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Summer Bucket List

June 19, 2019

NYC, Style Blog, Summer, H&M, Hermes, Sundress, Toile, Preppy

Summer is, by leaps and bounds, my favorite season. School is out, the weather is beautiful, and I get to celebrate some of my favorite holidays (plus my birthday). Since I’m a teacher, I also tend to view summer as an opportunity for new beginnings. The old school year is done and I get set goals and resolutions for the next one.

Between getting married, honeymooning, graduating with my Master’s degree, and moving to New York, last summer was a complete whirlwind. I’m so excited to lay, somewhat, low and enjoy my first full summer in the city. That being said, I like to keep myself busy and goal-oriented. Check out my summer bucket list below and follow along in the adventures!

Personal Summer Bucket

Celebrate my 28th birthday! (done)
Celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary! (done)
Finish decorating our apartment.
Read at least 10 books.
Run in the morning (at least) 3 times a week.
Have more people over for weekend cookouts.
Finish the French lessons on Duolingo.

Professional Summer Bucket List

Start my Marketing internship! (more on that later)
Connect with more NYC bloggers in person. (done)
Publish blog posts about our apartment.
Spend a little more time on engagement.
Put more effort into my Facebook page.

New York Summer Bucket List

Try 5 new-to-me restaurants.
See at least one Broadway play.
See the Yankees or Mets play. (done)
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge. (done)
Go to the US Open.
Visit The Met more often.
Join a social group.
Take the train up the Hudson River.
Go to the top of Empire State Building.
Get tickets for Shakespeare in the Park.
Visit 3 new museums.

Travel Summer Bucket List

Take (or at least schedule) a trip home!
Visit David’s family in Vermont or Maine.
Go to France with a good friend! (already planned)
Have a long weekend somewhere in Boston or Newport.
Visit friends in Martha’s Vineyard.
Plan the next trip for David and I.
Sneak a trip to the Hamptons.

Even though this is only the beginning of summer, I hope you all have an amazing season. Be sure to check back throughout the summer to follow along in the adventures.

Love from NYC,
Katie

Exploring Governors Island

June 17, 2019

Exploring Governors Island

NYC, Style Blogger, Preppy, Summer, Governors Island, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Tuckernuck

Cami || Skirt || Sandals || Clutch || Sunglasses

Just a quick 10 minute ferry ride from FiDi is Governors Island, a little oasis away from the concrete jungle. Although this island has had different roles, including military base, it is now open to the public everyday May through October.

The ferry itself runs very efficiently, about every half hour, and only costs $3 for a round trip. Catch the ferry before noon on Saturday or Sunday and your trip is free. If nothing else, you can use the ferry to get out on the water and see fantastic views of the skyline. Once you get to Governors Island, it’s a case of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure.’ Which one will you pick?

Grab a cocktail, a snack, and a view! As soon as you land, you are greeted by a few restaurant right next to the dock and throughout the island. After spending the early morning walking around and exploring, stopping at the Island Oyster was such a treat. Relax under the yellow striped cabana and enjoy the space that has been nominated for ‘Best Restaurant Design’ by the James Beard Foundation. Elsewhere on Governors Island, you will also find a Joe Coffee, People’s Pop, and Threes Brewing to help you escape the heat.

Spend the night in style! Camping on Governors Island has never been more glamorous. Located on the western part of the island, and with perfect views of the Statue of Liberty, are a Collective of tents that are available to rent. Combing the luxuries of home with the great outdoors, campers will enjoy some peace and quiet without ever leaving New York City.

Party like it’s 1920! A few times each summer, Governors Island hosts their Jazz Age Lawn Party. Dress up in your favorite flapper ensemble and get read to dance the Charleston. The day of my visit was also the day of the party. I absolutely loved seeing all of the vintage-inspired style. It looked like quite a soiree and I may have to join in the fun for myself next time.

Get out and explore! Wear your comfiest workout gear and get ready to break a sweat. An entire loop around the island is about 2.2 miles. You’ll want to take plenty of stops to take in the view. You can also opt to take the adventure on two wheels, either with your own bike or by renting a Citi Bike right on the island. For the kid at heart, you should also check out Slide Hill which boasts the longest slide in NYC.

If you need a super quick and easy afternoon away from the city, exploring Governors Island should be your pick! It was exactly what the doctor ordered to stop, take a breath, and enjoy some fresh air. If you’ve made your own trip, be sure to let me know about it in the comments below.

Love from NYC,
Katie

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Cami || Skirt || Sandals || Clutch || Sunglasses

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Packing Guide: Las Vegas

June 12, 2019

Packing Guide: Las Vegas

Dress || Heels || Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet

Last weekend, I got to enjoy an amazing, whirlwind girls trip to Las Vegas. Why were we in Vegas? Well, long story short, it’s because of bowling! More on that later… Anyways, it’s a destination that I wouldn’t normally gravitate towards, but I always have an amazing time with one of my dearest friends and her family. Although it was a rough start (try $125+ cab ride and a flight delayed by 4 hours), it turned into an extremely relaxing stay with amazing food, spa day, and lots of pool time. Our time at the Four Seasons was, in a word, INCREDIBLE and just what the doctor ordered.

I will never be one to dress over-the-top or show too much skin, so packing for Las Vegas definitely can have its sets of challenges. I wanted to stay true to my sense of style, but still feel a little extra dolled up. For our nicer dinners out, I opted for this navy jumpsuit from Nordstrom and navy slip midi-dress from Madewell. While the jumpsuit is an absolute steal at $59, I think it was the slip dress that stole the show!

I’ve been admiring this style dress for quite some time and thought that Las Vegas was the perfect place to test it out. It hits my curves in all of the right places and is as comfortable as a pair of pajamas. I almost want to compare this dress to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants because it also looked incredible on my friend, who is much slimmer than I. For both of my navy ensembles, I paired these gingham heels from J. Crew Factory and tortoise clutch from Tuckernuck. In case I got chilled while at the casino, I had my nautical scarf from Tuckernuck on hand as an extra layer.

And yes, you read that correctly… We were in Las Vegas for some bowling! My friend’s family owns bowling centers in St. Pete and Vegas happens to be the host city each year for the Hall of Fame fundraiser. I got to show off my lack of skills on the lanes and happened to win a bowling ball in the process. While we bowled, my friend and I were uniformed in matching J. Crew Factory tees. On day one, we wore this cerulean blue ‘Summer Fridays’ tee. For day two, we broadcasted our favorite summertime drinks with this orchid ‘Prosecco’ tee. J. Crew Factory tees are some of the comfiest you can find, and these made for great conversation starters.

If you’re going to Las Vegas, it’s important to bring your best swim suits. Days by the pool are seriously a big deal and having a few options is always a good hand. I’m not joking, I think I threw in maybe six swimsuits for our four day trip and I only ended up wearing two of them. While I saw enough string bikinis to last a life time, I still felt extremely chic in my royal blue one piece from J. Crew. I love that one-piece suits have come back into the mix, they are so slimming and come in just as many styles as two-pieces. To get from the pool to our room, I love this navy eyelet cover-up, also from J. Crew. It’s extremely versatile and also can be worn as a dress, if you’re in a pinch.

There are still two (small) things that I think absolutely must be packed for a trip to Vegas. The first is face moisturizer. The dessert sun and heat can wreck your skin in no time at all. I am so happy to have brought my Summer Fridays Jet Lag cream. I’ve said before it saved my skin during the NYC winter months and it was just as true in Las Vegas.

The second is to bring a watch! Casinos are notorious for being dark, windowless, and clock free. It’s way too easy to lose all sense of time. By having a discreet watch, like mine from Tory Burch, you won’t have to worry about that problem. Can you simply just look at your phone? Probably, but sometimes it’s nice to stay screen free.

Even if you don’t consider yourself to be much of a partier or gambler, like me, Las Vegas can still be an ideal destination. It may be called Sin City, but it’s also a great place to relax and eat some of the best food in the country. To see everything I packed for my quick trip to Vegas, be sure to shop my packing guide below.

Love from NYC,
Katie

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1: Stylish Sunglasses || 2: Face Moisturizer || 3: Luxe Pajama Shirt || 4: Large Tote Bag || 5: Navy Jumpsuit || 6: Gingham Heels || 7: Fun Graphic Tees || 8: Paperbag Shorts || 9: Comfy Sneakers || 10: Classic Watch || 11: Statement Earrings || 12: Functional Clutch || 13: Navy Cami || 14: White Skinny Jeans || 15: Favorite Gold Sandals || 16: Large Printed Scarf || 17: Bright One-Piece || 18: Functional Coverup