Mad Hatter

Growing up, whenever I tried on a big floppy hat while I was on vacation (or from my moms closet) I felt instantly grown-up and glamorous, which has led to my longtime love for hats! While I typically wear mine at the beach, these pictures inspired me to rock the look a few different ways. 


Now these are some haute hats!

Girl Gotta Gets

"Merde il pleut" translates to "Shit, it's raining!" Obviously, I'm in love with this and really wish I had it today! It comes in a variety of vibrant colors and you can get it here. Girls - we gotta get this! 

Girl Gotta Gets

Featured in the most recent issue of Lucky, I am in love with this backless Rachel Roy dress (click on "dress" to shop it!). It's the perfect mix of sexy and sophisticated!

Loving Lately

Neon denim jeans are all the rage right now (if you haven't noticed since they are hard to miss!). Taking some inspiration from this seasons vibrant color trend, I am dedicating this Loving Lately post to all things  bright and cheery!


Happy Monday! 

{Georgetown Cupake (located in Soho) are just as tasty
 as they are pretty with the cutest baby pink boxes}

{DIY brown wrapping paper with neon
polka-dots. So clever and cute!} 

{"Lion Around" by Essie}

{#travelcolorfully board on Pinterest where I
found this eye-capturing shot}

{Ankle bracelets are back, ladies!}

Cupcakes and Cashmere

My absolute favorite blogger, Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere (who inspired me to start my own blog), is getting married today! Do I know her personally? No - but I would be lying if I said I wasn't incredibly anxious to see how gorgeous every element of her wedding is going to be. Her taste is impeccable and having come from similar backgrounds (she started at Conde Nast), I feel I can relate to her on many levels - from style to home decor and more - I adore her on every level. #anxiouslyawaiting

Style, Love, and Rock 'N Roll

As most of you are aware, Coachella has become the hottest ticket across the country! Fashion brands and magazines alike have joined the band wagon, creating "Coachella Style Guides" and inspiring concert lovers (as well as non-concert lovers) to get the rock-n-roll, hippie-inspired look (which you all know I can't get enough of - thanks to my hippie-ish parents!) While I am majorly bummed I cannot attend this year (I am already slating it in for next), I adore this Free People March Lookbook that provides some major inspiration as well as the site's "Festival Looks"! In celebration of Coachella kicking off this Friday, here's to STYLE, LOVE and ROCK 'N ROLL!

Girl Gotta Gets

As we move into Spring, my goal is to re-organize my posts to provide more appeal to readers and keep you all coming back for more! While I currently have my signature LOVING LATELY post that showcases up to 5 random things I am currently loving (with links to purchase), I aim to weave in some more regular content (relating to home, food, fashion, travel, hot spots, work and more), creating a familiar atmosphere and engaging content that you guys can (hopefully) look forward to seeing on a consistent basis. 


To kick start this process, get used to seeing a weekly post entitled GIRL GOTTA GETS. Each week I will blog about one item that is, in my opinion, worth-wanting (and I assume that my new gig at Lucky will provide some major inspiration!)


This week, I found the perfect plate at Fishs Eddy. Ladies - you all know those moments when you are craving sweets or salt and you wish there was a big sign that said STOP RIGHT NOW? These plates = problem solved!

Cover Confessions

I just had to share the going away card (or should I say cover) that my AMAZING Bauer team created for me on my last day. Just the perfect farewell and a reminder of all of the wonderful friends and memories I made along the way. Now, on to new endeavors...

Girls Day Out

I never had a sister. While my mom and I have a sister-like relationship,  I always envied the fact that she had 5 girls in her immediate family and often wondered what it would be like to grow up in that type of hormonal-overload household. There have been many women during the course my life whom have inspired me, challenged me and taught me valuable lessons - whether it be a boss, a friend, a family member, a classmate, or even a public figure - but the friendships that have grown into sister-like relationships are ones that I cherish most. 

Ashley Meyers is just that. Not only is she amazingly talented, creative (she helped design my blog!), and inspiring in every way - she is beautiful, genuine and strong with the biggest heart. 

Recently, we were overdue for a get-together so we made the absolute most of it. Take a look! 

{Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria for breakfast!}

{Bliss Soho for my first-ever Fabulous Facial.
#addicted}

{Marie Belle for lunch (we discovered that they have
a cute cafe in the back!}

{Finished off, of course, with come of Marie Belle's
signature chocolates that are  almost too pretty to eat!}

{Apotheke for pre-dinner drinks (known for specialty 
cocktails entitled 'prescriptions'  and a bar that 
resembles a lab with bartenders dressed in white 
lab coats.}

{Pulqueria (a trendy Mexican restaurant
in the heart of Chinatown) for dinner
 and some jicama margs!}

Sienna, Sienna, Sienna

In my book, Sienna Miller can do no wrong. In this months edition of Vogue UK, the sexy stunner wows us again! I love these whimsical shots (by Ryan McGinley) that bring to life the British stars free spirit style. How lucky are we that there is a Sienna mini-me on the way!? That will be one cute little hippie child - with a British accent (obsessed already!)

Rilito

The months after college are intensely anxiety-driven for most, but for my super laid back brother, the stress didn't get to him in the slightest (where was that gene when I was born!?) While most of his friends expected him to head to NYC and work for ESPN (an opportunity most guys would dream of!), Riley, without contemplation, followed his heart to San Diego where he could live the life he had always dreamed of (surfing before/after work was his goal!)

The journey started out in RI where he bought a car, drove across the country with a friend (with no job or place to stay lined up), checked into a campsite for 2 weeks (here he would shower and dress for job interviews - no joke!), and had his ID stolen on the day he arrived. For most (including me), these circumstances would make you crazy and certainly lead to some major stress. But it didn't get to easy-going Riley.

His determination was more evident than ever and without any complaints in the world, he set out to find a home, his dream job and make some friends. In a few months he has accomplished all of that and so much more. I have never been prouder!

Today is Riley's birthday.  His always positive attitude, strength and laid-back nature shines through in every move he makes. I think everyone should incorporate a little more 'Riley' into their lives. The world would certainly be a happier place:)

Then (with the surfer bro hair!)

Now

Conde Nast Calls

What a week (in a really really good way!) After a whirlwind of a process, I am officially headed back to 4 Times Square! I am joining forces with Lucky as the Integrated Marketing Manager working on American Fashion brands (yup - a wardrobe re-vamp is taking place as we speak & sky-high heels are back in the mix!)

I must admit, it's a bittersweet feeling to leave a team of people who have become like family (let's face it - we spend more time with our co-workers than our actual family & friends.) While I am thrilled, ready and so overly enthused to take on this new challenge and soak in all that Conde has to offer, I will certainly miss my amazing In Touch + Life&Style team whom I have the utmost respect for and have learned so much from.

As I head back to my training grounds (I started at Glamour), I feel so fortunate to have had so many incredible experiences during my career, and am looking forward to many more at Lucky! Bye-bye Bauer. Hello (again), Anna Wintour!

Lace Yourself

This time of year I always find it difficult to know what to wear. The non-consistent temperatures make it tough. I am seriously addicted (and have always been) to white lace  - from tops to dresses to shorts - I love them all! Grant likes to call it my doily collection (what do guys know?!) and I can't seem to rid the addiction of constantly updating my wardrobe with loads of lace! 

Since I have yet to get a nice tan, I have recently been pairing this H&M dress with a pair of colored tights. Of course, a cute hat or big sunglasses ads a stylish statement to any outfit. 

Photo Fab

I am loving this photo shoot by Nicolos Moore for Elle France featuring Behati Prinsloo (thanks Ash + Because I'm Addicted for posting!) This entails everything I love - hippie chic meets girly glam with a splash of retro! #obsessed

Summer Dreaming On Such A Winter's Day

The warm weather has finally made an appearance! The temps are supposed to reach close to 70 degrees in NYC today (ok friends on the west coast - that's warm for us east coasters.)  With our upcoming trip to SoCal only a month away and summer s.l.o.w.l.y. approaching, I have sun and sand on my mind and am so anxious to slip on my rainbows, a swim suit (well - this could be debated depending on the day!) and hit the beach. What a perfect prescription to reverse my Vitamin D deficiency and kick start a kick ass summer!