Sarah's Rustic Abode: Charlotte, North Carolina

A few weeks ago I was in North Carolina for my sister's college graduation and decided to extend the trip a few days to visit my best friend Sarah, who recently moved to Charlotte. I plan on posting about our adventures later this week, but in the spirit of apartment hunting (spending the day in New York tomorrow looking for the perfect place!) I wanted to share her adorable little abode. She's still in the process of decorating, but what she's done so far is amazing so I took some pictures of the finished space.

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Life Lately

I know it's been quiet around here but life's been moving SO fast, I can hardly believe how much has changed in the past month. Since the beginning of April I decided to leave Boston, finished working for Endurance, took a trip to Florida, moved out of my apartment, interviewed for a new job, attended my sister's graduation, visited my best friend in Charlotte, got a new job, returned from Charlotte, and started work the next day. So I've been prettyyyyyyy busy, but life is kind of awesome.

On Wednesday I started working for my new company, CHUCKiES New York, as the Marketing Manager. They're a high end shoe boutique with two storefront locations (they're opening a third in a couple of weeks), and they recently launched an eCommerce store. My job is to grow that part of the business from the ground up, and I'm really excited for the challenge!

Now it's time to find an apartment and start building a life in New York City... I'm so excited for the months ahead!

Photography by Hogger + Co.

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Leather for Spring

Shirt: J.Crew | Skirt: Forever21 (similar) | Shoes: Michael Kors (similar)|
Necklace: Fenton Fallon | Belt: H+M | Clutch: Forever21 | Bracelets: Target
As far as I'm concerned, leather should be worn all year round...spring and summer included. And though I've styled this skirt plenty of times during the winter months (as seen here and here), it usually gets packed away for the summer season. This year, however, when I put my sweaters and wool pants into storage, I decided to hold on to this pretty little piece and I'm so glad I did! Sure, I know that black doesn't really scream "SPRING TIME," and neither does leather, but paired with a bright yellow blouse, open toed heels, and a ruby red pedicure, and this skirt is taking the season by storm.
Photography by Hogger + Co.

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Little Luxuries

I love playing around with makeup but there's something particularly special about a product that comes in pretty packaging. Normally, that kind of packaging is saved for the high end stuff, but for a fraction of the price, I know I can always rely on L'Oreal for little luxuries.

Most recently I purchased their Colour Riche Eye Shadow in Sultry Seductress, as well as their Colour Riche Lipstick in Sea Fleur. Paired together, these two products make the perfect duo for a night out, during the warm weather months. The eyeshadow palette is deep and subdued, but the bright undertones of the plum lipstick make the combination perfect for twirling around in a sundress on a warm spring night, sangria in hand.

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Moving Forward

Leaving Boston has been an emotional process that wasn't made easier by the events of last week. However, Boylston Street reopened yesterday and to celebrate, my friends Jackie, Kate, and I had dinner on the patio of Towne. I'll miss nights like this when I'm in New York, but yesterday was particularly poignant. As we were walking to the restaurant, I saw two security guards raising the American flag in front of the Prudential Center back to full mast. It wasn't ceremonious, nobody else was watching, but for me it felt like closure. I was on Boylston Street when the attack happened and 9 days later I got to witness a powerful gesture, symbolizing a return to normalcy. The two years I've spent here in Boston will always be dear in my heart, but the resilience shown over the past couple of days has made me fall in love with this city even more. I'm going to miss it here...like a lot. But who am I kidding? I'll be back a million times this summer to visit.

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