NYC Photo Diary Part 2

Walked around Coney Island. It was such a beautiful day.

Velvet decor at Ink. I want.

Last day lunch!

Had to take a photo of the Apple Store. It was packed!

Major Louboutin shoe porn/eye candy at Bergdorf Goodman.

I think I went into a shoe coma at Bergdorf's because I have no idea how I came out with these... the Chanel black and white leather espadrilles. In love. 

And these gorgeous things... :) Oops.

On our way to the airport!

So happy I got to visit New York again with my mom. We're already planning our next trip for hopefully some time this fall. One of my most favorite cities in the entire world. We ate, drank, shopped, explored, and got way too little sleep but it was totally worth it. Till next time New York!

NYC Photo Diary Part 1

The view from our hotel window at Dream NY.

Leopard and gator boots at the airport. Tights from StyleMint and leopard boots are Doc Marten's (old).

Bathroom selfie after dinner at TAO on our first night. Great Asian fusion restaurant. I highly recommend it. 

We had brunch at Buvette in the West Village. Such a cute little place. Loved the silver ceilings. I want them.

It was SO cold!
Outfit Details: Coat- borrowed from Mom / Pants- H&M (similar) / Booties- Madison Harding x lust for life / Scarf- Francesca's (old) / Beanie- Forever 21

So happy I got to stop by OTTE. One of my favorite boutiques to lust over. Picked up this Edith A. Miller camo and striped tee and some Wolford tights. The best tights EVER. Super durable.

Before my Mom and I went to dinner we had to get a photo in front of the hotel fish tank. So cool!
Outfit Details: Shearling Jacket- Nasty Gal (similar) / Leopard Skirt- Thrifted & Modern / Chain Necklace- H&M

After dinner cappuccino at Serafina to fuel up for a long night!

Had so much fun going out and being silly with our NYC friends!

Beautiful view from the lounge at the top of the Dream Hotel.

Just getting back from NYC and I had a blast with my Mom! These photos are from the first couple days of our trip. Most taken from my instagram (@pieceology). I have another set to share with you so stay tuned for those. I love New York!

P.S. Today is my mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mom!

South By Southwest Recap

Pretty much spent 90% of South By waiting in lines... so we brought snacks.
Outfit Details: Denim Button Up- Target / Crop Top- American Apparel / Cut Offs- Vintage Levis / Leather Cap- ASOS / Bag- Coach / Jewelry- Nordstrom Rack, Stella & Dot, Michael Kors, BaubleBar

The night before SXSW officially started my roomie and I went to see STRFKR at Mohawk. Great show.

Watched some bands play at Speak Easy right in front of the Frost Tower. Pretty bad ass view.

Yay! Got to see my friends Rosco Bandana (from Mississippi) play at Javelina on Rainey St. So glad we got to hang out and watch the show. You guys were great! As usual.

What what what what. Outside of Stubb's I got to meet Ben Haggerty AKA Macklemore! Best day :)

Oh yeah, and his right hand man. The crazy talented and super adorable Ryan Lewis!!

Had so much fun at the Rachael Ray Party at Stubb's. Got to do the Footloose line dance during Kenny Loggins performance. Pretty cool!

And finally, to end a LONG week of not only SX, but also moving into a new place and trying to get settled in, I had a relaxing bunch at Haddington's on St. Paddy's Day with my best friends :)

It was fun SX, but now time to rest for a couple days then I'm off to NYC for mine and my mom's birthday. I'm wearing a short tank dress right now, and it's going to be in the 30s and 40s in NYC. Burrrrr. But I'm still super excited to visit again. Weeeee! Stay tuned. 

What to Wear: Music Festival Season

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With festival season right around the corner (hello, Coachella in like a month... not that I'm going :( but still) and SXSW in full force here in Austin, I thought I'd put together a little essentials inspiration board. Let me break it down for ya:

Tops: A vintage (or vintage inspired) band tee, because duh. I don't have one yet, I'm a little ashamed to say, but I'm working on it. Peasant tops are a staple at festivals. Crop tops are cute and show a little skin which you will appreciate in July.

Bottoms: The classic jean cut-off is a must. Leather shorts give you some edgy coolness. Overalls are super comfy and if you've been wanting to try this trend but are kind of afraid to (like me) a festival is the best place. Trust me. There will be plenty other people wearing much more ridic get ups than you.

Shoes: Booties, flat forms, and sneakers are perfect for all seasons. I personally don't like wearing flat sandals to festivals. Festivals are usually out in the desert or in big parks so between the dirt and grass you should protect your feetsies. Sorry if that seems girly, but I'm a girl, so there.

For your head: It's hot and sunny for most of the season so wearing a hat not only looks cool, but also will shield your precious skin from the sun. You have no idea how much I want that floral cap! Dying.

Bags: Cross bodies and backpacks. Easy is key. No one wants to lug around a big ole purse. And I guess if you're one of those people who likes fanny packs those are also festival acceptable.

Jewels: Jewelry isn't super necessary, especially when it's hot and you're all sweaty, but it does add to an outfit. I think all of my options above could go without but I'm a jewelry slut so I had to add some fun Vanessa Mooney necklaces and rings. Her jewelry pieces are pulled straight out of festival goers dreams!

Alright friends! Hope these tips were helpful. Try to make it out to at least one festival this season. Even if you aren't a huge music fan there's always great food, great people, and good vibes!

Music Edition: SXSW 2013

Photo via @pieceology

Here's that SXSW playlist I promised you. SXSW is a week long slew of events here in Austin featuring music, films, art, fashion, and more. It's probably one of the craziest concepts I've ever heard of. You've got it RSVP to get into events or you can buy a badge for like a million dollars (not really, I'm just being dramatic)... I won't even try to explain it, but just know that it's super fun and a lot of bands have been discovered here over the years. This will be my first time and I am so excited!

This playlist features about 35 different songs from some of the bands I'm most excited about seeing. Some notables: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Ra Ra Riot, Local Natives, Youth Lagoon, Surfer Blood, He's My Brother She's My Sister, Half Moon Run, Reptar, Divine Fits, Funeral Suits, Flume, Dan Croll, and my friends from Mississippi- Rosco Bandana. They're a really sweet, talented group of people I've had the chance to hang out with a few times. Really looking forward to seeing them perform again. Enjoy the playlist here.

Happy weekend and happy listening!

Pointy + Leopard

Top- Nordstrom Rack / Pants- Urban Outfitters (on sale) / Heels- Zara / Bag- Botkier / Sunnies- Elizabeth and James

Wore this to a meeting earlier this week. Loving my new leopard purse and pointy heels. The height of the heel is perfect. Not too low or high... they're just right.

Also, come back tomorrow. I'll have a fun SXSW playlist for y'all. I'm getting so excited about it! I'll be moving this weekend and starting to hit up all the fun SX events here in Austin. Busy, busy. Have a great day everyone!

Photos by Caleb Kerr