say the pasta was incredible as well though. After brunch we headed up to Central Park to soak in a little bit of sun and explore parts of the park we had never been to before. All in all it was the perfect Sunday and I'm not exactly ready to let it go. 

Hope you all have a great start to the week!

Outfit: Sunday Best

Monday, April 21, 2014

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TGIS? + Links

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Happy Saturday everyone! The end of my school week was pretty crazy and I couldn't be happier that it is finally Saturday. While I'm working through most of the afternoon I plan to have a lazy evening before starting Easter festivities at midnight. 

On the note of Easter, this is my first year not being home with my family for one of my favorite holidays. I'm missing out on a Red Sox game, brunch, and of course our tradition of ice cream sundaes to finish off the Easter celebration. It has been hard knowing I will be missing all of this and the memories that are made every time my whole family gets together. However, I've been lucky enough to have made my own little family here at school and I'm happy to be with them at church and brunch. I'll also be attempting to convert everyone to the ice cream sundae tradition as well. 

A few things I've been loving this week...

My sister is coming to visit me next weekend and I'm reminded why I miss  her oh so much when reading these reasons it's awesome to have your sister as your best friend

This easter egg DIY is perfect for us fashion lovers. My favorite is the Celine egg!

Everyone I know would love to look like their outfit came straight from a J.Crew Style Guide and these tips are the perfect way to get there. 

These 11 poses that girls do had me laughing to myself. I'm definitely guilty of the 'skinny arm' about 90% of the time. 

Shopbob's sale might be over, but I'm still crushing on this perfectly color blocked striped dress from Edith A. Miller. 

On a more serious note than usual this week I was reminded of the horrific events last April at the Boston Marathon, which many of my friends and family were attending. This article about what it means to be a Bostonian now has really tugged at my heart. I couldn't be prouder to be from such a resilient and amazing city. 

I hope you all have a great weekend and Easter if you are celebrating the holiday!

TGIS? + Links

Saturday, April 19, 2014

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