office hours

Blazer: Tory Burch // Top: LOFT // Skirt: LOFT (old, similar here and here) // Bag: Zara // Shoes: J.Crew Outlet // Watch: Michele

Jacket: my sister's, from London // Top: Urban Outfitters (old) // Skirt: LOFT (love this plaid one) // Bag: Gucci (vintage, via Eva Gentry Consignment) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Shoes: Express // Earrings: Bauble Bar

A little throwback Thursday for you! These photos were taken back in Brooklyn, but they include some office to cocktail hour staples that I still find myself always reaching for even now that I live in Florida. Since I work as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting, I dress in outfits that are easy to switch out my white coat for a smart black blazer in case I have meetings. I am such a dress/skirt girl and pencils skirts are my absolute fav - I look for ones that are slightly high-waisted and hit my knee or just above in length. This patterned one has my name written all over it since it's also leopard print (my forever neutral)! Once that clock hits 5 o'clock, I switch out my black pumps for some ankle strap heels and my structured bag for a clutch.. throw on a leather moto jacket and I'm out the door!

What are some of your favorite 9 to 5 staples?

Shop the look below:

Photos by: Matthew Barros

midi

Top: LOFT // Skirt: Banana Republic (also comes in ivory, stripes and leather) // Bag: Mansur Gavriel (love this green version) // Shoes: Tory Burch // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Watch: Michele // Lips: NARS 'Cruella' // Nails: OPI 'Thrill of Brazil'

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

spring lace

Dress: Last Call NM (old, but similar here and here) // Jacket: Tory Burch // Heels: Valentino // Clutch: DVF // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Necklace: J.Crew // Bracelet: David Yurman // Lips: Clinique 'Broadest Berry' // Nails: OPI 'Don't Bossa Nova Me Around'

I associate the Spring season with two main things: 

cleaning and lots and lots of lace. 

The former I have yet to complete, but in the process, I reached in the back of my closet and rediscovered this beauty (purchased 5 years ago!). Perfect for Easter. I've always been a fan of lace, there's something so lady-like and but no fuss about it. If you're also loving this spring trend, check out LOFT (everything is 50% off with code CYBER50 today!) and Zara for some affordable and on trend lace pieces. 

I want them all! Help me.

Shop more pink lace dresses below:

Photos by: Jen Arcebido

coat weather

Coat: Old Navy (old, but similar here and here) // Dress: Tahari via Rue La La // Heels: Tory Burch // Bag: Fendi // Lips: Clinique Chubby Stick 'Broadest Berry' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

The weather cooled down so quickly in NYC this past weekend! I gave in and wore my first coat the season and was able to break out this classic leopard coat from Old Navy I purchased a few years back. I love how it never goes out of style... and that it's leopard print. You know how I feel about leopard print. 

Hope you have a great week!

Photos by: Matthew Barros

hey taxi

Dress (worn as top): Kora Rae // Skirt: Express (in so many fun colors now!) // Heels: Tory Burch // Clutch: Gucci via Eva Gentry Consignment // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Jewelry: David Yurman, Nordstrom // Lips: Stila 'Beso' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

I told you I loved this dress from Kora Rae ;) 

Photos by: Matthew Barros

the jump off

Jumpsuit: Forever 21 (similar here) // Clutch: Celine // Heels: Alexander Wang // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Hat: Urban Outfitters // Necklace: Zara (lusting after Frankie or Riley) // Cuff: Tory Burch (similar here) // Lips: MAC 'Lady Danger'

Greetings from South Florida! I'm having a wonderful time with the parentals, shopping and taking in as much sun as I can get (which has only been one day, but I still have a few more days!). In accordance with Shoesday Tuesdays, let's debut these ankle strap beauties. Um, is it November yet?

Photos by: Matthew Barros

c'est la vie

Coat: Tory Burch (similar here and here) // Top: Banana Republic // Jeans: Express // Flats: Anthropologie // Bag: Celine // Hat: Zara (love this one) // Sunglasses: Celine 'Caty' // Earrings: Bauble Bar // Lips and Nails: YSL 'Rouge Pop Art'

New York City. Many people move to this amazing city to chase a dream or to create a new one. Me? I moved here for a challenge, an adventure of sorts. My adventure was to further my pharmacy training and complete a pharmacy residency program, and why not go big and move away from Florida, the place I call home and everything I've known, for this one year program (or so I thought). Fortunately, my younger sister already relocated here for grad school and my boyfriend was shortly following for his medical school rotations. I always felt I cheated in a way, moving here with such a solid support system. Props to the people that move to the concrete jungle and make it with only their own strength and will to keep them going through the city's every day grind.

One year turned into two years. I realized where my heart was.. and that was in ambulatory care. So I completed another year of residency. Two years turned into three years. And here I am now. Living in Brooklyn, working with people and caring for patients that I love. Never would I have imagined this, I really am so blessed. It's moments like this, chasing sunsets with Matt in search of that perfect (Instagram) photo spot, that I wonder how we ever got here. 

No matter the struggle, know that what is meant to be, is meant to be. Everything happens for a reason. Truly. And you're going to make it. 

C'est la vie.

xo,

Becca

Photos of me by: Matthew Barros

sunshine

Shirt Dress: Forever 21 (old, but similar here and here) // Bathing Suit: Cosabella // Bag: Forever 21 // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Hat: Forever 21 // Sandals: Forever 21 // Flats: Tory Burch (similar here and here) // Lips: MAC 'Up the Amp' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

Daydreaming about sunny South Beach skies and salt in the air. In need of a much needed vacation (and tan).. I'm thinking about the Dominican Republic or Turks & Caicos to escape to for the summer. Any beach destinations you recommend? Your recommendations are welcome!

I'm pretty much wearing Forever 21 everything here and it's because they really have the best beach wear. Plus, you don't feel too bad if you get water or sand on it because they're so economically priced. These sandals are my newest beach accessory and are a bit reminiscent of the Isabel Marant pair, no? I love the studded detailing and they fit great!

Hope you have a great weekend.

xo,

Becca

Photos by: Matthew Barros

sofla

Jean Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch (old, but similar here) // Romper: Urban Outfitters (similar here and here, also love this floral one) // Bag: Fendi // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Shoes: Tory Burch (similar here) // Jewelry: David Yurman // Lips: MAC 'Up the Amp' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

The weather was glorious in South Florida this past weekend, and of course, called for some shorts (don't mind my pale NYC legs). I keep a few classic pieces at my parents house for whenever I go down and visit.. and this romper and jean jacket are a few of them. They will never go out of style! Threw on some slip-on flats and I was out the door!

Photos by: Matthew Barros