pop of pink

DSC_8544 {gifted baldwin ‘the ten skinny’ dry selvage, ann taylor striped top (old – similar here), old navy vest, j crew etta pumps, gifted sequin necklace, NY street stand sunglasses (since I left my old standbys in a taxi!), bauble bar bracelet, kate spade watch}

I’ve always loved a good dark denim skinny jean, but last week I got my first pair of raw selvedge denim. While they feel a little almost unbearably tight at first in the waist, with a little commitment you get to break in a pair of jeans to perfectly form to your body. That’s pretty cool, no? I’m looking forward to this denim only getting better with age, as they stretch and mold to fit me perfectly. It’s funny how fast all my other jeans feel almost a little too cozy now. I’ve found a new favorite pair of jeans and I’m quite smitten – but I’d love to know – what’s your favorite pair of jeans and why?

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Photography by Justin Meyer

new york hangover

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I’m still in a bit of what I always call a New York hangover. It’s not like the ‘I had too many Manhattans’ kind – I just can always feel the effects of the trip a few days after I’m back home. I always squeeze in too much and this trip was no exception – a day at market, showroom stops, drinks/cupcakes/a spontaneous carousel ride with friends, checking out new shops and visiting old favorites, zipping over to the Today Show to support the sweet Maddie (of Maddie on Things!), margaritas on Cinco de Mayo, walking for miles, and stopping at every Mister Softee ice cream truck I passed. (I just can’t say no to their rainbow sprinkle dipped cones). I’m exhausted, need sleep, and indulged too much (the food! the shopping!), but I wouldn’t have a New York trip be any other way.

Thanks for all the Proper Pop Up love – there is a lot of great things to come.

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Photography by Lydia Hudgens

spring in the city

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Spring in NYC is perfection. I typically visit the city during February and September – and it’s either freezing cold / snow ruining your shoes / frozen fingers trying to hail a cab or blazing hot / sweat-inducing / hair frizzing heat. But May is just lovely, and so very springy.

I’ve been packing a lot in during these last few days – catching up with old friends, meeting new inspiring people, scribbling down loads of notes for Proper, snapping pics everywhere…of everything, trying oysters for the first time (turns out I’m a fan – who knew?), stopping for fresh squeezed juice or sprinkle-dipped Mr. Softee cones on every corner, and doing a little bit of shopping (which I may now refer to as research!) Cheers to springtime in the city.

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