Ruffles, Raw Edges & Sparkly Mules

Head to Toe: Tank, Urban Outfitters // Jeans and turtleneck, thrifted // mules, Shellys London // Bag, Joules

Happy Friday, fashionistas! I have an exciting weekend of packing to look forward to...If you sensed sarcasm there, I'm actually serious. I've always enjoyed packing for a vacation or move because it lets you plan and get excited about that upcoming adventure. And, I love the opportunity to clear out extra "stuff," which as an editor I accumulate a lot of. A good closet clean can be therapeutic, no? Okay, maybe I'm crazy, but I am excited about our new digs. I will, however, really miss this rooftop. But Central Park isn't a bad consolation prize.

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A Repurposed Button-Down & Walk in the Park

Head to Toe: Top and button-down, thrifted // Jeans, 3x1 (via Buffalo Exchange) // Bag, Joules // Booties, Musse & Cloud // Shades, Vera Wang // Earrings, Nina

Did you hear that? I'm talking about the collective sigh of relief among New Yorkers now that spring has actually sprung. I've been spending my lunch breaks in the park to get a little sun, and Daniela joined me yesterday to take a walk and snap some pics.

Since I'm moving in (eek!) exactly 10 days, shopping is out of the question, so I've been repurposing old things as much as possible. Why not turn a basic button-down into a tube top? I just put it on without putting my arms through the sleeves, folded the collar underneath in the back, tied the sleeves at my waist and secured with a little sticky tape at the chest. Even though Sean's response was, "why," I'll definitely be redoing this in the summer without a shirt underneath. Have a lovely holiday weekend, fashionistas!

 Photos by Daniela L.

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Street Art, Statement Sleeves & A Giveaway

Head To Toe: Top, JustFashionNow // Jeans, Siwy // Socks, Marcmarcs // Mules, Shellys London // Clutch, Cole Haan // Shades, Vera Wang

I can't believe I only have a few weeks left in Brooklyn...While I'm super excited to explore my new neighborhood on the Upper West Side, I'm trying to soak in as much Williamsburg as I can until then. Sunday was a extraordinarily gorgeous day, so I met a friend for an al fresco brunch at my favorite spot and ordered the usual—juevos rancheros. Then, we took a walk to this little industrial area in Bushwick with great street art (New Yorkers: it's right off of the Montrose Ave. L stop) to soak in the sun and take photos.

Thankfully, it was warm enough to wear this little JustFashionNow top without a jacket—since it's all about the sleeves. I found the website easy to browse and order from, and was happy this piece came just like the picture with easy return instructions. I had to wash before wearing since it felt a little stiff, but after a trip through the laundry and some steaming (the sleeves are tough to iron), it felt great. A few loose threads at the hem needed to be snipped, but I'm otherwise impressed with the quality for the price.

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 Photos by Daniela L.

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A Spring Outfit and the Perfect Carryall

Head to Toe: Top and vest, thrifted // Jeans, Mavi // Socks, Marcmarcs // Sneakers, Keds (similar) // Bag, Joules (similar)

If you caught my rant about uncomfortable fishnets a few weeks back, I take everything back. These Marcmarcs socks have a cloth bottom, toe and heel so they are actually comfortable to walk in! Plus since they're just ankle socks, I don't have to worry about fitting my jeans on top, and, so much cuter than no-show socks, which are always sliding off anyhow.

I'm also obsessed with this Joules tote bag, which I got for attending their press preview for work last week. It's so much more stylish than the canvas tote I usually carry around during the work week (since I always end up lugging a ton of stuff). And it literally fits everything...including your dog...whether he likes it or not. Don't worry, we kissed and made up after I put him in there!