6 minute read Sharing the best vintage store in Paris, which vendors to visit at flea markets and how to negotiate when you don't speak French!
4 minute read My edited travel beauty kit: I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!
6 minute read Where the French love uniforms and rules -- the Italians throw out the rulebook completely, opting instead to just have fun. What's not to love about that?
3 minute read Voter registration deadlines, Sabrina the Teenage Witch the reboot and Suistudio's new capsule collection with Vanessa Hudgens.
4 minute read "This is what you do on your very first day in Paris. You get yourself, not a drizzle, but some honest-to-goodness rain, and you find yourself someone really nice and drive her through the Bois de Boulogne in a taxi. The rain's very important. That's when Paris smells its sweetest. It's the damp chestnut trees."
6 minute read Sharing our trip itinerary for São Miguel Island in the Azores.
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If you've been following me for a while now, you know I'm a Broadway fanatic.
So much so, that I've gone through and marked the opening dates of most major productions as they come into town, highest on my list at the moment being Pretty Woman (but that's another post, for another day).
And while I love catching the latest openings, I'll never say no to a repeat performance, especially if that certain repeat performance happens to be a hip-hop/rap infused story about our founding fathers -- yes, I'm talking about Hamilton. If you recall, my guy and I hopped out to DC last month at the invite of The Jefferson Hotel team to celebrate their latest summer programming offer (3 nights for the price of 2, which is still running through the end of summer!). Every time I visit The Jefferson, I'm always blown away by how regal everything feels and these past few visits have been no different. This most recent weekend we ducked out of New York early on a Friday, pulling into Union Station around 10pm, just in time for a little indulgent room service and an early night cap -- had to save up our energy for the following evening! For more photos of The Jefferson (trust me, you won't want to miss their lobby!), head to this post!
On Saturday, we got up (early for my guy, late for me!) and headed straight for a slightly boozy lunch at Duke's Grocery (it came highly recommended from you guys!) to enjoy the second half of the England vs. Belgium World Cup semi-finals game. After we hung our heads ever so slightly for England (looks like it's not coming home this year, boys), we made a beeline for Georgetown Cupcakes and spent the afternoon roaming around Georgetown, as I casually picked out future homes (a girl can dream, right?).
After a brief late afternoon/early evening refresh and outfit change at The Jefferson, we made our way over to the Kennedy Center, which if you're ever in DC, you should definitely try to make one of your evenings there for a show or a performance. The architecture alone is breathtaking and if you catch if just right on a sunny, summer evening, the light is nothing short of magical as it casts shadows across the grand entrance -- quotes from JFK greeting you as you walk in -- the Potomac River just within earshot.
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Of course, Hamilton left us both singing and tapping our feet -- and while it's round two for me, King George just never gets old! Every time he came on stage, I tugged my poor, bewildered boyfriend's arm in excitement, as I practically know each and every word to his musical numbers. (Perhaps you do, too?)
We then ended the evening at Le Diplomate (another spot that came highly recommended from you guys!) and it was such a treat, especially on Bastille Day! Unbeknownst to us, their evening hours turned into a drag queen show, which was the perfect ending to our day -- a lot of smiling, singing and all the french fries I could muster.
On Sunday, we spent the day recovering and getting a bit of work done at The Jefferson's library room (a must-see if you're visiting the property, such a beautiful, quiet haven if you need to get caught up on emails). And for our last few hours in town before catching the train back, we decided to walk over to the Lincoln Memorial, just a stone's throw away, and one of my all time favorite memorials to visit. I could literally sit there for hours, crowds or not, and listen to the wind pass through the trees, the birds chirping overhead and the clatter of so many different languages being spoken, all at the feet of one our most noble presidents.
Huge thanks to The Jefferson team for having us again and inviting us out to see Hamilton -- we had such an incredible time!
On that note, I've pulled a few noteworthy dresses perfect for your next evening at the theater, so keep scrolling! Are you guys seeing any performances soon? Would love to know which ones!
OUTFIT DETAILS: Ulla Johnson dress (now on sale!) // Dior heels // Vintage clutch (similar style here)
[prodl brand="Ulla Johnson" product="Delilah pleated dress" description="I like to think a Schuyler sister would love this dress -- and it was actually the first thing I packed for the weekend, because I knew I wanted to wear it to the Kennedy Center. The perfect amount of flow, this dress was a crowd favorite! I got compliments at the theater and at dinner afterward. It's currently on sale, so act fast!" link="Lhttp://shopstyle.it/l/O66Z"]
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[prodr brand="Lovers + Friends" product="Monica polka dot dress" description="My friend Courtney of Color me Courtney are currently planning our lady date for Pretty Woman (sorry to both our boyfriends -- we're leaving you out this time!). For a musical like this, I like to play homage to a character without it being too literal. You all know I love a good polka dot so I'm tipping my proverbial hat to Vivianne's polo outfit, without copying the exact color scheme." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/O67D"]
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[prodl brand="Staud" product="Langdon poplin dress" description="Well if this isn't the perfect dress to wear to Mean Girls, then I don't know what is! You can snag yourself bonus points if you can book tickets for a Wednesday performance, because you know what we love to wear on Wednesdays, right?" link="http://shopstyle.it/l/O68z"]
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[prodr brand="Tibi" product="Ruffle pleated dress" description="For the classics, like My Fair Lady or Phantom of the Opera, I love wearing something a bit more refined and timeless. This Tibi dress has made the rounds in beautiful lilac and orange colors this season but I personally LOVE the white. So seasonless, yet the shape is so distinct." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/O7bL"]
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[prodl brand="Ulla Johnson" product="Lenore smocked dress" description="Yep, another Ulla Johnson dress, but for good reason! The sheerness of this dress is just the right amount of sexy for a theater show -- but the length and flutter sleeves keep it slightly demure at the same time. All too fitting for Chicago perhaps? Yes, please and all that jazz!" link="http://shopstyle.it/l/O7aX"]
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[prodr brand="Jacquemus" product="La Robe sol dress" description="So admittedly, I just want an excuse to wear something in this shade of yellow, especially if it involves Jacquemus. Best part? This dress is now on sale! For something this bright, try and snag tickets to a more lighthearted show -- perhaps Lion King or Aladdin -- or heck, maybe you'll catch The Boss' eye during his namesake show?" link="http://shopstyle.it/l/O7dx"]
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As you might have spied on Instagram a few weekends ago...
I recently hopped out to Gurney's in Montauk with the Ralph Lauren team for a weekend away from the city with my guy, in celebration of their Polo Ultra Blue fragrance. Today's post is short and sweet but I did want to share this little photo diary, as it was the perfect weekend of relaxation, surfing and more than our fair share of indulging on seafood. I know I've said this before, but every time I make it out to Montauk, I'm reminded of how much I love feeling disconnected from the city every once and a while -- after all, they affectionately call it "the end of the world" for a reason.
Hope you're all having an amazing week so far and whatever travels you may have cooking up for this weekend or next, I hope they're filled with adventure!
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(Ha, just ignore my horrible tan lines here, please!)
OUTFIT DETAILS: Maiyo swimsuit (gifted) // Cynthia Rowley wetsuit // Reformation floral dress (sold out, similar style here) // Zara top and skirt // Aje maxi dress (sold out, but this dress is my latest obsession from them)
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Huge thanks to the Ralph Lauren team for having us! We had an incredible time.
4 minute read The brands that most fashion-obsessed girls in NYC are raving about...
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As someone who grew up in a very landlocked state (hello Nevada desert), the idea of sailing has always fascinated me.
The open ocean at your beckon call, allowing the wind to literally take you where it wills, the sway of the water rocking you to sleep at night. Admittedly, I've gone on large scale cruises before and of course, sailboats for the afternoon with friends of friends who had boats (note to self: make more friends who have boats!) but I've never sailed on an actual yacht. I had an amazing time on this trip and I really fell in love with boating. I was telling my friends how much I want to buy a boat since going on this trip and they told me to check out GraysOnline. It's only an idea at the minute but I would LOVE to own a boat in the future. How cool would that be!?
Naturally, when The Moorings team invited me on one of the chartered 5800 yacht cruises through the British Virgin Islands, I had to 1.) pinch myself and 2.) start packing! Despite hopping around the Caribbean quite a bit the past few years since moving to the East Coast, I haven't spent much time in the British Virgin Islands specifically, so I was excited for the chance to experience it as part of such an intimate sailing experience. By intimate I mean, the yacht comfortably fits 11 to 12 people, three of whom were our small but mighty crew: one fearless captain, Martin, one amazing chef, Katie, and the friendliest stew ever, Kay (who makes an amazing BVI painkiller cocktail). We had 5 full days at sea ahead of us, with plenty of islands to stop off at along the way, so each day started early with a coffee at sunrise, plenty of swimming and sunshine filled naps in between, and ended with sunset cocktails on our top deck.
If it sounds like I'm describing a scene from The Talented Mr. Ripley (minus the whole messy homicide plot twists), then we're on the same page -- I felt like Gwyneth Paltrow at times, and even donned my head scarf most days as a sartorial nod to her character. I'll detail our exact island itinerary below, including everything I packed for the trip -- but just wanted to underscore what an incredible experience it all was. Our crew made us feel instantly at home, we couldn't have asked for better weather and while the aftermath of last season's hurricanes is still apparent on most of the islands, it was amazing to see the communities there banding together to rebuild, and to know that, bringing tourism back to life in these areas is the best remedy for a speedy recovery.
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Huge thank you to The Moorings team for having Nora and I -- it was just the dose of Vitamin D we needed! And if you're considering a similar trip yourself, I cannot recommend The Moorings enough! They offer a wide variety of customized charters through the BVI, Thailand and Croatia to name a few, and when split amongst a group of friends, it actually is quite reasonably priced, making for a really unique vacation experience (calling all brides-to-be, perhaps?).
Keep reading for our exact island itinerary!
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[prodl brand="Maiyo" product="Luna" description="It's been years since I've ventured into crochet bikini territory, mainly because they're always a bit tricky when it comes to getting them wet. This one my Maiyo, however, is a new favorite, primarily due to that cute belt! I wore this during our trip for a morning of walking around on the beach, so I'd recommend it as a lounging bikini (as opposed to a let's say surfing bikini), if you're thinking of taking the crochet bikini dive yourself. My only thing to note is that the small (especially for tops) runs big and if you're small chested like me, you might find yourself with extra fabric." link="https://maiyo.co.uk/collections/all-products/products/luna-1"]
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[prodr brand="6 Shore Road" product="Coco Bikini" description="I picked up this bikini from one of my favorite vacation shops in the West Village, Sunni Spencer. She has the best assortment of jetset essentials and the minute I spotted this striped number, I immediately thought how perfect it would be for surfing and paddle boarding in, which is exactly what I did. Plus, the top alone would make for a cute crop top paired with a higher waisted skirt." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/MjBx"]
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Island itinerary:
- Saturday, June 2: Flew from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Then from San Juan to Road Town, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Checked in at the Moorings Marina for the afternoon and slept on the boat docked for the evening.
- Sunday, June 3: Early departure from the Marina, heading straight for Norman Island to snorkel in and around the infamous Indians formation and nearby caves. Stopped off at Pirate's Bight restaurant for some afternoon drinks and naps on the beach.
- Monday, June 4: Headed to Cooper Island, which is known for their beautiful, family-run, eco-resort. Adorable bungalow rooms and white sand beaches. Then hopped over to Virgin Gorda, where we explored the Baths, a collection of boulders that have piled together to make natural pool formations, including the most famous one, known as the Cathedral (for the dramatic, overhead lighting). From there, we sailed up the North Sound to spend the night at Leverick Bay.
- Tuesday, June 5: Early morning start to begin the trek out to Anegada (affectionately known as the 'end of the world'). Unlike the other islands in the area, which boast a rockier, hillier landscape, Anegada is completely flat, so as you approach it via boat, it comes into view almost like a mirage, the palm trees literally the only thing giving the land mass any tangible shape. We spent most of the day here, swimming and snorkeling during the day, before enjoying a delicious lobster dinner on shore at the Cow Wreck Beach Bar & Grill.
- Wednesday, June 6: Sailed from Anegada to Jost van Dyke, where we spent most of the day at Soggy Dollar Bar (the birthplace of the infamous painkiller cocktail!) and then at Foxy's in the evening to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals (Woot! Go Warriors!).
- Thursday, June 7: Sailed from Jost van Dyke to Peter Island, where we spent part of the day snorkeling around, paddle boarding and eventually winding up at the famous (and now reopened!) Willy T's barge bar. The bar itself is an actual barge, with two decks -- and a diving platform on the top deck, which we certainly utilized a few times! We end the day by sailing back to Tortola, eventually docking for the evening at the Marina.
- Friday, June 8: Head back home with a new tan and lots of photos!
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[prodl brand="Zimmermann" product="Jaya scallop midi dress" description="Is there another brand that screams summer as much as Zimmermann? I think not. When you hail from sunny Australia, I suppose it's in your brand DNA to create summer-ready clothes, year round. I love this off the shoulder dress, perfect for throwing over your bathing suit during the day, but works just as well for evening events with the right pair of strappy sandal heels and perhaps a leather belt to cinch your waistline a bit more." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/MjEi"]
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[prodr brand="Pixi Market" product="Knit fisherman bag" description="I toted this little knit fisherman bag for most of the trip. Easy vacation bag for throwing all your boat essentials in: sunscreen, sunglasses and a bottle of water!" link="http://shopstyle.it/l/MjHv"]
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[prodl brand="Heidi Klein" product="BB reversible bikini" description="If you guys recall, I'm no stranger to the Heidi Klein brand. I was first introduced a few summers ago on a trip to St. Lucia and I've been hooked on their swimwear since! This little bandeau bikini number embodies everything I love about the brand: it's comfortable, perfect for water sports (hence all the diving I did in it) and it's reversible! The other side is white." link="https://www.heidiklein.com/bb-nautical-reversible-wide-bandeau-bikini"]
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[prodr brand="Zimmermann" product="Tali one piece flutter sleeve" description="Before we headed to the Baths on the island of Virgin Gorda, our PR host for the trip, Anna, told me to save my best bathing suit for this exact spot. I immediately reserved this Zimmermann number in mind. The color is a beautiful rust (and unlike anything else I own in my lineup of swimwear) and the sleeves are just so statement worthy." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mkol"]
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[prodl brand="Veronica Beard" product="Samara dress" description="I've been eyeing this Veronica Beard dress for what feels like AGES. I'm so glad I was able to style it for this trip, particularly as its blue color was just TOO perfect with the shades of the waters we were sailing. True to form, the Veronica's nailed it with this dress -- just the right amount of ladylike ruffles with va va voom cinching and slit action." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mkqm"]
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[prodr brand="Eric Javits" product="Boater hat" description="Let's say it all together here: SPF isn't enough. You need a hat on vacation. This particular hat I'm wearing here is from Marine Layer (it's now sold out), but I encourage you all to bring a wide brim hat on your next trip. I used this guy to pretty much put over my face every time we laid out in the sun." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/MkqN"]
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[prodl brand="Self Portrait" product="Panelled maxi dress" description="Full disclosure: We may have asked our captain to put up the sails specifically so we could get this exact shot in this Self Portrait dress. Luckily, Martin was a good sport about it and happily obliged. This dress is just too dreamy -- I especially love the gold chain straps to it." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mkry"]
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[prodr brand="Chanel" product="Vintage earrings" description="There's something so Elizabeth Taylor about wearing your biggest and most statement worthy earrings on tropical vacation, isn't there? I like to think Liz would give her nod of approval to my styling here." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mksa"]
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[prodl brand="Zimmermann" product="Melody off the shoulder dress" description="Ah, yes. Zimmermann strikes again. Are you surprised? This dress is just so fun and flirty, and while I normally don't opt for mini dresses, when Zimmermann makes one like this with just too many pretty details, I just had to give in." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mkuj"]
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[prodr brand="Anthropologie" product="Rina crocheted crossbody bag" description="Aside from my knit fisherman bag, this little crossbody bag was my next go-to. I brought this ashore with me for most of our excursions on land." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/MkuU"]
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Huge thanks to The Moorings team for having us! We had a blast!
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There are two types of city people.
Those who relish in escaping the city every once and while for fresh air, open space and seeing some stars at night. And those who don't. Having grown up a in pretty outdoorsy kind of town, I'm no stranger to camping and hiking, as I spent most of my childhood skiing and trekking around Lake Tahoe. Once I headed west to San Francisco and eventually east to New York, I suspected there would be this shift in me, that I wouldn't need to head out of the city limits to "stretch my legs" as I had already gotten that out of my system years ago.
But of course, the longer I find myself staying in cities, the more I get anxious to hop out of town, away from crowds and away from buildings. When I was living in San Francisco, it could be as easy a short drive over to the Marin Headlands for a day hike. Now that I'm in New York, I fully understand why folks flock to the Hamptons or to upstate New York. It gives new meaning and balance to city living, if I can leave it for a while and realize that I can see shooting stars not far outside city limits.
Naturally, when Heather and I were planning my most recent trip to visit her in London, she was rather curious herself about the English countryside -- a comparative weekend escape destination for weary-Londoners looking for a pause button, and of course, I was dying to stay in a proper cottage myself. We had our sights set on the Cotswolds, and yes, if it sounds familiar, it's probably because you may have watched The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet a few times like me. We deliberately bookended my London stay with a jaunt out to The Barnsley House and Village Pub, before we were to fly out for Lisbon, a lovely figurative sigh, before hopping out of town again.
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So how does the English countryside shape up? It's just as lovely as you would imagine -- and even more so. The stone cottages, the wisteria growing everywhere, the winding back country roads perfect for riding your bike down and don't get me started on the gardens! As I mentioned, we stayed at The Barnsley House and Village Pub, technically two different bed and breakfasts, but under the same ownership. We booked our stay at The Village Pub but spent most of our time over at The Barnsley House -- they have an incredible restaurant, a beautiful spa and the most intricate garden grounds you'll ever see, designed by Rosemary Verey -- a renown garden designer who had worked for the likes of Prince Charles and Elton John to name a few.
We only spent a few days here but it was just the respite we were both looking for -- a relaxing recharge button, leaving us ready to head back into the city.
OUTFIT DETAILS: Mara Hoffman dress // Reformation dress // Chanel mules // Showroad jewelry
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9 minute read What to do, where to eat and how to get the best natas in town!
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Just the other day, I received a DM from a reader that really got me thinking. Her message said this:
"You know what I love about your blog/style...unlike a lot of bloggers, you actually re-wear your pieces. I'm more likely to buy something that I've seen someone wear a lot than an item they wore once."
Seems like a simple concept, right? After all, the universe is expanding all the time, but unfortunately, unless you happen to be a Kardashian, your closet isn't. (I may have stolen that line from a Manhattan Mini Storage ad, but shhh...don't tell anyone).
But the more I think about it, the more I realize I, too, have felt this pressure, this NEED perhaps, to show something NEW all the time either here on my site or on my Instagram channel. We're talking to the point where, full disclosure, I've felt a pang of "ohhh...maybe I shouldn't be showing something I bought a few years ago because it's not currently for sale anymore." It's a fleeting moment, before I eventually put on said item and I realize, I just like the way it looks with my outfit and shrug it off just the same. It's an exhausting consumerism game -- and I both willingly feed into it and sometimes resent it, if I'm being completely honest.
Having been a content creator of some sort for the past 8 years, I've been forced to really evaluate a lot of my spending habits on clothes and accessories -- after all, they're directly tied to my livelihood and I need to make a case for it all to my accountant come April 15th each year. So it's perhaps only natural to see this as a catch-22. One one hand, I love sharing new discoveries with you guys, whether it's a pair of investment designer shoes or an affordable on-trend brand and on the other hand, I just like sharing outfit inspiration that hopefully helps you shop your own closet a bit more -- pulling similar (but not exact) pieces of your own. I suppose it's all a fine balance, one that gets joked about amongst bloggers (the line 'I have nothing NEW to shoot' gets thrown out there a lot), but the older I get and the more I realize my West Village studio has VERY limited storage space, I'd much rather see things I LOVE in that space, rather than things I feel are just there for me to shoot.
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Given the nature of what I do, I fully recognize the influx of new items I get is probably more than the average woman my age and income bracket, but whenever possible, I'll always try to show how I incorporate those items over and over again, hopefully in new and exciting ways for you guys to recreate yourselves.
All of this is to say, here's a white skirt I got earlier last year. It was gifted to me from Ted Baker for a project and I've styled it many different ways over the past few weeks. It's no longer available, but there's the beauty of a classic piece like this. It's a staple -- and the structure and silhouette of it are what make it unique and fun to style over and over again.
OUTFIT DETAILS: SuiStudio blazer (gifted) // Ted Baker skirt (gifted, similar style here) // Hunter boots // Marine Layer hat (from last season, love this boater hat here) // Vintage Chanel earrings
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4 minute read You guys asked. I answered. Here's how I grow my embarrassing collection of midi dresses and skirts...
It's here! After rounding up WAY too much footage, I finally had a chance to put together a little travel video from our trip to Australia back in December and January. We hopped all over really -- starting first in Melbourne, driving south along the coast for a few day trips and a friend's wedding, then across to Western Australia to Perth, Geraldton, Coral Bay and back down south to Margaret River for New Year's. I'll be putting together a longer trip recap post detailing everywhere we went and everything we did, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this little montage of moments of one of my most favorite trips to date!
PS: I wasn't really making fun of Ty's accent here -- I just like giving him a hard time. 🙂
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