My Way

If life just always went my way, it would be like Sunday, everyday - relaxing as long as you want in bed, time well spent. There's nothing better than having a room that's tailored to you; it's a simple upgrade that will look amazing, like your own retreat to both start & undwind in everyday. A place to relax of course, but it should be a place filled with (material or not) your coveted possessions, things you love or enjoy, those that just make you happy, smile and of course entertain. No matter what size space or budget you may have, this is an easy fix, and important if you actually consider how much time we spend sleeping...if nothing else, it helps channel the power of positivity.

 

I can never quite shut down, who said you shouldn't do work in bed?! Clearly my space needs to be more than aesthetically pleasing for me, homework can be done in my versatile bed with my DIY deep purple, velvet (x-long) king headboard. So happy with how it turned out and soon after purchased the 4-poster canopy that drapes from my ceiling online [no need to be to wary shopping for essentially mosquito netting], I have an affinity for blankets, and pillows as well. The more the merrier no matter what the season. 

- A Work in Progress -

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- Sunday Best - FRESH 🌹 flowers, especially with spring just around the corner, they're an eye catching detail that adds color to your bedside situation. 

What I Wore:

VS Gingham 2 piece set & Oscar De La Renta Robe

Stay tuned for more of my space, a shoppable style set of this lazy day/night look & LCLifestyld.

DIYDesigns

 Everyone has seen those absolutely gorgeous fur covered chairs, loungers and more throughout the furniture stores and online boutiques lately; however when I personally saw the price, I was more than deterred from purchasing. Mostly due to the face that I can't fathom spending $600-800 on a chair that I already own and faux fur fabric that I could source and re-upholster on said chair myself. So, after finding the right materials and colors (I spray painted the bottom portion of this computer chair salmon because of a suggestion from my boyfriend actually!) I think that this chair came out really nice and it is so luxurious and actually comfortable to sit in again. The before picture is non-existent however it started as a very sad looking, run-down computer chair, definitely nothing quite like this finished product. 

{check out the polyvore board coming soon to purchase your own version of each item}

⭒This piece⇪now available in my recently opened Etsy Shop↬: Faux Fur Chair

This bench was a $12 purchase from the St. Pius Country Fair/Flea Market this August. Again, the before picture unavailable, but it was a plain, mostly wood visible, some black paint bench that I thought would be perfect for extra seating and storage in my bedroom! After a little TLC, some black glitter spray-paint, crystal drawer-pulls (altogether purchased for $4), and of course a little cleaning/touch-ups at the beginning before doing any of the re-design/up-cycling. Now, this is a perfect piece, seated at the end of my bed and filled with all of the little purses, wallets and handbags that overflowed from the neighboring shelves. 

My Hermes Tray Table - this is a piece that I've been dreaming of and designing in my notes/dreams for years, literally. Fortunately, 2016 (shocker) was the year that it actually came together, and quite well if I do say so myself. As you can see, it's just an orange and white tray (~$6), a white, broken magazine stand ($3), and some white acrylic paint. Much easier than purchasing the painfully expensive versions that I've been lusting after for years online, I think the painstaking effort that went into it was well worth it.

Back to Basics with my all-time-favorite, white faux-fur. and here this bench just needed a makeover to be the focal point of my vanity/dressing area.

You would never know what was underneath this matte-black paint job (a little debbie decal), I was in need of an extra storage something and it works really well next to my bar car (technically located in my closet)...because what is better than getting dressed and drinking at the same time...

I'm not the biggest drinker - however I'm likely the largest bar-cart fanatic I know. Another one of those pieces that has been years in the making and I'm so happy to see how it came together and worked out in the end. This cart began as my dad's stainless steel tool-carrying cart. After several times of sanding, cleaning and painting, I could see that my vision was coming to life. Everyone who knows me also knows that I'm in love with skulls hence my incessant incorporations here and another momentous piece - the skeleton pitcher and crystal head vodka. Other must-mentions: marble cheese plate with utensil drawer, ice-bucket, colorful waterless ice-cubes, glassware, paper-straws, stirrers, candies & dried rose bouquet.

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Athleisure for streetwear, or actual workout wear…

Whether or not you'd like to admit it - it has become both acceptable and trendy to wear these sporty-chic styles from noon till' night! For some of us, the most running we do is after being chased or for shopping/a sale of some sort. However, whether or not you do hot yoga, barre or cycling, these pieces have made reservations in your 2016 wardrobe. Though not really applicable for myself, (more with someone like Gigi Hadid, walking around Soho) someone might actually be unsure if you're running errands or headed home from pilates. 

Actually going to the gym, courtesy of DailyMailOnline

In order to avoid any see-through, awkward moments, test run your spandex selections before you step outside. Don't be afraid to accessorize, and of course bring layers as needed, especially if its snowing where you live right now.

This is another super cute way to style your athletic inspired or purpose driven pieces:

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$ ITEMS TO CONSIDER $: 

1. Spandex Leggings/Running Tights: options 1 and 2

2. Sports Bra…classic, something different…

3. Joggers/track-pants - 1 or 2 or 3

4. Nike Air Max 90 Sneakers #1 / #2

5. Layering Pieces 1. Tanktop 2. Bomber 3. Jacket

Spring Semester: Day1

What I Wore…

For the 1st day of Spring Semester Classes xo

1. Skull-stripe boyfriend shirt from Banana Republic (still available!)

2. Black Distressed Knee Denim - similar style

3. Clarks Wingtip Women's Shoes - available in Black and Brown/Burgundy

4. Murano Glass Ring - similar style

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs - Brown & Gold, Leather Band Watch ---> similar style

skull/stripe details

6. Oversized Wool Coat - another version...

7. Rebecca Minkoff Calf-hair handbag, no longer available ( :( sorry guys & dolls)

8. Kate Spade Mug (so many different patterns etc. are online and in-stores); super cute for coffee on the run!

Nuevo York

Group photos: Fashion Business Students visiting the Tommy Hilfiger showrooms, hosted by two of our amazing alumni!

Fashion Ave is sometimes a little crooked. 

Worth $12.99 to get me through the day!

#ootd: Sunnies, Rebecca Minkoff Faith Fringe flats, pussy bow blouse, suede/leather moto-jacket, black vintage handbag, leather detail pants.

New York Window Displays can be best described as a visual feast for our eyes. 

Dresses among books…

My dog-loving heart won't let me walk by a canine without at least a glance or two, this guy required a picture because he was so well behaved and handsome!

Necessary Taxi to the Buffalo David Bitton Showroom!

#InTheBuff - Our #GCCinNYC students presenting the amazing Diane Alexander with our brand new #GCCplaid.

Our professors, Ms. Erhart and Mr. Dudkowski were quick to notice how Diane fixed her scarf so quickly and so chic! 

Amazing shot of our professors alongside one of our fabulous Alumni whom just so happens to be an #LIMTransfer, now in her senior year and doing so well for herself in the city!

Through the looking glass at Valentino Garavani…this is what dreams are made of…

Bottega Veneta Menswear Display

The #athleisure movement saved the day - my Rebecca Minkoff flats ruined my freshly pedicured feet so these Nike Roshe Run sneakers were a perfect pairing! sold-out at most places, a few sizes are left here...

Dolce Dolce Dolce xoxo La Vita e' Bella

Necessary #celfie at Louis Vuitton

Ah, the shoe floor at Bergdorf Goodman - I think I might just need to move in.

Those Furry Booties that Kendall Jenner and others wore on the catwalk for Fendi Autumn/Winter 2015/16 show during Milan Fashion Week

1. Pineapple w/Lime 2. Green Juice 3. H20 @ Pret

Rooftop chilling...

Necessary face mask!

Watching Sex & The City, while in the city trying my best to channel my inner Carrie Bradshaw.

Thanks to Alleva's, the rice ball and sopressata were the ultimate snack for me before heading out for the rest of the evening!

xoxo Stay Tuned For The Rest of My Travels & Photos from the 2015/16 #GCCinNYC trip!