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April 26, 2017

2 ways of styling a Kimono

“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”

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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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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!

Heyy Gems, it's February in New York and you know

Heyy Gems, it's February in New York and you know what that means...FASHION WEEK is here! 🙂 Starting today, expect all sorts of coverage on my Instagram feed and stories (don't forget to turn on notifications)...and YouTube! You heard that right, your girl is diving into the world of Video to bring you all of the scoop on the most fashionable time and place in the world. Stunning fashion on and off the runway, fabulous fashionistas, and all of the behind-the-scenes action that you (and my sleep-deprived body) can handle 🙂 ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Speaking of NYFW, I want to take a moment to recognize not just attendees like myself who get to see the final product but also everyone who makes this week possible. I know so many PR professionals who put in a lot of time and effort into making sure that all of the shows and events go on without a hitch. The same can be said of all the models, makeup professionals, set designers, editors, writers, photographers, videographers, security, catering, drivers, light technicians and numerous other people who often work behind the scenes but are vital to the success of this and all of the other fashion weeks. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Meet Doug. Doug is a photographer, poet, and just an overall creative guy who has become a staple of sorts during recent Fashion Weeks. I first met him outside of Spring Studios a few years ago where he is typically posted taking pictures of people going in and out of the shows. With a background in street photography, Doug was fascinated by the variety of people and outfits during his first Fashion Week that he stumbled on by accident and he's been documenting it ever since. His wife, Liz does amazing pottery and together they are just all kinds of creative #goals. So next time you see Doug shooting on the street, don't be shy and say hello! ⁣⁣⁣📸 by @maximsaidso
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𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐘𝐅𝐖. 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬 ✨

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." - Carrie Bradshaw⁣⁣⁣
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Valentine's Day is coming up and what I'm most excited about is not just celebrating romantic love with our significant others but the love we share between our girlfriends and all the people in our lives. Here's to the month of Love in all its forms. 🎈💝

Spending time in nature helps in reducing stress,

Spending time in nature helps in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. This year, I think we should all strive to get outside more and consciously unplug from the frenzy of everyday life. Loved spending time hiking in South Jersey outdoors with @MazdaUsa with my trusty CX-5. It looks just as polished outdoor as it does in the city! ⁣⁣
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Speaking of unplugging from current events - happy Superbowl Sunday, Gems! I am very much looking forward to J. Lo and Shakira slaying the halftime show!! 🏈🎤💃

If you asked me what my favorite place in the home

If you asked me what my favorite place in the home is, I'd say my shower with no hesitation :) It's the place that I can escape and be alone with my thoughts. And I get my best ideas in the shower. Can you relate? Bath time has been extra special for me these days since I've been using Fiori di Capri bar soap and lotion set from @carthusia_profumi. The flowery aromatic notes bring luxury and tranquility to my bathtime routine. And here's a fun fact, Carthusia Fiori di Capri was also a staple fragrance for Jackie O, the fashion icon herself. What's your favorite place in your home? #ad #beautyxitaly #beautymadeinitaly

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