The end of the year is a great time to reflect on everything that's happened. (Who can believe it's already the end of the year?) It's crazy to think about how much can happen in just 365 days. I'm anticipating big changes next year, which make me both excited and nervous, but in the meantime I'd like to take a look back on this year! One big accomplishment, if you will, is that I've been blogging regularly (pretty much 5 days a week every week except during holidays) since May - and this is after blogging on and...

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Blazer: Tinley Road (similar) // Top: Topshop (in stores) // Pants: Topshop // Necklaces: Gorjana & Chanel // Shoes: Aldo // Bag: Chanel Photos by Lauren ...

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Image via Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are all having a relaxed, fun, food, and love-filled holiday :)  I've been having quite a productive holiday, having made my first coconut macaroons and roasting my first chicken ever (I really do not consider myself a chef or cook by any means...), and both turned out great!  Coconut macaroon recipe here (Try it - there isn't any flour and is actually pretty easy to make!) Thanks to Gwyneth's Rotisserie Chicken recipe! We ate them with french bread, crackers, baked brie, prosciutto, salami, truffle pate, and champagne. (Needless to say,...

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Image via Sparrow Nest Script Seeing as most people are taking off today for all of next week to spend time with their loved ones, I thought I'd take today to say Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope you all have lovely holidays with your friends and family filled with love and good food! As for me...I'm staying in NYC this year, and so far only have a few plans for the next few days - Brooklyn Night Bazaar tomorrow, Christmas Eve at Ikea (well, just to pick up some much-needed drawers...) and then the evening spent at...

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Checking out the view from the steps off the back porch...(isn't it pretty?) Sweater: Joie // Vest: Zara (similar) // Leggings: Can't remember (cut the tag off because they were irritating me!) // Boots: Sorel (similar) // Gold necklace: Avon // Pearls: Chanel The second day at the cabin was quite dreary - it was actually drizzling while we took these photos! And it was very cold. I threw on my coat over this later and that was perfect! This was the first time I'd actually worn these leggings - I was a little intimidated by how shiny...

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I have a thing for grilled cheese sandwiches - and by "thing" I mean I really love them. On my birthday this year, I went to Beecher's for lunch just so I could finally try their grilled cheese sandwich. I discovered this recipe for what sounded like an amazing grilled cheese sandwich on Friday, and I made it while we were up in Woodstock this past weekend. It did not disappoint - in fact, I'd say it pretty much rocked my taste buds! (And I'm not even generally a fan of onions.) Take a look and I dare...

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Shirt: J. Crew // Pearl necklace: J. Crew (similar) // Crystal bib necklace: J. Crew Factory // Belt: Gap (old) // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind // Boots: Sorel (similar) What is more appropriate than wearing plaid flannel while in the woods? Nothing, really. I've been loving this particular flannel J. Crew shirt because it's the perfect thickness - not too thick (like they tend to be),  but just thick enough for it to feel warmer than any of my other regular button downs. And, I'm a little obsessed with these boots. I bought them last winter and...

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Image via I am surprisingly tired after my relaxing weekend in the woods...Woodstock, to be exact! The weekend was fun and chill - with delicious food made, lots of sitting in the outdoor hot tub, exploring the town a little, and lots of feasting! We got home last night in time to watch the 49ers v Patriots game, (which, I'll confess, I only watched through to halfway through 3rd Quarter), and then it was bedtime.  I haven't had a chance to upload photos from the weekend so I'll do a recap with photos in a post later this...

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Image via Happy Friday!  Today is our company's holiday party and a half day, then I'm heading up to the Catskills tonight for a much-needed weekend away from the city. I'm looking forward to soaking in the outdoor hot tub, firing up the grill, cooking and eating delicious food, exploring the neighboring town, and in general just chilling out! Think I'm going to need it before next week...!  Hope you all have a great weekend! ...

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One annoying thing about dressing for the cold is that on the streets, no one can see your carefully assembled outfit because it's too damn cold, which is unfortunate. This is my main excuse reason for having multiple winter coats - practical down-filled puffy ones for when the weather is truly frightful, a basic black knee-length coat, and then at least one that's a little more fun, perhaps because of the color, or an addition such as a hood. I recently purchased this coat from Zara (below) and love it (I'd recommend sizing up), because of the light...

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Sometimes J. Crew just gets it right. This time, I'm referring to their printed pants - they have so many gorgeous ones to choose from, and they're all perfect alternatives to predictable dresses or skirts for holiday parties. Plus, once your parties/the holidays are over, take a cue from J. Crew's styling and pair them with a solid sweater and some flats to dress them down. All pants images via J. Crew One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six Can you guess which pair is my favorite? (I love all the gorgeous shoes paired with...

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My sister asked me for a Christmas wishlist yesterday and honestly...I didn't even have one put together. I think I am pretty difficult to shop for - things that I "wish" for tend to be really expensive (to the point where I wouldn't even bother putting it on a list), and everything else I tend to just buy for myself. (My sister says I'm the kind of person who has everything I want. Which I guess is kind of true!) With that in mind, I did come up with a few items: 1. Knox Pave Bar Necklace: I...

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Image via (if you know the original source, let me know!) Happy Monday! I had a really relaxing weekend...probably even more relaxing than I'd anticipated, which is great! I ended the weekend on the couch watching the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice (which I read about once a year and had just finished on Friday). I love that story so much! I do wish the BBC version showed a bit more of the "after" being married part, but at the same time I get why they don't.  Anyway, this week all I can think about is the...

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Jacket: Zara // Tank: Everlane // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind // Boots: Report // Necklace: mark. // Bag: Balenciaga (in Black) It's so weird to me that sometimes there are certain outfits or articles of clothing that I wear all the time...and they have never made it onto the blog! I had to remedy that with this camo jacket - one of my favorite purchases this fall. I love the studs and it's the perfect material and weight for slightly chillier weather. At first I was doubting how much I'd really wear it, but I'd say that...

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Image via (if you know the original source let me know!) Today is a big day for me because...I get to finally move back into my apartment after Sandy!!! I can't wait! The sister and I are so looking forward to just going home and being back in our apartment again. Obviously, we are grateful we weren't actually homeless during all this time, but there just isn't anything like your own place.  But, aside from wishing I was home already, my sister and I are looking forward to a trip to the Catskills next weekend, and I can't...

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Vest: Zara Kids // Tee: Gap // Pants: J Brand (similar) // Bag: Alexander Wang // Boots: Steve Madden (old; similar) One of my favorite things to do is check out the kids' section of my favorite stores (where I found my heart sweater last time!), and that's where I found this leopard vest at Zara! It's perfect - thick enough for warmth, but thin enough to wear as a layer under my winter coat. And I love the skinny waist belt, not to mention that it's in leopard print...my favorite print!  Another new favorite is this bag -...

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Image via Happy Monday and Happy December!! I really cannot believe that it's already the last month of the year...insane! All the holiday shops are up in Union Square, the Rockefeller tree is lit, and Columbus Circle has its own Christmas lights display - if this doesn't mean New York is ready for the holidays, I don't know what does!  I had a really nice weekend this weekend. I was exhausted after all the stress of finding an apartment and putting an application in and then finding out we can move back into out building this week so...

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One thing I love about living in New York is all the culture and the art scene. With the holidays quickly approaching, it reminds me of a few things I'd like to do in New York that I still have not gotten around to do. Well, there's really only one holiday-ish thing I'd like to do that I haven't done yet, but that thought triggered a few other things I'd like to do around the city at this time! Image via NYCB See The Nutcracker. I've seen both San Francisco and Hong Kong's ballet versions, but have yet...

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Tee: Everlane // Skirt: Rag & Bone // Shoes: Marc Jacobs // Necklace: mark. // Clutch: Balenciaga (in black/yellow) // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples One of the best things about being home is borrowing things from my mom's closet...like this skirt! She bought it at Intermix in New York when she was visiting Lauren and I before, and it's so gorgeous! It's so light and flowy, and the asymmetrical hem adds another little bit of intrigue. I wanted to let the skirt stand out in this outfit so kept it simple with a white crew neck tee and black...

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I've had a one track mind lately...concerning apartments! All I've been doing after work this week is looking at apartments - I'm sick of being technically homeless, and need to move on with my life! Then, because of my really awesome fun jet lag, whenever I wake up I'm thinking about something to do with apartments. Sunday night was all the stress of figuring out how to move without an elevator, when to pack, how quickly we need a place, etc. Monday was all about which apartment to go after. And last night was all about where I...

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