The Best Basics

Anyone who know me knows a white tee is my favorite piece of clothing. My style is so simple. I love to wear solid colors and basic pieces and spice it up with my shoes and other accessories. I have so many basic tee's its kind of embarrassing, lol. I just think its important to have a variety of basics. I've decided to share some of my fav basics that I have in my wardrobe: a slouchy white v-neck, a long sleeve white tee, a fitted white henley, an off the shoulder white tee, a slouchy gray tee, and a black oversized tee. I definitely wear my basic white tops the most, but sometimes I like to switch it up with gray or black. My newest favorite basic that I just recently added to my collection is a white henley. It's super comfortable and looks really good on. My ultimate favorite basic tee that I own is my black T by Alexander Wang t-shirt. It's actually a men's t-shirt but I wanted an oversized look so its perfect. Links to these must have basics are listed below. 

White V-neck
Long Sleeve White Tee
White Henley
Off the Shoulder White Tee
Gray Tee
Black Tee

Gotta Have It: Fall Outerwear

It's feeling more like fall everyday which means its time to break out the fall coats. In my opinion, the best part about fall fashion is the outerwear. Fall outerwear isn't like the bulky, not so stylish winter outerwear; fall jackets are super trendy and fun. Below are some fall outerwear must-haves:

Peacoat (camel)

Peacoat (black)

Denim Jacket w/ fur collar

Wool Blend Pilot Jacket

Wool Bomber Jacket

Bomber Jacket (green)

Bomber Jacket (black)

Suede Moto Jacket (black)

Suede Moto Jacket (camel) or for a cheaper alternative Suede Moto Jacket (camel)

Day to Night

Living in New York always calls for a quick outfit change. Whether you're going for drinks or having dinner with friends after work, its always such a hassle to go back to your apartment just for an outfit change; especially when you work downtown and live uptown- no one has time for that. Even for those who don't live in new york, day to night looks always come in handy for those who are super busy and just don't have the time to go home and switch looks. Personally, I think the easiest way to bring your look from day to night is a shoe change. Changing from sneakers or flats to heels always spices up your outfit. You could be wearing a white tee with jeans and sneakers and switching to heels will make all the difference. Another easy way to switch your outfit from day to night is to switch your bottoms from pants to a skirt. Here are a few day to night outfit ideas for you to try:

Things to do: Fall edition

There is so many fun things that come along with the fall season. If anyone is like me then you are probably already searching for festive things to do this fall. I am a very festive person; I love to decorate for each season or holiday, have the house smelling like the season with festive candles or wallflowers, and participate in festive festivities! I've listed a few things that are always on my fall bucket list below. I definitely recommend participating in these activities and getting in the fall spirit!

What's your favorite fall festivity?

Chill Out

It's so hard when it comes to picking out an outfit for cozy and comfort. Trust me, I know. I would dress in sweats every single day if I didn't go to a fashion school where its looked down upon if you're not dressed for the runway. Lol. I just love being comfortable. Recently, I came up with a bunch of outfits for myself that are still trendy and fashionable yet still super comfy. I've decided to share them with you because I know how hard it is when you want to dress cozy yet still be cute. 

Bomber Jacket
Denim Jacket
Hoodie
Leather Jacket
Jogger sweatpants
Sweatshirt
Nike Roshe
Adidas Stan Smith's
Puma x Rihanna "Creepers"

Date Night Looks

It's officially cuffin' season which means going on dates and the like. Having a hard time picking out the perfect date night outfit? I get it. It can be hard picking out the perfect outfit when trying to impress that new special someone or even that old special someone. I've created a few outfits for you to use as inspiration when getting ready for your next date. I personally think picking out an outfit for a date to the movies is the hardest because you want to be comfy yet still look super cute for your date. I always go for leggings and either a t-shirt or sweatshirt or both because layering is fun! And then I throw on a pair of sneakers. This makes for a cute yet still comfy look. The next look I've created is so fun and edgy; A fun vintage t-shirt paired with a chic leather skirt and a pair of booties. (Tip: wear something that can work as a conversation starter a.k.a this Harley Davidson t-shirt; or anything that may grab your dates attention because we all know dates can get awkward. Haha!) I really love this next look; a gray turtleneck sweater vest with coordinating gray jeans and brown booties. I love the gray and brown color scheme because its not two colors you would normally pair together. And this sweater vest is such a great piece, its so out of the ordinary. This outfit is a great look for a dinner date! This last look is perfect for going out on the town with your date. An all black look with a pop of color in your shoes is always a good idea. Enjoy!

Fall Must Haves

Happy Fall! New season=new wardrobe. It's finally time to bust out the sweaters and boots! Here are a few fall must haves to add to your wardrobe this fall:

1.Faux Fur Pom Beanie (Navy)
2.Faux Fur Pom Beanie (Ochre)
3.Duster Coat
4.Over the Knee Boots
5.Destroyed Denim Jacket
6.Oversized Sweater
7.Camel Coat
8.Leather Pants

Trending: Suede

Suede is a super big trend right now; so big that people were wearing suede skirts and such even in the summer. Now that fall is here suede is an even bigger trend being used in any garment you can think of like dresses, skirts, jackets, purses, etc. Here are a bunch of suede items on the market right now:

These items are available on Topshop.com, Zara.com, and HM.com.

My Ideal Sunday

I love Sunday's. They are a day for rejuvenating and preparing yourself for the upcoming week. I just love a laid back Sunday. Typically I would watch Netflix alllllll day, but I've listed below what my ideal Sunday would be when I'm not being super lazy.

What is your ideal Sunday?

Brooklyn Bridge Photo Diary

This past Wednesday my Mom came into the city to celebrate her birthday with me and I've always wanted to walk the Brooklyn Bridge so I figured what a better time to do it! The bridge was everything I expected; The architecture was amazing and it was beautiful being able to see the city from such great angles. Here's some photos I took:

My Top 3 Brunch Spots

Brunch is a religion. Especially in major cities, like New York. Brunch isn't at all important in my small-middle-of-nowhere hometown. I recommend brunch to everyone; it is definitely one of my favorite meals. I love brunching with friends. It's a must whenever they come to visit me. I have a list of restaurants I want to try while going to school in NYC so I try to brunch as often as possible. Brunch is always important and with that being said I want to share my top 3 brunch spots in NYC (this list is subject to change).

H&M: For the Home

Fashion isn't just clothes and shoes. Your home needs fashion too! I love home fashions more than I love apparel fashion, to be honest. I'm obsessed with interior decorating; I love Ikea, Hobby Lobby, CB2, Pier 1 Imports, etc. I basically like any store that has home decor. Places like Target, Walmart, and Marshalls have great home decor finds. About a year ago I discovered that H&M has a home fashions line and I have been obsessed ever since. They have such great, trendy items that are good quality and still at a low H&M price. H&M offers their home decor line online and in select stores. Here are some of my current favorites from the H&M home fashion section:

My favorite things: Fall edition

Happy fall! Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. I love when it starts cooling off and the leaves start to change; it just puts me in a good mood. As soon as the season changes from summer to fall I like my room to smell like pumpkin 24/7. It keeps me in a good mood, haha. I just love the smell of pumpkin and all things fall. With it being the first day of fall I thought I'd share my favorite things for fall. Candles are a must have for each season. I love switching out my candles each season; for fall I love Bath and Body Works' pumpkin cupcake candle. It smells sooooo yummy! I also change my soap according to the season and for fall I usually also have pumpkin cupcake soap from Bath and Body Works but this year I tried something new and got pumpkin pecan waffles which smell just as yummy. I also use have the pumpkin pecan waffles wallflower to keep my room smelling like fall. And as we all know, fall=pumpkin spice coffee!! Pumpkin spice cappuccinos from Wawa are my favorite. I literally count down the days until I can finally have it again. My last fall favorite is pumpkin bread! Its so good and it just doesn't feel right having it any time other than fall.

photos courtesy of bathandbodyworks.com,wawa,com,seriouseats.com

Rihanna x Puma "Creepers"

Rihanna is my spirit animal. She is my idol. I could write this whole post about how much I am obsessed with Rih but I'll get to the point. So as we all know or should know Rihanna is a brand ambassador for Puma and recently did a collaboration with them. Rihanna designed the "creeper" sneaker. Of course I had to get a pair because Rihanna designed them and Rihanna does no wrong. So the sneaker is basically a classic puma sneaker with a platform sole. The color ways and funky sole is what really makes the shoe. The shoe comes in black and tan and new color ways will be popping up soon. I purchased the tan pair as I have been wanting all tan sneakers and I felt like this was the perfect pair. They are so dope! I'm obsessed with them. They are definitely a statement piece to any outfit.  

In My Dreams

I mean, a girl can dream right? We all have that list of things that we only dream of having. I like to think of my list as more of a materialistic bucket list a.k.a things I plan to buy before I die. Of course, this list varies every other month but right now this is what I'm craving. My absolute dream bag is the Givenchy Nightingale! I just love it. My second bag of choice would be the Saint Laurent Sac De Jour. Then of course everyone wants a Chanel purse; I want the Chanel boy bag in a funky color like the yellow I have shown. Another fun bag is the Yves Saint Laurent fur cross body bag; this purse is definitely not your everyday purse but I'm obsessed with it, its so fun and edgy. Lastly, I've been wanting a bright red purse to work as my pop of color in a monochromatic outfit and the Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga purses are perfect for that. I think everyone should start off with a classic black purse and then from there start collecting purses of different colors. Different color purses are so fun and can really set off your outfit. Your purse is such an important accessory! On to the shoes: I'm so obsessed with sneakers right now and the pair I crave the most is the Valentino Rockstud sneakers. They are just perfect. Another pair of sneakers I want is Saint Laurent Signature Court Classic hi-tops in black. They are such a simple black sneaker but they add a bit of chic to your outfit and will obviously go with anything. And of course, as every other girl in the world, I want a classic pair of Christian Louboutins. So the only way to get everything we dream about is to claim it! Work hard and remember your hard work will pay off...with designer things. 

*Wears Band Tee's but Doesn't Listen to Band*

Okay so I'm that girl that wears band t-shirt's but doesn't listen to the band. But I'm obsessed with them. They're so fun. You can pair a band tee or an old vintage t-shirt with literally anything to make your outfit a bit more edgy. They're such an easy way to make your simple outfit not so simple. Honestly the options are endless when it comes to band tee's. You can pair them with sneakers  or heels, skirts or jeans...literally anything. Vintage shops usually have the best band tee's but can be a bit on the pricier side. Thrift shops usually always have fun band tee's. I like to just google whatever t-shirt it is I'm looking for and I usually get lucky finding them. A great website for band tee's is shirts.com- they have a huge variety. Here's a few ways I like to style my band tee's: 

Fall Pickups

Fall is approaching so that gives us an excuse for a new wardrobe, right?! I recently purchased a few things to start off my Fall wardrobe which is not even close to being complete. But for starters I purchased these gray and off-white New Balances, Jeffrey Campbell Who's Next booties, and a duster vest from Missguided. I've been wanting a pair of New Balances for the longest time now and I finally got  a pair. I debated for months if I wanted to be bold and get a red pair or stay in my comfort zone and get the gray pair; I don't step out of my comfort zone very often so gray it is. These sneakers are super comfy and literally go with everything. Fall calls for new booties...always. Boots are such an important staple piece to have especially in the fall. I already have those boots you just throw on with literally anything so this time I wanted something a little more fun. Jeffrey Campbell's shoes are always the go-to brand when you want something a little more edgy and fun. And to conclude my purchases (for now), I bought a white duster vest from Missguided. Thankfully, the "no white after Labor day" rule is completely dead. Duster coats and vests are great for all seasons; I'm using this white duster vest as a transition piece as we go from Summer to Fall. Duster vests/coats can spice up any outfit! Seriously!

Yeezy Season 2 Review

First and foremost, what does everyone think of the Yeezy season 2 collection? I like the collection but I think its extremely similar to lasts season collection. Both are dope collections. The aesthetics and mood of the two collections are almost identical. Season 2 (just like season 1) is filled with everyday pieces such as hoodies, crew necks, leggings, bodysuits, etc- which is cool. I like that the collection(s) are everyday, wearable, trendy pieces. Although, I believe Kanye is way more creative than what he brought to the runway. Even the set-up and show itself was exactly like season 1's show; like was this a last minute thing or...? Kanye is so much more creative than what he put out this season. It seems like he literally revamped the season 1 collection using a new color scheme.Don't get me wrong- the collection is super dope and I def have my eye on a few pieces but I know Kanye could have done better. Here are a few of my favorite looks:

      

Here's a glimpse at the similarity between Season 1 & 2:

photos courtesy of vogue.com

Fashion Week Favs- SS16

With Fashion Week at its end I figured its only right I review some of my favs! So DKNY was definitely my favorite collection this season. I would totally wear the whole collection. Its so me. I love how simplistic it is. The whole collection is based around white, gray, navy, black, and the like. DKNY brought back their iconic pinstripes and completely revamped them. All the pieces are very modern and casual-chic. Im so obsessed with the collection and can't wait until it hits the sales floor. Here are a few of my favorite looks:
                        

Another collection that I just thought was beautiful was the Marchesa collection. But then again when isn't Marchesa amazing? This collection had my mouth watering, honestly. The gowns are to die for! I absolutely loved the color scheme and the choice of lace, sheer, and tulle only made the collection 10x better as it gave it such an elegant feel. The black gowns had such intricate detail making it much more than just a black gown. The pastels are so soft and elegant making the dresses flow so gracefully. I wish I had a reason and wallet big enough to buy one of these dresses. Here are a few of my favs:

    

photos courtesy of vogue.com 

Sneakers to FALL for

I've been super obsessed with sneakers lately. Like crazy obsessed. And with Fall approaching I've been searching for some fun Fall sneakers so I can break away from the everyday Fall bootie. I can not stop lusting over these few pairs. The black suede AF1's are my top priority right now. They are a great fall piece and will go with literally my entire wardrobe. I love different textures and just making this shoe suede rather than the typical leather spices the shoe up a bit along with the tan sole rather than your everyday white sole. I think the burgundy Air Max Thea sneaker is such a fun shoe. I can't think of too many burgundy sneakers which makes me want these even more. They are a great shoe to complete a simple outfit and make it more fun. And finally these Air Jordan 1's that are to be released September 26th are to die for. I am soooo obsessed with the color. I love nudes, blacks, whites, grays, and that kind of thing and this nude sneaker makes me so excited. Like a NUDE sneaker?! Maybe its just me but how freakin' awesome. Like how many times do you see a nude sneaker?! Im obsessed with these.