Thinking Spring

This weekend has me dreaming of spring!

plaid coat- She + Sky, sparkle high top sneakers- Vans, tee- H&M, jeans- Highline Collective, hat and sunglasses- Urban Outfitters

The beautiful blue sky, pretty flowers at every bodega I pass, and almost 60 degree temps make me think that we have gotten (almost) through winter without much snow. Hooray! All this paired with some bright colors (can you believe I'm not in black?!), have made me feel super cheery and excited for my three day weekend.

My day kicked off with a lovely walk around my neighborhood, a stop at a local bakery for an amazing sweet treat for breakfast (I had a passion fruit donut...need I say more?!?!), and some fun photos while I soaked in the sun.

So last weekend I picked up this adorable coat at a local boutique in Williamsburg. I walked into the store for a candle and saw this beauty on the sale rack. The last one. Marked half off! When I went to the register the girl working there told me how much she loved this coat and was hoping it would hang around until her boss would finally gift it to her. I left there apologizing...but, sorry not sorry! I absolutely love it!

And then there are these sparkle sneakers! Another great find that I got for half off at a local shop in my hood. Okay, I'm not going to lie, I wish they had my size...these are 1/2 a size smaller than I normally wear. But they were too cute to pass up!

I bet you all didn't think I would stick to my new year's resolution of trying to wear some brighter and bolder colors. As you can see, I'm really trying to stick to it!

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

NYFW- Gemy Maalouf

Gemy Maalouf's presentation at the Bowery Hotel last night was was an elegant affair that was perfectly choreographed. Full of sequins, tulle, and lace...this collection had something for everyone.The dresses were so beautiful, it made Gail and I say how much we wished we had an elegant occasion to wear them to. Sigh...maybe one day.

I took these photos with my phone last night. They are just a few of my favorite looks from her collection. Isn't that dress in the bottom right image with the bow straps beautiful? My favorite look of the night!

NYFW- Anastasiia Ivanova

I was so happy to have the opportunity to stop by Anastasiia Ivanova's presentation last night. My good friend Gail joined me at the show in SoHo. It was so wonderful to see these designs up close. The colors and prints incorporated in these feminine designs left me wanting more...and really left me wanting to get a number of these pieces in my closet! 

imgs from Press Release

Anastasiia Ivanova states-

 The Collection is divided into 3 blocks. The first block is a combination of modern art geometry and classy silhouettes. The complicated texture of French jacquard and gentle eco chamois are interpreted in a very feminine way. Comfort and elegance are features found in every piece of the block.

If you have an eye-for-style, you will definitely love the second clock with its ribbed bohemian textured chiffon and detailed sophisticated cut. Color palette- is a main part of the story. Infinity, wisdom, calmness and profundity, all these are the meanings of the blue color, which is transmitted into fabric's ornamentation.

The third part of the collection praises femininity and grace. It is about more graphical and refined silhouettes, maxi dresses and pattern inspired by rebellious Van Gogh stokes. This part is the perfect treat for women wanting to feel fragile and in the same time fabulous.

Extra Leg Room

Even though I read that skinny jeans/pants are on their way out I seriously doubt they'll ever be a fashion faux pas. So keep the skinny pants in your closet, but why don't you all add in some wide leg options as well. Do this and you'll be so on trend.

Here are some of my current faves:

Red Side Stripe Crop Pants available at Pixie Market- $116 +15% off

Bryant Wide-Leg Pants in Gemma Stripe available at Madewell- on sale $64.99

Striped Tulip Wide-Legs by Elevenses available at Anthropologie- $88

Favorite Skincare Products

Over the last month or two my skincare routine has taken priority in my life. I was recently on some medication that made my skin breakout like crazy...and the normal face wash just wasn't cutting it. Also, I'm getting old. Go ahead, roll your eyes. But on March 20th I'll be 36 (ahhh!!!)...so if I don't start treating my skin with extra care I know I'll just be paying for it later on in life. And who wants to look like they are 60 when they are 40? Not me!

Here are my current favorite skincare items in my medicine cabinet.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer in Pink Grapefruit- I love this stuff. I think moisturizer is definitely needed in my beauty routine, but sometimes it can just be a little too greasy. And greasy is the last thing you want when your skin is breaking out. I use this moisturizer in the morning before I put my makeup on and also before I go to bed. Added bonus: it smells so yummy!

Foreo LUNA mini 2 Fuchsia + Day & Night Cleansers- I have never been so happy to purchase a beauty product. I'll be honest, this wasn't exactly cheap. But I had two Sephora gift cards and a Visa gift card so I thought, what the heck! What is so great about this cleansing brush? Not only is it great for every skin type, but it also combines 8,000 T-sonic pulsations per minute. Also, it stays charged for five months at a time and the rubber bristles never need to be replaced (unlike other cleansing brushes where you need to replace the brush heads). I use this every morning and every night and the difference it is making in my skin is remarkable.

Masksheets from Besfren Beauty- I have recently discovered Korean beauty products. Luckily I work super close to Koreatown in Manhattan and I can wander through the amazing little shops in that neighborhood during my lunch break. My all time favorite shop has to be Besfren Beauty. Not only is the shop adorable (if you are in NYC stop on by it's on 32nd Street between Fifth and Madison...closer to Fifth), the people that work there are so very helpful. For someone that doesn't speak/read Korean these beauty products can be kind of intimidating. They also have amazing deals! Every time I have gone I have gotten some serious discounts. If you aren't in NYC, no worries...they have a website you can shop on too! Just click the link above. I use a mask twice a week on my face. I actually ran out of masks for about a week or so and I could seriously feel the difference (and dryness!) in my skin. These products actually make my skin feel years younger.

What are your current favorite skincare products?