Hello friends! Don't forget to enter my giveaway today - midnight EST is the cutoff! All you need to do is like my facebook page and leave a comment on the original post with your name and email within the comment box! Winner will be announced Tuesday morning on the blog - good luck! (Open to US residents only.) Also, any big plans for Labor Day Weekend? I, for one, am thrilled to have another 3-day weekend, and plan on spending quality time on my rooftop in the sun and catching up with friends. Not to mention, gearing...

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Blazer: Anthropologie // Top & Clutch: J. Crew // Shorts: 7 For All Mankind // Shoes: J. Crew (similar color) // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples // Bracelet: Tiffany & Co. // Watch: mark. I'd been looking for a striped blazer for a while and fell in love with this one at Anthropologie - I love the cropped silhouette and the little detail at the back with the ruffle. I can't wait to style it with other outfits - your basic white tee and dark skinny jeans, over a dark maxi dress...this one'll be a closet staple for sure! P.S....

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It's back to school time, and I only wish I had some sort of an excuse to stock up on school supplies! How I love pens and paper and notebooks and planners...it always reminds me of a scene in You've Got Mail, when Tom Hanks' character Joe Fox writes, "I'd send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address."  So, since I have no real, valid excuse to be stocking up on school supplies, I think I could still always find a reason to be stocking up on greeting cards. After all,...

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Image via Oh Barcelona! I love Spain, having visited with a friend back in 2006 - we kind of ended up in Barcelona accidentally, not knowing it would take us two days to get to Madrid from Nice. We only got to spend one night there as a result, but I would love to go back and visit! The architecture is breathtaking. Then, I'd love to go visit Grenada, Sevilla, and Malaga. One day, Spain...I will come back for you.  Where do you wish you were today? P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway! ...

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Top: J. Crew // Pants: Topshop // Bag: Club Monaco // Shoes: Zara // Necklace: J. Crew // Watch: mark. P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Photos by Lauren ...

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Happy Friday!! This post is my 100th since I started the blog, and to mark (pun intended!) this anniversary, I am giving away 3 fabulous mark. products!  Pictured above: On the Dot Neutral eyeshadows - one of mark.'s most popular items, and I love mine! The shades are slightly more purple than brown, but gorgeous! ($16 value) m.Powerment gift set - this is part of mark.'s m.Powerment cause, dedicated to breaking the cycle of dating abuse and partner violence. It has a limited edition lipstick and a gorgeous compact mirror, sparkly enough for the holidays! ($24 value) Long...

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Blazer: Zara // Tee: Zoe Karssen // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind // Shoes: Plenty by Tracy Reese //  Bag: Balenciaga // Necklace: Topshop (old) // Bracelet: Topshop (recent) Photos by Ruby ...

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Leopard & black bag: Alexander Wang // Leopard Shoes: Zara // Red bag: Alexander Wang While at Barney's on my birthday, I came across the super adorable Rockie Duffel bag in red, which is a mini version of the Rocco Duffel. The Rocco was always way too heavy for my personal use, but I loved the look of it, and this one is SO adorable and cute! Alexander Wang is one of my favorite designers, and I've also been coveting a Marion bag (the leopard style pictured) - and what more timeless, classic pairings can you get than...

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Trench: Banana Republic // Dress: Zara // Necklace: J. Crew // Bag: Chanel // Ring: from my Grandmother Photos by Lauren ...

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 Today is my birthday so I'm going to share some photos that my sister took on Saturday, celebrating (rather than dreading) my birthday! I made white wine sangria and my sister made cupcakes, and we had some close friends over. (Warning: this is a pretty picture heavy post!) My sis <3 & main photographer for this blog! Two of my favorite sisters :) Lauren & the other birthday girl, Summer! Happy birthday Sum! Just thought this was a nice shot Pretty Tash Pretty Casta Enjoying the cupcakes my sister made! Happy Monday! ...

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Top: Stylemint (Broadway) // Skirt: J. Crew // Bag: Mulberry Alexa // Sandals: Nine West Happy Friday!  Just posting a few quick snapshots I got the lovely Miss Ruby to take of me last night - she was so nervous taking my picture, but she did a great job! (Tell her she did a great job, she'd appreciate it!) Can ya tell I love hot pink? :) Have a great weekend! ...

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About a month ago I posted my summer reading list, so since I've read through most of them (plus some others), I thought I'd give brief reviews here. The Next Best Thing - I finished this on my trip to Seattle, and Jennifer Weiner did NOT disappoint! I loved it.  Girls in White Dresses - Honestly, this one was my least favorite. It was ok, but I don't think I'd read it again. It was confusing keeping track of who was who, as each chapter is told from a different character's point of view. And although I can...

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Top: H&M // Skirt: Topshop // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples // Shoes: Zara // Clutch: J. Crew // Necklace: Ann Taylor Taking these photos was rather...interesting! One guy saw Lauren snapping photos of me and he had a giant lens, and randomly decided to snap a few pics of me too. I've never felt more like a z-list celebrity! haha And trying to get a good jumping shot was tough - one guy passing by made me laugh by saying that jumping in heels should be an Olympic sport. I totally agree! Anyway, I am so in love with...

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Image via Damsel in Dior It's always when I'm trying to come up with a cute but cool-as-a-cucumber outfit in this crazy summer heat & humidity that I start valiantly wishing for fall...and then feel guilty right away, since summer is my favorite season, and I must be loyal to my favorites! (Fall is probably my second favorite season...especially fall in New York!) Today I bring you a reason I'm excited for cooler weather: booties. Specifically, Rag & Bone's. How do I still not own a pair? 1. The Harrow (Ange Pants, if you're reading this, the name reminds...

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Romper: mark. // Collar necklace: ASOS // Watch: mark. // Shoes: Converse // Wallet: Michael Kors (similar) Happy Monday! Photos taken by Lauren ...

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