Around Town Lifestyle

Around Town {Brunch at The Clocktower}

the clocktower - french toast

After more than 16 years of living in New York City, I now consider myself to be somewhat of a brunch connoiseur. But over the years, I’ve noticed a lot of my favorite haunts become increasingly crowded. Waiting over an hour for a table and bumping elbows with the stranger next to me are both surefire bellini buzzkills! Enter my new go-to spot… The Clocktower!

Located in the EDITION Hotel inside of the iconic Met Life building, The Clocktower is composed of three intimate dining rooms, a billiards room and a beautiful dark woodpaneled bar. I feel so chic and sophisticated whenever I go there. Hands-down my favorite menu item, the brioche French toast has a delicious carmelized sugar coating reminiscent of creme brulee and is served with two mouth-watering slices of smoked bacon!

If you’re ever in Manhattan looking for an upscale brunch spot, this is the place to be!

Business Casual My Style

#Throwback {Rag & Bone x Coogi Skirt}

Rag & Bone x Coogi Sweater SkirtRag & Bone x Coogi Sweater SkirtRag & Bone x Coogi Sweater SkirtRag & Bone x Coogi Sweater SkirtRag & Bone x Coogi Sweater SkirtTory Burch Snakeskin Pumps{H&M Top, Rag & Bone x Coogi Skirt via Century 21, Tory Burch Snakeskin Pumps, Celine Handbag, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, Bulova Watch}

When everything old seems new again…

I went to high school in the 90s, and one of the must-have items on every spoiled kids wishlist at the time was a Coogi sweater. Now back then, my parents were not about to spend several hundred dollars on a sweater for their teenager (and rightly so, lol!) no matter how many straight-A report cards I brought home. So I just admired the trend from afar. In any case, when I recently ran across this Rag & Bone x Coogi skirt on the clearance rack, I was initially amused and tried it on just for fun. But once I looked in the mirror, I really started to dig it. I love how it hugs my curves in all the right places, and the texture and pattern are rather unique.

I love it when fashion comes full circle like this. What are some trends from your high school days that you would still rock today? Let me know in the comments.

Tips & Tricks

Weekend Sales Roundup

The Mills at Jersey Gardens

Hi Guys,

It’s been AGES since I put one of these together, but here’s the motherload of sales you need to be aware of this weekend… just in time for the holidays. Let me know if I missed anything, and I’ll add it to the list.

Happy Shopping!

ALICE + OLIVIA  15% off $250 purchase when you join email list
ANN TAYLOR Extra 50% off sale items
ANTHROPOLOGIE  20% off tops and sweaters with code TOPITOFF
ASOS  Up to 70% off outlet selection & up to 60% off shoes
BANANA REPUBLIC Extra 40% off sales items with code BRSALE
BARNEYS Veterans Day Sale – Extra 40% off clearance items
BAUBLEBAR  Get 20% off your first purchase with email signup
BLUEFLY Warehouse Sale – Up to 80% Off + Extra 10% off with code SAVE10
BROOKS BROTHERS Veterans Day Sale – Save up to 70%
DVF  Up to 50% off sale items
EXPRESS Up to 70% off clearance items
GAP  40% off with code WOW
GORJANA  Get 15% off when you become a Royalty member
J.CREW FACTORY  Extra 35% off with code YOUWIN
J.CREW  Extra 30% off fall sale styles with code GETSHOPPING
LOFT Extra 60% off sale styles + 25% off with email signup
LORD & TAYLOR Extra 20% off sale items with code VETSDAY
MACY’S Extra 20% off with code SUPER
MADEWELL  25% off select items with code FALLREVAMP
MAX & CHLOE 20% off all jewelry with code SPARKLE10
NEIMAN MARCUS Up to 40% off First Call Sale
NORDSTROM Up to 40% off clearance sale
OLD NAVY 40% off $100 with code ENJOY
OVERSTOCK TONS of sales going on, get the full scoop!
REVOLVE CLOTHING  10% off with email signup
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE  40% off Sneak Peek Sale
STEVE MADDEN  Up to 25% off with code SHOPEARLY
TARGET Spend $25, save 30% on fall styles