Beauty My Style

#OMGDessertGoals w/ Jamberry

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Because summer is a distant memory, and I can now safely hide behind cozy oversized sweaters and blanket scarves, I threw all caution to the wind this past Sunday and enjoyed all.the.things at the Dessert Goals Festival in Williamsburg.

Self-described as ‘basically the best day ever’ (and I wholeheartedly agree) the festival gave sugar-addicted New Yorkers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to indulge in some of the best desserts the city has to offer, in addition to featuring special tastings, fun workshops, a rooftop lounge with skyline views of Manhattan, and a dedicated Instagram photo garden.

The lovely folks at Jamberry also hooked your girl up with a sparkly mani beforehand. If you haven’t tried them before, Jamberry are flexible wraps that you place over your nails for an instant mani. There’s no dry time, and they’re super easy to apply. The only tools you need are a blow dryer to help set the adhesive, a nail clipper and a nail file.  They also add new designs constantly, so  you never have to worry about getting bored.

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Around Town Everyday Outfits

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Alice Through the Looking Glass

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If you’ve been following along on the ‘gram, then you know that last week I had the pleasure of attending a truly amazing event: A mad-hatter themed tea party at the Lambs’ Club that included a roudtable interview with award-winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood. If you haven’t seen Alice Through the Looking Glass yet, then you definitely need to get on it (and I’ve got a special giveaway to help you out). The film picks up 6 years after our heroine’s first adventure, and I took my outfit queues from the opening scene which features Alice commanding her own ship while wearing a sharp captain’s military coat.

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For the past 20 years Colleen Atwood’s work has blazed across the big screen in a number of films, including Alice in Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Beloved, Edward Scissor Hands, The Silence of the Lambs, Snow White and the Huntsman, and many more.

One of the most interesting things I learned during our talk was that she got her start in costume design much later in life – after having child and working in several other jobs. Originally, she wanted to become an artist, but had to sacrifice her dream for a more stable career in order to support her daughter on her own. Once her daughter was in college, Colleen set off for NYC with $500 in her pockets and along the way discovered her passion and innate talent for costume design.

Talk about an incredible story! Hearing her journey reminded me how we only seem to ask children what they want to be when they grow up. However, the growing process doesn’t stop once you become an adult, and it’s never too late to discover what your true passion is in life and to become wildly successful at it.

KEEP READING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE A COPY OF ‘THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS’ ON DVD!

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Everyday Outfits My Style

Blue Monday {P}Leather Moto Jacket + Pleated Dress

Faux Leather Moto Jacket{Zara Faux Leather Moto Jacket, & Other Stories Dress, 3.1 Phillip Lim Suede Mules (also love these!}, Chloe Sunglasses}


In case you haven’t noticed, moto jackets are having a serious moment this season. Being the practical, forward-thinker that I am, I picked up this baby blue version in faux leather during the height of the summer. Since wearing plastic jackets in 90 degree-weather wasn’t an option (for me at least), I patiently held on to my acquisition before finally popping the tags last week. It’s such a fun addition to my wardrobe, and I’m really tempted to get the pink version as well since it’s so goshdarned cute!

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