IN A NEW YORK MINUTE

IN A NEW YORK MINUTE
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Hat: Forever 21 // Velvet Jumpuit (similar): Urban Outfitters // Belt: Gucci // White Boots (similar): Urban Outfitters

 

Ah, New York, New York. Although you leave me exhausted, helpless, and a little dirty, I can’t help but to love ya. Just a few weekends ago, I visited New York with a full agenda. This included a visit to by CHLOE, an Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper live show (which was incredible), a visit to Cha Cha Matcha, and much more. Of course, I brought my camera along for the journey!

 

I have to admit, Cha Cha Matcha has been ALL over my Instagram feed and it was on the top of my priority list during this trip to New York. Funny enough- I hate green tea. Moment of silence for the money I willingly wasted at this establishment simply because it looked beautiful. If you say you have never purchased something simply for the Instagram, YOU. ARE. LYING. TO. YOURSELF. 

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Now that the weather is breaking a bit, I need to get my butt back to New York. What should I put on my to do list?

That’s all I got for today! I really cannot express how excited I am to get back to blogging. Unfortunately, the last couple months of school have completely drained every ounce of inspiration I had in me, BUT.. its a new semester and there are only good things ahead. 

So many posts to come, I can hardly wait 🙂 Have an amazing day!

Hermes link, ice blue mink

Hermes link, ice blue mink

One of our favorite things to do while traveling through Europe, was to simply explore. When arriving in a new place, we would unpack our bags and immediately take the town. We weren’t necessarily sure where we were going half the time, but we always managed to get to the darnedest places…which also translates to a vintage art, clothing, and handbag market. Isn’t that convenient!?

Part of our trip was to the South of France. It was hands down one of my absolute favorite places I have ever been. Our first stop was to Nice, and turns out you can hop on a train to Monaco and Cannes and be there within 20 minutes which we took full advantage of for two days. 

When arriving in Cannes, we started making our way to the city center where we quickly discovered the JACKPOT. 

Strangely enough, the four of us ended up in the center of it all at a table full of vintage Louis Vuittons, Hermes scarves, and Chanel jewels (I remained totally calm during this entire endeavor). NOT. We made friends with two older French women who were selling these goodies and had THE TIME of our lives. 


 

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What did I find?

While looking through the glass case of Hermes vintage scarves, I was so overwhelmed by their beauty. What does she look like you ask?

 

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I don’t know about you, but when I purchase or receive something this special I put it on display in my room just to stare at. I love anything vintage and this piece will definitely be in my life for a veryyyyy long time. 

Thanks for reading:) What is your favorite vintage item you own?

Meet ya here again soon,

Sami 

sticks and *stones* may break my bones…

sticks and *stones* may break my bones…

Remember that time I said my new belt would be making an appearance more than once? I kept my word! 

During my last week in London, I did some vintage shopping with the QUEEN of vintage. Christiana if you are reading this, I love you forever. 

We stumbled upon this incredible vintage store that only left me teary eyed knowing I had found it JUST DAYS before I was leaving to come home. I mean, why did that happen!?

For being a vintage store placed in the middle of Central London the prices were amazing and the options were endless. I left with this cropped Rolling Stones t-shirt, that was a whopping £14. It is safe to say I grabbed it and ran. 

Naturally I wanted to center an entire look around this find. So, I paired it with high waisted black jeans and my Gucci belt for some added detail. Not to mention, these backgrounds couldn’t be more perfect. (Nicole, you are a gem). 

I would also like to mention that these photos were taken after consuming an entire bottle of prosecco with said Nicole. 

 

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Thanks for stopping by:)

More to come-  meet you here again soon,

Sami 

Its All Gucci

Its All Gucci

IM BACK! ♥

I know it has been quite some time, but life has been a little weird lately.. and when I say weird I really mean I spend most days daydreaming about going back to London. Oh well, *one day*. 

While back in good ole Philadelphia, I have had one of my favorite shoots to date with who other, than Nicole. 

I quickly gathered all of my new goodies from my time abroad and threw together some makeshift looks, all centered around my new Gucci baby.

During my last and final week in London I took the plunge and am now a proud owner of a gorgeous Gucci belt. She is simple, slender and sleek. 

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You can probably tell from my smile in those photos that I was basically lusting over life. 

Now, onto the photos from the shoot..

 

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What I’m wearing:

Zara Mesh Embroidered Top  (NOW $12.99 ON SALE)

Bershka Girlfriend Jeans (Purchased in London, don’t know if they are still available)

Bershka White Platform Sandals (Also purchased in London, but they are everywhere now!)

Gucci Leather Black Belt (with the smallest buckle size)

 

So that is my debut of my new belt that I can promise you will be seeing very often. 

Now that I am home and in the midst of summer, I am starting to write again. One of my next posts is going to be a more personal one on my time in London (UPDATE: NEW POST IS UP). It took me a while to sit down and write it, but I did and i’m looking forward to sharing it. Stay tuned folks!

Meet you here again soon,

Sami 

pretty in pink

pretty in pink

Welp. Ending up back at the good ole Peggy Porschen Bakery… and it was even better the second time. 

This time I matched the lovely background which I wasn’t too upset about.


What i’m wearing♥

Sweatshirt- Zara (hunted this down for wayyyy longer than I would like to admit)

Jeans- Topshop

Shoes- Vans

Sunglasses- Ray Ban

 

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Once again, 10/10 experience HIGHLY recommend to all longing for a nice pastry. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t going to go again. 

Meet you here again soon!!!

Sami ♥

Notting Hill

Notting Hill

A day spent surrounded by pastel colored houses is always a good day♥

 

Naturally the day started off with an unexpected brunch/linner at Farm Girl Cafe. If you are making your way to London I highly recommend stopping by this trendy little cafe for some acai goodness and berry pancakes with amber maple syrup (not to mention they are gluten free). 

 

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Notting Hill couldn’t be cuter. I would imagine when it warms up a bit the Portobello Market is crowded and their is more to do, but if you want to see some cute colorful homes that are worth more than your entire family including extended then I recommend. 

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Saw an available curb, figured I should take a photo per usual. I have discovered it’s my go to, but if it works then it works, ya know?

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*Update* 

Went back to Portobello Market on a warm and sunny day and it was AMAZING. 10/10 Recommend.

 

Meet you here again soon,

Sami 

 

What’s In My Bag?

What’s In My Bag?

If you read one of my latest blog posts, you would know that I received a gorgeous Saint Laurent handbag for my birthday. (If you haven’t read it go check it out here). Being that I showed you the outside I thought it was only right to show you the inside as well.

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I am an avid watcher of Youtube, and one of my favorite videos to binge watch has always been “what’s in my bag” videos. There is just something about seeing what another girl keeps in her handbag that intrigues me. Plus, I’m nosy when it comes to this stuff and love getting ideas for myself.

Whenever I get a new bag, the first thing I want to do is organize it. In most circumstances it doesn’t remain that pristine for long, but this bag is WAY too special to me for me to allow it to get cluttered (if you opened up my suitcase sized Longchamp you would discover that I am in fact a hoarder). 

So what is in my bag you ask? Lets see!


 

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I like to keep a makeup bag to store all of those items we find ourselves needing throughout the day. I am THAT girl that has a life supply of Advil, floss, probably a first aid kit, 97 bandaids, probably a blow dryer and maybe even a game of Twister. Who knows man.

 

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In my makeup bag: spare contact case, eye drops, Advil, floss (not kidding I am literally a lunatic), First Aid Beauty Lip Therapy, mini Wet Brush, DKNY rollerball perfume, Burts Bees Chapstick, Pacifica Blood Orange hand lotion, Tarte large powder brush, Makeup Forever HD Matifying powder, Elf Blotting Sheets, Chanel Mascara, Sephora Mirror, Orbit gum, Colourpop Lippie Stix 

 

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My new little babes that I just found, from Forever 21. Mirrored lenses (that look black in this photo) with clear frames that I have been searching for for SO long.

 

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My personal “Oh Shit Kit” that has been the perfect storage for coupons, gift cards and receipts that I don’t want to lose! (Thank you Dara) (Purchased on Etsy)

 

Not shown: Wallet & phone, but those are a given! What do you keep in your bag? I hope you enjoyed♥

 

Meet you here again soon,

– Sami