Fall Trends | The Suede Skirt

Better late than never! Here's a look back at what I wore during NYFW. The best part is this entire look is under $65! Well, strictly speaking to the clothes.

If you follow me on Instagram then you already know that my sister and I took a detour in Paris instead of diving head first into NYFW. Did I suffer from FOMO? Not in the slightest.

My sister and I bonded over good wine, amazing pastries, and getting lost on the metro. Priceless. There was actually one time when I couldn't unlatch the train doors quick enough (yes - they have a latching system of sorts across the Atlantic).You'd think a NY-er would be able to adapt quickly but nope.

When I got back and felt semi-alive from timezone hopping, I decided to do only one day of NYFW. More than one would be pushing it to be honest. Since it was going to be a very long one day affair I wanted an outfit that featured a few of the latest fall trends (suede & ruffles) but was easy on the wallet.

Sunglasses: The Row  Scarf: Vintage (similar on sale)  Top: Boohoo.com (on sale!)  Skirts: Boohoo.com  Purse: Miu MiuWatch: Vintage  Lipgloss: Buxom Lipgloss in Megan

I was able to find a few trending pieces from Boohoo.com that worked with some of my favorite NYFW classics - like my coveted Miu Miu purse and recently purchased sunnies.

For those of you that followed NYFW (or went!), what were you favorite trends for SS2016? I need in on your notes :).

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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Your Next October Read

I love the smell of new books (is that weird) but there's honestly nothing better than curling up with an amazing page-turner on a chilly night. For those of us addicted to our phones - it's also a great way to give yourself a digital detox. I reached out to Diana C. of @bookoffee (a true bibliophile in every way) to give us her top 3 reads for the month. Here's what she recommended:

What to read when it’s cold and you need:

….an inspiring love story:

Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino

The books starts off with Matt, a bored with life photographer at National Geographic. He feels uninspired and hates people at work. Which immediately makes him relatable to almost all readers 😊. Then one day he sees someone he recognizes on the train platform in Manhattan. Grace, his ex-girlfriend he never got over. Everything they lived together comes rushing back and you get to read their love story from both Grace and Matt’s POV in both present and past. .

The blurb on the back of the book is the ad Matt posts on Craigslist’s Missed Connections sections and how he and Grace meet again.

For beautiful writing and believing in love again pick this one up.

….a good cry:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Lou and Will have nothing in common. And yet they find themselves together in a challenging relationship. Lou is Will’s caretaker and Will is so angry with the state in which a motorcycle accident left him in that in the beginning you think they will never be able to have a proper conversation. But when they do it’s beautiful. This is definitely an inspiring book and a story that begs the question what do you do when the one thing that makes your loved one happy makes you incredibly sad?

…to feel empowered:

The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundarasen

This book tells the story of Mehrunnisa, also known as Nur Jahan, the most controversial queen of India. Her determination and brilliance will make you fall in love with her, as much, if not more than Prince Salim. Despite all the hardships, Nur Jahan manages to prevail and outsmart enemies in a way that will inspire you to be stronger in real life. For history, love, and power plays read this amazing story about one of the first women in the world to have her image printed on coins.

Before you read any of these, open any of these links to make the experience extra special: experience 1, experience 2, or both at the same if you are a badass. Then make a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy reading the right way.

Let us know what you end up reading or any great books you read recently by leaving us a comment 📖.

The Fourth Wall

Last time we touched based I was running around NYC with my head cut off. If we’re being completely honest – not much has changed.

On top of that, The SO and I are figuring out whether we should renew or find someplace new – so everything, and I mean everything is up in the air. Why is NYC so expensive? And why is there this sudden need to move? (Quickly runs & cries in a corner after viewing a Craigslist rental ad).

It’s an unsettling feeling, not knowing where you’re going to live or if there’s even enough money to relocate. I’ve spent a lot of my childhood moving from one apartment to the next, and never really felt like I had an actual home. So, it kind of sucks that for the first time in my life I feel at “home”, not to mention the amount of time and money spent on creating our special atmosphere. And yes, I'm not at all for the move but relationships are about compromise... Right?

Since we don’t really know our next steps on where to live, I’ve been hauling ass to Beacon’s Closet and listing new things on Poshmark whenever time allows. It’s been a couple of stressful weeks, which left me feeling blah-ish and withdrawn. It makes me wish I was still vacationing near the Mediterranean Sea. You know happier carefree moments.

Instead of dwelling on all these woe-is-me feelings (which can eat you alive if you let it) I’m flipping the switch. I’m going to do a few things that make me feel amazing (long runs, Classpass, hangouts with friends) and of course, keep my head up. Things always work out in the end – and if it’s not working out then it’s not necessarily the end.

Besos!