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Color Block Poncho Sweater
When I think of a poncho, I think of something oversized, an outerwear piece, and something without much shape. That doesn’t quite describe this sweater, but it is considered a poncho style maybe because of the oversized fit and probably mostly because of the side slits. What first drew me to this sweater is the really pretty color combination in the color blocking. Teal, a lighter blue, grey, and peachy pink. The sweater is also so soft and warm. Sweater: LOFT (here) | Leggings: Express (here) Side note – my hair looks a little more voluminous here because I was having trouble blow drying my hair since my arms were…
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Nai-Ni Chen Chinese New Year Celebration
As many of you know, this past Saturday was Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year. It’s now the year of the Golden Rat. My family and I usually do a low key celebration. My mom makes different foods in the days leading up to the holiday and we always have dinner on the day of at my grandpa’s house. Then, next weekend we’ll have a get together with some more extended family. This year I got to also attend a New Year’s dance performance/celebration at NJPAC. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company puts on a show every year at the performing arts center and I was lucky enough to be offered…
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Living Room Update
On to the living room update of my condo! I’ve previously shared my kitchen update, walk-in closet update, dining room update, and my updated desk. As mentioned in my post about my updated dining room, I ripped out the carpet that ran throughout the condo. Since my dining room and living room flow in to one another it is the same vinyl flooring (Oak Strip Charcoal) from Home Depot. As you’ll see in the photos below, the living room originally had light beige walls and the wall with the cutout overlooking my foyer below was a dark purple-y brown color. And as already mentioned had carpet. I had the carpet…
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Using Mirrors to Elevate Your Decor
Mirrors are a home decor trend that never go out of fashion. They are practical, stylish, and always trendy. A mirror can make a space look larger and brighter. It can add sophistication or glamour. A large mirror is often one of the first things that people notice when they walk into a room, and it’s always nice to have something to check your outfit in before you leave the house in the morning. But, the simple mirror is so much more than this. When used well, mirrors can elevate the rest of your decor. They can be the finishing touches that make a house a home. The pieces that…
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Restyled: Belted Popcorn Sweater Tunic
How was your weekend? Mine was pretty busy and I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me this week, but I think it’ll be nice to have a bit of a routine after such a busy weekend. On Friday night I had that AKT class, which I’m still recovering from by the way, Saturday was Chinese New Year, and yesterday I was invited to attend a Chinese New Year dance performance at NJPAC which I’ll be writing about tomorrow! The show was great, however during intermission of the show I learned about Kobe Bryant and his daughter’s tragic deaths and then it was on my mind and heart for…
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AKT BANDS Class
I spent Friday evening celebrating the new AKT location with a private BANDS class and it was a really cool experience. So first, what is AKT? I first heard about AKT probably a year or so ago through Lindsi Lane on Instagram. She would have stories on there every week of her workouts so I knew of AKT and celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser, the creator/founder. I had no idea that she had expanded her locations and was now in NJ until I received an invitation to this private class and I was so excited! “AKT is a revolutionary fitness technique rooted in dance and functional training. Developed by international fitness…
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BLT Pasta Salad
It’s a week til the Super Bowl. Do you have plans for it? If you’re hosting or if you’re attending a party where you want to bring something, then I have a food idea for you! Normally, people think of cheesy, hearty things for Super Bowl foods. Think, buffalo dip, layered bean dips, etc. And then football party foods like subs. As I was going through my food photos of things I had on my camera roll to share with you on here, I saw this BLT Pasta Salad that I made last year and thought it would be a great party dish. I found this recipe on Pinterest last…
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Road To Recuperation: Courses Of Action To Take When The “Black Dog” Descends
Image – CC0 Licence It’s not too much to ask, is it? The need for a happy life or a sense of consistency can have a bearing on anybody’s outlook but when the stresses of life become too much we all feel that black dog creep up onto our shoulder. So many people suffer from anxiety or depression and the numbers are increasing over time. But if you ever find yourself on the receiving end of a diagnosis or you can begin to feel the clouds descending, what courses of action can you take? The Professional Route It’s not something we would tend to think is a suitable solution. But…
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Jeweled Collar Top
If you’ve been following me for a while then you know my style is wide-ranging. I can be in the mood for a boho look one day and a preppy look the next. Today is a more preppy look. I love jeweled accents and when I saw this jeweled collar lightweight sweater I thought it was just precious! I wore this grey lightweight sweater with jeweled white collar with black pants and flats to work a few days ago. You can wear it with black pants like I did or a black skirt or with jeans for a more casual look. So many options! Sweater: LOFT (here) | Pants: LC…
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Handy Home Upgrades
Every home upgrade is going to be handy. A home upgrade is a time for you to be able to make the changes to your home that you’ve always wanted to make. Or perhaps you can make the changes that have just cropped up. You’d think that when you move into your home that it’s going to be perfect for you for years to come. You might have a few small decor changes in mind, but nothing too serious. It isn’t until you spend some time in your home that you start to notice all of the faults with it. You start to notice everything that you pushed to the…
