Prepping for Fall

September 23, 2015

Fall has arrived and with it arrives 70s inspired fashion. Quite possibly one of my favorite decades ever - the trends just ooze bohemian vibes and are full jewel tones that work great for brown-eyed girls.

To prep for the fall season I'm heading straight to Neiman Marcus since they're are having one sale event after the other. Not only that - but when you use ShopatHome.com (a site that offers cash back on thousands of stores) the savings just add up. Right now you can get 8% cash back. If anything now would be the perfect time to get yourself one or two fall investment pieces that can take you from fall into winter.

A few of my favorite fall trends involve pieces that are easy to layer, deep brown lipsticks from Bobbi Brown, and of course booties. All of these trends will be styled on the blog soon!

Shop my fall picks:
Rag & Bone Cape / Bobbi Brown Lip Color / Marc by Marc Jacobs Bucket Bag / Halston Heritage Turtleneck Sweater / Rag & Bone Fedora / Michael Kors Flared Denim / Neiman Marcus Sleeveless Leather Vest / Cole Haan Over The Knee Boot / Valentino Rockstud Boot (a girl can dream right?) / Michael Kors Tassel Bootie / TOMS Suede Boots / Burberry Rain Boot

More Neiman Marcus Sales
Sept. 24-27: Get a GWP Lafayette Scarf with your purchase of $350 or more
Sept. 27-29: Extra 25% off already reduced prices for up to 70% off regular prices
Sept. 29 - Oct.11: Double BP + pre-order select styles straight from NYFW
Oct. 1-4: October Real Deal Sale - Take an extra 10% off 2 select sale items or 20% off 3+ select sale items

Today's post is sponsored by ShopAtHome.com + Neiman Marcus - thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible! And as always, all opinions are my own.

Lost in Lebanon

September 17, 2015

After ten years, my sister and I finally headed out on our next adventure - Lebanon. I packed pretty light for two weeks, went without wifi, explored a city/country I never thought I'd travel to.

I have to apologize for the lack of updating on my social channels when halfway around the world, but whenever I tried pulling out a camera - we were asked to put it away. I did manage to take some great snapchats (find me: thestyleboro), teach my sister the art of #ootds, and have her take a few great photos on my phone.

Our great hosts took us to Beït Ed Dîne in Mont-Liban to check out a palace built in 1788. AKA the perfect chance for my sister and I to have an impromptu photo shoot without looking scandalous.

For our trip, I did some research on the climate and the nightclub scene (it is the party capital of the Middle East after all). After checking our itinerary, I packed printed cotton dresses, a few slacks, breathable tops along, sneakers for our walking tours and my favorite go-with-anything Swedish Hasbeens.

In case you were wondering, my sister tends to overpack so I just wore her things for our boozy nights out and went shopping in her suitcase for a dress to wear to the wedding.

What I wasn't prepared for was the humidity that lingered after a sandstorm. Holy cow - I've never sweated so much within moments of stepping outside.

Where We Went:
Beit Al Ezz - we got lost, gave up, and drank mocktails here
Leila - amazing Lebanese food
Beirut Souks - shopping center
Balthazar - amazing desserts
Seven Sisters - Outdoor nightclub for those who can hang
Music Hall - Live music and a definite must-do experience
Pigeon Rocks @ Raouche - You can spot these from your plane when arriving
Hamra Street - for the downtown experience
Abu Elie - a communist themed bar where we found a few expats
Zaitouna Bay - there were a few rooftop bars in this area that were awesome
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque - right next to our hotel and where most protests were being held
The Jeita Grotto - not sure if this is a wonder of the world but it should be

Sunglasses: The Row Dress: J. Crew Shoes: Swedish Hasbeens Necklace: Atelier Yumi (similar here) Purse: French Connection (similar style) Lipgloss: Megan via Buxom

There were so many places my sis and I wanted to scope out, but there wasn't enough time or we were dealt a bad hangover.

A few key takeaways from my experience: the people are incredibly nice, the food is delicious, the traffic is insane, Lebanese ladies are gorgeous, I can't hang when it comes to their nightlife, there is SO MUCH HISTORY everywhere you look. And if you're curious - I felt completely safe walking around with my sister and without.

Lebanon, we will be back!

Photos by Tanya Olmedo.

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Inspiration: Looks I Love (Pt. 15)

September 15, 2015

I've fallen for the romantic styles and genuinely feel like it lends itself to my personality pretty well. I've always shied away from very feminine pieces since I always felt too athletic to be wearing ruffles. Instead, I try and mold myself into the urban category feeling not entirely like myself. Don't get me wrong - I love urban and minimalistic street style. But, for fall I decided to give the heart what it wants.

Here are a few inspirational looks I'm leaning towards this fall. Let me know what you think!