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Before Rihanna became the Brand Ambassador for Puma in late 2014, I had never heard the term used outside of Girl Scouts—the ambassador is the highest rank for Girl Scouts in grades 10-12. Outside of selling cookies, an Ambassador is “a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.” In the retail industry, anyone from the 16 year old girl with a summer job to the creative director of a global footwear company can earn have the word “Ambassador” in

I celebrated my friend’s 21st birthday back in May, and I liked how he planned out his whole day to include different places with different people. I stole his itinerary, and filled in the blanks with my own hotspots. I started the day with brunch, then shifted to Happy Hour bar hopping, and finished at a cheap eatery. I knew my college aged friends all had their own responsibilities, so this game plan allowed the people I invited to ebb and flow with me as they pleased witho

I have “self-care” days to get me through the semesters, and I understand the importance of a big bowl of chocolate ice cream, but my birthday is the one day a year when I go out of my way to treat myself like the princess I am. I made other plans to celebrate with friends and boyfriends and family, but on my actual day of birth I prefer to be left alone. It was a beautiful 80 degrees all day, and I felt comfortable walking around in wide legged pants. I tucked a simple white

Silk camisoles have been trending since early spring, but as we head into August we see fashion lovers giving the tank tops new life. Inspired by Cher Horowitz’s gym outfit, pairing a silk camisole or dress over a white t-shirt is an easy layering strategy that can be utilized into the fall. This styling trick helps to make your slinky tank office appropriate, and looks just as good with a pair of sneakers. #trendreport #summer2016 #silkcami

As I have discussed on the blog before, wearing black in the summer is a dangerous game: you have to consider the undergarments required, humidity, location, AC at said location, etc. I really like this black dress because it is pleated in the back, so it feels like wearing a tent. Even a small gust of wind is enough to keep me well ventilated, but I need to proceed with caution when crossing over subway grates (contrary to popular belief, I am not as glamorous as Marilyn Mo

A dramatic contrast to this past winter’s immense blanket scarves, a little bandana is the hottest thing to have on your neck this season. Commonly seen in black, white, red, and navy, this classic American accessory resembles a Parisian ascot, and looks effortlessly stylish when paired with Levi’s cutoffs and a silk camisole. Fashion influencers like Leandra Medine and Alexa Chung adapted this look months ago, and this summer even the most timid of trend adapters can rock a

I bought these pants from Zara’s clearance section back in April. I like that the pants have both a cropped wide leg and a high waist, and the color is easy to pair with neutrals. They are lightweight, so I can wear them to run errands without wanting to rip my legs off. In the Spring, I only felt comfortable wearing these pants with higher heels because I was scared the hemline made me look short. This month’s heat lets me experiment with sleeveless crop tops so having my ar

The modern theatre atmosphere is certainly not what it was 60 years ago. Women are no longer wearing shiny shoes and fancy furs to see a Broadway show, and while comfort and accessibility are important, the art of seeing a live performance is something I think New Yorkers reconsider. Putting effort into your appearance is a way to show respect to the performers and production crew, and it ensures that you are well dressed for whatever else your night holds (after party drinks

From Michael Kors watches to room décor, rose gold is definitely a girl’s new best friend. Women love this sophisticated pink hardware, and frequently add it to their carts when shopping for their first post-grad apartment. As a young lady graduates from college, she also wants to graduate from the frat house jungle juice that she has grown to tolerate. Rosé is the perfect alternative to a dry red wine or hard whisky, and looks great next to a vase of fake flowers on their br

To be honest, the 4th of July is probably my least favorite holiday. I loved it as a kid when I lived in suburban New Jersey, but now I feel like I am too old to do kiddie stuff but too young to do legitimate adult things. I can’t watch my town’s local parade or make my mom buy me an overpriced funnel cake, and I also can’t host a barbecue in my own backyard. I have retired from Old Navy flag shirts, but I have yet to grow into Ralph Lauren’s Resort collection. Even though my