I am a tried and true blush girl, and it’s been that way since I was a teenager. Around the age of 14, my makeup routine consisted of a light coverage foundation, a very natural bronzer, lots and lots of bright pink blush ( I believe it was Pink Explosion from Chanel), mascara, and my favorite lipgloss. Wow, now that I see that written out, there haven’t been a lot of changes made to my makeup routine. Anyway, there was always an emphasis on the blush part of my routine because I always felt like blush was the one product that made me look and feel the most bright-eyed and alive, with minimal ..read more

When we look in our refrigerators, at first glance, we can quickly realize what needs to be thrown in the trash and what can stay. Your fruits and veggies start to mold and wilt, the prepared foods don’t look as delicious as they once did, and your almond and oat milk begin to separate. But what about when you look in your makeup bag or in your shower? It is not always clear when the time is right to toss your favorite foundation or your shower products and replace them with new ones. Products have an expiration date, like all food, and it is essential to do a summer cleaning of the products ..read more

Over the last few years, my style has evolved, but my gravitation toward classic and effortless wardrobe staples is one element that has and always will remain present. “Essentials” are what I refer to them as, and I am all about investing in those key pieces that can be worn repeatedly and styled in several different ways to build your capsule wardrobe. If you’re unfamiliar with a capsule wardrobe, let me explain: a collection of clothing thoughtfully composed of curated, easily interchangeable items to maximize the number of looks you can create. I’m all about reinventing pieces in my wardr ..read more

Fall is an exciting time to start planning your wardrobe and styling new pieces for the season. This is when you can test out the latest fall trends currently, as well as getting into the spirit of the leaves changing, the temps chilling off, and the essential layers coming out to play. That said, the autumn season seems to reveal a select few items that quickly become the staples in my closet – the classic staples. You know, those mainstays that essentially withstand the test of time and act as the foundation to your wardrobe. These are the pieces that you can easily style with several diffe ..read more

Every October, I find myself giving into those crisp fall days and slipping into a pair of boots out of my closet. Let’s face it, those warm summer days are far behind us, and a selection of excellent fall footwear is essential, especially in NYC. Since I start wearing boots later in the fall and through the winter months, versatility in style, color, and boot height is key. I usually gravitate towards classic, simple silhouettes in shades of grey, beige, white, black, or brown. I want the style of boot to transcend from year to year and be staples in my wardrobe that I know I can count on. I ..read more

As the Fall season approaches, I have a strong desire to step up my stylistic choices and add a bit of finesse to my introduction to fall looks. This is the time I become most inspired to try my hand at some of the runway trends that seem the most applicable to my everyday style while feeling very ‘me.’ As someone whose first foray in to the socks-and-heels world was only a few months ago, I can undoubtedly say that this trend is not just meant to be photographed on the feet of your favorite runway looks-the combination is the ultimate, below-the-knee transitional weather style hack, courtesy ..read more

September is, without a doubt, the trickiest month of the year for fashion. One day it’s warm, the next it’s freezing, and suddenly a simple wrap dress with sandals to run around town just isn’t going to cut it. There is nothing easy about dressing for the first month of Autumn because sometimes the Autumn weather is a bit late to the party. It’s a bit too early for your typical fall go-to’s, like a chunky knit and ripped jeans, but there are a few transitional pieces that you can move into your rotation. With that being said, if you’re trying to survive the seasonal transition period, I have ..read more

My love affair with hair accessories continues. It all started when I was a little girl, and it was always about finding the perfect hair scarf, barrette, bow or headband to complete any look. I remember my mother and grandmother would take me to the mall and help me pick out something to coordinate with my outfit. I have a vivid memory of wearing a light pink sweater set and wanting two clips to delicately pull back the front of my hair. Stacking two hair clips on top of one another was daring for me at the time, but I found two sparkling flowered pink barrettes that I clipped into my hair s ..read more

As we approach the official start of summer (June 21st, mark your calendars!), 90-degree weather is just around the corner. When those summer days are simply too hot to handle, breathable cotton, crisp seersucker, and lightweight chambray are must, but my personal favorite for summer is linen. I love everything about it, from the effortless look to the way it keeps me cool on humid days, to the subtle texture that adds a touch of interest to even the simplest pieces. Linen will truly be your summer savior for those summer moments spent outdoors. And when you have dresses made with the fabric ..read more

Today is my twenty-fourth birthday! And what a year it has been. I remember thinking on my 22nd birthday “I am finally getting older, but imagine what 24 will feel like?”. Well, I am here to report that 24 does, in fact, feel older, but let me explain. Although I am still in my 20’s, there is a younger feeling associated with being 21, 22, and even 23. I recall a conversation from last week with my older brothers and cousins (I am the youngest of the group), and we discussed the fact that I will be turning 24. Their remarks about this event were something along the lines of “wow you’re gettin ..read more