I had an absolute blast in NYC for the Jack Rogers Preppy Party! Here’s a quick recap of the trip and the party 🙂
The Jack Rogers Girl, me, Mackenzie, and FEC. I love how we all have totally different styles going on. It was great to catch up with my old friends. I hate that I don’t get to see everyone as often as I like. That’s one my most favorite part of social media… staying in touch with friends even if we don’t live in the same state!
Stephanie, Hannah, and I took off for NYC super early in the morning. We didn’t have that much time in the city, so we tried to maximize our adventure.
First we had lunch though because we were starving. We took the subway (without getting lost, thankyouverymuch) to Chealsea Market and had a super fresh and delicious lunch.
After a long day of shopping and walking, we needed a pick me up. We’re officially fans of Starbucks’ “Frappy Hour.”
The navy dress with the ruffle is by Emma Graham Designs. They are a newer company started by two college students. Their clothes are fantastic (my sister is a design consultant for them) and SUPER preppy!!!
I was so excited to go to New York City this weekend. I was really looking forward to it to get away from DC for a bit, and also I had some majorly fun things planned!!!!
Let me just say… the trip did NOT disappoint.
Normally when I go to the city I’m only there for one night, but I spent two nights this time.
My bags were all packed and ready to go!
I went up on the Bolt Bus Thursday evening. I was running around like a mad woman in DC trying to get ready for NYC. I had a mini-wardrobe crisis that I unexpectedly had to take care of. I only had one class, but we had a quiz so I really needed to spend a bit studying. I decided not to work during the bus ride and opted for Harry Potter…. yep, pretty good decision right there 🙂
Have I mentioned how much I love New York?
One of the reasons why I went was for the Kate Spade Fall 2012 presentation… more pictures on Wednesday!
Sneak Peek!
Oh!!! I finally got to meet Mackenzie from Design Darling. We’ve been emailing for a year (almost to the day) and I was so excited that we were both going to the Kate Spade presentation. I loved spending the day with Mackenzie doing all sorts of fun girl things!
Mackenzie and I (promptly) changed out of our high heels and grabbed a quick lunch at Eataly. That place is insane. I needed a map. Then we went to The Dry Bar for a blow out. It was amazing.
Since my hair is short, I only got to do the boring plain straight… but how amazing does Mackenzie’s hair look!!!!
Much needed Starbucks latte.
We had a great dinner and then stopped by the Kate Spade #flobrotour on our way to the Reward Style party. It was just starting to snow so we didn’t spend too much time outside. (We did, after all, have to protect our hair!)
The Currently Obsessed Top Influencers Party was tons of fun. Mackenzie and I were some of the youngest ones there (actually I think we were the youngest), but it was pretty cool to meet other fashion bloggers!
So jealous of Mackenzie’s skirt!!!!
It was great meeting Amber Venz! We’ve spoken on the phone and emailed quite a bit, so it was great to finally meet in person. Totally loving her newly red hair!
(Check out the new Instagram filter… so exciting!)
In the morning, I met up with Kearsley (from Tipsy Skipper) for brunch. It was snowing outside, and I was running late. But we went to Penelope Cafe and it was so wonderful! The cutest little cafe/restaurant! I had the Nutella French Toast, omg, delicious.
Afterward, I met up with Luis (Urbane Sophisticate) for coffee and macarons before I had to head back to DC.
It was an amazing weekend. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. I can’t even begin to list the number of incredible people I had the honor of meeting! Ah!!!! Can we rewind so I can relive it? (Minus the super sore feet!)
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I turned 35 in September and while I’ve always tried to take good care of my skin I wanted to really prioritize skincare from the inside out. At this point, I’m not doing any kind of injectables (not that I’m against them broadly speaking btw... just sharing that I haven’t done anything) and I don’t want to do anything invasive. I have made some small adjustments to my everyday life though that has made a difference. In just a few months, I really think my skin has never looked better (and I include infancy here because I unfortunately had baby acne ) and I’m really feeling good:
– Fresh washcloths after cleansing skin (@weezietowels “makeup” washcloths are cute, super soft, and very practical) – @omniluxled Omnilux Contour Face (this red light therapy mask has CHANGED the game for my skin. I use it 3-4x a week and it only takes 10 minutes per session!) – @jolieskinco filtered showerhead (I’ve noticed a difference in both my skin AND hair) – @ritual HyaCera (one capsule every night– it works from the inside out to help reduce the appearance of fine lines)
While I think my skin looks great on its own right now (🙌🏻 love to say that!), it also is serving as the best base for makeup. Sharing my current everyday routine: – @supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen – @summerfridays Sheer Skin Tint (shade 1) – @merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer (shade clay) – @saiebeauty Dew Blush Liquid Cream (shade chilly) – @jonesroadbeauty Shimmer Face Oil (shade cool rose) – @sephora collection Eyebrow Gel (shade ebony) – @honest Extreme Length Mascara – @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner (shade demolition) – @iliabeauty Balmy Lip Tint (shade lullaby)
girlhood 🫶🏻 find friends who want to do the same little hobbies as you! Went over to @shihstitches’ house yesterday to give her some sourdough starter and go through the basics (I’m *very much* a beginner so I told her to take my lesson with a grain of salt)
PS convinced her to make an IG account! @blueskyehouse
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Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using: – Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items – Google docs for writing/brainstorming – Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...) – Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs – Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines – Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
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This looks like so much fun, and you all look fabulous!
Michael is going to be blushing when he sees this! Love you 🙂
Do you know who makes the dress she wears on the cover? Also the white skirt the cover girl wears with the gold top? Love love love this issue!
It looked like you had an amazing time! So jealous 🙂
And I have the same Lilly dress!
Looks like a fantastic time! Looove all of your outfits!
The navy dress with the ruffle is by Emma Graham Designs. They are a newer company started by two college students. Their clothes are fantastic (my sister is a design consultant for them) and SUPER preppy!!!