Late Summer Favorites

Hey everyone! So sorry for my absence- I've had the craziest couple of weeks! First, John (my boyfriend and photographer) was in Europe, then an earthquake on the East Coast, and we looked at and applied for a new apartment! 

This type of outfit is definitely a go-to of mine during the late summer: a floral skirt with a defined waist and this cute ballerina-esque tee with flat sandals. Also, pictured is the new bag I picked up at J. Crew (on super-sale, of course). I absolutely love it!

Outfit Details:

Top-Forever 21

Skirt-H&M (last summer)

Necklaces-Target and Modcloth

Bag-J. Crew
Sandals-Ciao Bella via Piperlime

Do you have any favorite staples for late summer?

I'll be back next week after Hurricane Irene passes through. Stay safe!

Rockaway Beach

 One of my favorite things about New York City is that there are five boroughs to explore! And even though I've spent all of my life within an hour of Manhattan, there's still always new places to explore. Rockaway beach has been on my list for awhile now.

One of my favorite things about New York City is that there are five boroughs to explore! And even though I've spent all of my life within an hour of Manhattan, there's still always new places to explore. Rockaway beach has been on my list for awhile now.

 One of the most awesome things about Rockaway beach is Rockaway Taco! It's a tiny beach shack serving up what I can easily are the best tacos in NYC! They even grow some of their own produce on their roof, ensuring everything is as fresh as it gets.

The end of summer is (too) rapidly approaching, but I feel like it's barely begun because I've been so busy! I want more time for boating and the beach please!

Outfit Details:

Bag- Old Navy
 Dress-Anthropologie (super sale!)
Sunglasses- Betsey Johnson
Sandals- Seychelles

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Parkside

I absolutely love my neighborhood in the city! There's one area of it filled with antique, Tudor-styled homes and tree-lined streets. It's gorgeous! Recently, John and I discovered a great little park there- just a short walk from my apartment.

 My mom bought this ring for me at an artisan's consignment shop up in New Paltz, NY while visiting my sister when she went to college there. It's very unique- I've never seen anything else quite like it.

I bought this dress for my trip to Europe last summer. I love the way the soft tonal effect of the floral is contrasted by the sharp geometric striped layout of the print. I've worn in in all seasons- in winter with tights, boots and a cardigan, with all different belts, and in summer as seen here.

It also has a sort of 70's vibe to it.

Outfit Details:

Bag- Old Navy
Belt- Forever 21
Dress-Forever 21
Ring- Gift from Mom
Bangles- AE Sample Sale
Sandals- Ciao Bella via Piperlime

Sweet Summer

  Summer is my favorite time of year, and finally this past weekend- it finally started to really feel like summer! We dined in sidewalk cafes, picnicked along the waterfront, and explored little nooks of this ever-changing city. 

I wore this to a friend's birthday party held in her Brooklyn backyard. It was cool enough for the hot July weather and the bright orange print was fitting to her fiesta party theme.

Outfit Details:

Dress- Target

Necklace- Target

Sandals- ? (Old)

Yesterday, on the Fourth of July, John and I decided to spend the afternoon together, picnicking on the Willamsburg waterfront. The weather and view was gorgeous.

Here's a quick shot from our picnic. Hope you all had a happy Fourth!

Update: Finally free!

I'M BACK! No really, I am, I promise! My silence the last 2.5 months or so have been due to the fact that I was completely overwhelmed while finishing up my last ever semester in school. I was taking 7 classes, an independent study, job hunting, and interning 20-30 hours each week! To say the least, it was complete madness!

BIG things have happened since my last post:

• I graduated! (finally)
• It's summer! (again, finally)
• I landed my first real fashion design job! (I started on Monday)
• I turned 24! (last Thursday)

Here is the ONLY cap and gown photo that I took on Graduation Day! (Yes, I know it isn't very flattering...)

And here's a preview of the beautiful setting from tomorrow's birthday outfit post!