Ann Taylor pleated cuff blouse / Ann Taylor ‘Devin’ ankle pants (on sale!) / Kendra Scott drusy necklace / Henri Bendel ‘Southstreet’ carryall tote (c/o) / Steve Madden ankle strap heels

When I moved to New York almost four and a half years ago, I came here with two very oversized suitcases, a handful of friends who were already living here and absolutely no job. While I don’t typically recommend moving to one of the most expensive cities in the country while unemployed, I want to let you know that it’s also not the craziest thing in the world to try.