Comfort to the Extreme

20 May

I haven’t figured out whether it’s due to my impending move to island life, or the fact that I’ve been battling health issues recently but I have been LIVING in oversized pants. I found this pair from Anthropologie and immediately purchased the blue pair. A week after receiving them I went back and promptly purchased the pink pair!

I went for the petite size as I wanted them cropped and they’re the perfect length for this 5’4″ girl. They’ve been so easy to throw on over the weekend with a denim jacket and yet I can dress them up with a white blazer just as easily. I see them being the perfect post-beach pair as well!

I love the bold print and these are a bit pricier for a not-so-often wear. I’ve also picked up a few pairs from Zara in a basic black trouser fabric or H&M in all white and a palm tree print (for a steal).

What do you think? Would you wear printed, oversized pants?

It’s Official: I’m Moving!

14 May

After three and a half years in the amazing, crazy, beautiful city of Manhattan it’s finally time, I’m moving!

I’ll be living in HAWAII! I’m so excited for warm sand, breezy nights, and lots and lots of fresh pineapple. Who knows if it’s temporary or long term, but for now I’m excited for a life change.

New York has been an insane ride. From bottomless brunches to bumping into street fairs weekly, from trips to the Hamptons to enjoying hot, humid days in Sheeps Meadow at Central Park. The crowded subways and people who turn into NFL linebackers when exiting the train, no, I won’t miss that. But the energy, the can-do, at any hour of the night attitude I will. New York’s best offerings on seamless.com, like frozen yogurt delivered to your door at 3 am, or delivered saltines and ginger ale when you’re just too hungover to walk to the store. There are minimal brunch spots in Hawaii, definitely not bottomless, and I’ll have to basically re-learn how to drive a car as it’s been THREE YEARS! Eep.

I can honestly say I have the best friends on Earth here in the city that make any night fun. I have the best memories of my life just sitting in a living room playing games on ripped pieces of paper. I’ll miss you guys the most. I was also blessed with coworkers, ones I consider some of my closest friends outside of the office. I’m sad to leave my job but know it’s right for the time being. I know the company will just keep getting better and bigger and I cannot wait to see it grow more!

I’ll literally know near no one on Oahu, so if you have friends, stores, restaurants, experiences to suggest please send them my way! I also, have a few more weeks in NYC and am excited to cross a few more items off my NY Bucket List, if you have suggestions to offer here, please comment or tweet me!

I am so excited for my next journey and I hope you continue to follow me on instagram and here on the blog! xx

PS- I’m selling a lot of never worn/ new with tags items over on Poshmark, shop my closet here!

Best Jewelry Buy: Map It!

10 May

I was recently introduced to one of the most creative concepts in jewelry I have seen maybe, ever. Katie, of Three Jane NY, is killing the jewelry game with her Map Necklace. This adorable gift lets you be the designer. Pick a location, anywhere in the world, a specific cross street and they engrave it onto a 14K gold plate, marking your location with a tiny, little diamond.  The chain is 18″ and the plate is 15.5mm x 26.0mm. In person, the necklace is delicate enough for every day wear, but large enough for the map to be readable.

Three Jane NY features colleges, popular NYC wedding locations, fantasy locations like the Wizard of Oz, vacation destinations, or customize it yourself! The price won’t break the bank, so it’s a perfect anniversary, birthday, holiday gift for anyone special in your life. I love the idea of a husband giving his wife their wedding location, or a mom giving a daughter the hospital she was born in (an option!), or best friends exchanging their college location. It’s only $25 more to customize your exact location, and the small diamond is the perfect x marks the spot!

I personally chose Lani Kai beach on Oahu. This is my ultimate sanctuary, the most gorgeous spot on earth in my opinion, and a little bit more of a special meaning, that I’ll keep close to my heart. I have yet to take it off since receiving it and have received an amazing amount of compliments on it. Especially since my mom lives in Hawaii, it makes me feel like I have a little piece of home with me all of the time!

 

Three Jane NY’s map necklace is sold online here, she is also sold in Cynthia Rowley stores in Manhattan & others here, and can be followed on Twitter or Facebook. Katie, the designer, is one of the sweetest girls I’ve met through blogging. After meeting up last week, I also discovered how intelligent she is, interning with the best in the biz. And she convinced me to download ‘Lean In’ immediately!

Secrets to Life and Health

7 May

Yesterday I encountered the best cab driver on earth. He told me the secrets of life and health:

- Eat a head of garlic a week, at least.
- Lemon skin is all the vitamin C you need. (Still iffy on this one, but I’ll give zest a try).
- Eat watermelons with seeds. Seedless watermelon is not natural. This goes for everything of the like.
- Do not fight with your lover.
- Do not make ants into elephants. If anything, make elephants into ants.
- Keep a good routine. And sleep, well.
He was the friendliest, sweetest 73 year old man with 0 health problems. He made my day and I wanted to share!

Honestly, Amazing: HonestlyWTF x BaubleBar

30 Apr

It’s been awhile since a blogger collaboration grabbed my immediate attention & practically forced me to pull out my credit card and click “buy” immediately… enter Honestly WTF x BaubleBar.

The collection is the perfect amalgamation of vintage and modern with a ton of sparkle. The statement jewelry isn’t your “everyday” wear, but it’s the perfect touch to a high bun, to add a bit of finesse to your LBD or just to punch up a white tee!

 

I picked up the Triple Ice Chain Strand, and the Ice & Green Leaf Antoinette Drops. The earrings look like they could be straight from my grandmother’s jewelry box so I couldn’t pass up both colors, oops!

Shop it for yourself here and tell me what you buy!!