keeping cozy

Cardigan: LOFT // Dress: Ann Taylor // Socks: Urban Outfitters (old, but love these) // Eyeglasses: Warby Parker 'Winston' // Rings: Jules Smith via Rocksbox // Necklace: House of Harlow via Rocksbox // Earrings: J.Crew Outlet // Lipgloss: NARS 'Chihuahua' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

It's the day before Thanksgiving and all through the house... we're going crazy prepping for a drive to South Florida! I am so very thankful that my family and Matt's family will be joining forces together to have a Thanksgiving celebration. Luckily, the weather has cooled off to help us really feel like we're celebrating fall! 

Stay safe traveling, everyone!

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

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?

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Photos by: Matthew Barros

heat wave

Dress: Zara // Hat: Brixton via Urban Outfitters // Bag: Chanel (vintage) // Sandals: Zara (old) // Sunglasses: Ray Ban // Rings: David Yurman // Lips: Clinique 'Grandest Grape' // Nails: OPI 'Don't Bossa Nova Me Around'

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weekend vibes

Sweater: Lou & Grey (also love this indigo jumper) // Romper: Marshalls // Bag: Mansur Gavriel // Sandals: Steve Madden (also love these) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Hat: Brixton via Urban Outfitters // Nails: OPI 'Thrill of Brazil'

Happy Friday, everyone! 

This NYC heatwave has me craving the beach, hopefully I can at least get to the pool while I take a quick weekend trip to South Florida. Leaving tonight to visit my parents and celebrate my best friend's (early) birthday! Follow me on Instagram here for some Florida adventures. Cheers to the weekend!

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Photos by: Jen Arcebido

travel well

Jacket: Zara (last season, but similar here) // Dress: LOFT // Sneakers: Adidas 'Stan Smith' // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Celine 'Caty' //  Hat: Brixton via Urban Outfitters // Earrings: Zara // Lips: Clinique 'Grandest Grape'

Happy 1st of June! 

Growing up, June was always a joyous month, marking the start of summer and of course, no school, which means = VACATIONS. Traveling was always a norm for my family, usually to Disney World or Sanibel for short weekend trips and as my sister and I got older, the trips became farther and more historical - Italy, China, Philippines and Australia (just to name a few of my favorites!). I'm so thankful my parents always included us in their travels, and now that I'm married, I hope to continue the tradition for when Matt and I start a family of our own (no honeymoon baby lol).

So in the meantime, especially this summer, I want to travel and explore as much as I can! I'm thinking Montauk or the Hamptons for some fun weekend trips and maybe splurge on a longer weekend in the Dominican or Turks & Caicos. Any recommendations? I'd love to hear where you're looking to travel this summer! At least I think I have the travel outfit down though. This has become my go-to airport uniform = comfy dress + moto jacket + white sneakers. The above photos were taken at the Kahului airport as we departed Maui (sigh). Stay tuned for a travel post on Hawaii this week!

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snow daze

Coat: Forever 21 // Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old) // Faux Leather Pants: Zara // Sneakers: Adidas 'Superstar' // Backpack: Forever 21 (also love this one) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Beanie: Topshop // Lips: Clinique 'Broadest Berry'

There's nothing quite like fresh snowfall in the city. Being a born and raised Florida girl, it really does still amaze me (even after the four years of living here) and I can't help but smile and jump in a fresh pile of untouched snow. I thought I'd match the snow with some fresh white pieces! Lately, I've been on a white sneaker spree with these Superstars recently added to the collection (insert reminiscent middle school memories here). Who knows, maybe next up will be JNCOs! ;)

Have a great Monday!

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beach is better

Denim Shirt: LOFT (similar here) // Bathing Suit: BCBG (old) // Bag: Mansur Gavriel // Sunglasses: Prada // Hat: Urban Outfitters // Lips: Clinique 'Broadest Berry'

Hello from St. Augustine, FL! After our reception menu tasting, we made a quick stop by the beach for some much needed Vitamin D (as evidenced by my pale complexion). I truly missed the unending sunshine, salty air and warm sand.. and I can't wait to come back and celebrate our wedding here in just a few short months! Matt and I have been working hard on ironing out the details of the wedding weekend events and honeymoon (which is booked!!) and I just can't stop smiling.

About to jump on a plane back home to NYC, hopefully we won't catch too much snow on the way back up. Here's to a great week!

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Cameo by: Winston the Frenchie

through all kinds of weather

Parka: Zara (similar here and here) // Boots: Sorel // Bag: Zara 

Backpack: Forever 21 (also love this one and this one)

Coat: Forever 21 // Dress: DVF // Hat: Urban Outfitters

 
Coat: J.Crew Factory (similar here) // Hat: Vince Camuto // Rainboots: Dizzy (leopard version here)

Coat: Tahari via Rue La La // Scarf: Zara // Boots: Sorel

Watch: Caravelle c/o // Bracelets: Naz Collection c/o

Umbrella: via NYC street vendor (similar here and here)

Coat: Coast // Sneakers: Adidas 'Stan Smith' // Bag: Mansur Gavriel

Since the new year, NYC has been giving us all kinds of precipitation to deal with.. from flurrying rain, slush, sleet and blizzard snow. But through all kinds of weather, you can't deny, she's still a beauty. 

Most photos via Instagram @ohsnapitsbec taken by Matthew Barros