Image via TGIF! Although it's rainy and kinda gross here in NYC, I get to work from home today so at least I'm not out schlepping about in the rain!  Also, I found this quote by Paulo Coelho inspiring, and even more so when so gorgeously illustrated! I can't wait until I can decorate a place and buy beautiful prints and other art to hang up, gallery-style. One day...! Happy Friday everyone, and have a great weekend! ...

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I've spent a lot of time thinking about what new clothing/shoes/etc I want for this change in season. At first, I really wanted the Rag & Bone booties. But after thinking about it, I realized I didn't want to spend that much money on shoes I can only wear at night/on weekends. I work in an office and although it isn't a super "corporate" type office in terms of the dress code, I just don't think wearing super-cool-but-more-casual-than-not booties during the 9-to-5 are appropriate for me. Image via J. Crew So this got me thinking about what I...

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Image via  How amazing is this pool? via I've never been to Dallas, and only been to Texas once (Austin), but The Joule hotel looks amazing! That pool...leaves me a little speechless. What incredible design - this impresses me more than the Four Season rooftop pool in Hong Kong, and that's a pretty cool pool too. I may have to make a trip out there just so I could stay there! But only if my room has this bathroom: via Actually, could I just move in? ...

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Tank: Club Monaco // Pants: Zara // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Shoes: Topshop // Necklace: Maya Brenner Bi-Coastal // Gold Ring: Jewelmint // Small Rings: Madewell & mark. // Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters I spent Saturday afternoon (a surprisingly hot day, by the way) at the Met to check out the Andy Warhol exhibit with my friend Watson who'd just gotten into town from Hong Kong, so of course we had to take some photos on the steps! I actually had a soft blazer in my bag, but it was just too hot to put on. I hope we...

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To my favorite sister: Happy Birthday! As we always say to each other, "You're SO lucky to have a sister like me!" And it's true. You are. Just kidding - I'm also lucky to have a sister like you! I was so happy when you were born, and growing up with you was way too much fun, even though you always interrupted my reading with begging me to play with you! You are the reason I would one day like to have 2 daughters, so that they will be as blessed as I've been to have a sister....

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I previously blogged about Kate Spade & Fathom's City Guides when they were first launched, so now I'm excited to share that they've added new cities! Image via Kate Spade Their new cities include: Chicago // Toronto // San Francisco // Copenhagen // Shanghai Other cities are:  New York // LA // London // Tokyo // Tahiti The best thing about these is that they're free, so do a little research before your next trip! I personally would love to visit Chicago at some point - I've never been, and it isn't even that far from New York...maybe sometime next year!...

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Blazer: mark. (available 10/5 - stalk here) // Top: J. Crew Factory // Skirt: J. Crew Factory // Shoes: J. Crew (similar) // Necklace: mark. (available 10/5 - stalk here) // Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples There's a lot going on in this outfit, but I loved the way the colors came together! The green blazer complements the green in the colorblocked shirt (and I love that about an inch of the sleeve peeks out of the 3/4 sleeve of my blazer), and the navy in the shirt then complements the blue in the skirt. A red...

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Judging simply from the number of pageviews per post, my last post about iPhone cases was pretty popular, so with the announcement of the iPhone 5 and it shipping out as early as this Friday, I thought it'd be a good time to do another roundup of gorgeous Society 6 iPhone cases!  Row 1: Surf Tribe // G-raff Color // Sketchy Diamond Ikat Row 2: 6157 // Looking for Love // Gradient Row 3: Watercolor Chevron // Hug It Out // Childhood Memories I personally love choosing a phone case that says something about who I am - I guess this...

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Sweater: Gap Kids // Shirt: Gap // Shorts: J. Crew // Shoes: Topshop // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples //  Watch: mark. // Bag: Louis Vuitton Petit Noe I love sweaters. When I took inventory of my closet about 6 months ago I discovered that I own about 30 of them, which is somewhat ridiculous...but there's always a different occasion, or different way to layer one, that as long as it's in good shape, I keep it. The huge heart and super soft knit on this stole my heart, and I also love that I found it in the kids...

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Ashley Greene Lana Del Rey This weekend my sister and I wandered into the Mulberry boutique at her suggestion, and I pretty much immediately fell in love with the Del Rey bag in Petrol (the color is actually much more vibrant in real life). I'd kinda been craving a satchel bag since lately I'd been all about the crossbody bags, as there's something just so chic and timeless about a good satchel. This color is gorgeous too: Aren't they a beaut? Watch how they make one here: Well, guess this is the first item on my Christmas wishlist...

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I had way too many photos to post the regular way, and unfortunately my skills aren't good enough to make a really snazzy slideshow, so I had to go with a photobucket one - apologies for that! (On that note though, if anyone is clever enough to know how to do this in a sleeker way, please let me know!) Ok, so that's the last bit of my Cancun recap, hope you all enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed reliving it this week! I'm definitely going back some day... Happy Friday and have a great weekend! ...

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Dress: Joie (last seen here) // Hat: J. Crew // Skinny belt: J. Crew (similar) // Clutch: H&M // Turquoise & Silver Cuff, Opal & Amethyst Ring: from Market 28 in Cancun My hat was seriously a lifesaver during this trip - if there's one thing you buy next summer (or pre-tropical holiday), make it a hat! Also, I wanted to shoot this dress again styled a little differently so you can see the top half! It's the perfect hot-weather dress, with thin straps, light silk, and flowy skirt that won't stick to your skin. How beautiful is...

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Warning: this is a pretty picture heavy post! Sis is all beach ready, strutting down our hallway on the way to the pool the first afternoon in Mexico! Me, happy with my first pina colada of the trip, finally! (I LOVE pina coladas, all the more so because I never drink them except when I'm on vacation, and that just makes it more special, doesn't it?) Reunited with our cousin Jenni! Love the solar flare behind my head. Drinks by the pool - love the colors! Guacamole at Habaneros at dinner our first night - they topped it...

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Top: J. Crew // Skirt: Zara // Sandals: Nine West // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples For my first night out in Cancun I wore this outfit - I love how bright the skirt is, perfect for a tropical holiday! I'm glad I put my hair up since it was insanely hot, even after the sun went down. We walked to dinner at Habaneros, where we had delicious guacamole (topped with cheese, which I'd never seen!), and fish tacos. So good, and so cheap! After dinner we walked to the mall across the street since we...

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While I was in Cancun I really didn't miss NYC...at all? haha But now that I'm back I'm glad that I live here. I guess every once in a while it's good to get away, if only to appreciate what you have! I finally got my own DSLR two weekends ago (I'd been borrowing my sister's camera up until this point), as we were going on a trip together I knew I'd need my own! I definitely don't know how to use everything on it, and could use a refresher photography class, but in the meantime I'm just...

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Cancun Beach, via I will sadly be missing out on Fashion's Night Out tonight, but I can't really complain since I'll be prolonging my summer for just one more (long) weekend of sunnin' and funnin'. (Just had to say it that way!) I'm looking forward to a weekend filled with sweet tropical cocktails I only ever drink on vacation, lots of sun, delicious Mexican food, and a mini family reunion with my cousin! Plus, I'll be taking a ton of photos so next week will probably be pretty Mexican-themed on the blog!  Until next week...have a great weekend...

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Sunnies: Urban Outfitters // Tee: AE // Skirt: Topshop // Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim (in pink) // Shoes: Converse // Bracelet: Topshop (recent) I LOVE this bag. It's my newest addition! (Mom I know you said I should be saving for jewelry...but I couldn't help it, sorry!) I love the color, the structure, the size, even the smell! (It smells like new bag. haha) I managed to scoop up the last one in this color in NYC! My lovely friends were so sweet when I was texting them photo upon photo asking them for their opinions - it...

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Row 1: Decision-making time at Barneys (thanks Anisa for the collage!) // Happy belated birthday to me, from me! // Girls' night at Verlaine! Row 2: For some reason I was the only one who got 3 Sharpie-tattooed hearts? Luckily the ink is easier to wash off than you'd think... // Late night noshing at Meatball Shop - an ice cream sandwich (get the peanut butter cookie! So good.) & pizza meatballs w/foccacia  Row 1: Waiting for our table for brunch at Cafeteria Saturday morning // My smoked salmon benedict - delish! // My gorgeous new Sergio Rossi shoes scored at the Barneys Warehouse...

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Congratulations Cathy! I'll be sending you an email shortly to get your address so I can ship your goodies to you ASAP! Hope you love them as much as I do! Thank you so much everyone who entered, and for following along! I truly appreciate it. ...

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