LIVING OUT OF A BAG..

Over the last few months my travel schedule has been pretty insane. Enough so that I decided to ask for some "adult" luggage for my birthday coming up..... it was a tough decision because I really had my eye on this awesome Mignonne Gavigan necklace but decided turning 26 meant it was time to be a bit more practical with my needs versus wants..... this week at least ;)

After doing some research I feel in love with Bric's luggage... specifically the Safari Collection because it is the perfect combination of business appropriate and chic. I personally found a lot of the Tumi, Rimowa bags to be too masculine and buttoned up which was why I was drawn to the Bric's bags. I also got a Cargo Duffle which is perfect for short overnight trips or as a carry-on. 

Cheers to traveling in style!
xo

ROMPIN'

What is better than a fun long dress? A jumpsuit that looks like a dress. 

When shopping for a spring wedding down in Palm Beach I was looking for a rehearsal dinner dress that was "beachy chic" when I ran into this beauty at the Rebecca Taylor friends and family sale. It was fate. I paired it with my go-to nude sandals (great heel height for those of you with boyfriends on the shorter side..) and was ready to rock! 

Below are a few of my other favorite jumpsuit picks for all your summer party needs:

• Perfect for bridal showers
• Black chic
• Bringin sexy back
• Cute cropped
• Wear again and again

MAMA'S DAY

With Mother's Day just around the corner below are a few of my favorite gifts for that special lady in your life. Because.... Mom's rock. We are headed to do some exploring at The Cloisters followed by brunch at Palma. Hope you have a great day planned!

For the Foodie:

• Take Mom on an NYC Food Tour
• Bon Appetit Desserts
• Recipe Box
• Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
• Summer Table

For the Interior Designer:

• Beyond Chic
• Vintage Remix
• Herringbone Throw Blanket

For the Fashionable Mom:

• Joie Sneakers
• Gigi Clutch
• Cashmere Pocket Tee
• Glass Jewelry Boxes

For the Active Mom:

• Massage Gift Certificate
• Cropped Yoga Pants
• Nike Flyknit Sneakers

SPRING YOU GOT THIS....

It looks like Spring has finally decided to make its NYC debut! The weather forecast is 65 and sunny this weekend which means its time to get off the couch and do some exploring. 

I am a big fan of bucket lists and have included my NYC Spring musts below. Are you up for the challenge?!??

1. Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge 
2. Go to the Top of the Empire State Building
3. Feast at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn on a nice day
4. Bike up the the Westside Highway 
5. Get a slice of pizza from Grimaldis
6. Go to the Bronx Zoo
7. Check out the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
8. Go see the City Hall Subway stop
9. Enjoy a picnic in Central Park
10. Go see a Jazz show at Blue Note club
11. Walk the highline 
12. Go to a show at Comedy Cellar
13. Run around Prospect Park
14. Go to Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Museum
15. Go to a concert in Central Park
16. Head to Brooklyn Crab for some #eaaaaats
17. Take a cooking class at Haven's Kitchen
18. Visit the Brooklyn Flea Market
19. Take a workshop or class at General Assembly
20. Head to the Gutter in Brooklyn for some bowling
21. Get drinks on top of the Wythe Hotel 
22. Check out the Rock of Ages Musical
23. Head to the Frying Pan for an outdoor happy hour
24. Hit up these Speakeazzys: Please Don't Tell, Raine's Law Room, Milk & Honey
25. See a flick at Nitehawk Cinema in the BK
26. Play some tennis on the West Side Highway courts
27. Have lunch at North River Lobster Co. 
28. Head to Boat Basin and have a drink on the water 
29. Enjoy happy hour on the roof of Eataly

    Xo

PILLOW TALK

A friend recently sent me a link to to a product called "Pillow Talk" which is a device, specifically a pillow, which connects long distance couples through their heartbeats while they sleep....... wish I was kidding. 

Even though I have decided to keep my heartbeats to myself, Pillow Talk did get me thinking about my own experience being in a long distance relationship. 

For starters, I would be lying if I said its not hard. Randomly crying in public has occurred and pints of Ben & Jerry's have been eaten.... but it IS possible to make it work. In fact, I have noticed that there are a lot of surprising benefits of being in a long distance relationship. For one, you feel like you have a home in two cities.... which also means you always have a trip to look forward to and new places to explore. So much room for activities!!!! Another plus is that you rarely have to choose between spending time with friends or your significant other.. ladies night??!? Most importantly, the time apart makes you appreciate your partner and value the time you do get to spend together. 

Below are a few of my favorite gifts from Coordinates Collection, Maya Brenner, and Three Jane to remind you of that special someone, near or far!
xo 

SMOOTHIE TRAIN

I don't know about you, but this winter got me in a bit of a health slump. My pants are feeling a weeeeee bit tighter than usual. To be fair, I did start a new job in December out in CT so making time to workout while doing the reverse commute has been an adjustment. And then there was #Juno.

All excuses aside I have decided its time to clean up my act and have deemed April: Smoothie Month. I am going to try to have a smoothie for breakfast OR dinner everyday for the month of April--notice I picked a month with 30 days ;)

Check out a few of the recipes I plan to try from my friend Jenni at Bliss Body and my favorite new cookbook Deliciously Ella!

Blissberry Super Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries) or cherries
• 1/4 avocado
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 serving plant protein powder
• 3 cups greens (spinach, kale, chard, or collards)
• 1 tablespoon flax, chia or seeds
• 1 teaspoon superfood,optional (maca powder, acai, goji, or camu powder)
• Stevia, to taste (optional)
• 2 ice cubes

Greenie Colada Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/8 avocado
• 1/8 cup coconut milk
• 1 serving plant protein powder
• 3 cups greens (spinach, kale, chard, or collards)
• 1 tablespoon flax, chia or seeds
• 1 teaspoon superfood (maca powder, acai, goji, or camu powder)
• Stevia, to taste (optional)

Apple Pear Avocado and Spinach

• 2 red apples (they’re sweeter than green)
• 1 pear
• 1 small avocado
• A large handful of fresh spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon of hemp protein
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon of flax seeds

Cacao, Banana & Avocado

• 1/2 a cup of almond milk
• 1 really ripe banana
• 1/2 an avocado
• 4 medjool dates
• 2 teaspoons of cacao
• 1 teaspoon of manuka honey
• 1 teaspoon of almond butter
• A few ice cubes

Blueberry and Banana

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 a cup of blueberries
• 1/2 a cup of ice cold water
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon of flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon of oats
• 1 tablespoon of almond butter
• 2 medjool dates

JOIE to the world....

A little bird just told me Joie (my favorite brand) is having their Friends & Family event this week!! The sale kicks off tomorrow, March 18th, with a Pre-Sale and then continues online and in-store from 3/19-3/23 with the code: JOIEFRIENDS. This is a great opportunity to stock up on spring and summer essentials.

ALSO, if you live on the East or West Coast make sure to check out the Joie Girl's Guide on their blog for tips on the best new art shows, restaurant openings and general awesomeness.

P.S.- Happy St. Patrick's Day!