CollegeFashionista x Beats by Dre

Last week, CollegeFashionista was cool enough to ask Anna, Katie & I to take some photos for a collab that they are doing with Beats by Dre. I personally never thought that I was cool enough to ever wear a pair of Beats but when CF gave us all our pair, I couldn't resist. Now I've been wearing them everywhere & I can't get enough of them. Here's a few of my favorite shots from the shoot which ended up reminding me of a modern day Clueless & I felt like Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" should have been playing the entire time.

Speaking of soundtracks, we were also asked to curate a little list of our 5 favorite songs of the summer for the article but I added a playlist below with a few more songs that I can't get enough of lately ft. The Orwells, The Ramones, TLC, Devo, Mac Demarco, Made Violent + more.

Love,

A

Details: top: Forever 21 // skirt: H&M //  

sunnies: BCBG // shoes: Urban Outfitters // 

tech: Beats by Dre Solo 2 & Nikon D3200 //

 photos: CollegeFashionista

 

Varisty Blues

I love mixing girly pieces with menswear inspired ones. When I spotted this varsity jacket at H&M, I totally fell in love. It added a little boyish structure to my flouncy, floral dress & sparkly Zara shoes. I was throwing off some major '50s vibes in my favorite cat-eyed sunnies, too.

Today seemed like the longest day ever. I must have written & responded to, like, a million e-mails. I got a paper cut. I was tired, but it's still exactly what I want to be doing though. Not everyday is the most exciting day ever. Some days I just want to lay in bed, listen to music & eat mochi ice cream or just walk around aimlessly, staring up at buildings & taking pictures of everything. But I feel like so many cool things have been happening to me lately because of how positive I feel most of the time. I love being busy. I never thought that I'd be someone to say that out loud, but it's true. I'm fast paced at heart & this place knows just how to keep me on my toes.

Love,

A

 

Details: jacket: H&M // romper: Pacsun //  

sunnies: BCBG // shoes: Zara // 

bag: Gucci // tech: Nikon + iPhone

// photos: Kali Concepcion

Rompin' Around

I live for weekends around here. Last weekend, I ventured to Brooklyn with Kali & Madi to get wristbands for The Orwell's in-store show at Rough Trade. After we bought our records, we shared sliders & had some drinks. We walked through McCarren Park. I genuinely felt like we were in an episode of GIRLS. I mean, look at my outfit for god's sake. I definitely think it's something Lena Dunham would put Hannah in. Although I might be throwing off some serious giant toddler vibes in it, that jumpsuit is the coziest thing in the world.

I'm going to stop insulting my own fashion choices for a second &  can we talk about the view from Bushwick's Inlet Park? Uhh, am I living in a Woody Allen movie? I felt like some kind of New York themed playlist should have been blaring in the background as I was standing on that rock. It for sure would have started with "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z, only because I detest it so much.

Love,

A

Details: jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters // hat: Forever 21 //  

sunnies: BCBG // sandals: Urban Outfitters // jewelry: Madewell 

// photos: Kali Concepcion

Little China Girl

Now that I've made it through my first week in the city, I'm convinced that I can do anything. It was a crazy first week. I got off the plane, into a cab & moved into my NYU dorm on Monday. It's quaint but has high ceilings & wooden floors. I live next to Chinatown off of Lafayette Street, which I love because of the dumplings that are right around the corner. I can really go crazy on some dumplings, let me tell you. It's a two second walk to Soho, which is my favorite place in the city. It's right next to the subway and an actual Subway, in case you're curious. It's perfect.

My internships have been insane. Figuring out the subway has been insane (thank god for Hopstop & Embark). Walking everywhere has been insane. I started at Marie Claire the day after I arrived & CollegeFashionista yesterday. On the first day at Marie Claire, I got there at 8 am & didn't leave until midnight. The rest of the week was just as crazy. Packing & unpacking for shoots, checking things in & out of the closet and going on runs is pretty intense at first. It makes such a difference to do something that you love, though. It's honestly a dream. I get to handle designer clothes, bags & shoes all day, like what more could a girl ask for? 

Here's a few snaps from my new neck of the woods & a few of me, too. 

NYC, I love you,

A

Details: top: Cotton On // bag: Anthropologie

// jeans & sandals: Zara //  hat: Urban Outfitters
// sunnies: BCBG // jewelry: Madewell 

lips: NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Luxembourg //

// photos: Anne Kothari