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…and no I don’t mean the same ‘ol exercise kind 🚫💪🏼 (but that’s good too 🙄)
Somewhere between the quick unkept New Year’s resolutions and a heartfelt mush pot about how much we’re going to change in the coming year… I’ve landed right in the middle with some lifestyle choices that are impactful and attainable. 👌🏼 Minimum effort <–> maximum impact. 💯
Nothing can revamp a wardrobe quite like a spakin’ new pair of boots! 🆒✨👌🏼 (Ok fine, maybe a killer statement coat too 😛). But all, let’s call it “practical,” reasons aside, I’ve been seriously craving a new pair of boots. 🙏🏼👢👢 In my quest for the perfect pair, I added a crapload of other stuff to my cart gathered all my favs for you to shop too!! 👢🤗👢🤑
⭐️ Make a statement, strut your stuff, command the room…you name it!! ⭐️ Anything is possible with these boots:
⁉️ If you’re pressed for time 👉👉👉 my top 5 picks:
I vividly remember drooling over the vintage Casio watch collection on display at American Apparel as a young college student. 😍 A bit vintage, a bit new, a bit girly and a bit boyish – these were my dream watches! 💭🙏🏼⌚️ Low and behold, I never pulled the trigger… ugh. That broke college life, you know?! 😣 Sadly they faded away from memory until…
BAM! BLOOMIES SAVES THE DAY! Now I get my chance to sport one of these timeless watches and you bet your ass I took it! 🙋🏼🙋🏼 Why wouldn’t I? A perfectly vintage gold hue, an “old” digital interface (you know, the ones with the rectangular numbers), and it’s super sexy androgynous vibes. 👌🏼😎👫
Which means….. TA-DAH I’ve solved all your holiday gifting dilemmas! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼The new vintage Casio watch collection is seriously perfect for anyone on your list. (Literally my dad used to rock one all the time!) Just a quick trip downtown to Bloomingdale’s in Union Square and you’ll feel that wave of stress lift as you purchase your last holiday gift on the list (*cough cough #CasioVintage*). ✔️🎁✨
Plus…doesn’t it just look phenomenal?! I can’t think of an outfit that it wouldn’t compliment or anyone that wouldn’t like opening it (unless they legit have ZERO fashion sense). Affordable and stylish, these watches promise you’ll crush gifting this year. 💪🏼🎁🎄
Check out Casio’s full Vintage Collection at Bloomingdale’s Union Square and make someone smile (tbh, make them cooler) with one of their vintage timepieces this holiday season!
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I especially LOVE discovering new bar/restaurants near Union Square because, let’s be real, 🙋 mama needs a D-R-I-N-K after all that dodging and weaving through the crazy crowds downtown. 🏃♀️😬🏃♀️🙏🍸 …and shopping is a frequent occurrence, whether or not its the holidays. 🤑😉
Burritt Room + Tavern is now at the 🔝 of my list for post shopping decompression 😴🛍 and festive holiday celebration! 🎉🎄🍾 Not only because it’s equally swanky as it is yummy, but also because it’s tucked away in the Mystic Hotel aka not overcrowded with shopping tourists ✔️, and (unlike tons of the other cheesy Union Square bars) the decor is on point! ✔️ Bar was poppin’ with a live band and cool crowd too! 😎🎶🍸🍾
I was lucky enough to enjoy a 4-course dinner there just because… #thisishowweburritt, so I actuallyyy have a pretty good handle on the menu now (more deets at the bottom)! I’ll pretty much say yes to any charcuterie plate, but the Burritt Room’s was one of my favorite by farrrr. 🙌🧀🧀🧀❤️ Likeeee smoked Italian burrata & beer infused bratwurst?? Come to mama! There’s also an oyster plate, which I’m typically not a huge fan of, but the grapefruit slices and caviar on top of each were so enticing I tried one…and liked it!
They’re also coming it in hot with their bar program. Superb craft cocktails and a heavier influence on craft beers (score!!) – just ask your server and they’ll pair you a delicious beer with your meal! 🍺🍽 We had an Almanac Blueberry Sour with our seared Venison Tatake and it was next level! 👍👍 But after four courses of out of the box menu items, crazy flavors and so much deliciousness my tummy was all like 🙅🙅🙅😛
I had a pretty unforgettable experience at the Burritt Room, and can’t wait to go back next time I’m in the area. I hope you check it out too! 👌💯
Psss they’re having a New Years Eve Masquerade Ball so if you’re still without plans on this overly-hyped holiday go check it out! Well, cause.. masks & drinking are fun duh!
Food items from top to bottom, left to right:
Photography credit for environment shots: Aubrie Pick
Anyone else slowly entering panic mode?! ‘Tis the season! 😬🎄😬 Frankly, I’m feeling a bit late to the gifting train…telling myself everyday “Don’t stress though, just get on it!!” Actually though, there is still a weeeee bit of time.🕑🛍👌🏼
But I suggest you get going, and my holiday gift guide is a superbbbb place to start! 😜😉💯🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🤑
Gifts under $100
Gifts under $50
Gifts under $25 (Great deals, perfect stocking stuffers & those last minute add-ons!)
Gifts for him
Lastly, what’s on my xmas list?? Cause that obviously has to be thought through when you’re giving to other people. 😝😝
PRO TIP:
Dec 16th – several brands offer Free Shipping to meet Christmas deadlines
Dec 18th – usually last day to standard ship
Dec 19th – usually last day to rush ship.
So seeeeee, you still got a week to get your act together! And I’ve got you one step closer with my holiday gift guide. 🤑👍🏼✨
With everything you do in life, you should be striving for “boss status.”💫🌟 💫 Boss status means waking up ready to crush the day, putting your best foot forward, standing confident & staying true. Don’t take sh*t from anyone but receive feedback with elegance.👌
Not to mention, a week ago I became a boss!😃😃 A real life BOSS (for the first time, and it feels AMAZING). Yes, there’s more work, but to not be at the bottom of the food chain and feel like you actually have a purpose in the world is a superb feeling. So if you don’t want to be the boss in your physical appearance or social life…(maybe thats just not you?) Then you best be a boss in your professional life! No excuses. Go get ’em. 👊🏅💃
⚡️⚡️ Be fierce. Be strong. Be a boss. ⚡️⚡️
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Wearing // Shoes: Blank NYC via Nordstrom (similar: here, here, here)/ Pants: Levi’s / Shirt: The Undone (similar) / Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James (via ShopDitto) / Jacket: Ganni (similar: here, here, here) / Lipstick: MAC //
Unless I’m prepping to dance the night away under the disco ball, I don’t typically wear a lot of makeup. But over the years I have developed a few must-haves, and they all stem from MAC Cosmetics.
My MAC love story started back in high-school when I got this concealer that I’ve literally worn everyday since. Just a few dabs under the eye for an “I’m super awake and didn’t stay up past midnight” look, or on a blemish and it smoothes out everything! (Honestly the only part of my makeup collection that isn’t MAC is Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer). And that’s it for my face!
Since I don’t wear too much makeup, a really great mascara, (obsessed with the outcome of this False Lashes mascara) and solid lip shade is most important to me. A killer lipstick can step up any look, shop my favorites for fall below:
And if you have as many lipsticks as I do, well then, you most DEF need this insanely cute Anthropologie lipstick holder
I love earth tones for eyes, shades of brown and gold. Nowadays, I keep it more sophisticated without shimmer (the first 3 below), but best believe I turn to the shimmer finish (the last 3 below), especially this goldmine shadow, when I’m having a night on the town. (Psss…great eyeshadow brush here)
Oh and if I’m indeed having a night, I always put on MAC’s “Pro Longwear Paint Pot” to keep my shadow on longer. Plus it’s just a great all around eye brightener, if you ask me.
So consider this my first major attempt at a “beauty” post, but I HAD to proclaim my long and everlasting devotion to MAC. Happy to answer any questions regarding the details of any of the MAC products or stuff I use not pictured, just comment below!
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