{TGIF Peeps}

Happy Weekend Peeps!!! I'm so excited that today is Friday....is it sad that I live for the weekends and my own free time? I was talking to a co-worker yesterday and said that if I had 3-day weekends every week, I would be a much better employee, lol, don't you agree? I really don't have any plans (other than going to IKEA to take some shelving back, and to purchase a TV cabinet) that are set in stone yet, but that's the beauty of living in NYC - there's always something to do and usually it's just a stone's throw away. One thing I know for sure that I want to do is get some exercise in - running at the Hudson, a yoga class, a bike ride through Central Park, maybe walk across the Brooklyn Bridge... something. I've been walking to work all this week, instead of taking the train, as no matter which I decide to do it's 20 minutes. A 20-minute walk, or a 20-minute total train commute. As the weather has been mild this week, I've opted to walk and I love it. Everyday I'm finding something new, and try to take a different way each time. So while I'm getting a lot of walking in during the day, I need to get back to a full exercise regimen in the evenings. Other than that, doing some cleaning and decorating around the house, I'm going to allow the weekend to play itself for me....let's see what I get into....as usual, follow me on Instagram!


- Check out this DIY cone studded bracelet, I so want to make this - just need to find the studs...
- I think I found the tattoo I want to get - so simple, hidden, a little chic - what do you think?
- I am so in love with this saying....can I get a WORD?
- I haven't had a chance to check out the new issue of Rue yet - but I'm sure it's amazing as usual. Definitely going to be a weekend read with some wine...
- I finally purchased my Mid-West shirt - gotta represent my roots in the NYC
- Uhhhhh....yea, I'm going to see this {forgot to add this to my weekend plans}

Enjoy your weekend Peeps!

{You're Never Fully Dressed Without...}

...a dress!!! As I mentioned in a previous post, the only thing that you really want to wear in NYC is dresses. They're effortless, they're cool, you can keep them casual by wearing with flats, or dress them up by throwing on some heels and extra jewels. Now one would think that finding dresses to buy in NYC would be a breeze - but honestly I haven't had a bit of luck. Either they fit all wrong, way too expensive, or have that extreme high-low thing going on that I'm quite tired of seeing. So....I'm gonna have to stretch my budget a little and stick with my old standby - the place that never lets me down - the clothes that always fits....Anthropologie!!! I found several pieces that I really like, and while I did try to find the look for less, I failed and now I give up...I'm taking the plunge - here we go:

Simple pieces that will go a long way...

{Looking Forward To Having A Party}

So the apartment is coming together and yesterday we purchased a couch {yay!!!! no more sitting on the floor or sharing the one chair we have}! It's a sleeper couch, so you know what that means... after this Saturday, all of our out-of-town peeps have an open invitation to come visit. You purchase your plane ticket and you won't have to worry about a hotel - how can you pass that up??? We've been talking about how we can't wait to have people over for a party, and now that the place is just about put together, a dinner party just like what Tobe over at Because It's Awesome, is what we have in mind - food, friends, music, candles, wine...

Cute right? So when are you coming???

{The Everyday Bag}

Another lesson that I've learned while living in New York is that you need a waterproof/nylon everyday bag to tote all of your stuff around the city - an extra pair of shoes, an umbrella, phone, sunglasses, makeup, snacks...literally everything. I've been searching for the right bag that was big enough, had pockets, a zipper, a little fashionable, and was smoosh-worthy {ie. not stiff}. While searching for well over a week, and hopping from store to store in the city, I stumbled upon this Tumi bag on sale at Zappos and quickly swooped it up {and thank goodness I did, because now it and all colors are sold out}. 

It's literally going to be my catch all bag. What do you think?

{TGIF Peeps}

TGIF Peeps!!!! Yesterday my boss said "why don't you take tomorrow off as a Summer Friday?" and after my usual response of "word?" she laughed hysterically and said "word"....I'm rubbing off on peeps already, lol. So today I have the day off and I have a few things planned. I need to go get a rug for my bedroom and there's one at Crate and Barrel that I'm going to get - then I need to buy some dresses as I can't explain to you how hot it is here - pants just won't do - and finally, I must get some ice cream. Oh - if you haven't guessed - the spending strike has been lifted...for the most part!

Tomorrow - while I don't have set plans, me and my sisters will probably spend some time at the Highline soaking up the sun and enjoying the view. I also wouldn't mind getting in a yoga class. This weekend is NYC Pride so I'm sure we'll go to a neighborhood bar to grab drinks and watch all the drag queens strut their stuff down the street. Oh don't feel left out - I'll be taking pics!!

Sunday, we'll be heading upstate to my sister's engagement party with her fiance's side of the family. I'm so excited that I am here and able to attend this day with/for her. Other than that, I need to get some laundry done and hopefully a little relaxation.

What's on your agenda this weekend?