NC AT MIDNIGHT

Photos by: Ila Camacho

Hat: Crossroads, Top: Zara, Pant: Theory, Shoes: Adidas

Finally posting these pictures taken back home in NC a month ago by my friend Ila. What else is there to do in Raleigh, NC on a Tuesday night besides snap a couple cool photos at the Free Expressions Tunnel at midnight? Literally, probably nothing. I love taking these trips home. It makes me appreciate where I grew up and how quiet and peaceful it can be at times. It's a great escape from the city and of course a plus that I get to spend quality time with family and close friends. I don't know what it is about today, but I'm especially missing home. I need to make a trip back soon.

If you've been paying any attention to my Instagram lately, you've probably noticed an excessive amount of fashion week pictures (sorry). But, I can't wait to share all the pictures soon from shows, presentations, parties, street style, and celebrities in a NYFW MEGA POST!

HOME INSPIRATION

I've been thinking about how I'm going to decorate my new apartment since I signed lease! I move in less than 15 days and all I can do is scroll through Tumblr searching for home decor ideas. For my new place, I think I want to go for a very minimalistic polished look. I'm talking whites, neutrals, lots of glass with maybe little hints of black. The theme is quite different from my personally actually. Typically I'm very into a colorful printed space but I think trying something completely opposite than what I'm use to will be interesting. My new apartment is super light and airy which is a perk I absolutely love! There's huge windows in each room that'll go great with draped white cotton curtains. But, as far as my room goes, I think that will be the only place that will consist of much color because its MY actually space where I can sit back and escape. Plus I have this huge colorful tapestry I picked up in Colorado last year that I use as a backdrop behind my bed so that one will definitely have to stay for good. I just seem to love the simplicity of it all. Coming home to a fresh apartment after a long day where the cleanup wouldn't be much. I know it takes time to fully decorate an apartment but these inspirations will just have to suffice for now.

Underlying Prints

Photos by: Alice Burnett 

God, please take me back home to Raleigh, NC where trees actually exist, (unlike NYC) and where all I had to wear to stay warm was simply a sweater. I miss it. Although it has been relatively warm in the city, which comes as a shock considering it's mid January. 

Lately, a majority of my outfit choices have been settled to wearing matching colors top and bottom, yet somehow intertwining pops of print. It makes the simplest outfit look that more interesting. Especially if the pop of print doesn't match your one-toned looked. 

You know what they say, once you pop you can't stop!

(J.Crew sweater, Urban Outfitters horse print flannel, American Apparel work pants, Forever 21 jacket, Aldo boots, ASOS sunglasses, Francesca Collections rings, assorted jewelry) 

Home Bound

Besides catching up with friends and loved ones, the next best thing about traveling home down south to Raleigh, North Carolina is the 20 degree weather difference. 

Leaving the chilly NYC in the low 30's and landing in Raleigh in the low 50's, you could only imagine how happy I was to take off my extra jacket I layered over my Levi's denim jacket. 

I've been so use to bundling up in layers upon layers to stay somewhat remotely warm in New York, that my friends thought I was completely crazy to be parading around Raleigh in only one light-weight jacket. 

Truth is, if only they knew how crisp it gets in the city..

Outfit secret: My "scarf" is really a poncho.   

 Photos by: Alice Burnett

Completely obsessed with my new Free People pants. What's there not to love about a drop-crotch, skinny ankle pant paired with a double loop rope belt?
What do you guys think?

(Levi's denim jacket, Brandy Melville top, Forever 21 "scarf" (poncho), Free People pants)
Assorted accessories