Posted on July 26, 2013 in Life
I turn 27 years old today and as I teeter on the brink of my late twenties (my friends and I agreed that I’m still in my mid until next year!), I’ve realized that as much as I have already accomplished, there’s still so much left to do and experience. This year, I’ve created a list of goals — both large and small — to accomplish by the time the next birthday rolls around. Check out my list below and let me know if you have any personal goals of your own this year!
- Travel outside the U.S. Completed 05.08.14
- Read 12 new books (one every month).
- Organize a blogger meetup.
- Run in a 5K.
- Join a kickball league.
- Explore all five boroughs.
- Explore New Jersey. Completed 03.08.13
- Learn 12 new recipes (one every month).
- Take a Soul Cycle class.
- Take a Bikram Yoga class. Completed 04.03.14 (it’s not Bikram, but it’s still hot as hell)
- Tour the south (Savannah and Charleston).
Eat a cronut.Completed 08.09.13Attend a fashion show at NYFW.Completed 09.07.13- Decorate my apartment walls.
- Start a coffee table book collection.
- Complete a DIY project.
- Host a wine/drinks at my apartment. Completed 12.31.13
- Create an original piece of art and frame it.
- Go to a Knicks or Nets game.
- Bike through Central Park.
Go to at least one concert.Completed 11.20.14- Go to at least one comedy show.
- Go to at least three Broadway musicals.
- Guest blog for a major website.
- Take a girls trip.
Explore at least three new museums.Completed 07.12.14- Save $50 for every goal achieved and treat myself to a 28th birthday present!
Posted on January 8, 2013 in Style Inspiration
I’m a little late on the obligatory New Year’s resolution post, but so I’m switching it up a little bit. Instead of telling you that I’m going to work out more (ha!) or eat less sweets (double ha!), I’m sharing my 2013 style resolutions — a list of goals that are just as ambitious, but way more achievable.
1. Experiment. Sometimes I spend my morning staring blankly into my closet, feeling like I have nothing to wear. Other times, I feel the need to frequently go shopping to keep my closet feeling fresh. Both are simply not true. I’m making it a priority to spend less money on shopping and more time experimenting with what I already have in my wardrobe. The possibilities are endless!
2. Edit. Before I moved to NYC, I purged a lot of clothes that I never wore — and I still came here with too much stuff. Having limited space is a great lesson in narrowing down my wardrobe and every now and then, I continue to reevaluate the pieces in my closet. My goal is to let go of unnecessary things in my life and eventually edit down my wardrobe to the pieces that truly inspire me.
3. Create. I have enough pins on my Pinterest boards to cover my entire apartment walls. It’s time to get cracking — more DIYs, creative nail designs, and new outfit ideas.
4. Sparkle. A few days ago, I debated between buying a black or gold sequin skirt or any at all. Did I really need this in my wardrobe? Was it even practical? (See resolution #2). As I stood in front of a mirror, holding both options in front of me, a lady walked by and told me that life was too short not to wear sequins. I’ve never heard wiser words! You better believe I ended up buying both skirts, because I don’t need a reason to sparkle!
5. Inspire. I first started this blog as a personal creative outlet, but it’s become much more than that since then. It’s been a constant source of motivation for me and I hope a source of inspiration for you. I want to hear more from you about what you like, what you don’t like and what you want to see in posts to come. So please always feel free to leave a comment, write on my Facebook wall, send me a Tweet, or shoot me an email. I’m here to inspire and be inspired!
So what’re your style resolutions for 2013? More color? More prints? Less shopping? Let me know in the comments below!
Posted on February 2, 2012 in Life
This month, I’m committing myself to what will surely be a difficult and daunting task: no shopping for the entire month of February. The goal is to utilize the things I already have and discover new ways to make old items feel new. In the end, I hope to save a bit of money and gain a better appreciation for my closet.
It’s definitely easier said than done, but with my bf and the bff joining me on this mission, we’ll hopefully get through it together. Afterall, misery loves company!