Midweek Must-Haves

I'm heading to New York next week and below are the things I wish I were packing! I can't wait to see my friends and enjoy some crisp Fall days. I love LA but it's fun to get a little seasonal every once in a while.

 

 

 

 

Favorite NYFW 2014 Looks

I've noticed a trend of laid back looks at New York Fashion Week and I'm loving it!

 

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Friday

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Having a New York kind of weekend - running all of my errands, working out, going to dinners and brunches and getting organized because next week paleo lent starts, which requires a lot of planning! I need to start remembering the below quote. Does that mean I should stay really close to Barneys?? Kidding! Have a great weekend everyone!

Fur is In at NYFW

This year at fashion week, fur is the number one trend on the street style scene because it is just so dang cold in New York. I'm supposed to head to the Bahamas tomorrow but it looks like another polar vortex is heading our way (fingers crossed I get out!). There was big fur and colorful fur and, I'm not gonna lie, if I don't get out of the city, I may just dive into a big pile of fur myself. Only kidding (sorta...) P.S. sorry PETA...

This picture was actually not at NYFW but I'm obsessed with KB and had to include. That coat!

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My Life Lately 11.7.13

+I've had some great weekends the past month and another one coming up (starting tonight - 4 day week woot woot!) in Raleigh. I had a great time in DC and went to a couple great restaurants in NYC. One of my best friends, Jen, was in town from San Francisco and we had a ball.

+My parents closed on a new house in Greenwich and the renovations have begun on cottage #1. I'll be sure to share lots of updates because it is so neat what they're doing. The property has three run-down (but old and charming and adorable) cottages and an old barn (which will become a party barn). They are starting renovations on the cottages and then plan on building a main house. The landscaping alone is a huge project. The property is stunning and I can't wait to see what my mom does with the place!

+I went to Boston for Tory's play, which was hysterical and we went to brunch at Gaslight in Beacon Hill, which was delicious and the perfect place for a cheat meal.

+ Riley was in town for the Ranger's game and it was fun to finally get parents to go to a game with me!

+One of my best friends, Juls, ran the marathon and even though I stood out there for an hour it was so worth it to surprise her on mile 22. I almost cried.... everyone's emotions were really high it was awesome!

+Is there anything cozier than a cocktail and a roaring fire on a comfy couch on a Sunday in the Fall??

+ New planner alert! Because I couldn't wait til January... May Designs have the BEST customizable planners 

Black on Black with Style Crush Christine Centenera

Vogue Australia’s Senior Fashion Editor, Christine Centenera, has been killing it with her street style looks. Known for her black on black ensembles that are crisp, tailored and chic, Centenera is someone you've likely pinned without knowing it. She seems to appreciate well-made, timeless pieces. And her shoe collection? To die for. I am a self-confessed color-whore but I appreciate a good all-black outfit, especially now that I live in New York. 

My Life Lately 7.8.13

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a nice 4th of July week. I was up in Canada but made sure to celebrate with a Barefoot Contessa flag cake (a Berner family tradition for the 4th). It was the first time that I've cooked it, which made it that much better even though I was eating it on the wrong side of the border. Riley made an excellent chef's assistant and really became friends with the mixer. My week was wonderful even though we didn't do all that much. We hiked and wake surfed and went on the boat and it was just what I needed to recharge for work. Only two and a half more weeks until my next vacation! I'm going back to the west coast to visit my sister, Tory, in LA.

New York has been hot hot hot but fun, nonetheless. Our softball team (yes, you read that right) is currently in 4th place and we've had so much fun. I caught up with two friends who I meet in London when I did a summer program at LSE. We went to Lure Fishbar, which had awesome food and drinks. I've been trying all sorts of new lip colors and even learned how to use my curler (hence the selfie bottom left). Pup is getting bigger by the day and still as cute as can be. Have a great week everyone!

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