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We’ve Come Too Far To Give Up Who We Are

So let’s raise the bar and our cups to the stars
We’re up all night ’til the sun
We’re up all night to get some
We’re up all night for good fun
We’re up all night to get luckyIMG_9422I think I’ve found my summer jam; Daft Punk’s vibe to this song is SO FUN and Pharell’s voice is so smooth, and even though I’m no longer in my teenage years of frivolousness, I’m still up for staying out all night for sun and fun! Now, just add in these PERFECT tropical print jeans and the white oxfords and I’ve got quite a cozy and chic look for summer, dontcha think!? Also, why have I never had Joe’s Jeans before!? THEY ARE SO COMFY!IMG_9426IMG_9429IMG_9433IMG_9434IMG_9436

Joe’s Jeans c/o South Moon Under
Hyla Dewitt necklace
Aldo oxfords
Bag from Charming Charlie’s
Sunglasses c/o 80sPurpleIMG_9430

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I Thought I Loved You But It’s Just How You Looked In The Light

My words are my faith
To hell with our good name
One day we’ll get nostalgic for disaster
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Cynthia Steffe Dress
H&M Necklace + Jacket
Clutch c/o South Moon Under (get it here!)
Shoes Wild Pair by Baker’s
DIY Midi ring
Nails: She’s Picture Perfect by Esse
Photos by Kevin
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Solsbury (Federal) Hill

I was feeling part of the scenery
I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going boom boom boom
“Hey” he said “Grab your things
I’ve come to take you home.”
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Sahra_Final_-5Sahra_Final_-4 Sahra_Final_-6 FBP8These photos were shot right here in Baltimore over the breezy weekend, on Federal Hill overlooking the inner harbor. I worked with a new photographer, who has potential to be the EffortlessCool official photographer; great potential! He brought some great creativity to our shoot and definitely knew what he was doing; which is refreshing and exciting to me. I’m hoping to put in motion plenty of ideas I’ve had for the blog mulling around inside my head.
Anyway, this was definitely a fun set to shoot, despite the bone chilling wind. I loved the cityscape background mixed with the earthy tones, which lent a hand to playing up the similar colors in my outfit. Seeing the skyline and harbor is really making me fall in love with my new home and I’ve been loving seeing more of what it has to offer, even if my Brooklyn Bones are still aching for the streets I formerly called home.
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Hype Style dress (gifted)
Thrifted cardigan
BDG sneaker wedges from Urban Outfitters
Ring from Francesca’s Collection
Wing necklace from Claire’s
Stone necklace gifted by Satya Jewelry
Beaded necklace from New York and Co.
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I Left My Heart At Home

How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be
When I feel so alone ’cause I left my heart at home
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Misfits tee from HotTopic
Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s pants
Aldo wedges
Silver bracelet by Freedom for TopShop
Pyramid stud bracelet by BCBGeneration

Back to my punk roots with this look! I love my versatility with my style; one day I can flip my hair and nose ring to wear more conservative styles, then there’s days like this where I punk it all out and let the septum ring fly and rock out to my pop-punk tunes. I love my tattoos, and I love that I can be two different people for different occasions. Anyone else out there like me? Aesthetic two-faces, with multiple styles?
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Show Me Love, You’ve Got Your Hand on The Button Now

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Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s pants
Express Crop Top (old)
Qupid heels (gifted)
Holographic clutch from H&M
Skull ring by Freedom for TopShop
Vintage rings from my grandmothers
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We Know That Our Hearts Are Just Made Out of Strings

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A second post from the whirlwind that has been my settling into life in the DMV! It’s been tedious…It’s been work. I’ve been unpacking, working, traveling, trying my best to explore and socialize, et cetera. What I’m craving most? A nice, relaxing evening involving a chill bean bag (remember those!?) and a movie with a bottle of wine, or a champagne cocktail. Alas, there’s much to be explored as I’m on the hunt for the perfect blog photographer, group of friends, brunch restaurant, lunch spot, dinner diggs, quality man; amongst maintaining my life at my new “home” with friends and new job. Confused/overwhelmed? So am I. These photos were shot by an area photographer, Kevin, who’s work can be found on his site here. He’s got a great eye and some great ideas, so I’m hoping you’ll be seeing more of his work up here!
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Top and Skirt from TJ Maxx
H&M booties
Ring c/o Eclectic Eccentricity (buy it here!)
Bracelet from TopShop
Nailpolish: “First Timer” by Essie

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Sporty and Flirty and Thriving

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Greetings from my new home of Baltimore, Maryland! I’ve officially been here a week and what a whirlwind it has been! I’ve started my new job, unpacked my home, ventured to the nation’s capital city, and so much more! It’s gone by quickly and the warm weather has only added to my “new locale” pleasure and excitement.
Here’s an outfit I wore to work this week, taking advantage of said warm weather and playing with textures, playing it sporty and flirty, for my thriving life (13 going on 30, anyone!?)
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Forever 21 Varsity Jacket
Prabal Gurung for Target blouse
BCBG Max Azria skirt
Aldo oxford flats
Michael Kors watch
BCBG black pyramid stud bracelet
DIY chevron friendship bracelet
Nordstrom’s chained friendship bracelet
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The Reason I Hold On is Because I Need This Hole Gone

I want you to stay
oh, stay

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This song; every time it comes on the radio I need to blast it and sing along, heartfelt and out of key. There’s no one out of my life that I wish had stayed, yet I’m completely smitten with today’s song of the day. Not to mention this perfect, bold and bright hued skirt for Spring form the Prabal Gurung for Target Collaboration. Seriously, one of my favorite Target collabs ever; my only regret is not getting the black paneled dress and any of the shoes. I figured it’d go perfectly, and in breezy seasonably, with this vintage crop top (I got it from Express a million years ago, that counts as vintage, right!?) and added a little future with the holographic clutch. And who would I be without a little leather? The only thing I’m missing is some glam jewels. As I grow older I find my styles change and mature; long gone are the days are bright costume jewelry, welcome to the days of timeless and priceless pieces with the REAL glam flare of glitz and glamour.

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I’m Just A Bad Girl, That’s Why We Get Along

Won’t make excuses for anything I’m doing wrong
I’ll pull the trigger in a flash
Watch out honey, step backIMG_0424It’s been grey in New England for over a week straight; what even is the sun anymore? I’ve been trying to beat the blues (why don’t we call them greys again?) by being all around productive, but that means shooting in my yellow tinge apartment or in the freezing cold. Today I went a little different and utilized my bathtub because, why not? In addition to lacking Vitamin D, it appears I’m slacking on my iron supplements, aka: don’t mind my hideous bruises that I don’t even have the slightest clue of where they came from.

Todays song of the day puts me in a fun, Gatsby-mood, though the lyrics add the scandal and power, and it’s sucha a great track. How’s everyone liking the tunage per post!? What’s your thoughts on today’s?

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Budweiser tee and Leather pencil skirt from Saver’s
Booties from H&M
Necklace is Freedom by TopShop

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 What’s the fun in playing it safe?
 I think I’d rather misbehave

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LFW ReCap and Faves

Seriously, Style.com is the best thing ever; I was able to readily keep up with all of the London Fashion Week shows all from the comfort of my office or home. Better than actually being there? I think yes, better than the cold and crowds and confusion and stress. Here are my favorite collections from the Autumn/Winter 13/14 season!

mary katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou blew me away with this collection; such gorgeous silk screen prints. The silhouettes were modern, yet exuded an air of comfort; definitely a must for cozy fall months. The colors and prints, many showcasing the moon, were just so gorgeous to me.

topshop

My inner grunge-y teen fell for all the crop tops and casual chic looks at Topshop Unique. The glittery sequins an shimmer added a “downtown” fun flare while the furry tops made it truly a fall collection.

twenty8twelve

Keeping with wearable collections, Twenty8Twelve. there’s a piece for every style; edgy, sporty, feminine. All the styles and silhouettes were safe, so I definitely would have liked to see more of a “wow” factor, but you really can’t go wrong with wearability.

moschino

It was all a-regal punk at Moschino. The plaid is keeping with the 90s revival trend (which I wrote about on FemInspire here), and the pieces add just the right touch of elegance, perfect for my versatile style.

m cheap and chic

Moschino Cheap and Chic kept with their youthful aesthetic, following suit with current trends and strutting some chic creepers down the runway. The rocker looks with feminine frills again, spoke to my versatile style, as I’m sure it does to most girls in the demographic the line is designed for!

Now for the not so favorite.

ashish

Ashish, as I tweeted, was indescribable. In a bad way. Collections are supposed to have continuity, fluidity…Ashish was all other the place ranging from Village People chic, country gone glam, and soft casual. The only consistency was the bedhead. And maybe it’s my OCD, but the lack of coherency really threw me off the collection.

tom ford

While Tom Ford used to be a minimalist favorite, with sleek lines and an air of elegance, this new collection was quite different from his usual style. The worst part? It was far too reminiscent of older Miu Miu and Emilio Pucci collections. I don’t think we’ll be seeing any of this collection on the red carpets.

I’ve been catching up and keeping up with all the Milan shows, but be sure to follow me for my opinions and everything!

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