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Outfit: Summer Rays

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While August is coming to end this weekend, there’s still a lot of time to catch some summer rays! The rest of this week I’ll be posting summer outfits to inspire your style during these last week of summer (and before my blog and life goes into full on New York Fashion week mode). If you are traveling to New York for fashion week or another time in September, make sure to stop by Washington Square Park for some r&r. Read the rest of this entry

8 Back To School Style Investments You Can Still Make

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Every August since graduating college — I went to UConn, #gohuskies! — has been a very nostalgic time for me. Part of me misses that time that I was a 21-year-old senior getting ready for move in day not only what the year had in store for me, but also for the back to shopping involved. Looking back, I should’ve have started style investing back then – but it’s never to late to start.

Below find 8 key clothing and accessories that could be used both while college and after: Read the rest of this entry

Outfit: Making A Swim Suit Statement

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In these latest few weeks of summer and the upcoming Labor Day weekend, make a statement with your swim suit. A colorful, unique print on a pair can make a big splash!

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Notable Collaboration: Public School x Killspencer’s Sexy Leather Bags

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Public School keeps killing it. Following the brand’s win of the CFDA Fashion Awards for Menswear Designer of the Year award earlier this summer, the duo has teamed up with one of their favorite accessory brands, Killspencer from Los Angeles, to release two limited edition, USA-made quilted leather bag styles.

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Outfit: Stylishly Exploring Las Vegas

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For day out in Las Vegas to go on the High Roller observation wheel to see the city from a new view, visit the fun Polaroid Fotobar and do more at The LINQ (the open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district), I styled up casual summer look.

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7 Shorts To Get Before Summer Is Over

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If you’re shopping for new shorts this summer I’ve selected nine styles to choose from that offer different patterns, material and lengths. Perfect for any last minute getaways, backyard or pool parties, and just for everyday:

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Shipley & Halmos Hudson Seersucker Shorts ($78) Read the rest of this entry

Outfit: Light, Playful Pattern Mixing

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Outfit: Casual Island Exploring

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Outfit: Tropical, Chic Travel Style

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Daily Essentials: True Blue Summer

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In addition to my In The Bag series, I wanted to start a new one to have something more regular to showcase five different items that can be applied to everyday travels – shot in the ever popular #flatlay style. For my first post of Daily Essentials, items for summertime in the city in blue tones that were selected since it is a favorite of mine and has been noted as being very popular right now (though isn’t always?). To add a summer vibe, torte and hemp also play a role in this set.

The slim cross-body square tote is from Ben Minkoff ($350) and is named the Heath Zipper Tote. I fell in love with it right away for its simple, yet chic design and the sharp royal blue. It is crafted in genuine leather and has a later zip pocket and several open pockets inside. You’ll be seeing it again soon in an Outfit post!

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