{Happy Early Weekend Peeps}

Tomorrow early morning - my sisters and my sister's fiance are driving home to Ohio for lots of fun festivities. It will be a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city - but not looking forward to the 9-hour drive. Tonight I need to focus on what I'm going to pack, as I have put off that task all week. For today's post I thought I would brainstorm a few outfit possibilities for all of the activities we have planned:

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Enjoy your weekend everyone - I'll be back on Tuesday - until then I'll see you on Instagram. xoxo

{The Will To Change}

Do you find yourself complaining about...everything? "I hate the way I look in these jeans", "I wish I could quit my job and do what I love", "I'm tired of being single", "If I had the money, I would go on a vacation". Sound familiar? These are just a few of the things that we complain about all the time - but how many of us are actually willing to do something to change them? The beauty of all of the things I mentioned above - weight issues, career, relationships, finances - are all things that can, with a little work, be changed - we just have to have the will to do it. If you hate the way you look - start to change how you eat and get some physical activity in. If you don't like your job - find another one, and hopefully it's doing something you love. Remember it's easier to find a job when you already have one. If you're tired of being single - put yourself out there, join a dating site, be open to the possibilities, date. If your finances aren't in order - reflect on your current spending and figure out a way for how you can save more. Sure none of these things can happen over night - but change can happen...if you're willing to work hard to change it. 

{A Glimpse Of My Weekend}

What a great weekend! My sister's best friend was in town and we had a blast exploring the city - shopping, rooftop drinks, lunch at Rockerfeller Center, sight-seeing on The Top of the Rock, and a little peeping on the Highline. Let me explain - there is a section of the High Line that allows you a pretty clear view into the guestrooms of The Standard Hotel. The guests purposefully fail to close the curtains as the frolic naked in front of their rooms' floor-to-ceiling windows, easily viewed from the High Line park below. The picture in the link above is my sister's best friend taking a picture of one of the.....frolic-ers - let's just say they grew quite a crowd. Good times - good times!!!

Enjoy your week - I'm chanting to myself...only 4 days...only 4 days - then we're off to Ohio for Labor Day!

{TGIF Peeps!!!}

Good Morning! Today I took the day off from work for a Summer Friday - and it honestly couldn't come at a better time. I need an extra day of relaxing because a 2-day weekend just never seems enough. For a little change - here are my weekend plans {so far}...

I'm passing around the collection plate for those that would like to donate towards my shoe fund - I NEEEED these...{perfect walking heel for NYC + it's leopard print, duh}

Jess Lively {aka Jess LC} recently eloped in Paris. Such a cute story and if I ever get married - I may just do the same...

I'm obsessed {as in obsessed} with The Everygirl. My days are usually very hectic but I always make time to read their posts...you should too!

Now this I would love to try...homemade granola bars

Solange Knowles for Madewell - love her...and her Brooklyn apartment...

Enjoy your weekend Peeps!

{Recent Purchases: Begging for Cooler Weather}

Over the last couple of weeks - I've picked up a few pieces for fall and thought I would share a few of my favorite finds. Once I get to actually wear them, I promise to post pics of me in them - but for now...

1. Military Jacket - If you have noticed, all things military are huge right now in fashion. I purchased mine from Gap and while it's been way too hot to wear a jacket - I can't wait to wear it this fall. Click here and here for a little inspiration...

2. Leather Peplum Shirt - I talked about this in my last post, and again can't wait to wear this. You can't go into any store right now without seeing all things peplum - so just go ahead and jump aboard - and click here and here for ideas for how to wear it...

3. Leather Pants - I've wanted a pair of these since last winter, and finally I found a pair at Zara (thanks to my live-in stylist - my sister) and am looking forward to their arrival. I plan to style them like this, this, and this...

4. Red Lipstick - My makeup (like my wardrobe) is fairly neutral so I decided to add a big punch on my lips and went for a bold red. I purchased this from Sephora - Smashbox Infrared Matte. Oooo la la...

5. Booties - Here in NY booties are worn year round. I've been looking for a pair that had some style to it but were also walkable - and I found them here!