color block party

Brooklini from Chez Lola

Dress/Belt/Shoes/Sunglasses: Forever21. 

Bag: Street Level (similar). Ring: UVA Signet. 

Bracelets: Screwords. Watch: Michael Kors.

 Necklace: DIY (similar). Nameplate Necklace: Soul Jewelry

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On a much brighter and lighter note - it was date-night with Claire, which inadvertently turned into an early bird special, with buffet-style ordering of appetizers, and the best key lime pie I have ever eaten. 

I wish I could gush more about this pie and show you pictures of how good it looked but no sooner was it placed in front of us - it was gone. All of the food was sooo delish that there are no pictures of them at all. I guess I will have to show some self control next time. 

And then there was this fantastic blue truck, and the miracle that Claire wasn't wearing that color; since she seemed to be wearing almost every other color - like a boss. She almost makes a rainbow when she stands next to it. She seamlessly combines trends like neon and color-blocking - not to mention, her signature tinted tips.

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What's your favorite bold color piece of clothing or accessory? 

sensory overload

This post is in honor of Labor Day and not being able to wear white pants anymore, so here's a blog with a shit ton of prints and COLORED DENIM. Also, sisters! Try not to let your head explode.

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On Halley- Red Pants: SOLD Design Lab Blouse: Pay Half. Flats: J.Crew. Purse: Chanel. Necklace: Caja Jewelry. Earrings: Accesorie. Bracelets: Forever21, Minted Jewelry. Sunglasses: Street vendor.

On Dana- Yellow Pants: Kate Spade. Blouse: Forever21. Wedges: Nine West Outlet. Necklace: Custom Gift. Earrings: Claire's. Watch: Michael Kors

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A couple Saturday's ago, sisters Dana and Halley came to Brooklyn and we went out for lunch. I also took advantage of their fine fashion sense and asked them if I could feature them in an upcoming post. They were more than happy to help me out, and I was relieved and am eternally grateful! 

Colored and pattered denim has been really trendy this summer. Wearing it can sometimes be difficult (see: mint jeggings with cellulite texture), but it's important to not give a fuck what anybody else thinks - because in reality - ten or twenty years from now it's probably not going to be trendy, it's going to be outdated. And if you want to look back at your outdated trends, you're going to want to know that you went all out with that shit. 

As you can see, Halley and Dana are rocking these trends - extremely well, and they don't give a fuck, which may be the most important part. So thank you, to two of the most lovely sisters on the East Coast for being such lovely additions to my wee little blog! 

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Have you rocked colored or patterned denim? 

What are your thoughts on this hot trend? 

the happiest 5k on earth

The Before Picture

The After Picture

Tara and Me throwing our team color in the air! 

Months ago I signed up for THE COLOR RUN. After I signed up, I followed them on Facebook and I've been able to watch people in a bunch of cities do the 5k themselves! The pictures afterwards are insane, it's basically a fun run and a massive photo shoot. If you've done the race or plan on it - I highly recommend "liking" the Facebook page. 

But the day itself didn't start off as peachy as it ended up - in fact, it started with me attempting to wake Claire up. She signed up when I did, months ago, and it wasn't until recently that the idea of her not coming entered my mind. Conor made a $5 bet with me that she wouldn't wake up this past Sunday morning, and even though I hate it when he's right...he was. I should have known when she told me she was going out with her cousin Caitlin to a party the night before...and she wore heels. 

So we left the house that morning at 7am without Claire. I met Tara and my family and we were ready to rock and roll! 

People, including our team, were pulling over mid-race to snap pictures and have a dance party in the color. We even broke into a couple of our team's green bags to mess around and throw color at people mid-race. 

The race was fun and I definitely recommend it to anybody in cities where it hasn't gone down yet this year, and to anyone who wants to do it next year.

Are you a COLOR RUNNER? 

Did you love THE COLOR RUN?

sneak peek

Sneak peak of tomorrow's post about THE COLOR RUN in Brooklyn, NYC!