May Haul

Well hello, everyone! I am so ready for summer and can't wait to wear shorts and sun-dresses :) Recently, I got some awesome deals and wanted to share them with you all! I just love all the prints and textures...suede, linen, chiffon :) 

Oh and I wouldn't be prepared for summer without Kylie Jenner's Teen Vogue!

h&m: 

Dress // $12.95

Suede Shorts // $9.95

Pineapple Top // $9.95

Earrings // $3.95

American Eagle: 

Striped Shorts // $14.95 (originally $30.00)

Leggings (not pictured) // $12.95 (originally $24.00)

Urban Outfitters

Fleeced-lined tights (not pictured) // $4.99 (originally $16.00) 

Good Eating: Hotel Monaco and The Commoner

As you walk into the lobby of the Hotel Monaco, you are transported to another world! The crisp white walls are covered in art. Each room has its unique feel to it that makes you want to photograph it from every single angle! 

The only thing better than walking around this hotel all afternoon, is stopping by The Commoner (which is attached) afterwards for drinks. It has its own amazing decor that makes you feel right at home. The bar is huge with a lot of choices and super fast service! I felt like I had just ordered my cucumber cocktail and fries when they were brought out fresh from the kitchen.

At first I felt a bit guilty for coming to such a great place and only getting fries but once I tasted them I realized that I had made the right decision! I didn't realize how amazing chargrilled ketchup would be until I tasted it....so delicious!!

I have definitely have put these two spots on my list to come back and try again! 

Hotel Monaco

620 William Penn Place

Pittsburgh, Pa 15219

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Spring is here: trip to Phipps

"Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade."

This quote has never been truer than the past few days! Last week it was warm and sunny and then we woke up this week with snow! I never know if I should wear a coat or not, haha! 

Thankfully, I have found a spot close to campus that feels like Spring everyday! I always love visiting Phipps Conservatory, but my last visit was extra amazing. The Spring Flower Show has transformed the feeling of the entire place. This year's theme celebrates rain and its importance. 

As you walk into the main room, there are umbrellas covering the ceiling. Rain noises are surrounding you, coming from the various fountains throughout the conservatory. And you are instantly relaxed. 

So relaxed that studying doesn't seem as much of a chore. Surrounded by gorgeous colors and delicious scents makes you want to come back everyday (which I plan to do, hehe).  

Phipps Conservatory 

One Schenley Park

Pittsburgh, Pa 15213

Caffeine Kick: 4121 Main

Hello, everyone! How are you on this lovely afternoon?

To celebrate the amazing Spring weather that has finally arrived, my friend and I did what we do best....got coffee! I have been obsessing over 4121 Main after finding them on Instagram and decided that it was time to actually check them out in person. All of their posts are fantastic and just make you want to take time out of your day to go enjoy a latte.

The photos set my expectations high but the store didn't disappoint. As you walk in, there is art and flowers all around you. It is a very inspiring space despite being a little bit smaller than I had imagined. Still, there was plenty of space for my friend and I to sit and chat before taking some cool photos of the decor! 

As you all probably know by now, I am a lover of vanilla lattes. Unfortunately, 4121 Main sticks with just standard drinks and no flavorings. Still, I got a flat white and my friend got a cappuccino...both were really good and the latte art was brilliant! 

I can't wait to go back again to try something else and buy art or flowers!

4121 Main

Pittsburgh, PA, 15224

What I ordered: a flat white 

What I am going to try next time: a pot of hot tea

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Pod 51

Hiya! I feel like it is one thing to explore New York and have an amazing time and it is a completely separate thing to be able to find a hotel in New York where you feel comfortable relaxing and recharging at an affordable price. 

During my last trip to NYC, I found the spot where all of these ideas intersect....it's called Pod 51 (I booked through Expedia)! 

Conveniently located in Midtown East on 3rd Ave and 51 st, you are close to plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars. Not only that but you are short walk away from Grand Central Station and the 5th Ave shops! 

Now, if you are looking for a room at the Palace (located an avenue to the west), Pod 52 isn't for you. The rooms are quite small but use all of their space wisely! 

Kate and I booked a bunk room that has a shared, private bathroom. However, upon our arrival we were upgraded to a room with our own private bathroom! It was very clean, comfortable, and somewhat quiet. 

My least favorite and favorite part of the hotel was the bathroom....there was an oddly placed window so the bathroom wasn't very private. To make up for this there was a round rain shower head!

It was exactly what I needed after walking 15 miles around Manhattan and I highly suggest it for college student traveling to NYC! 

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Treats and Sweets: Dough in NYC

Don't you love when things just work out? That is exactly what happened when my friend Kate and I arrived in New York City. 

It was like 6:30 am, freezing cold, and we couldn't drop our bags at our hotel until 8 am. So being the person that I am, I just googled best doughnut shops in Manhattan, found the closest one to us, and headed straight to it! 

Luckily for us, we ended up at Dough. 

As you walk in, there is one large rustic table off-centered below a line of gorgeous lights. Behind the counter on the back wall, there is a giant window and you can see all of the bakers making fresh doughnuts and coffee. It is PERFECT! 

It honestly feels like a fairytale right in the middle of the city. Not only that but the nutella filled doughnut is to die for!! It may actually beat my zebra doughnut in London and nutella bomba in Rome! 

There are more foodie spots coming from my trip to NYC, check back soon! 

NYFW street style

Hello again! I am so excited to share with you my experiences at (well, standing outside of) NYFW! First things first, I may be addicted to Fashion Week. I just love being around so much beautiful fashion. To see people pushing boundaries and expressing themselves in such a beautiful way is just amazing. 

So, street-style outside the shows of NYFW was much different than when I went to London Fashion Week last year. I'm not sure if it was the cold weather or just the way New York does fashion week but there was wayyyy less people outside of the shows.

In London, there was a detailed schedule posted online for the public to see including pretty much every show with the location. In New York, there was a posted schedule but it seem to be missing a lot of key shows. 

The first day (Thursday) I went to Lincoln Center anxious to be around amazing fashion, I was very disappointed to find about three people walking around and around eight photographers. It was very strange and once again...very cold.

Thankfully, on Friday there were a lot more people dressed up and walking around! There were still not as many as in London though. There it seemed that every time I turned my head there was someone new to take a few snaps of. In New York, there were several key people that everyone ran to and took photos of. 

Another key difference was that in London I met quite a lot of celebrities going into/leaving the shows...at NYFW there must has been another entrance because I despite seeing some fabulous bloggers, there were no celebrity sightings while I was there.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience but I probably should plan to attend fashion week next year in the Fall when it is warmer in NYC :) 

Tune back in later this week to see what else I did while visiting New York City!