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June 26, 2014

THE Mini Skirt

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Do you, Gems, remember when chunky "dad" sneakers

Do you, Gems, remember when chunky "dad" sneakers became a big trend after Balenciagas came out in 2017? I never saw myself jumping on the bandwagon but the trend is still going strong in 2020 and now I am singing a different tune. My first foray into the dad sneaker territory was at the end of 2018 when I picked up a pair of white sneakers with champagne gold soles from Topshop. I loved those sneakers and even ended up buying a second pair once I destroyed my first one from wearing them so much. ⁣
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Chunky sneakers are the perfect footwear going into the spring. They are generally comfy, stylish in their own way and are perfect for wandering around the streets. And as more brands are embracing this trend, we are getting more variety in styles with pastel hues, classic all-white or all-black looks, separated soles, suede and mesh materials, all being incorporated into new designs. There are also more price points for everyone's wallet! @maximsaidso and I are rockin' a pair from @geox which we absolutely love! I've curated a list of my favorite chunky sneakers on the market right now in my NEW BLOG POST. From Adidas and Filas that you can get under $100 to aforementioned Balenciagas that go for as much as a new iPhone. 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕! && 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅.

Today I'm wearing a vintage @emanuelungaroparis bl

Today I'm wearing a vintage @emanuelungaroparis blazer dress from @designerrevival and figured it's the perfect time to share a list of my favorite thrift shops in NYC. There's nothing like finding a quality thrifted piece that I know is one of a kind and won't be found anywhere else. It also helps that I'm helping with shrinking my carbon footprint and reducing waste ♻️. I also love thrifting because it helps me get more creative with how I style my looks. 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!⁣
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• Designer Revival @designerrevival
• Housing Works @housingworks
• L train Vintage @ltrainvintage
• Buffalo Exchange @buffaloexchange
• Goodwill @goodwillnynj
• Crossroads @crossroadstrading

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬:⁣⁣
1. Central⁣⁣
2. Bryant⁣⁣
3. Fort Green⁣⁣
4. Madison Square⁣⁣
5. Washington Square⁣⁣
6. Prospect⁣⁣
7. Berry :)⁣⁣ Which one is your favorite?⁣⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Top @saakshakinni | Skirt @whit_ny | Heels @sarahflint_nyc | Hat @mature_hat | Belt @blowthebelt

I had the pleasure of staying at the @westhouseny

I had the pleasure of staying at the @westhouseny during #NYFW which made getting to the shows and afterparties so much easier. My 🐕 also had the added benefit of enjoying morning walks in Central Park which is just a few blocks away from the hotel. Happy puppy, happy mommy!! #inresidence

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. It

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. It's a slow process but quitting won't speed it up. #MondayMotivation⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Top & Pants set @saakshakinni | Jacket @littlecreativefactory | heels @paulsmithdesign | Bag @lafayette148ny | Sunglasses @mcmworldwide

Live your life "Out Loud" with @SmashboxCosmetics

Live your life "Out Loud" with @SmashboxCosmetics Always On Cream to Matte Lipstick #sponsored. Smashbox created a rich, long-wearing lipstick that glides on like a cream & sets to a velvety matte without drying out my lips for a win-win combination. Be bold with colors like "Bawse", "Stepping Out" and "Out Loud" - an orange hue that I've been obsessed with and am wearing here. It's transfer-resistant (so go ahead and kiss your significant other), waterproof (jump in a pool or a hot tub with it on), and won’t cake, fade, flake, bleed, smudge or feather for 12 hours!⁣ 💄💋
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Get 20% off your Smashbox.com order with my promo code 𝐒𝐁𝐗20.⁣
Also available at your closest Sephora.⁣
#SmashboxPartner #MySmashbox #SmashboxAlwaysOn #ad

It's difficult to think of anything more inspiring

It's difficult to think of anything more inspiring than being amongst women who literally do it ALL. Although the fashion industry has a long way to go when it comes to social issues, it is still one of the most female-dominated industries. Women are playing major roles in buying, fashion PR, merchandising, styling, production, design, freelancing and the list goes on! There's no better embodiment of a woman who wears many hats in this industry than Lara, of @laraalcantara,. She's a photographer, PR director, content creator and also mother and wife. Seeing her live out her fashion dreams is what personally inspires me to strive out to be whoever I want to be. I think it's reassuring to know that our abilities as women are limitless and we don't have to be stuck in one role. Walking side by side with women like Lara is what makes being in this industry so rewarding. #girlboss

This Valentine's Day, I am planning to treat mysel

This Valentine's Day, I am planning to treat myself to a glass of wine from @prisonerwineco. I am going to be opening a bottle with Maxim to elevate our romantic home-cooked dinner! I have already treated myself to a bottle of Thorn merlot and the complexity of the wine blew me away 🍷. The taste of this wine leaves you craving more. Are you team red, white or rosé wine? Remember to always enjoy responsibly! #ThePrisonerWineCompany #ThePrisonerWineCoPartner #Msgfor21+

I get so Inspired during #NYFW when I see women wh

I get so Inspired during #NYFW when I see women who look like me celebrating their own individualism through style and breaking fashion boundaries. These photos were taken by @mama.photog who saw a lack of style representation at Fashion Week and noticed that black women weren't being stopped by most photographers and hence weren't being showcased on the sites of major fashion publications. She took action and made it her mission to highlight the trend setting style from black women so I was honored to be in front of her lens with these beautiful Melanin Queens. @_rayyaansari⁣
@shopemijaajaaemil @astyledmind⁣
@thetwinningteam⁣. 📸 By @mama.photog #NYFW ⁣
||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Vintage @chanelofficial top & Vintage @yves__saint_laurent pants from @designerrevival | Shoes @sarahflint_nyc | Bag @lafayette148ny

It's been a very hectic #NYFW for me this season b

"An escalator can never break: it can only become

"An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs" - Mitch Hedberg⁣
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Perspective matters. I am trying to change mine this year. Fashion, life, blogging - 2020 is the year to take a step back and look at all the things you've been doing on auto pilot and shake things up. Switch up the routine, get a hobby, try new food, wear new clothes! One thing I am trying to do this Fashion Week is to bring you more behind the scene content, Gems. And if you see me running around with a GoPro like a crazy lady, just say hi 🙂 ⁣#NYFW #rudsak
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| coat @rudsak | top @designerrevival | Jeans @everlane | Boots @zara | Bag @furla | Belt @blowthebelt

There's no vacation like a staycation! Pluto, Maxi

There's no vacation like a staycation! Pluto, Maxim and I packed our essentials - shoes for me, camera for Maxim and chicken strips for Pluto - and left our Brooklyn abode to spend time in neighboring Manhattan. Royalton Park Avenue (@royaltonparkavenue), a spacious luxury hotel was kind enough to host us for a few nights. They say when you are in a creative funk you need to change your scenery to let your brain refocus, like going for a walk in a new neighborhood, visiting a cafe you've never been to or treating yourself to a vacation. This is exactly why @royaltonparkavenue was the place I needed to unwind while still staying close to home:⁣⁣⁣⁣
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- Spacious suites beckon of older and more grand New York days. Perfect for impromptu photoshoots.⁣⁣⁣⁣
- Not 1 but 2 rooftop bars (although one was closed for renovations when we stayed there) have you covered for a nightcap before you hit the hay. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
- Perfect location for first time NYC visitors also - close to Korea Town, Empire State Building, Hudson Yards and Madison Square Park yet removed from midtown crowds at night.⁣⁣⁣⁣
- Heated POOL! Yes, we were swimming in an indoor/outdoor pool with views of Empire State Building in a 40-degree New York weather! It was heavenly.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I will be putting up more stories from my stay (including the pool!) so make sure to check them out and see for yourself why you should add #royaltonparkavenue hotel to your list!

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