I Don’t Need Nobody to Tell Me Who To Be

Ready to sting, I am young and free



Moving is stressful, hellish. It takes way longer than expected. You find some things, lose some others. While I’ve apparently lost my favorite fall jeans (the perfect aubergine hue), I’ve found a box of vintage quilted bags I used in college, including this one in my absolutely favorite color in the world. Also fun about moving? Exploring the new ‘hood. These photos were shot by the Monroe St Market, a series of small businesses, artist shops, and restaurants. How amazing are the giant strung lights!? Z and I have been absolutely LOVING going out to eat around here, and with a new spot opening up each month there’s always more to try!

Forever 21 top
Bullhead jeans from PacSun
Zara Mules
Vintage bag
Kitty Kitty sunglasses via DisClothesure

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You Know You Like it but it Drives You Insane

I’m no fool, no, I’m not a follower
I don’t take things as they come
If they bring me down
Life can be cruel if you’re a dreamer
I just wanna have some fun
Don’t tell me what can’t be done

I’m not at NYFW, but if I was, this is probably an outfit that I’d be wearing to Lincoln Center. Statement makingly cheeky, bold and trending. The sweatshirt is soft and warm, perfect for the wintery temps, even here in The District. And to blast through my headphones? Aluna George. I first heard her on my Songza, and then noticed here belting it out for the Rebecca Minkoff FW14 runway show. it was beautiful, she was beautiful, the collection was beautiful.




Sweatshirt from Homage
Banana Republic skirt
Princess bib necklace care of Natalie B jewelry (get it here)
Baker’s pumps
Forever 21 ring
Vintage bag care of TARI

You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but you’re scared of the shame
What you want, what you gonna do?

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Your Love is Brighter than Ever, Even in the Shadows

I chose this song for today’s blog post 1, because Beyonce’s new album was heavenly and this song is one of fourteen beautiful songs on the album, and 2, because try as he may have to avoid getting in these shots for the blog, my boyfriend fails and is creepily in the shadows. :p Good thing he rocks some good style!
This look is more of an office type look for me, cozy, conservative, but still a bit fun. This snood was one of my christmas gifts, and thankfully I received it in time for this big deep freeze; it’s perfectly cozy, chic and oh so warm!

H&M Sweater
Loft snood
Ann Taylor trousers
thrifted heels via Saver’s
Vintage luggage bag
Marc by Marc Jacobs watch
Forever21 bracelet

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Death Is Her Boyfriend

Completely enjoying everything black and winged lately; can ya tell? I wore this outfit to baby sit a couple of days before Halloween; a little chic take on a Vampira meets a Bat Girl.

H&M Dress

Vintage/thrifted skirt

Black roses c/o Savers Value Village

Necklace c/o Satya Jewelry

Rings (Left to Right): Nordstrom’s, Urban Outfitters, Grandmother’s, Forever21, Francesca’s Collection

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Classy Gal

One of my favorite things about myself is my versatility. Today, I flipped my hair, covered the shaved bit, threw on a more conservative summer dress and some sparkly jewelries, and called it a day. This alter ego is usually reserved for job interviews, important meetings, or court (oh, parking tickets), but today I just felt like being a little classier.

It’s funny how society can view and treat you differently based on your aesthetic sometimes…Scratch that, most of the time. If you’ve been following anything on the news lately, though, you may have seen the handsome mohawked man landing a robot on Mars, and that really got me thinking about how the times they are a-changing. So, for a good read if you’re curious or into the rebellious look but want to keep your job, please head on over to FemInspire and give my latest article a read!

Banana Republic dress

Mystique Boutique (SoHo) shoes

Michael Kors watch

bracelet from BeachOlogy in Old Orchard, Maine

Forever 21 ring

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Blue and Gold

Fun little, slightly overdressed, ensemble I wore to dinner last night with an old friend. I always seem to be over dressed in this suburban town, can’t wait to be back city dwelling!

H&M dress & cage ring

Baker’s heels

TopShop clutch (2 years old)

Bangles from Target, Forever 21, and DIY

Collar tips from Etsy (buy ’em here!)

Necklace from Forever 21

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To Maine, With Love

The suitcases are packed with swimsuits and sweaters, sunscreen and bug spray. I’m ready for warm beachy days and breezy nights. I’m feeling Parisian as I leave Southern Massachusetts, and though Scarborough is no Paris, I know I’m in for a good vacation. Don’t worry readers, I have posts queued up for you to read whilst I enjoy the beach!

Thrifted top, skirt, and hat

Forever21 sunglasses

Bakers heels

Target bangles

Fossil belt

H&M ring

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Simple Summer

Simple summer look. I’m currently packing to leave for my annual Maine beach vacation, and leaving tomorrow so I’ve got my work ahead of me! I’ve also started writing and working on a few new projects so it’s a lot of days of me sitting in front of my laptop in shorts and a tank top. Like this oldie but goodie H&M tank, Forever 21 shorts, and CG flats from Barami.

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Outlet Shopping

Spent the day yesterday at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets with my family, wandering around the fabulous stores oggling the cheap prices. Once upon a time I, as a teenager, worked in these outlets, but things have changed a bit since then, and so have my tastes and I; which I’m fully thankful for. I now pay attention to different stores than I did back then. For example, there’s a Saks outlet, Barney’s outlet, BCBG, Banana Republic, Guess, and newly added Bloomingdale’s! Compared to back then when all I cared for was Nine West, PacSun, Zumiez, and HotTopic. I was ecstatic when poking around I found an Alexander Wang sweater on sale for $129 in the Barney’s outlet. Ofcourse, that’s still above my budget, but it’s plausible with some thought out saving.
Anyway, the point of the day was to get out of the house, enjoy the sunshine and some fashion, and I definitely did!

Zoah Designs tank
Forever 21 shorts
Target bangles

Forever 21 necklace
Bag from the Fall River Bag Outlet

Liz Claiborne hat
shoes from Mystique Boutique SoHo

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The Hawaiian Shirt

I wore this fun summer look to a fun afternoon out in Providence with my friend Greg (who also shot the photos for this post!) where we went to a few local shops and boutiques before stopping in for deliciously fresh smoothies at Amy’s on Wickenden Street.
Personally, I’m thrilled with the tropical print trend right now, and even more excited that my father seems to have finally, ever so slightly outgrown some of his shirts. Yes, my father and I were the same size. And now, just in time for summer I can don his beloved tropical print tops and give them back before they make their way back out of the fashion spectrum.

Dad’s shirt
shorts from Express
shoes from Rainbow
Vintage American Flyer bag

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