The Everyday Floral Pants

YOU GUYS! The big week is finally here!

ICYMI, it's my bestie's birthday tonight and I got a few tricks up my sleeves. Unfortunately, I can't tell you too much but I do suggest following me on Snapchat (my username is thestyleboro) to keep up with my shenanigans. Then tomorrow, we're boarding a plane straight Chicago. Riot Fest here we come!!

It's going to be a magical weekend. Can't wait to relive my punk days - eek!!

But before we head out I still need to finish up one full day of work. And boy, does that clock drag on!

Since I still have a million things to do before our trip, in addition to work, I usually gravitate to looks that are easy peasy and super comfortable. Stan Smiths, fancy pants that feel more like sweats, and a light jacket.

Truth be told, I was kind of nervous that the red and green color combo would scream Christmas. It actually came together quite nicely. My co-workers kept complementing the look so they're definitely the reason this look was snapped.

Shirt: Wilfred  Pants: J.Crew (similar here)  Jacket: Joe Fresh (similar here)  Sneakers: Adidas  Necklace: Nashelle + Athra Luxe  Rings: Assorted  Lipgloss: Wolfie via Colourpop

Honestly working behind a desk all day long makes me yearn for #OOTDs full of leggings and oversized sweatshirts. And it could be so easy to do! But I'm a huge believer in dressing your best to feel your best. Not only that, but employers notice when you put in the effort and look ready to work.

And this week, I'm ready to work and then party like it's 1987 all over again.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Gone Casual: Stripes + Booties

If you were to peek inside my Marie Kondo-inspired drawers you'd find a plethora of stripes. The neatly folded sweatshirts, dresses, and tops vary in different color combinations and styles but have one common consistency.

They remind me of my American Apparel days and the insanely high credit card bill I'm ignoring from J. Crew. At one point, I tried to diversify my closet trend by adding polka dots and failed miserably. And if you were wondering the outcome of that... Well, let's say nearly everything polka-dotted has been purged.

So instead of changing my stripes, I'm running with it.

On fuss-free days you'll find me in stripes, high-rise black denim, and moto boots. Sometimes the Stan Smiths come out to play but the preference is definitely lots of hardware when out and about.

I got this pair from Modern Vice, a local shoe company that specializes in hand-crafted shoes. I got the chance to visit their glass shoebox and factory. It was quite the experience and fully deserving of its own blog post, so be on the lookout for that.

Shirt: J. Crew  Jeans: Bond via Mott & Bow  Sunglasses: The Row  Backpack: Tumi  Boots: Modern Vice  Lipgloss: Coral Sands via L'Oreal

Overall, this is essentially my uniform and one that I rely on to get me through a mundane week. Heck, I even wear this on Tinder dates when I'm feeling stuck in a style rut. It's easy, chic, and trendy enough to trapeze through the city streets. What about you, are you more of a stripes or polka-dotted girl?

Photos by Lauren Adriance.

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The Fourth Wall

Writing these monthly posts aren't easy. I never know how much to share or if I'm oversharing but it seems like the honesty is appreciated. So for those of you that reached out with positivity - thank you!

In case you missed it, I've spent the last twelve years attempting to qualify for the New York City Marathon. Minor things always got in the way, but this year I made the cut. And in two short months, I'll be running alongside thousands across the five boroughs. It gives me the chills thinking about it.

But lately, I've been finding solace in a few too many drinks every day. It's starting to turn into a habit I can't seem to shake. The summer season and the endless parties at first made the binges acceptable. Keyword: summer.

We're quickly approaching fall and my training has fallen by the wayside. The yearning I once had to hit the pavement and explore the neighborhood on two laced up sneakers has dissipated. It might be a passing mood, who knows.

I do know that I'd never forgive myself if I didn't at least try to fix this and instead continued to drown my mixed emotions in tequila sours. (It's also not wise to indulge in such lush ways so quickly after surgery - stress makes us do stupid things).

So with that being said, after I return from Chicago I'll be going sober.

Detoxing my body from alcohol and returning to a normal training schedule will hopefully get me back into the groove. Wish me luck.

Photo by Lydia Hudgens.