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April 26, 2017

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Weekend attire! My not so secret way of looking ch

Weekend attire! My not so secret way of looking chic and polished in the winter is piling on the layers. Wearing a relaxed fit maxi dress and layered it up with a short green teddy jacket, long puffer coat and scale embossed bootie from @coclicony. How do you keep your winter style fun and dynamic? ⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Dress @zara | Green Jacket @scotch_official | Puffer Coat @closedofficial | Booties @coclicony | Sunglasses @chloe | Bag @polene_paris

It's been a while since I've blessed my feed with

It's been a while since I've blessed my feed with some Power Suit goodness so here's a throwback to a Purple Pant Suit that I shot by the NYU campus a while back . I didn't consciously coordinate with the NYU purple but I was feeling all the purple vibes once I stumbled upon it 🙂 ⁣⁣
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Speaking of higher education, I didn't go to NYU. Instead, my 1st year of college I spent at a small Penn State campus of Schuylkill. I went to middle and high schools in New York so I wanted to escape the city and try something new and I thought Penn State would be it. And even though I loved my late-night Sheetz runs (better than Wawa, don't @ me 🙈), tailgating (We Are Penn State!), and my newfound freedom, I was homesick after my 1st year. I guess you can take the girl out of the city but you can't take the city out of the girl 🤷🏾‍♀️ For my 2nd year, I transferred to St. John's University in Jamaica, Queens and that's where I eventually graduated with a BA in Business Management. And also where I met @maximsaidso 🥰. ⁣⁣
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What's your college story? Did you go to a 4-year school or skipped it all together? Big campus or small? Urban or Suburban? U.S. or abroad? Let me know your school experience in the comments!⁣⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Suit by @suistudio | Shoes by @sarahflint_nyc | Envelope clutch bag is Vintage

*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑

*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓*⁣⁣⁣
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞: $200 @OutdoorVoices gift card⁣⁣⁣
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Now that we're a few weeks into this New Decade, it's time to start #doingthings. Be it running, biking, or jump roping, any kind of activity counts. And it's that much more fun when you have a partner to keep you motivated and consistent. Most days I feel too lazy for the gym but having @maximsaidso around to hold me accountable and give me the guilt trip helps 🙂 Oh and having some sick workout gear always gets me in the mood to get moving too. I've partnered up with @OutdoorVoices to gift 1 of you, Gems, a $200 gift card to keep you and your partner's New Year's resolutions going! They believe in "Doing Things", having fun and showing up often to live a happy and healthy life #ad. ⁣|| 📸 by @dougvandelia
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To enter this giveaway:⁣⁣⁣
⁣1) Follow @outdoorvoices
2) Follow @opalbyopal
3) Let me know in the comments: "How do you plan on staying active in 2020?" - I want to take morning walks with @aussiepluto 🐕🐾, bike around my neighborhood more 🚴🏾‍♀️, and visit more friends 👯.⁣⁣⁣
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𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑼.𝑺. 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚, 18+, 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 1/24 𝒂𝒕 11:59 𝒑.𝒎.⁣⁣⁣

Happy #MLK Day, Gems!! Today, I'm taking time to t

Happy #MLK Day, Gems!! Today, I'm taking time to truly reflect on the sacrifices Martin Luther King Jr. made to propel our society forward and making the freedoms we enjoy not just a possibility but a reality. There's still a tremendous amount of work left to do for equality, human rights, women's rights, and ultimately a more compassionate world. So today, we celebrate his voice 🙌🏾.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The snow we got this weekend gave me the perfect excuse to style an ALL WHITE head to toe look 🐚 but of course I had to add a little pop of color 🖍️. I rummaged through my closet and realized how few white pieces I have especially for winter. Probably because I subconsciously stay away from wearing white since my make-up always ruins it (raise your hand if you can relate 🙋🏾‍♀️). I found this white top I've had for a few months from @modcloth , a pair of vintage high waisted pants I bought at a vintage shop on eBay over 10 years ago (can't believe I held on to them for so long), threw on my @paulsmithdesign white Teddy coat, stepped into my @aglshoes lace-up boots and finally added a pop of color with my @lafayette148ny fortune bag. Ohh and of course I had to finish the look with a gold metal belt ⛓️. @maximsaidso also decided to put together his own version of my snowy look. Keep Swiping to see HIS version too that he actually styled himself 🙌🏾. We shot each other's looks. How did we do?⁣⁣⁣
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||𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐌'𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊|| Coat @scotch_official | Sweater @outdoorvoices | Jeans @paigedenim | Boots @colehaan | backpack @ogio | Beenie @ralphlauren

||ad|| How do you practice self-care? One of my go

||ad|| How do you practice self-care? One of my goals this year is to commit more time to take care of ME. My favorite way to do this? Take a relaxing aromatic bath at least once a week, bubbles, candles and maybe even a glass of wine included, and following it up with a little skin and body care. ⁣⁣⁣
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I've been using the @perlierusa Imperial Honey Drops Super Nourishing Body Cream and Golden Almond Bi-Phase Oil to get the moisture and nourishment my skin needs especially in these winter months. The body cream is made with the honey of black bees, fresh royal jelly and drops of youth that leave my skin glowy and moisturized. The Almond Oil is formulated with Avola Almond extract packed with vitamin E that specifically targets dehydrated skin. I use the oil on my face and body in my nighttime routine and also love mixing it in with the cream for extra hydration. I wish this could be my routine every night but since life gets in the way most of the time, It feels extra special when I finally get to indulge in this practice. Nothing feels better than ending my days feeling clean, relaxed and well moisturized!⁣⁣⁣
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Make sure to check out these products for yourself by clicking the link in my bio and let me know in the comments "How do you practice self-care?" #perlierusa #beautyxitaly @beautymadeinitaly #ad

"𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒍. 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒔𝒐 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖." - 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒖⁣⁣
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Today I am wearing a really cozy asymmetrical black knit dress from @carbon38. It's sporty, stylish and oh-so-comfy all a the same time. I paired it with my over the knee boots I got from the @aliceandolivia sample sale, fitting for the colder weather. Finally, I added a pop of color with my cobalt blue circle bag from @rebeccaminkoff and sunglasses from @mcmworldwide . Circle and Round purses are all the rage right now so if you don't have one in your collection yet, I definitely recommend jumping on this trend. They elevate any outfit and add that extra "oomph" of color and texture. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬!
#momentsofchic #styledbyme #styleguide

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑜⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑙𝑓,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑒 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Dress by @liecollection_ | Earrings @kendrascott

|| 𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐡𝐢

|| 𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 🚘 || I couldn't have made it to Philly without this red hot Mazda CX-5 @MazdaUSA. Loved every second of this sporty crossover. What's your dream car? #DriveMazda #sponsored

I know this might be a cliche, but one of my New Y

I know this might be a cliche, but one of my New Year's Resolutions is to travel more in 2020. Who else got that travel bug 🙋‍♀️?! I love a good routine to keep me grounded but whenever I get in a rut, especially with my complicated New York love/hate relationship, getting out to explore and experience new things and meet new people is truly good for the soul. It doesn't have to be a big complicated trip that requires a lot of planning but if that's what you want, go big or go home right!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I took a weekend trip to Philly (only a 2-hour drive from NYC) a few weeks back and that city never ceases to amaze me. From the energy of loyal sports fans at the stadiums and bars to the vibrant food scene, there's so much to do in the city of brotherly love. I went to a Sixers basketball game 🏀 with @maximsaidso and it was a ton of fun but I was really just there for the Vegan cheesesteaks 😋 . That's what I love so much about traveling. Every place has its own unique vibe, you get a fresh perspective on life and learn new things while finding inspiration. Tell me in the comments some places you'd love to travel to this year. Mine is a West coast road trip (California, Arizona, Seattle), Asia (Seoul, Japan, Singapore) & Latin America for now. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Jacket, Booties, Hat & Carry-on Luggage @ninewest | Jeans @everlane

Cooking up the perfect potion to achieve that wint

Focus on the vision and the results will manifest!

Focus on the vision and the results will manifest! #tunnelvision. Tag someone who inspires you to stay on top of your goals! ⁣⁣⁣
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Lately, I've been loving @traceeellisross. She's living unapologetically and is truly #goals 🙌🏾⁣⁣
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Sweater @andotherstories | Jeans @everlane | Jacket @wrangler | Boots @ash

It’s finally 2020 and most of us are optimistic

It’s finally 2020 and most of us are optimistic about everything we want to achieve this year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on our previous year and wipe the slate clean for a fresh start. Unfortunately though, the stats are against us and show that most New Year's resolutions will be broken in a matter of weeks before January ends. But if you plan ahead and design a realistic and strategic road map of your year, you will slay those goals!⁣⁣
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In my latest blog post (link in bio🔗), I'm sharing the 3 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥:⁣⁣⁣
- They're too big⁣⁣⁣
- They're too vague⁣⁣⁣
- We expect change NOW⁣⁣⁣
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As well as 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬:⁣⁣⁣
- Make your goals specific and focused⁣⁣⁣
- Make your goals public⁣⁣⁣
- Get someone to hold you accountable⁣⁣⁣
- Have very clear consequences for failure⁣⁣⁣
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So what are you waiting for, let's do this year right together, Gems!⁣⁣⁣ #newyearsresolutions #mondaythoughts
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||𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆|| Coat & Skirt @rudsak | Boots @aglshoes

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