GREY SCALE LEOPARD

(vintage blouse- similar, pants from Gap, Simply Vera by Vera Wang wedges, vintage Coach bag, nacklace from Nordstrom Rack, gifted rings, thrifted bracelets) 


Hey, guess what? It's finally a post from where I actually live.. New York City. Photos from my weekends spent outside the city have overtaken my blog, but I promise that my city of residence will be showing up more.

Can't wait to get on the bus to head back to Maryland tonight. Praying the ride flies by!

BLUE TINT

(LC Lauren Conrad top, pants from Forever 21, Simply Vera wedges, Michael Kors watch, white vintage ring, other ring from random boutique)

 So here is how this photo taking session went: I told my mom to turn the flash off after noticing it was on during the first few shots. She, of course, does not know much of anything about Cameron (my Canon) and asks which setting. I clearly tell her, but of course she chooses the wrong setting. Not until after all the photos were taken do I realize this weird (maybe cool?) coloring was the effect. And, there was not much I could do at that point to change any of it (we were already running late for church). However, I am very thankful for her willingness to take my photos when I'm home even though she lacks some photography knowledge.

My absence from posting the past few days has been a result of a busy week. This busyness will be continuing for this entire month, unfortunately. Trying to prepare myself for it all. On a brighter note, my weekend was spent at home in Maryland. It has been a few weeks since I was last there, so it felt nice to be back. Spent my Saturday meeting with some people for an exciting upcoming event (I will share with you soon), getting my hair done, and going to Marymount's Portfoilio in Motion. It was my first year attending as alumni. And, yes it felt pretty weird. Before jumping on the bus back to the city today, I enjoyed a Mother's Day brunch at Dutch's Daughter. Always so delicious!

Well, here's to being back to the grind and starting another work week. Mondays always come way too fast! Looking forward to a big cup of coffee in the morning.

HOUNDSTOOTH

(thrifted top, H&M leggings, Simply Vera wedges- similar, vintage Coach purse, necklace from JCPenny, Michael Kors watch, vintage cameo ring, other thrifted rings) 

What a Monday! The morning started off a little rough. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know what I am talking about. Some mornings are just bound to not go well, and that is what I experienced today! However, there were some enjoyable parts of this Monday. I got to see my good friend Denys in the city for a quick visit. He was here for the day with his mom celebrating his birthday, and I spent my lunch break meeting up with them at Times Square (the place I avoid as a new New Yorker). I made an exception for him though. Seeing him made me miss home a little bit more. It's crazy to think about growing up and how things can change so quickly. Oh, and today was the first day my toes made an appearance this year. The weather is getting so warm! If only all my spring/summer shoes weren't back in Maryland..

Hoping your Monday was better than mine!

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Photos taken by Rebekka Schuman

BUSY STREETS

(H&M dress, Simply Vera tights- similar, vintage Laredo boots, vintage Coach bag, thrifted ring, Steve Madden sunglasses- similar)

 Everyone was going crazy over the super nice weather today. Union Square was packed with people enjoying the sunshine during lunch. There were even some of those who thought it was already summer with their flip flops and tank tops. Definitely wouldn't take it that far. It's only March 8th, people. Spring will be here soon enough!

I'm so excited for the weekend. Those words will be coming out more and more now that I have a "normal" job. I will soon learn to treasure the weekends, never wanting them to end. On that note.. Happy (almost) Friday!

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Photos taken by Rebekka Schuman

BEGINNING OF THE END

(thrifted peasant top, lace shorts from South Moon Under, Simply Vera wedges, Michael Kors watch, totem pole bracelet from random antique mall, ring from Soho, other random bracelet)

 Yesterday was the first day of my last semester as an undergrad. What a weird feeling! This semester is probably going to kick my butt, so I am trying to prepare myself. Praying that I can keep up with my blog while school and work take over my entire life.

Hope you all are having a good start to your week!

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FRIENDS & FAMILY GATHER HERE

(gifted t-shirt turned crop top, Forever 21 shorts, Simply Vera wedges, Forever 21 ring, gifted watch, friendship bracelet from Charming Charlie, other thrifted jewelry)

Home sweet home.

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SVDP AND GIVEAWAY WINNER

(Nasty Gal white chiffon maxi, thrifted Missoni-inspired top, Simply Vera wedges, bangle from Charming Charlie, other random and thrifted jewelry)

Last week during my days off, of course I thrifted around the Dallas area. I checked out SVDP Thrift since I had only heard good things about it. Loved everything I got there! The thing that made me even happier was knowing that my purchase was ultimately going to help the community. My $25 purchase will provide one week of academic success with daily tutoring and a snack for one child. How awesome is that? It's nice to know my money is being used for a greater purpose. Make sure to shop there also to help children in need. See their website here.

Oh, and guess what? I have good news for you all -- finally announcing my John Frieda giveaway winner! See the previous post here. Congratulations, Hayley of hayfwood! Thank you all for entering and make sure to look for more giveaways soon!

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IN THE BACKYARD

(Forever 21 romper, Caslon crochet cardi from Nordstrom, Simply Vera wedges, Express bracelet, watch from Salon du Vintage in Paris, other random jewelry)

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SHADES AND BLADES OF GRASS

(crop top from Nasty Gal, Forever 21 shorts, Simply Vera wedges, thrifted Gap denim jacket, random sunglasses, gifted watch) 

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SUNDAY

  

(thrifted black cutout top, New York & Company cropped pants, Simply Vera wedges, Express bracelet, Forever 21 ring, other thrifted jewelry)

Wishing all the mothers out there a very happy day! 

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