a city like none other, traveling faster than the speed of light skyscrapers welcoming her inhabitants with outstretched arms, beckoning opportunity at every corner. her streets are paved with the footprints of strivers, dreamers, believers who flourish among the perpetual sounds of taxis honking, builders constructing and subway tracks screeching. her neighborhoods churn with […]
For the Love of Vintage
Blogging has done wonders for my realm of shopping possibilities. I’ve acquired numerous tips and tricks from fellow influencers on how to get the best bang for your buck, while maintaining originality and staying true to your own personal style. One of the particular items I’ve been having trouble with, though, is the blazer. The […]
Welcome to the Jungle
From skirts to animal prints, I’ve been slowly, but surely, breaking out of my sartorial shell. Red has replaced black (GASP!) as my new favorite color, and I am willing to take more risks with my personal style than ever before. In a way, I attribute this change to the lovely people in my life […]
We, Like Books
if you think about it, our live are essentially books. there’s the cover, a canvas of our own creation, painting portraits of our lives, as we’d like them to be observed by those around us. then there are the pages, chapters spilling our every wish, every desire, every mistake ever made. once written, they are […]
Dear Fall
Dear Fall, It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance once again. Although I anticipate your time here will be depressingly fleeting, I want you to know how my spirit transforms when you’re around. Wonderful changes are on the horizon. The foliage turns vibrant in color and mood. The sticky, humid air becomes cool and crisp, […]
’80s Love Child
Now, for part two of my NYFW outfits, I present to you a look that unabashedly embodies “Grandma trying to make ~cool~ happen”. That is, if Grandma rummaged through her millennial granddaughter’s wardrobe and gave leather skirts a twirl because she wanted to feel young and hip again. If you continue to scroll down, you […]
NYFW Spring 2018: Look 1
With the craziness of New York Fashion Week behind me, I can now resume the blog’s regularly scheduled programming. Boy, do I have a lot to catch up on! It was my second time attending NYFW, and while it is fun and exhilarating, it can definitely take a physical and mental toll. Having learned my […]
Help Me, Help You
Hi there, my dearest readers. To all of you who took the time to peruse my last two posts, YOU DA BEST!! I am truly thankful for the constant love and support you’ve shown Sweet Blog of Mine since its inception, as well as the encouragement you’ve given me to pursue my passion to write, […]
Five Tips for Conquering Your First Year in NYC
Well, folks, I have officially survived my first year of living in New York City. I remember the conversation I had with my parents like it was yesterday. Early last summer, I declared that I was moving to the city, with or without a job, from my significantly smaller college town of Madison, Wisconsin. Was […]
Blogging: A Year of Reflection
As I near the completion of my first year living in New York City—an experience I’ll delve into more in a forthcoming post—I’m taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable growth and transformation of my blogging journey over the past year. Initially, I viewed my blog merely as a personal space to express my […]
