Bleeding Hearts

Summer, the best time to indulge in NYC's street art and ask your S.O. for a few snaps while you're there.

Visiting the Bleeding Hearts mural by James Goldcrown has been on my list for the past three months (maybe more) but coordinating time with my boyfriend hasn't allowed for it until now. Once there I was quite surprised by the amount of foot traffic this tiny stretch of street gets. If you find yourself in Soho find it at the intersection of Broome & Mott Street.

Dress: c/o Gentle Fawn  Heels: JoieEarrings: Jewels of June  Bracelet: Nashelle (plate of food donated for every piece sold)  Rings: Zoetik  Purse: Tory Burch  Lipbalm: EOS Lip Balm

We were headed to a quick dinner at the Butcher's Daughter which gave me all the reason (and more) to dress up my Gentle Fawn striped dress. By dress up, I mean switch out my Adidas for these blue Joie heels. Both pairs have been getting so much wear this summer - it has actually been making my closet/shoe consolidation a lot easier.

OH, and if you're into street art you should all follow Eva Chen's second Instagram account @PhotogenicWalls - it's seriously the best.

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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Five Friday Favorites

This month I found happiness in the beauty aisle (and Amazon) and it was glorious.

1. Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Quinoa Co-Wash
This new-to-me brand consists of naturally derived ingredients and does an impressive job at keeping my curls hydrated and clean. Not to mention a little bit goes a very long way. I tend to go through bottles very quickly and so far this one has lasted through the month. I will admit that it's probably best to not use this on your scalp - better to aim on the midway on the hair-shaft and down. I did and it left me feeling a little too hydrated on top but then again it's the most gentle co-wash I tried ever.

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2. Probelle TouchnGrow Plus Nail Hardener
I've been going through some nail drama lately - they feel brittle and tend to crack, especially my thumbs and forefingers (social media probs). Let me just say that if you feel something is abnormal about your nails do not google it. Actually, do yourself a favor and never google anything that relate to abnormalities or illness - you'll drown yourself in paranoia. ANYWAYS, I did a little research and came across Probelle, it's a little pricey but over the last two months my nails have had less breakage and have grown stronger. When I run out this will be a definite re-buy for me.

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3. Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask
THIS. I LIVE FOR THIS. The scent of this alone sends me over the edge and transports me into a whole new world. I swear it's just that good and for $162 it better be. I should also mention I received this as a small deluxe sample - the day I can afford $162 mask will be worthy of a blog post all on its own haha. This mask promises to act on the signs of aging and immediately hydrate skin. I'm not too sure about the anti-aging claims but each time I've used this my skin feels plumber and smooth. So, lesson of the story is if a store is giving away free deluxe samples of this find a way to get more than one.

4. Gucci Envy Me
I finally finished my bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy and wanted to try something new, different, and a bit daring. Now, Gucci's Envy Me is nothing new but something I wanted to try for the longest. The hints of jasmine, peony, and sandalwood are basically 100% perfect for summer. The scent stays on forever and can last through the hot summer heat. I did a little more digging and found out this fragrance in particular has a strong cult following after since it's inception in 2008 which should speak for the scent itself.

5. SeabuckWonders Ultimate Hair, Skin & Nails Softgels
I always wanted to try out a supplement that benefits my hair, skin and nails and I finally decided to take the plunge with SeabuckWonders. These supplements Biotin & Omegas promote hydration, elasticity and regeneration. I'll give another update at the end of summer on how my hair and nails look but so far my nails like I mentioned have become stronger (in collaboration with the nail hardener) and my hair more resilient after taking these daily. But, so far so good!

Free Spirit

You guys, this wall (along with this particular stretch of the BQE) will never ever cease to amaze me. It's magical, just like NYC.

Wearing this outfit, I at first thought I ventured away from my usual style, when a fellow youtuber (more on that later) said we'd make the perfect collab duo - based strictly on my bohemian presence. Her sweet comment made me think, what exactly is my style? Each day is so different from the previous and my wardrobe so drastic in what it contains - I'm not sure I'll ever know. The only one constant I can rely on is comfort.

It also made me rethink to January's initial goal of perfecting my style. I've been doing good so far and have been dwindling down my closet to separates that matter, as well as getting a few pieces with personality - like this Gentle Fawn Skirt.

Top: Similiar  Skirt: Gentle Fawn  Heels: Funkis  Sunglasses: Similiar  Bracelet: Lulu Dharma  Bralette: Victoria Secret  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Megan

Another constant is how I love to recreate different looks from older pieces I own. For instance - this crochet top can also be seen here but both looks are so different. I'm pretty much obsessed with this skirt so don't hate me if you see it here again.

Maybe in five more years I'll have down what my style is exactly but for now I'm having a blast being a free spirit and coloring outside the lines.

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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