Playing with Neutrals

Madison Square Eats has returned which means outdoor lunch is always a must. 

If you're in NYC during the month of May (or just plain live here) - #MadSqEats brings much needed variety to the bleak food options we have around here. Not to say I don't love my Bread & Butter (I really do love them at times) but sometimes you just need a sangeria and sloppy tacos.

Whenever I head out to that wonderful oasis of food and dranks I tend to go as is. That means: no laptop, my purse (currently obsessed with this one from Ora Delphine), a light convertible jacket from Mo-Ka, and my Timex watch for keeping track of time.

Yes, I do still have my phone on me - but if I'm lunching with friends or solo I try to keep the hour to detox from social and relish in the moment. Hour of zen if you will.

This was too good I had to share. Me having a hangry moment pre-lunch #bloggerbloopers.

Shirt: American Apparel  Skirt: American Apparel (similar style)  Jacket: Mo-Ka  Necklace: Custom  Purse: c/o Ora Delphine  Shoes: c/o Elliott Lucca  Watch: Timex  Sunglasses: Asos (similar)  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Megan

But let's get back to the Mo-Ka jacket. It's been on my person non-stop (insta-proof ova here) for its light-weight feel and is perfect for that in-between spring-to-summer season. You know the type - hazy misty mornings, humid lunches, and breezy night walks. Bonus points for all the extra pockets in all the right places. It might be there for aesthetic purposes, but I like to think they had bag lady syndrome sufferers in mind - i.e. me.

Are you a fan yet? Lucky for us Mo-Ka has given all of us an additional 20% off any purchase from their e-store here by using code STYLEBORO20. Not only that one lucky reader has the chance to win a jacket of their choosing from Mo-Ka or their sister brands.

Giveaway details and entry will be announced on Instagram tomorrow (5.12.15) at noon so make sure you're following along here to win!

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Full Bloom

Remember when I mentioned a few months ago how I was saving up for a few investment pieces? Well here's the Equipment silk shirt and I am straight up in love.

It took me about two months to save up - I even found it for way less on eBay! So ladies, if you're ever looking to add a few designer pieces always shop around. Shopstyle is like the google of shopping and eBay will always surprise you with something wonderful.

And it arrived just in time to clean up real nice for my dear sweet mama. She always been a fan of me in florals - well, anything that makes me look femme basically. Now the question is, can I avoid spilling anything on this shirt with my niece around.

Let's hope so (fingers crossed).

Shirt: Equipment  Skirt: Amour Vert (similar style)  Necklace: Baublebar (similar style)  PurseMiu Miu  Shoes: c/o Easy Spirit  Lipgloss: Maybelline's Color Elixier in Breathtaking Apricot via PINCHme

I actually wore this entire look to work last week - the weather has been so uh-mazing for bare legs across the island. But, as you can see the mini skirt is a little too mini when combined with heels. I made sure to switch to flats to keep it PG rated around the office.

As soon as happy hour rolled around though - that was an entirely different story. These EasySpirit heels definitely came out to play.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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TSB: March Rack Up

Here's the last rack up until May starts!! I'm kind of excited for change and also extremely nervous about working on a new platform. If any of you are on squarespace I'd love any tips and tricks you can send over :).

But until then here's what I wore:

Sweater: Express (similar here)  Turtleneck: J. Crew  Jeans: AllSaints  Rings: c/o Kendra Scott  Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott Necklace: Vintage  Clutch: c/o Lafayette 148  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Socks: K. Bell  Sneakers: c/o Brooks  Lipgloss: Make Up For Ever's Rouge Artist Natural in N9

Moto Jacket: Joe Fresh (similar here)  Striped Dress: c/o Long Tall Sally  Purse: Tory Burch  (similar style)  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Sneakers: Sketchers (similar)  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Megan

Coat: H&M (similar here)  Striped Shirt: J. Crew  Pants: Old (similar style)  Necklace: Marc Jacobs (similar)  Watch: RumbaTime  Purse: Rebecca Minkoff  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Sneakers: Nike  Heels: Jessica Simpson  Lipgloss: c/o NARS - Priscilla  Face Powder: c/o Besamé Brightening Violet Powder

Jacket: bebe (old similar here)  Graphic Dress: c/o Long Tall Sally  Sunglasses:  Asos (old similar style)  Necklace: Capwell+Co  Ring: House of Harlow 1960  Purse: Cambridge Satchel Co.  (selling mine here)  Booties: Easy Spirit  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lipgloss in Megan

Jacket: Zara (old similar here)  Sweater: Madewell (old similar here)  Shorts: Old (similar style)  Necklace: Athra Luxe  Ring: Kendra Scott  Purse: Elliott Lucca  Sunglasses: Madewell  Boots: Wanted  Sheer Tights: Hanes  Socks: c/o Boohoo.com  Lipgloss: c/o NARS - Priscilla

Rain Jacket: J. Crew  Shirt: Madewell  Jeans: Lucky Brand  Necklace: baublebar (old similar here)  Rings: Zoetik  Watch: RumbaTime  Purse: c/o Patricia Nash  Shoes: c/o Bearpaw  Lipgloss: c/o NARS - Priscilla

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Shirt: Madewell  Pants: c/o Slimsation  Necklace: Custom  Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane  Wet Pouch: c/o Pily Q (similar here)  Shoes: Zara (similar here)  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lipgloss in Megan

Definitely lots of pants and easy shoes this month since it was still pretty cold this month. But weather has never stopped me from busting out the color before has it! There are no clear favorites for me since I loved each lewk equally the same - kind of what my says to my siblings and I. Any favorites you would like to see remixed on the new space?

Catch ya on the flipside :).

Photos were snapped by Lydia Hudgens and Victor Cerejo.