There's a humming in the restless summer air.

Topshop adventures in Tompkins Square Park

Maxi Dress by Band of Gypsies from Topshop

Shoes by Y-R-U (similar here)

Hat from Nasty Gal (Similar here)

Necklace from Sequin NYC

Penny ring from Stone Cooper

Photos by Rachel Lynch.

I'm Really A Mermaid

I know I did a pretty lame job of documenting the mermaid parade the other day but it was because I was having such a great time. I haven't been to Coney Island in about 4 years so going back was such a blast. I got to hang out with my 2 Rachels and my new friend Phil. Coney Island has changed so much! Luna Park looks phenomenal and even though I had to head to work, I was able to fit in one ride in. 

Of course when you go to a mermaid parade you have to break out the long colorful hair. I wasn't really prepared to be an all out mermaid due to work and lack of preparation, but that wasn't going to keep me from letting everyone know that I was really a mermaid. So I paired my blue wig with this fantastic Wildfox shirt and some green mermaid shorts that match my leggings from this post.

So here is to finding more reasons to celebrating your inner mermaid this summer!

Photography by my favorite curly haired photographer Phillip Van Nostrand. 

I'm Really a Mermaid shirt from Wildfox 

Similar mermaid scale shorts found here

Gitter heart shaped sunglasses from ZeroUV

La Vie En Rose

It has been a week of love and happiness. I'm happy to have my love working his new jobs. We have nights together now. A normal way of living. I've shot a couple of editorials this week and will be shooting a couple of more next week.

Been listening to this song all this week. Dreaming of roses all day. 

Dress from Band of Gypsies (similar here)

Jeffrey Campbell Ladonna Heels from Nasty Gal

Party Sparkle Glitter sunglasses from ZeroUV

Cat bag from H&M (similar here)

No Place I'd Rather Be.

Summer is HERE! I'm so incredibly grateful to feel over heated. I know that sounds kind of weird but I'd rather be in the sun and then head into shade than be cold everywhere I go. 

I took a week off from the blog last week to regroup my thoughts and finish a lot of things I needed to do. I went to Governors Ball last weekend and had an incredible time. I think I'll actually do a little Throwback Thursday post tomorrow and post all of the photos because it was such a blast. I ended up getting sick on Saturday because I was in the sun for too long but I still was so happy to see The Strokes and Disclosure. 

In the week that I took off, I started realizing the role that people have in my life. In the past few months, I've been lucky to find people who I love with all of my heart and love me back just as much. I have a pretty solid group of girlfriends, which is something I'm not use to. I know, I know, I can hear the cliche of "I only hang out with boys because it's less drama" but for awhile in my life that was true. My family was made up of the boys I lived with in Washington Heights and for awhile they would protect me from my girlfriends wanting me to go out to dinner and talk about why I was so depressed for three months. When I finally started getting out of my slump I started going out for manicures with my girlfriends or dinner or a drink or two and eventually I would be planning entire evenings away from the boys and B. I never realized how important it is to have those girlfriends in your life. I always thought it was a sad psychotic mess of complaining about needing men and getting irrationally upset over similar manicures. 

To my ladies who have been there for me the past few months, I owe you a lot. Thank you for taking me out of my shell and helping me find my happiness in all of you and in myself. I love looking for dog photos to tag you in on instagram, shooting with you on my roof, getting different shades of purple manicures with you and drinking wine while our boyfriends cook us dinner. You're all absolutely wonderful and you've absolutely have changed my life for the better. 

Now, I've realized I've gone off track here because this is, after all, a style post. I'll come back to this in another post. Last week was really eye opening for me.

For this week's style post I decided to go spring casual. I've been collecting more and more heels since I can now walk in them again post knee surgery. I decked myself in Mink Pink and these perfect white Jeffery Campbells that pop with color in the heel with doughnuts. Yes, you heard me right. Doughnuts.  The pants from Mink Pink are a mixture between harem pants and sweat pants and are perfect for breezy days. Photos by the beautiful goddess Brittanny Taylor.

Title from Clean Bandit - Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne).

Laser Cut Faux Leather top from Mink Pink

Floral Printed pants from Mink Pink

Icy Doughnuts wedge booties from Jeffrey Campbell

Bel Air sunglasses from Wildfox

Carissa Floppy Hat from Nasty Gal

Be the girl you loved

It's been a busy week of meetings and work. I picked up a job at Beauty and Essex a couple of weeks ago that I'm in love with. I get to work with some of the most beautiful vintage pieces of jewelry I have ever seen. 

 I spent memorial day with good friends on our roof listening to music, drinking wine and beer, and enjoying each other's company. At one point my neighbor was even kind enough to bring his bearded dragon, Sparky, to come play with us. We got up to the roof in the afternoon and didn't leave until the sun went down. We watched fireworks go off in the distance and danced to Miley Cyrus.

It was the loveliest afternoon with the loveliest friends. 

The title is from the song from the James Blake song Retrograde that I'm currently obsessed with. It's been holding special meaning near and dear to my heart recently. I hope you enjoy it. 

Styled by the lovely Rachel Lynch, this outfit was inspired by my mermaid leggings I got last year. The outfit was complete with these out of control Jeffrey Campbell shoes that fit perfectly as my faux fins.

Photos by the lovely Rachel Lynch of Ihateblonde.com 

The Ever Crown from Cult Gaia

Designer Inspired Round Circle Half Tinted Lens Sunglasses from ZeroUV

Short Vest Printed with Eclipse from the Front Row Shop (similar here)

Aqua Mermaid Legz from Poprageous 

Jeffrey Campbell Curved Shaped Heel Platforms in Teal Metallic from Karmaloop

Wednesday comfort

Totally forgot it was Wednesday and forgot to post this week's style post.

I love that overalls are in style this summer. They're perfect for those cool nights when you still need pants. 

I loved wearing them up on my roof (surprise surprise) with a cute crop top paired underneath. Eventually, the crop top had to go so I could channel my inner Elizabeth Moss in the overalls.

BDG Button-Down Slim Fit Denim Overall from Urban Outfitters

Crop top from Urban Outfitters (similar here)

Designer Inspired Round Circle Half Tinted Lens Sunglasses from ZeroUV

Now my life is sweet like cinnamon, Like a fucking dream I'm living in.

I've been on such a Lana Del Rey kick these past two weeks. It mostly has to do with the fact that I associate her music with warm weather. The lyrics to this week's style post are from her song Radio. It's been perfect to listen to on those hot days we spend up on the roof. This past week we spent our entire day on the roof. I know you all must be so sick of seeing photos from it but it's just the loveliest place to spend your days. Rachel (of Ihateblonde.com) and her friend (and incredible photographer) Brittanny needed the roof to shoot some looks for Wildfox and all of us followed. B brought his book to read, I brought my camera and my cousin Aaron and one of my best friend's Kristina came to keep us company. We spent close to 5 hours on the roof hanging out an enjoying the sun. At the end, the incredible Brittanny Taylor offered to shoot some looks for this week's style post. 

B is wearing a lovely and light outfit that we like to call his 4th of July look. Mixing the red chinos with a white shirt with a contrast collar and pocket really makes everything pop. I, on the other hand, went for something a little more black and white. I went with a beautiful summery dress from Free People. I paired with a great necklace also from Free People some Dolce Vita shoes. It's the perfect look to feel comfortable and beautiful in. 

On another note B and I are going Boston today! I've never been and I'm so excited. We're staying in his hometown and I'm so excited to see where he grew up and part of his history. I'm also SO excited to play at the aquarium and see the science museum. Keep an eye for photos from our trip on the blog in the next couple of weeks!

All photos in this post were taken by the lovely and beautiful Brittanny Taylor

Hawkings McGill Stretch Skinny Chino Pant from Urban Outfitters 

Vintage Oxford Shirt With Contrast Trim from JCrew

Classic Suspenders from Urban Outfitters 

Aviator Mirror Sunglasses from Ray-Ban

Park Gold Metal Heel (without the metal heel) from Marc Jacobs 

Bel Air Sunglasses from Wild fox

Aztec Bib Dress from Free People

Long Coin Layering Necklace from Free People 

Boho Gal Ganesha Cuff from Boho Gal

Dolce Vita Open Toe Platform Wedge Sandals - Tenley from Bloomingdales