Winter Florals: Bella Mag Collab

Two weeks ago I did a quick street style shoot in the city for a fun feature with Bella Magazine coming in March.  I wasn't able to get all of the images, but I really wanted to share this outfit on the blog!

Photo By: Philip Fischetti

Floral Cardi: Forever21 (similar) / Shirt: Target (here)/ Jeans: Dittos (here) / Shoes: Aldo 

Bag: Galian (here) c/o / Necklace: WildButterfly / Sunglasses: Target 

  I'll make this post short and sweet :) I recently got this floral piece and I love it.  I found it the day before the shoot and didn't have much time to style it, so I went with dark denim and a long sleeve red shirt.  I envisioned something else but couldn't find the other pieces I wanted.  I've always been a fan of the floral/stud combo so I added this bag, which I think is such a great statement piece.  Some people shy away from wearing winter whites & floral print, but I'm all for it!  I really want to style this cardi again so I'm hoping to come up with something else soon.  It was a cold NYC day, but I definitely had spring time on my mind.

Special thanks to Dana Prigge & Derek Warburton for this opportunity.  Can't wait to see the issue!

Have a great day loves<3

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Red Accents

I wasn't really planning on doing a Valentine's Day theme look this year, but I guess this will do!

Top: Lovers & Friends (here) c/o / Skirt: Dynamite (similar)

Shoes: PoshMark (similar style) (also love) / Wristlet: olivia + joy (similar) c/o 

Earrings: Daisy Gem (here) / Scarf: H&M


If you don't want to go with the typical red or pink dress, then you can incorporate those colors into your outfit in other ways.  I decided to do some red accents with this cute little clutch/wristlet and a bold lip.  I got this skirt a few months ago and wasn't really sure how I wanted to style it.  I love the black and white print.  It's very similar to a dress that I have.  When I got this cut out top from L&F, I knew it would look great with this skirt.  I was getting the cold shoulder, literally!  haha It actually was in the 50s so wearing this without a coat was not too bad.  But I decided to use my scarf as a shawl in some of the photos.  I really wanted to show off the cut outs and the earrings, so I went with a big high bun.

Aren't these earrings gorgeous? When you make a purchase on Daisy Gem using code CCA10, you will get 10% off your order and 15% of proceeds will go to Colon Caner Alliance.  It's an organization that I hold close to my heart.  When my father was first diagnosed, I ran a 5k with them to help raise awareness and money for colon cancer.  Colon Cancer Awareness month is actually in March and I hope to do something special for it.

I'll be going to some shows again this fashion week which starts on Thursday and I can't wait to share it all with you.  I realized back in September that I took way too many photos and most of them didn't even come out that great lol This time I want to focus more on the shows and only take a couple of snaps (hopefully good ones). I will definitely be posting on instagram during it all.  It snowed again yesterday and it's supposed to snow more later this week so I am really curious to see how this is all going to pan out.  I'll be staying at my friend's apartment for the whole week so I am just excited for a mini getaway.  I still have no idea what I will be wearing so hopefully I can figure that out within the next two days!

Lots of love <3

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Work It Out: Fit Style To Street Style

I'm really excited about today's post because it's different than what I normally do and it's also been great motivation for me.  I have to confess that I haven't worked out in awhile.  I got a little lazy during these winter months and I really need to get back on track.   As we get older our bodies start to change so much and it's really important to take care of them now while we can.  I officially started again this weekend and I am really happy about it!  Whenever I am working out, I always feel great, both in body and in mind.  I teamed up with Athleta for a fit style meets street style challenge.

Fit Style

  

Hoodie (similar) / Chi Tank (here) / Sports Bra (here) / Tights (similar) c/o Athleta 

Sneakers: (old) Nike Free XT(similar)/ Headphones: Beats By Dre (here)/ Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (here)

Saturday was so beautiful, so I headed out to my favorite park where I typically run during the spring and summer.  This park is very special to me because when I first lost my father, it was the only place I could actually escape to.  I used to come here all the time to run and just sit on the benches and clear my mind.  Coming here really helped put things into perspective for me.  It's where I wrote a song inspired by and dedicated to my father called Slip Into The Darkness and it's the place that somehow made me realize I had to stop feeling sorry for myself and live my life.  I know it may sound weird, but during my darkest time this place brought me back to the light.  It was the therapy that I really needed.  Running is such a great way to feel free from everything going on around us.  

When it comes to fitness, I want to wear comfortable pieces.  And of course it's always a plus when they're stylish too.  I'm pretty obsessed with this zip up hoodie mostly because of the thumb holes!  I layered a long white tank underneath on top of the black sports bra.  Everything is so light weight and easy to move around in.  It felt great to put these sneakers back on.  I have a few pairs of Nikes but these are definitely my favorite ones.  And of course I can't go running without my headphones and some water!  My sister is currently training for her 5th fitness competition and I am beyond motivated by her once again.  I am in the process of begging her to train me so I can reach my goals by spring/summer.  She might be making an appearance on my blog soon :) 

Street Style

Hoodie (similar) / Chi Tank (here) c/o Athleta 
Jeans: Dittos (here) / Booties: Forever21 (also love ) /  Cap: N/A (similar)
Bag: H&M (similar) / Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe (similar)


For this challenge, I had to take some of the pieces that I would use to workout and show how you can easily transition them into street style.  This hoodie is perfect because it really can be used during the day to do pretty much anything.  I wore it to run some errands and do a little bit of shopping over the weekend.  I layered a black workout tank underneath which by the way, has an unstinkable technology so that you can wear it more and wash it less.  I changed into dark denim and my go-to boots, let my hair down and added a baseball cap for a fun casual look.  And I brought my big black tote out to play again!

I hope that you enjoyed today's post!  Let me know if you would like to see any more fitness posts in the near future.  Have a great day loves.

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Edgy Friday

Another Friday is here and I'm wrapping this week up with something edgy. 

Dress: Lovers & Friends (here) c/o / Jacket: Charlotte Russe (similar)

Booties: Forever21 (similar style) / Tights: H&M

Clutch: Galian/ Monogram Love: WildButterfly

Tiny Love: Furor Moda/ Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe 

This dress is from the new L&F spring collection. It's sleeveless, but I wanted to wear it now so that I could show a fun way to style it during the winter time.  The temperatures went up a little yesterday, thankfully, so I ditched the heavy coats for a few.   I wanted to play off the top black lining, so I thought the best option would be this faux leather jacket, some tights, and comfy booties.  Do you guys remember when I first got these boots?  I said that I would be wearing them a lot... and I did not lie! lol You could also dress this up more of course, but I wanted to go for more of a casual, edgy vibe.  I've got a double dose of LOVE going on with these two different necklaces.  You can never have enough love, right?!  I like this little feminine touch amidst the studs and leather.  

I've been getting some questions on instagram about what I use to curl my hair.  I use the Remington 1-1/2" wand and after I curl each piece, I run my fingers through to loosen the curls or I brush through with a wide paddle brush.  This really helps to give more of a natural look opposed to having such tight curls.  I've definitely learned that along the way.  When I first started using a wand, I probably looked like Shirley Temple.  I think my hair always looks best the day after I curl it too.  I seriously need to get my behind back on youtube and one of the first videos I plan on doing is a new hair tutorial.  But I need to just stop saying it and do it already!  (hands covering eyes emoji)

Check out my interview with Modesphera!

 Have a stylish weekend. 

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Another Day, Another Coat

Happy Thursday loves.  This week is flying by!  Can't even believe that it's about to be February already.  That means we are getting closer to spring!

Coat: Choies (here) c/o / Sweater: H&M (similar) 

Jeans: Dittos (here) c/o / Boots: Charlotte Russe (sold out online-but also like)

Bag: Galian(here) c/o / Love Necklace: Furor Moda 

 Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (here)/ Rings: Tanya Kara 

I wore this coat for the outside scenes when filming for the Lucky campaign.  I love the plaid and this color combo is perfect for winter so I couldn't wait to do an outfit post with it.  I am honestly so tired of shooting in coats and layers.  I think I've had enough already lol This polar vortex is for the birds!  As soon as the temperatures rise this weekend I am taking full advantage.

 I wanted to bring out the tan/mustard shade in the print, so this sweater ended up being the perfect match. I wore it over the weekend too.  I swear every time I buy something new I end up wearing it a bunch of times right away.  And I had to bring out these buckle boots again! They really took this outfit up a notch (literally... I mean look at those heels ha!).  I also added this metallic snake tote to the look which is such a great statement piece as well.  Metallics and gold hardware are definitely my thing.

I've been trying out some new skincare products from Olay that I can't wait to blog about.  It's only been a couple of days but my skin has been so smooth and I am already seeing improvements.  I'm really looking forward to adding more beauty elements to the blog!

Have a great day loves!

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My "Boyfriend's" Coat

This is my menswear inspired look from brunch and shopping in Soho this Sunday.

Photos: My Style Diaries 

Oversized Coat: H&M (here)/ Shirt: Target (similar)

 Jeans: Dittos (here)/ Booties: Forever21 (also love)/ Scarf: H&M

Chevron Necklace: Wild Butterfly (here) c/o

I don't have a boyfriend but if I did, this is probably what it would look like if I wore his coat haha
I went shopping at H&M the other day looking for some last minute pieces for this past weekend and I became obsessed with this.  It's supposed to be oversized, but since I am so petite, it looks REALLY oversized on me.  I can't lie though, I actually really like it.  I'm realizing that I am starting to gravitate towards items that I never thought I would wear.  So I decided to get it and just go for it. Since it was really cold and we were going to be on our feet the whole day, I just wanted to be cozy and comfortable.  I literally could have fit another person under my coat with me if need be lol I went with a simple long sleeve red shirt underneath to add a pop of color.  I've been LIVING in this hat.  I'm starting to think it's glued to my head, but it's just been the perfect winter accessory this season.

It really was just an incredible weekend and I am very thankful that I had this opportunity and experience.  Looking back to when I first did the casting, I remember that I was so close to not even doing it.  I'm just really happy that I went for it.  Filming yesterday is something that I will never forget. It definitely took me out of my comfort zone as I am not used to doing things like this.  But I have to say that I would really love to do more filming in the future.  This whole experience just opened up a new world for me.  It's also taught me that I seriously need to stop being so hard on myself.  It's a constant battle, but I am really working at it.  Thank you so much to the Lucky and P&G Beauty team and the awesome guys at SpreadHouse. And lots of love to my fellow voices of beauty: Nikki, Katie and Amy <3

Have a lovely day!

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