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New Year, New Blog

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:19 -0500

This little blog of mine will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s where I’ve chronicled many happy moments from some of the best years of my life- college, study abroad, and much more. This blog has been a little sanctuary for me- a happy place amidst all the change. The time has come, however, to move onto bigger and better things. My lifelong best friend and I have started a lifestyle blog together where we’ll be posting daily Monday-Friday.

I’d be delighted if you’d visit me over at 27 Surls. Thank you so much for reading, for sending messages, and for supporting me over the years. The blog community is truly the best.

"This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change..."

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:01:01 -0500

““This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it.
If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don’t have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, all emotions are beautiful. Life is simple. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and wear your passion.””

- The Holstee Manifesto

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:32:32 -0500

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feefs2413: In case anyone was wondering, this is my favorite...

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:44:27 -0400

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In case anyone was wondering, this is my favorite picture in the world. @charlottemyers #sir #brussels (Taken with Instagram)

"For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you..."

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:54:58 -0400

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.”

- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Anyone going on a fun trip anytime soon? I have another month of...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:41:43 -0400

Anyone going on a fun trip anytime soon? I have another month of my internship before I get any time off, but my family and I are heading down south right when I wrap up. We’ll be heading to Tennessee for a family wedding, then to the mountains of North Carolina for a few days of hiking, swimming, tennis, reading, croquet-ing, etc. I would love to pack my things in any one of these weekenders. The Tumi is my favorite looks-wise, but the Lo & Sons seems the most practical because of its cleverly thought-out design.

Tumi Alpha Collection Soft Satchel, Lo & Sons The O.G. (get 25% off code here), J. McLaughlin Large Sailcloth Duffle

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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:45:01 -0400

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I haven’t bought any new clothes lately as I’m on a new diet-and-workout...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:53:00 -0400

I haven’t bought any new clothes lately as I’m on a new diet-and-workout regimen and am hoping my size will change. Therefore, I’ve turned to accessories to punch up my look. I’ve always shied away from color, but I’m starting to incorporate it into my looks little by little. I started with a colorful bracelet like this one from Calypso, and I’m about to order the necklace above from Anthropologie. Life is about challenging yourself and growing, right?

The Busy Trap: An Important Read for Our Era

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:48:29 -0400

The Busy Trap: An Important Read for Our Era

I temporarily attempted quitting my Diet Coke addiction, but...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:52:03 -0400

I temporarily attempted quitting my Diet Coke addiction, but after two weeks, I decided it wasn’t worth it. I’m back on the sauce. I’ve been having my first of the day at 9 AM eeek. I know it’s bad for you and blah blah blah, but my philosophy is that there are far worse things for you than Diet Coke. At least it’s not heroin, cigarettes, bath salts, etc.

Anyway, I’ve been trying to drink more water lately so I can keep my Diet Coke consumption to like 3 (bottles) a day. I’m not a huuuge fan of water, so giving it a little natural flavor makes it much more appealing to me. Cucumber water is my favorite. I’ve just been throwing sliced fruit into a plastic pitcher, but I think I need one of the pitchers featured above. They look so useful, and I like how the fruit doesn’t contaminate the water. Must have for my first ever apartment I’m moving into at school this fall (!!!!!).

Bodum “Ceylon” Iced Tea Jug, Prodyne Iced Fruit Infusion Pitcher

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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:44:02 -0400

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I have a new obsession: Cafe Gitane in Nolita. I went there...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:53:27 -0400

I have a new obsession: Cafe Gitane in Nolita. I went there twice last week. It’s a little sliver of a cafe with a handful of tables inside and 4 small tables for two on the sidewalk. The menu is fresh, delicious, and (surprisingly) inexpensive. Because of the restaurant’s location in trendy Nolita, the crowd is pretty cool and the people watching is fun. I even saw the ginger from Modern Family there and a guy I’m pretty sure was Alexander Skarsgard.

The avocado toast is life changing. Thick multigrain bread smeared with avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. One of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I’ve thought about it multiple times a day since I first tried it. The chicken satay is also phenomenal. The peanut sauce is beyond delicious, and the accompanying carrot salad is light, fresh, and flavorful. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you’re in New York. Enjoy a glass of rose at a sidewalk table and feel transported to a different city.

8 Ways to a Happier You

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:51:11 -0400

8 Ways to a Happier You

I used to use only O.P.I., but I started getting into Essie more...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:57:12 -0400

I used to use only O.P.I., but I started getting into Essie more a few years ago. O.P.I. has some great dark shades (You Don’t Know Jacques, Russian Navy, Lincoln Park After Dark, etc.) and a few pretty pinks, but I don’t think their range is nearly as good as Essie’s. Essie has tons of fun, bright colors. Have you heard that Essie just opened a flagship salon in New York? It’s on 65th between Madison and Park. I would love to check it out, but I’m not sure I really want to spend $32 on a manicure… I could be talked into it, though.

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Shots I took during a sunset cruise on...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:56:58 -0400

Shots I took during a sunset cruise on my friend Katie’s boat

Refinery29 is, hands down, one of my favorite websites/blogs. I...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:53:36 -0400

Refinery29 is, hands down, one of my favorite websites/blogs. I get a million emails everyday from different fashion/lifestyle brands I subscribe to, and truthfully I usually spend a maximum of 5 seconds looking at each one. I open almost every single article on Refinery29, though. The stories are relevant, fun, cool, interesting, and a million other positive adjectives.

One piece I loved recently is 20 Free Summer Events in New York. There are so many free events in the city that I had no idea existed, and some of them are really cool. For instance, I popped into MoMA’s free Friday nights last week to kill time before a dinner with friends. I’ve also been to the High Line and L.O.V.E.D. it. Separate post to come on that. For now, check out the link and start crossing things off the list!

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I have been absolutely obsessed with sandwiches lately (even...

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:59:59 -0400

I have been absolutely obsessed with sandwiches lately (even though I’m not really supposed to be eating them…). And bacon. Hard to believe that I was a vegetarian until just a few months ago… Anyway, all of these sandwiches have me drooling. I made the lazy egg and cheese sandwich in the third row all the time during finals week. SUCH a good technique. Quick, easy protein that tastes so good! Egg and avocado is the best combination, I’ve discovered. And I can’t wait to eat lobster rolls this summer!

Top row: Roasted tomato Caprese grilled cheese

Second row: Oyster po’ boys; Fried chicken sandwich from Joseph Leonard; Avocado, egg, + cheese sandwich

Third row: Egg salad sandwich, Lazy egg and cheese sandwich, Salade Lyonnaise Sandwich

Fourth row: BLT with goat cheese and avocado, Salmon BLT, Lobster roll from Luke’s

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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:45:01 -0400

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This dress from Madewell just may be my favorite item of...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:55:01 -0400

This dress from Madewell just may be my favorite item of clothing I’ve bought this year. It’s made of sweatshirt material, so it’s literally one of the most comfortable things ever. It’s also very flattering, as it’s tight on top to show off curves but loose below the waist. If the dress came in multiple colors, I swear I’d buy it in every one. I have to restrain myself from wearing it to work everyday. I’m already picturing it with tights, boots, and a blazer come fall…

Also, the sweet salesperson at Madewell told me about their shopping parties. If you arrange one, they’ll provide you with a stylist, desserts, and discounts. You get 20% off your purchase, while your friends get 20% off purchases over $125. Sounds fun!

Go out right now and pick up a copy of Mrs. Lilien’s...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:56:19 -0400

Go out right now and pick up a copy of Mrs. Lilien’s Cocktail Swatchbook! The book is chock full of delicious looking cocktail recipes. I had the pleasure of trying a raspberry and cucumber wine spritzer at a party celebrating the book at Jonathan Adler in SoHo on Thursday night. I met Mrs. Lilien herself and found her very sweet and tres glam in glittery eyeshadow. I trust that the rest of the recipes are as fabulous as she is.