I did a little shopping damage after work today. I thought on my walk home, “I’ll just peak in Zara really quick, I’m walking right by.” Two pairs of pants later I thought, “H&M won’t have anything, but I’ll just look really fast.” I am the absolute worst. Sometimes I feel as though there is a little devil version of me equipped with a credit card and poor judgment that sits on my shoulder whispering, “Abby, you really do need that.” New York hasn’t made it any easier seeing as I pass by every store imaginable simply walking home from work. This week's challenge: Practicing a little retail self-control.
It’s 9:15 on a Sunday night. This is the time when I sit back and mentally prep myself for another 5 days of regimented work.
My weekend, as always, flashed before my eyes. I escaped the city for a little country time in the Berkshires and it couldn’t have been lovelier. The weather was flawless. The stars shined bright. The garden produced copious amounts of veggies for salads and Berkshire Pale Ale was fully stocked in the fridge. What more could I ask for really?I hope everyone else was able to take a few days off from life to sit back and appreciate something small. ♥Oh, and the clothes! How could I forget about the clothes? I must still be in gardening mode. (I actually picked vegetables and carried them in my shirt this morning.)
Anyways, these are just a couple of things on my radar.
In honor of my return to the blog world; as I've mysteriously disappeared for the past couple months, I decided to post something a little different than my norm. It certainly doesn't interest me as much as fashion does, but I have developed an eye for it lately.
I think it’s the combination of moving in with my Aunt, (who has more style in her pinky than most people I encounter) and moving into a new apartment that has perked my interest on the subject of interior design. Although I can’t say I can actively participate in a 45-minute conversation regarding a pillow, which I’ve witnessed recently, I do find it fun matching different looks together. I do that with clothes, don’t I?
Anyway, Apartment Therapy has become my new favorite place to browse real-live peoples apartments. I particularly like looking at the New York ones because you can get great ideas for decorating small areas and let’s be honest, that’s just how it is in the city.
Here are a couple of inspiration photos that I’ve used to guide myself while decorating. It's kind of ridiculous how obsessed I have been with graphic wallpaper lately.
I'm in love with this mod wallpaper my Aunt put up in her breakfast room. Don't mind the awkward photo of me drinking coffee...
Lastly, this is the latest addition to my own wall. At first I wasn't crazy about the blue paint, but it has definitely grown on me and has helped paved the way for the rest of my room.
These are some of my favorite paintings by Elizabeth Peyton. Lately I’ve been drawn to her idealized portraits of celebrities and ex-boyfriends of hers. Marc Jacobs featured in the center of course. See? I can still loop fashion with décor in some way or another. Oh, and let's not forget Sid there top right. I'm still a punk-rocker at heart. ♥
Sorry for the glare. I was too impatient to wait until the sun went down. First three photos of awesome NYC apartments courtesy of Apartment Therapy.
I'm back
New blogs
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Herve Leger dress
Chic: House of Harlow necklace, Thakoon heels, Juicy Couture ring, Jimmy Choo cluch
Sweet: Miu Miu heels, Halston Heritage blazer, Chloe sunglasses, Marni bag, necklace By Malene Birger
My apologies for not posting anything since February. I guess I've tried to use my internet time more wisely. In other words, I'm hunched over, drinking coffee, navigating job search engines one after another. In good news, I'm officially living in New York . I don't think it will quite feel like I'm living here until I find a job and a place of my own, but still, I'm here!
Since I technically have some more time on my hands I will be updating more frequently.
