mermaid parade at coney island...

2 Words: Corn dog. 

...or is it one word?

To learn more about the Coney Island Mermaid Parade click here, and to $ponsor to keep it awesome click here. 

sneak peek...

Sneak peek of the next post featuring highlights from The Coney Island Mermaid Parade! 

i lied....

I won't be able to post the extravagant "Birthday Post" until tomorrow. 

On my Birthday Conor took me to Walter Foods for delicious steaks and drinks, it was incredible. Today was Conor's birthday (the big 2-5) so I took him out to BareBurger - our first time. I felt the need to treat him back with some carnivorous dining.  

BareBurger serves grass-fed organic meats. Not that we are so into "organic" eating - but they offer exotic meats like Bison, Elk, Wild Boar, and Ostrich. It was all pretty delicious. Check out my Instagram for some shots of my burger! 

I haven't eaten this good, this often, in too long! I really love having our Birthday's so close - it creates for some really awesome memories. Thanks so much for all of the Birthday wishes everyone, and a special thanks to Conor for making the past week so special. Pictures of the party will be up tomorrow. Spoiler alert, I wore Forever21. 

Do you think Conor is trying to fatten me up before we go to Florida in a week for Fest '11?

More on this (and a special FEST countdown tomorrow).

sneak peek...

Sneak peek of tomorrow's post - featuring this weekend's birthday festivities! 

blues sisters...

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On Halley:

Blue Pattern Dress: Yumi Kim. Necklace: Caja Jewelry. 

Shoes: BCBGeneration (similar). 

Belt: H&M (similar). Bag: Chanel.

On Dana:

Navy Lace Dress: Forever21 (similar). 

Belt: Forever21 (similar). 

Shoes: Cole Haan (similar). 

Necklace: Custom Gift (similar). 

Watch: Michael Kors. 

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There are a lot of things I am going to miss about summer, and bare legs and little dresses are definitely high up on that list. 

Even though Halley lives in the city herself, Dana currently lives in Boston. So when I got the two sisters together I jumped at the chance to shoot them on the roof, with the skyline in the background. And we really hit the jackpot with these dresses. I was skeptical at first about having them both in blue - but shit was I wrong. The two dresses complimented each girl, while still complimenting each other.

There's not much else to say as the pictures really speak for themselves. Well I guess I could say,  hello good genetics! But that would be too obvious.

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Is the Little Blue Dress the new Little Black Dress?  

sneak peek...

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Sneak peek at tomorrow's post. 

Not just one red head - TWO! On. A. Roof. 

I know, I know...keep it in your pants. 

layer player...

showing off the dress under her skirt

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Skirt: Forever21. Black Dress/Neon Belt: Forever21.

Bracelets: Screwords. Watch: Michael Kors. 

Earrings: Forever21 (similar). 

Heels: Jessica Simpson (similar) 

Sneakers: H&M/Highlighter/DIY (not similar but Claire will die over them)  

Sunglasses: Target (similar). Heart Ring: Homemade/Gift

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 Here is Claire's take on the dress-layering that has been featured on the site pretty often. It's amazing what you can do with a LBD. Claire proves that if it's short enough (which, let's be real, all of her dresses are), you can throw a skirt over it to give it a much different look. This purple skirt is also a wardrobe staple as it can be worn as the pop of color for an outfit - or as a neutral. Purple is a hot trend for this fall/winter so if you've been on the fence about the plum hue in the past - say fuck it and give it a shot. 

She's also modeled the look with both sneakers and wedges - showing both a casual and more night/going out look. 

The sneakers were black & white when Claire bought them from H&M and then she took a highlighter to them like crazy only Claire can. And there is the beauty in disco high-tops. 

This is definitely an outfit that, come the cooler months ahead - can be paired with black opaque tights and boots. 

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Will you be trying out purple or layers this fall? 

bruce springsteen & the e street band...

Conor and I outside Metlife Stadium

Conor and Joe...and um, Sabarro?

Me and Ciara - Tailgating! 

A little sprinkle didn't stop our party!

Joe, Brian, and an Italian Combo. 

Caitlin, Conor, and Ciara - Tailgating! 

Walking into MetLife Stadium!

Stadium is cleared for severe weather conditions.
We wait patiently inside, hoping the show doesn't get called off.

Who will stop the rain? ....BRUCE....

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It was an incredible day and night on Saturday. After a 2 hour rain delay, Bruce finally took the stage. It was amazing to see Bruce and the band not only in Jersey, but on the eve of his 63rd Birthday! At midnight, 60,000 of us sang Happy Birthday to him. His family even brought out a guitar shaped cake. "Midnight Hour" was the first song they plaid after the clock struck midnight and Bruce was officially 63! 

There was an incredible tribute to the late Clarence Clemons, an appearance by Gary U.S. Bonds, fireworks, and an encore performance of "Twist & Shout" where he danced with his mother! 

He played for over three hours, naturally, and we didn't get back to Brooklyn until after 4am. So, I guess I should rephrase when I say it was a great day and night - it was also a fantastic morning! 

Until the next time the Boss and I meet...