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NYC Faux Fur

Katelyn — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:59:46 +0000

Maybe it was fashion week or perhaps it was the blizzard, but I could not walk one block without passing some fabulously styled faux fur. Not just on the streets, but even at the Rangers game! I have been to a lot of hockey games, and I mean A LOT, but I can count on two hands the number of fur coats I’ve seen in a hockey rink. But there it was, so much fur, both obnoxious and tasteful, sprinkled through the crowd. And there began the faux fur envy and my mission to find some while in Manhattan.

Top of my must shop list was Moussy. Moussy is a high end, casual denim line, started in Japan but landing stateside in Soho about a year ago. Their US online shop is not up to snuff, forcing you to order through their international page. So, it was a first stop once we got to Manhattan.

While I went for the denim, as fate would have it, their faux fur was 50% off. So, I picked up this beauty and literally wore it out of the store and joined the herds of fur clad nyc women. Moussy mixes casual and glam styles so well. So, I paired my chic new faux with some casual rippys and my version of snow appropriate boots.

Now, my mission is to actually WEAR IT, and not let it sit in my closet only to be worn during the holidays and girls night out.

SOOO much amazing faux is on sale right now, I linked my favorites below.

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M. Gemi in NYC

Katelyn — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:38:17 +0000

Shoes, the bane of my existence, or bank account. I think a person can have enough jeans, tops, and dresses, but shoes, absolutely not. As a result, I have had to make some rules (guidelines really) for shoe shopping. No impulse shoe purchases, unless it’s on sale and the very last pair is in my size because that’s just fate, if you ask me. When encountering a to-die-for pair, proceed with caution. I ask myself, is there a pair in my closet that I would reach for before this shoe. Have a purpose in mind while shoe shopping. And finally, when in doubt, go for the quality shoe. The budget shoes that I have worn once then discarded easily add up to the one splurge purchase that has lasted season after season.

M. Gemi has always intrigued me. It claims comfort and quality at a lower price. And they’re handmade in the US. As you can only order online, I have always opted for other brands I can touch and feel on the shelves at Nordstrom. Their only store is in Soho, so a pitstop was necessary.

First impression was awesome. I was promptly handed a glass of Prosecco and my, child-at-heart, husband was given a warm glass of hot chocolate. The walls were adorned with the company’s story and a line of leather. And the shoes were just as amazing as the service and ambiance.

The aforementioned purpose was shoes for my bff’s engagement party and these suede mules were an instant winner. And the studded booties were on sale and the very last pair was my size, fate. But can the quality actually hold up with the Jimmy Choos of the world? Stay tuned.

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48 hours in NYC

Katelyn — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:47:09 +0000

We landed in the middle of a snow-storm and went straight to our hotel. The past three times we have gone to NYC, we have stayed at the Nomo in Soho, mainly for the most adorable (and instagramable) ivy tunnel that greets you in the entryway. It also has a to-die-for brunch menu, adorable hotel rooms, and is situated right in the heart of Soho.

With less than 48 hours on the docket, priorities were food and shopping. We managed to pack a lot of meals into a relatively short time in NYC. On the menu this trip was…

A slice at Joe’s on Carmine Street when we landed

Bagel and lox at Murray’s Bagel on 6th in Greenwich Village for breakfast

The MOST amazing sushi lunch at Sugarfish, absolutely the highlight of the trip

Dinner at Tiny’s and the Bar Upstairs, SO CUTE

Brunch at Nomo

Lunch at Le Coucou, great food, bad service

…and a cronut at Dominique Ansel bakery. Ya, I told you it was a lot of food.

When we weren’t eating, we shopped in Soho, went to the Chelsea market, and went to a Ranger’s game. It was a quick and successful trip to NYC. Already planning our next trip, mainly to go back to Sugarfish!

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Ruffled sweater in NYC

Katelyn — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:15:46 +0000

This sweater is one of my favorite purchases this season. It styles up, down, and it is so comfortable. Our first day in NYC, mid snowstorm, I paired it will over knee boots, a leather skirt and my favorite travel bag for a weekend away.

The majority of my closet is black, white, and grey, so it can be mixed and matched easily. This sweater is no exception, but I love when I find a neutral with a little bit of flare. The feminine ruffle adds just a little spice to my sea of grey sweaters.

Looks like the ruffle trend is here to stay, below are a few items to try this spring…

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