Affordable Style + Adulting in NYC
Shopping
Back to School Shopping. New York Style.
What would a new school year be without some new outfits to freshen up your wardrobe? And while online shopping is good fun, why spend your time hunched over your laptop when you could go out in the fashion capital of the world? Since we arrived a few days early, I dragged my friends out with […]
MoreIndulging in Americana
While here, I’ve been trying to stay away from the Zaras and H&Ms: places I can shop at in the US (even though they are both European companies!). I always play devil’s advocate and argue that they have more stylish, more affordable options here, but nobody is willing to listen. When it comes down to […]
MoreThe Best Store in Paris
These posts about colors are probably getting a little old so I will try to write about something new for tomorrow’s entry! So it just so happens that my new purchase is in my favorite color, Cobalt! I stumbled upon this shop randomly while searching for falafel and I’m so glad I did! The address is […]
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These Boots Weren’t Made for Walking
Even though I’m almost 5’9″, I love wearing heels. I chose not to pack any on this trip though because (1) they’re heavy and (2) they just aren’t practical for walking all over the city. One week in, I began to miss being a few inches taller and so (as most of my stories end), […]
MoreWhat You Can Buy for 1 €
It doesn’t sound like a lot, but 1 euro can get you a long way in Paris! You just have to know where to look. My favorite grocery store, Monoprix, is like a smaller version of Target. There’s a clothing department as well as kitchen ware, household products, and food. They’ve got everything from Oreos to […]
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