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How to Trick People into Thinking You’re Tall

Though signs of spring peppered their way into New York’s concrete jungle, the weather has been slow to follow. We’ve seen a good amount of rain throughout the past few weeks*, so as soon as...

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Music Festival Fashioning

Over the past weekend, music festival season kicked off here in New York City. A few girlfriends and I spent Saturday gallivanting around Queens, which was a rather in-your-face reminder that,...

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Style Round-up: Six Trends to (Bargain) Shop for Spring

Hello and happy Monday! Productive is the name of the game this week, as I had a marathon dance party kind-of-weekend. It’s refreshing to spend a day or two offline, isn’t it? On the down-side, my...

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What to Wear: Foodie Fix

There’s a lot going on in New York this weekend. In fact, the month of May is kind of a foodie’s fantasy. This weekend, between Madison Square Eats, GoogaMooga (yes, really) and brunch at Northern...

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On-the-go-Essentials: My Handbag Must-Haves

There’s something about a clean, classic look that I’ve been loving this spring — which is partially why I’m swapping a new key player off the bench this season. Meet the latest: My two-tone...

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At Home with Hallie: New York Apartment Tour

Ever since I made the move to Manhattan, I’ve gotten a few requests (demands, actually — and mainly from those related to me) to give you a little tour of my New York City apartment. While it’s...

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Stripes on Stripes

Is there anything better than a good wardrobe day? I’m talking about those mornings where you snooze (natch), get up, shower and are able to walk out the door in the first thing you pulled from...

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Video: In the Studio with Marshalls

In the past month, you’ve likely noticed that I’ve been donning a series of spring-inspired ensembles from Marshalls. In addition to street styling, I had the good fortune of spending some time in...

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Grown-up Track Pants

Another chronicle in the tales of a serial snooze artist! In an attempt to prolong the weekend, these side-stripe trousers (grown-up track pants, as I’ve been referring to them) have been my go-to...

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What to Wear, Where: Sunday Brunch

Ladies, start your engines. I think it’s safe to say that Sunday Brunch Season is officially underway. What to Wear: A nautically inspired color scheme and festive mix of prints. Where: A...

May 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Another rainy spring day in New York City… Though I can’t complain, it is pretty walking through Madison Square Park when it’s quiet). ** At any rate, rather than whine about the weather, I thought...

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Bright White

As the weather warms and the days get longer, I can literally feel myself waking up as a happier person. (*Editor’s Note: Ironically, it’s dark and rainy in New York this morning.) One thing the...

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Mood Board | May 2013

Happy May! Although, wasn’t it just Thanksgiving? Feels like it on my end. Truth be told, we East Coast’ers have been chomping at the bit for a consistently daily dose of spring. (More on Mother...

May 7, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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The In-Between Season

Has your weather been as unpredictable this spring as ours has here in New York? Seriously. And I’m more than mentally prepared to ban my faux fur vests to the back of my closet! On days in which I...

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What to Wear: Cinco de Mayo

Happy weekend! I plan to indulge in a diet of fresh guacamole, lime-infused mint juleps and chilled Corona Light the next couple of days. Join me? If you have festive plans in store (or even if you...

May 4, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Tortoise-shell Sunnies

Hello, hello! Today, I’m over at Glam.com talking about what to wear with tortoise-shell sunglasses. As you’ll read, my first (and only) pair of Pradas are to blame for my evolving obsession of the...

May 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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What I Wore (The Night Before?)

… No, this isn’t one of those outfits, but the elderly audience who was watching Jessica and I shoot these photos from the restaurant across the street sure thought it was. I may have looked Last...

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20 Pairs of the Perfect Summer Sandal

Okay, okay. I know I’ve been talking a lot about shopping lately, but I’m going to do it again — this time, under the guise of investing. Classic black sandals are a must for hot summer nights....

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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That Time I Rode the Elevator with Tory Burch

April 26th began as any other Friday might have. I snoozed twice, brushed Oscar Blandi dry shampoo through my hair and made my way to work to the tune of Daft Punk’s Get Lucky. A few replays later,...

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Pretty in Prabal Gurung for Target

Before we get into the details of this outfit (oh hey, it’s that pencil skirt again), let’s talk about these Prabal Gurung for Target shoes. About few weeks back, Bianca texted me asking how the...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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18 Must-Have Statement Necklaces

Confession time, gals. I’ve become a tried-and-true statement necklace hoarder, and I think the gateway culprit is the galactic gem bib from BaubleBar (styled here and here) that I purchased a few...

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Layered, Lace and Sparkle

On days that follow a weekend of too much fun — and thus further delay the task of things like laundry — sometimes a girl’s just got to layer a few of her favorite pieces, a little bit of sparkle...

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Repeat Offender

Happy Friday, dear readers! And a happy one it is, on this end — one of my favorite fitness-minded friends is coming to town (her Twitter is a constant source of workout motivation, guys) and we...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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20% off Designer Finds at Shopbop

You may have heard by now, but it’s that time of year we know and love. When nearly everything on Shopbop.com is 20% off for the Friends & Family sale. I’m not going to put much more thought to...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Hoarding for Spring

There’s not much that makes me happier than 70 degrees and sunshine. … But this blouse is up there. When I find an article of clothing that I love, I tend to buy it in every color. Thankfully, this...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Lately, I’m Loving… Vol. 1

Life and style blogs are my bread and butter. If you’re like me, you’re pulling up Twitter, Instagram or bloglovin’ on your phone as soon as that alarm goes off in the morning (Okay, third alarm —...

Apr 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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A Dose of Vitamin D

In addition to showers, April brings bare legs out of hiding and marks the beginning of dress season here on the East Coast. Though mine are nearly transparent (and I fully acknowledge this,...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Mood Board, April 2013

Here’s a few brands and bits that are inspiring me (and making their way into my wardrobe) this month: *Shop my April Inspirations (Clockwise, from top left): Zara strappy sandals | Loren Hope...

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White Denim Leather Weather

It seems that spring finally sprung in New York City. That said, are you a good news first or a bad news first type of person? The good news is, well, spring has sprung. Obviously. The bad news is...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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How to Trick People into Thinking You’re Tall

Music Festival Fashioning

Style Round-up: Six Trends to (Bargain) Shop for Spring

What to Wear: Foodie Fix

On-the-go-Essentials: My Handbag Must-Haves

At Home with Hallie: New York Apartment Tour

Stripes on Stripes

Video: In the Studio with Marshalls

Grown-up Track Pants

What to Wear, Where: Sunday Brunch

Perfect Parirings

Bright White

Mood Board | May 2013

The In-Between Season

What to Wear: Cinco de Mayo

Tortoise-shell Sunnies

What I Wore (The Night Before?)

20 Pairs of the Perfect Summer Sandal

That Time I Rode the Elevator with Tory Burch

Pretty in Prabal Gurung for Target

18 Must-Have Statement Necklaces

Layered, Lace and Sparkle

Repeat Offender

20% off Designer Finds at Shopbop

Hoarding for Spring

Lately, I’m Loving… Vol. 1

A Dose of Vitamin D

Mood Board, April 2013

White Denim Leather Weather

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