Blouse: Zara (old, similar) | Shorts: Forever 21 (similar) | Shoes: J. Crew | Bag: Chanel I'm clearly having a leopard moment, but that's mostly because I finally sewed back on the two buttons that fell off this particular blouse, and since then I've been loving this blouse all over again! I couldn't resist pairing it with my favorite pair of loose, comfy shorts that are perfect for a hot summer, and dressed up the outfit with some heels and a classic bag.  Photos by Lauren ...

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Top: American Apparel | Skirt: Zara (in stores now) | Bag & Necklace: Chanel | Shoes: Zara | Bracelet: J. Crew Factory I've really been loving cropped tops lately, especially paired with something ladylike and high-waisted, like this pencil skirt. The top is cropped just enough to show a tiny sliver of my midsection without being too scandalous! And, ok, I wouldn't wear this combination to something like a work event, but I'd definitely wear it to drinks or a date if I was in the mood to be demure and classy but slightly provocative. In that case,...

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I'm relatively inexperienced when it comes to getting my hair colored - in that aside from switching to sulfate-free, color safe shampoo and conditioner and adding a hair oil (mine smells like coconut!) to my hair routine, I didn't quite realize that hair color fades in the sun. The realization came when after 3 hot, sunny days in Seattle, my hair was about 5 shades lighter than when I left New York! Luckily I quite like the color for now, but I definitely don't want it to get any blonder than it already is. So as a result,...

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Dress: Parker | Clutch: H&M | Shoes: J. Crew (now at J. Crew Factory) | Pave link bracelet: J. Crew Factory There are several reasons why I love this dress: 1. It's made of silk, which means it's a definite must for summer. 2. The print! It's so fun and playful. 3. The ruffle along the hem of the skirt and up the bodice - that's a grown up ruffle if I've ever seen one! 4. The hi-low hem, combined with the ruffle, makes me feel like I need to break out into a flamenco or something. (Although...

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Image via by Iris Anam Cara Happy Friday! It's been the hottest week so far this year in NYC and it's actually pretty disgusting. If you don't live here, be glad! Even wearing my lightest clothes and putting my hair in a topknot doesn't seem to help at all. Save me! I truly wish I were going to be the girl in the photo above and just be submerged in cool water all weekend...sadly, all I have access to is a rooftop this weekend!  Anyway this weekend I'm sadly saying goodbye to some friends who are moving back to...

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Vest: Zara | Top: Tibi (last seen here and here) | Skort: Zara | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Chanel I am so excited to have my first photos from the outfit pics I did with Crystal in Seattle! These particular photos were taken at the locks, in the gardens before the water.  I'm always finding ways to wear the same pieces in different ways, and I've clearly been loving my bunny cropped knit top from Tibi (aka "Lucy") so much that this is the third post with it! This time though, I opted to add a vest on...

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If you're like me and trapped in a hot, sweltering summer where it's too hot to even really want to wear clothes, you need these 10 hot weather essentials to stay as cool as possible!  Lace bralettes:It may be a little TMI, but in this weather, who really wants to wear a bra? These lace bralettes are the perfect solution (assuming you're on the small side), plus they come in so many different colors, it's fun to let a little peek out on the side or top of a tank top! // Honeydew Emma Bralette Cotton tank tops:It's...

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Dress: Helmut Lang | Shoes: Zara Keeping it simple in this crazy heatwave we're getting here in NYC - this is one of my favorite dresses, and partly why I love Helmut Lang so much - the draping and the way the fabric moves is just beautiful, but still really comfortable. Who says comfort can't come in style? Photos by Lauren ...

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(Clockwise from top left) 1. Dinner at Skillet - it was so good! We had the Habanero Chicken Wings, Kale Caesar Salad, Chicken Liver Pate (two portions because it was THAT good - and the pate was caramelized on top, like a creme brulee), and chicken and waffles. SO GOOD. Go, if you're ever in the area! 2. This pic induced many bouts of laughter thanks to the rainbow flag behind us - mostly jokes about how Crystal was my wife first! (She used to always cook for me in college, and when I practically moved into her...

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Chambray: Forever 21 (similar) | Bikini top: Topshop (sold as a set) | Skirt: Topshop (last seen here and here) | Sandals: Nine West (similar) This is the perfect summer outfit for a rooftop party - I love using chambrays as cover ups, but (in my opinion) my bikini top was too cute to completely cover up! Plus I love all the mixing of the blues and whites and the patterns - polka dots and stripes! A couple layered necklaces and the outfit's complete. Easy, breezy, and totally summery.  Photos by Lauren ...

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I never have enough time with people I love, especially on my now annual long-weekend visits to Seattle to visit Crys and her family! The great thing is too that so far we've never run out of things to do even though this year was my 3rd time there! (Clockwise from top left) 1. On our first day together, grocery shopping and keeping Cub entertained with the fun shopping cart at Whole Foods and his doggy friend. 2. Artichokes! You know you're on the west coast when you see decent-sized artichokes (as opposed to the mini ones at...

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Top: Topshop (in stores) | Skirt: James Perse | Clutch: J. Crew (similar in mint) | Shoes: Sergio Rossi (similar) | Lace Bra: American Apparel Apologies for the radio silence around here - things got pretty busy what with going to Seattle and then coming back and temping and then it being the fourth with people visiting - I feel like I haven't caught a breath until now! Anyway, on to the outfit above - I fell in love with this top the moment I walked into the store - the beading is gorgeous and I love the...

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