This week on Instagram: 3/2 - 3/9

This week was nice. I kept busy and was really productive. I've been forcing myself to go out more instead of choosing to stay home. Thanks to this blog I'm shooting more and overall I just feel happier. Spring is coming and I feel the regrowth of nature and myself. 

Had another meeting at Nylon Magazine this week.

A wonderful nail lacquer from Butter London that makes me feel like sailor mars when I wear it.

A little selfie with my love before our shooting our first style post for the blog.

Richard's amazing gumbo for Fat Tuesday.

From my shoot last Wednesday with actress Natalie Hall 

Brian and I baked bread from scratch and it ended up coming out pretty well!

Some lovely sunglasses that ZeroUV sent over for me to shoot with.

Got to shoot again with actor Daniel Franzese. Stay tuned to see the blog post tomorrow.

I'm Feelin rough, I'm Feelin raw, I'm in the prime of my life.

Trying a little something different with this post today.

This blog is always going to stay true to my one true love (sorry B) photography. Unfortunately a lot of the stuff I shoot takes time to plan, shoot, edit and wait for publication so I've been waiting for other things to fill this blog with. One of my not so secret obsessions is fashion. I'm not one of the girls who obsesses all of the latest shows and wearing all of the trendiest things. I'm more of a "wear what makes me confident no matter how silly it might be" sort of girl. Once in awhile if something really strikes me I'll splurge on a good piece that I know I'll get really good use out of but for the most part I stick to $100 or less (usually less. A girl has to pay her rent)

My boyfriend is also pretty into fashion, which is no secret to our friends. He currently works at the Marc Jacobs collection store and comes home with absolutely incredible pieces and sometimes he'll even bring some for me!

This first post is a pretty good start to show where we shop and how we style ourselves. We'll start with my love, B.

Black leather jacker from Marc Jacobs not sold anymore but you can find a similar cut of it HERE. 

White cotton sweater is unknown

Black jeans are from Levis

Laser cut boots are from Marc Jacobs

Black boots from Marc Jacobs with laser cut floral detail.

I'm just so obsessed with this leather jacket. I love the blue detail at the zipper and the off centered zipper. Can you blame me for making B wear this around the house all the time?

I also decided to rock a leather jacket yesterday.

Leather jacket from Buffalo Exchange ($15)
Dress from Buffalo Exchange ($8) *Find similar cut floral print dresses for under $50 HERE and HERE
Black fur lined wedges from Marc Jacobs
Panda Purse from the National Zoo when I went to visit Bao Bao. 

Necklace from Buffalo Exchange ($6.50)
Three stone ring turquoise from Buffalo Exchange ($5)
One of a kind ring from Marc Jacobs

My favorite earring is from, you guessed it, Buffalo Exchange and was $4.50.

"Buffalo Exchange sounds awesome and super affordable! Where can I find them?"
You can find a store near you HERE!
And yes, I did just ask and answer a made up question. You're welcome.

You can expect a style post from B and I at least once a week and stay tuned for some other new things coming to the blog soon!

Em

This week on Instagram (February 16th - February 23rd)

This week started out with the prospect of being busy and ended up being pretty slow. This week coming up is going to be hectic and I'm so excited. 

Here are some of the highlights of the week but if you want to see more follow me HERE on Instagram.

Charlie looking for some food.

Bower Mural wall by Maya Hayuk

We had a double date dumpling cooking night on tuesday. Find the recipe delicious HERE

B and I celebrated our two year anniversary by going to Ushiwaka Maru, a sushi place where the only recognizable item on the menu was spicy tuna. B brought me there so I could be adventurous and try new foods. I was skeptical at first but it turned out to be an amazing experience. If you get the opportunity to go you should.

The morning before I left for DC spent drinking tea with my Anthropologie mug and in my American Apparel Pajama set (which apparently they don't sell anymore)

My obsession with Buffalo Exchange followed me all the way to Georgetown where I found this beautiful statement piece for $6.50

Met up with friend and owner of Sassyandbadassy.blogspot.com, Ella Rinaldo, to discuss life, collaborations and shoes. (Fun fact: the delicious dumpling recipe is from her blog and there are more recipes and lifestyle advice there so be sure to check it out)

People watching at the National Zoo

Look out for a post coming soon about the National Zoo!