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Last week we had a super warm day in New York, it was almost 80!! So, because of this craziness I broke out one of my favorite white t-shirts, light high-rise skinny jeans and of course my birkenstocks! I love this simple outfit. top | jeans | birkenstocks

Happy Halloween!! Today I am sharing one of my go to fall outfits. A puffer vest, sweater and jeans. This is what I live in when it's too warm for my parka and too cold for just a sweater...weather in New York is beyond unpredictable so dressing in layers is really the only way to survive. This adorable vest is super affordable, very warm and snugly! sweater | vest | jeans | boots

Today I am going to be sharing how I organize and  keep track of all of my school due dates, events, to do lists, pretty much how I function. So, first of all I pretty much use two calendars. You might be thinking that would be hard to keep both calendars organized, however this system works very well for me. I really like to be able to have everything written down, I find it therapeutic and also I cannot have my phone out during classes at school so being able to pull out my planner is very handy. Also, I don't always have my planner with me at places like the doctor's office, so it's nice to be able to just pull out my phone and have everything there too. The planner I use is this one by Lily Pulitzer and on my phone I use the standard apple calendar app. To write in my planner I use these paper mate flair pens and color coordinate them with my phone calendar. Here is my color key: WORK |  APPOINTMENTS   |  SCHOOL   |  OTHER   |  EX...

Today in New York it has been beautiful, it is actually warm outside. I personally love fall, but once in a while a nice warm day is appreciated. I had a meeting to go to so I took this opportunity to wear something different from my usual fall look. skirt | heels | Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Tote Medium in Dusty Rose ( similar )

So, in case you didn't know I really like wearing white tops, like almost everyday. Here is another really pretty white top that has been great throughout these last few warmer fall days. I also am obsessed with these jeans because they are flattering and comfortable. I found this beautiful green door in the great wall while looking for photo spots and I fell in love! top | jeans | brikenstocks

I recently have been trying to go gluten free because of some health reasons and have been struggling to find things to eat. Tonight for dinner I tried out gluten free ziti noodles which weren't bad at all, they just fell apart really easily. I used the exact same mac and cheese recipe as I would use with regular noodles so you could make it that way also! To make this all you will need: gluten free ziti pasta, Colby jack cheese, white extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1 egg, ½ cup 2% milk, sea salt and pepper I start by cooking the 1 ½ cups of ziti pasta to where it’s kind of chewy, around 5 minutes before you would usually strain. While the pasta is cooking I cut 2/3 inch slices of both cheeses and cube them and set them aside. Next put one egg in a square pyrex dish, or whatever you plan to cook your mac and cheese in, I find that the typical square pyrex dish works pretty well, then whip up the egg thoroughly. When the pasta is ready add it to the dish then mix in the chee...

These last few weeks it has been warm and cold practically everyday. I have either wearing pants with a short sleeve top or I occasionally wear a long sleeve top with shorts to try to balance the temperature. So here is an outfit that I have been loving for this crazy weather to school or just on the weekends! School has already been pretty crazy! I always heard that your senior year was easy...I would have to completely disagree! This may be because I am taking 2 AP classes and 3 Gemini (college) classes. These last couple of weeks I have had as much homework as I did in the middle of the year when I was a junior, which is known to be the hardest year. Also I am very stressed out about college applications, where I should go, money, etc. This stress from school along with working has definitely affected my ability to post 4-5 days a week, however I am trying to get into a better groove of at least posting 3-4 times a week. similar top |  shorts |...