Pink Jacket*H&M // Sweater*J.Crew (from Alex) // Dress (unknown) // Bag*Lulu’s // Flats*Payless
This is what I wore to attend the Madewell shopping event a couple of weeks ago with Alex. Funny story about the origins of this dress. One day last fall I was wandering around my neighborhood (the East Village) with a friend. We were just exploring and checking out all the cool vintage and clothing shops that are in the area. On the side of the street in an empty lot, there was a makeshift market set up. We decided to go check it out and tucked away in one of the stalls I found this adorable little dress for $10! So now I think of this dress as the one I bought randomly on the side on the street one day, but it was so cute and so my style- I couldn’t resist!
Since I can’t afford a diamond ring like these ones from 77 Diamonds, I have to figure out another way to put a little sparkle on my finger! Enter this amazing ring from InPink (the big green and gold one above). I have no idea what type of stone that is, but the way it is cut catches the light so prettily that I have a hard time not looking at it when it’s on my finger :)
I am so blown away by the pictures that Alex was able to take with her wide-angle lens! I love the way she captured the surroundings in one of my favorite areas of New York City.
(all pictures of me and NYC taken by Alex- thanks lady!)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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You look gorgeous! Love your yellow nails,
Rosie x
Thank you Rosie! :)
you both look great.love your dress and jewelry and what a cute nail polish colour!
Thank you Despina! :)
Such great photos! LOVE the polka dot dress, and that jacket looks so cute over it :)
Annie
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Aww, thanks so much Annie! I can’t take credit for the good photos because my friend Alex takes them for me! :)
that dress is adorable, what a great little find. and the statement ring, love!
the pic of you and alex is so cute!!
Thank you Lydia! Yes, we don’t get enough pictures together, but with her wide-angle lens we can! :)
Love the photos, and as usual you ladies look lovely. The yellow nails are particularly stunning..and what a find – $10 for that pretty dress!?! Alex, love the skirt, too!
Thank you Smita! Yes, at $10 it was a no-brainer :) I’m so glad my friend and I stopped at that random street market!
That ring is gorgeous! And I love both of your outfits, that dress is really cute.
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
Thank you Courtney! I need to show this ring more lovin’ and wear it more often! :)
That ring is so pretty, and I love it with your yellow nails! So fun!
Thank you Morgan! :)
I lovelovelove the yellow contrast of your nails with the mint – too gorgeous!
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Thank you Naina! :D
such a cute dress but I cant get over your hair! When did you get bangs?! I am so behind. Anyhoo, I think the bangs really suit you.
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Thank you Amber! I took the plunge and got bangs about a month ago :)
I will definitely be checking out your eShatki giveaway! :)
The photos turned out gorgeous! You look so summery and cute in the polka dotted dress! :)
Thank you so much! :)
Just lovely! Your yellow nail polish is amazing!
Kisses from Vienna,
Simone
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Thank you Simone! This yellow is one of my favorite polishes :)
That pink H&M jacket is too good! Love it!
xo.Adiel
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Thank you Adiel! I love this jacket- I wear practically every day! :)