Feeling for Summer in NYC

I've been longing to spend my summer days in NYC.

Brunch in Brooklyn.

Strolling down Lenox in Harlem.

Blasting Marvin Gaye in my beats.

Just wait on it,

I'll be there!

Happy Monday

 

A Little Monday Inspiration 

a little motivation to get me into the fitness mode 

my essentials: pandora, evian water, dry fit pants, and some type of fitted tank 

I prefer to be matchy matchy lol 

striving for that toned stomach 

the ideal body

this is exactly how I like to dress for the gym

(haven't done the "only sports bra" look yet)

but I love the way high waisted sports pants look on a curvy body 

she's forever fab 

Inspiration

Curls and Abs 

much inspiration to prepare for summer

works outs 

and 

moisturizing 

Where I'd Rather Be

snuggled in one of these 

 wearing this 

while sipping on about 2 of these 

is exactly what I'd rather be doing,

instead of revising homework at 2:30am 

Sincerely,

a true procrastinator 

How to Dress for those Slump Days

   How to Appropriately Dress for those Lazy/ Slump Days 

This is what you SHOULD NOT look like 

We all have those extreme tiring days.

You have 30 minutes to get ready and head out the door.

No time for prepping and primping, just grab and go! 

Just keep in mind not to look like this.

Never leave the house looking like you have a hangover, been hit by a car, or you just don't care.

People respect well dress individuals. 

The Basics 

Sweats are cool, not necessarily my thing. 

(I'd rather spend my $$ on makeup lol)

1. Boyfriend or oversized jeans are theee best alternative!!

They fit like sweat pants but you can wear them in a vast amount of ways.

2. White shirts are simplistic, inexpensive, and goes with everything.

3. Cardigans are the bomb.com, comfortable, hides any body rolls, and goes w/ anything.

4. A scarf will never do you wrong, wrap around the head or the neck for an added boost.

EXTRAS 

5. Sunglasses will cover tired eyes and hide 1/2 your face, also try non-prescript lenses!  

6. Boots are cool, but I'll grab flats or loafers if I'm trying to be comfy.

7. Oversized purses will carry all your books and add an additional style factor to your outfit:)  

Try it......

Add a pop of color 

Relaxed Boho 

Go Glam 

hump day/ slump day

no longer hump day 

its SLUMP day 

My current situation.

For some reason, I can not get enough sleep.

Let me repeat!

I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH SLEEP.

I slept an entire 7 hours last night.

Way more than I ever received in my entire 4 years of college. 

I'm sipping on an expresso shot w/ caramel and I'm still tired.

My spanish homework will not finish itself.

What is a girl to do to wake herself up???

I'm just going to browse glamour.com to receive some type of energy to stimulate my mind:)

- Sincerely

 A tired gal.

Godly Gold

I'm utterly in love with Gold. 

I guess its the gansta in me. 

Herringbone necklaces, platted name necklaces, rope bracelets, hoop earrings.

Man, I can go on forEVER! 

The way it sparkles on my skin and how it warms my skin up. 

Best believe I'm getting me some GOLD asap! 

Summer must have :) 

I've been eyeing this herringbone necklace for months now. 

Just waiting for them to stock the 20 inch. 

http://www.godlygold.com/product/herringbone

back to the city

Its been about two weeks post my New York City trip.
Its something captivating about the craziness of the city: the hustle, the fast pace, the rats garbage cleaners.
Everyone seems to be in route to somewhere or completing a deadline.
As crazy and intense the city is, its the perfect drug to forget all your problems, concerns, and doubts.
You enter the city with your personal baggage, but leave with a lighter load and a slight no nonsense mentality.
Only 7 days spent throughout the city, I obtained a slight "New York City State of Mind".
No nonsense, being ahead of time, dressing chic, making "it" happen, and enjoying life is what I'm learning to live by.
A week can influence you, but it takes a journey to change you.
Let the voyage be in sight.

Look for some interesting post of my Alternative Break Trip to NYC!

new york city | Tumblr (clipped to polyvore.com)

I Love A Good Red

 No RiRi Woo here, nothing but Ruby 

Gotta keep the donuts close (pumpkin spice is LIFE)

I've been living for nights in the City!! Nothing less than lipstick and curls. My mom brought me the best heels from MARSHALs, so comfortable, so stylish, and easy to walk in. I've notice I've been pulling for them every time we feel the need to venture into the city. Also, it's something about white pants (honestly, they are the only thing I can wear due to my crazed weight gain) they make your hips look music video fabulous. Any who, let the outfits pour in:) 

Top: Forever 21

Pants: Old Navy 

Heels: Guess - Marshalls 

Belt: Forever 21

Rings: H&M 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Lips: MAC Ruby Woo 

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Instagram Finds | Pink

all I see is Pink 

I'm not much of a pink lover, but boy isn't it so feminine!

Little accents of pink makes me feel like a cutesy posh lady. 

That touch of fuchsia lipstick on the tea cup is darling.

So lady like and petite.

Posh, Polished, and Pink 

HAPPY FOURTH AMERICA

I know I'm Fashionable Late but, Happy 4th of July!!!

My Holiday consisted of yummy grilled food and some lovely sangria made by the kid typing this post right now!! (Not really a kid making sangria, I'm actually 21)

Nothing but fireworks and a little bit of sippy on the lawn 

Music Minds | Solange, Common, and Estelle Pandora Station

As I take a study break to write this post, I truly do appreciate Pandora Radio.

I've always loved Estelle's radio station for her amazing british voice. 

That woman makes me want to grab a hair brush and start singing. 

Also, the brits that come along with her station gives me nostalgia of my summer in London. 

Adele, Macy Gray, Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, and Marsha Ambrosious makes me more then thrilled that I have ears! 

Solange's Radio is one of no other.

She has a sound that I can not describe. 

I truly sit back and enjoy, with one sweet smile on my face.

Her style is emulated straight through her music. 

Her song "Losing Me" introduced me to this artist named Solange.

One thing I love about her station is it versatility. 

The songs of John Legend, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, and Kanye West make numerous appearances.

Simply amazing. 

Mr. Common.

Nothing but true music and a mesmerizing voice.

Now Common is a poet and who doesn't love a poetic genius. 

Common just makes me happy because his lyrics makes me read them like a page in a book. 

And the way he describes a woman....Praise Sweet Jesus! 

He gives hope out there for any woman who are so called "Done with these black men" 

Every time I see that bald head, I do my happy dance. 

Praise the parents that made that educated man.

You can hear and feel all the passion he puts into his music.

Just like Solange, Common's station is VERSATILE.

But one thing that I do love about his station is the TRUE  hip hop artist, like The Roots and Mos Def.

The sounds of truth and realism of his station makes me:

1. Lay on my bed

2. Close me eyes

3. Place my hands over my head 

4. And Groove 

The appearances of Naughty by Nature, Snoop Dog, and Outkast keeps my head swaying; while my mind is stimulated. 

Instagram | Inspirations

           Instagram Find : margaret_zhang 

I have this small, but large, obsession with finding loads of pictures on Instagram. 

It ranges from food, to apparel, to places!

I'm just a sucker for pictures:) 

But this lovely Instagramer has some of the best pictures, with a slight twist.

Her account has just about everything I love, like tons of foodie pictures. 

I'm loving the black outfit and accessories.

Rita Ora

the amazing rita ora!

being in London has shown me the absolute fashion these people own

be different

be creative

be yourself

and own it

the temple

one must appreciate, respect, and praise the body before touch

the prep files: COUPLES

Preppy couples....where do I start? Nothings better than seeing a well dressed couple that just walked out of a J.Crew magazine! Well a classic but still stylish preppy couple will always turn heads.  A couple keeping it crisp and simple, exudes confidence and composition. If in a relationship, try dressing preppy together and see how many heads you turn :)

the prep files

the prepp files....

I'm starting a little series fully dedicated to all things prep!

I've been inspired lately by Ivy League colleges, my professors, and of course Gossip Girl.

Expect seven different post (one for every day of the week) including;

your basic prep essentials

preppy couples

to

street prep

                       ............enjoy!

I feel like dancing

its like dancing

jumping into a new pair of shoes

you don't have the perfect fit

but with time and a little extra steps

they fit just right.....

are we dancing?

we don't fit quite right together

but with time I know it will be perfect

lets dance

let me jump into your arms

as you twirl me around

you will be the extra steps

it takes to get that perfect fit

the monster inside me

      my  heart is beating

    a bit  fasther than usual

  is this a mood

 or a  feeling

                                    
Its funny how the smallest thing can trigger the truth that is festoring inside of you.  It could be a music video, a phrase or simply, a smell.  All it takes is one glance and your immediately hook, its replaying in your head over and over! All you can imagine is what use to be and what could have been.  Its almost like a parasite, it seeps through an opening and controls your body.  Its the monster living inside of you.  No matter how you try to focus and direct your mind else where, its a big stop sign holding you in back.  The biggest hand in the middle of my chest and the hardest rock to move.  All you want to do is break through it and see what it will be.  Its not that you are holding on to the past but your dwelling on the possible future.