la nolita

Top: American Apparel // Skirt: Zara (last season, but love this style and this style) // Bag: Mina Miyaki 'Nolita' c/o // Shoes: Joe Fresh // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Lips: Stila 'Aria' // Nails: OPI 'Alpine Snow'

Hey beautiful people! It's been a minute since I've posted and I apologize. Life has been bringing a lot of big decisions lately and many changes, which I promise to update you once everything settles! 

In the meantime, I've had the pleasure of working on this collaboration with the very talented Mina Miyaki, showing off her gorgeous handmade bags all made right here in NYC. This pink crossover from her first collection is called 'Nolita' and she's just as fun as that area of NYC. This very bag was even featured in British Vogue recently! I love it for its versatility, bold prints and pop of color. I've been using it mostly as a clutch/makeup bag without the chain, but as a crossover, it's the perfect length.

If you're in New York City area on September 26th, stop by this pop up shop in Brooklyn to shop these cute bags and pouches in person. Also, be sure to check out the Mina Miyaki Etsy store, Instagram and newsletter for updates!

xo,

Becca

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Photos by: Jen Arcebido

flowers and sunshine

T-shirt: J.Crew // Skirt: Zara (similar here) // Shoes: Joe Fresh // Clutch: DVF // Hat: Zara (old, but similar here) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Bracelets: David Yurman // Earrings: Bauble Bar // Rings: David Yurman // Lips: NARS 'Damned' lip pencil +  NARS 'Quito' lip gloss 

Traded the snow for some sun last weekend. 

Here's a post from sunny South Florida!

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Photos by: Jen Arcebido

in those jeans

Vest: Elizabeth & James (thrifted) // Top: LOFT // Jeans: Express // Shoes: Joe Fresh (on sale now!) // Hat: Vince Camuto // Sunglasses: Prada // Bag: YSL via Eva Gentry Consignment // Watch: Michele // Lips: Sephora 'Truth or Dare'

A quick post from my weekend in Florida! One closet staple that I always travel with (and keep an extra pair at my parents' house) is my Express jeans. I've been wearing their denim for years because they fit my waist and curves perfectly. I'm a sucker for skinny jeans and their Stella and leggings styles are always the best. I usually travel with one blue denim pair and one black legging pair because they are comfortable enough for the plane ride and go easily with any top. I am trying to expand my denim repetoire, any favs that you have?

I can't believe I'm already back in this NYC slush, but as long as I got my Sorel boots on, nothing's stopping me. Luckily, I get to travel back to St. Augustine, FL again this weekend for our wedding reception tasting :) Can't wait! 3 more months til the big day! 

Hope you have a great week!

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

winter blues

Coat: Coast (gifted by my sister, in yellow here) // Sweater: Joe Fresh // Jeans: Zara // Sneakers: Adidas // Bag: Mansur Gavriel // Hat: Topshop // Sunglasses: Celine // Jewelry: Bauble Bar, David Yurman // Lipgloss: NARS 'Quito' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

bridges

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Coat: Ann Taylor (outlet) // Dress: Zara (old, similar here) // Boots: Joe Fresh (Alleluia, they fit over my calves!) // Scarf: Zara // Sunglasses: Celine // Purse: Chanel // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

Happy New Year to you! 

I hope yesterday was filled with much rest and relaxation to re-energize for an inspiring and blessed 2015. Matt and I slept in after a fun NYE celebration with friends in Union Square at Penny Farthing and spent the afternoon walking around in Dumbo. It's the most picture perfect location in Brooklyn where you can see up to 3 bridges at the same time--the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges. And to top it off, it's the very spot where Matt proposed :) January 1st is definitely a day where we all start to think of things we resolve to do or accomplish during the upcoming year and I realized, while gazing up at these magnificent structures, how symbolic they are for the new year. 

Let's resolve to build our own bridges. Not walls. Let's resolve not to wait for things to just happen, but be that spark that ignites the path to our goals and dreams. Let's resolve to build our own bridges and walk across them always keeping our heads high toward what lies ahead in 2015. 

Lastly, a very big thank you to YOU for reading and supporting my blog! I'm so thankful for all of the awesome opportunities afforded to me and remarkable people I've met this year because of it. I can't wait to share more of my fashion and wedding adventures with you this year. Comment below to share what you'd like to see more of! I'd love to hear from you :)

xo,

Becca

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

hints of fall

Top: Joe Fresh // Leggings: Zara // Bag: Fendi // Heels: Express // Hat: Ann Taylor (old, but similar here and here) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Watch: Michele // Lips: MAC 'Lady Danger' // Nails: Essie 'Limited Addiction'

Confession: I didn't realize these faux leather leggings were chocolate brown when I ordered them online from the #zarasale. Oops! But I'm so glad that they are this color! A nice change from black, these leggings definitely provoke a hint of fall as our weather starts to change these next couple of weeks. For sure a fall/winter closet staple scored for only $19.99! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

xo,

Becca

Photos by: Matthew Barros

snow days

Coat: Michael Kors (old, but similar here) // Top: Zara (striped version here) // Skirt: Joe Fresh (similar here) // Boots: BCBG (old, but similar here) // Purse: Fendi (similar here) // Sunglasses: Kate Spade 'Arianna' // Scarf: Zara (similar here and here) // Tights: H&M // Rings: MODERN TREND // Lip Gloss: Marc Jacobs 'Lust for Life'

Photos by: Matthew Barros