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January 6, 2010


I may or may not have worn this outfit twice in the past week {read: definitely did}. I got the purple skirt a while ago but like everything I get I always leave it in the box for a few weeks..I know I'm so weird, right? I just like that special feeling of getting new clothes so I try to make it last longer than normal! My roommate at Berkeley always made fun of me because I would also leave eyeshadows in their boxes even though I'd use them!
Blouse J.Crew//Skirt Blaque Market from Ideeli//Shoes J.Crew//Necklace Urban//Silver Cuff and Silver Ring from Matthew for Christmas//Green Bracelet Banana Republic

While it definitely doesn't feel like winter in LA, I'm so excited to bring out my winter clothes at the end of the month. Why? Because I'm going to NEW YORK CITY! I booked my flight yesterday and I'm already getting so excited! I had a free flight voucher from Southwest so I only had to pay $10 for the 9/11 security fee. How awesome is that? I don't even mind that I have layovers on both flights...I'm going to New York! I haven't been since I was 15 so there's a lot of fun to be had and plus I'll be with Matthew!

I'm going to need lots of recommendations on where to eat, where to shop, etc. so please send any tips and advice over my way!

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  1. you are adorable! i love the skirt, the jewelry, the blouse... the whole shebang! gorgeous!

    so jealous that you are going to new york! have fun!!!

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  2. Ah! NYC! You have to go to Lombardi's pizza. It's amazing.

    http://www.firstpizza.com/

    Hrm. I would also go to Ferrara's for a treat. Delicious pastries.

    http://www.ferraracafe.com/home.php

    Your going to have a blast! I live 4 hours from the city but I haven't been there in a while!

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  3. The skirt is adorable! Personally, I always have such a hard time figuring out what to wear with skirts! But you pull yours off well. Have fun in NYC :)

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  4. So jealous that you get to go to NYC! I've never been there.

    I love that skirt. You have excellent style!

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  6. That skirt is adorable!

    When you go to NY, go to Red Bamboo! It's sooooo good! I don't know what you're diet is like, but it's all vegetarian (and mostly vegan)friendly. My brother isn't a veggie, but he really enjoyed it!

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  7. If you're into Asian food, definitely check out Saigon Grill on Amsterdam. I was there two years ago and have STILL not gotten over the amazingly delicious meal.

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  8. I am in love with the tuplip skirt!

    You are coming here?

    Talk to me! I can help!

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  9. super cute skirt - i love skirts, but haven't found one i love in forever. i'm just not a mini skirt person. i'm going to be on the lookout for one like this now :)

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  10. I've lived here all my life (just a ferry ride away in Staten Island) and have never acted liked a tourist lol so I LOVE telling others about things to go to.

    I recommend riding the Staten Island ferry back and forth because its free and you get AMAZING pictures of the skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. If you want to visit the Statue there is a ferry from Battery Park you could take but I don't think it is free. The SI ferry and Battery Park are within walking distance of each other downtown. Ground Zero is also downtown within walking distance if you choose to visit the sight.

    While downtown you could also do some shopping for cheap. Century 21 department store is across the street from Ground Zero and if you walk up to Canal St and do some shopping. You MUST MUST MUST go to the Macy*s in Herald Sq and to FAO Schwartz and play on the giant piano.

    Not so cheap shopping - 5th Avenue! Also on 5th you'll find St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockerfellar Center and the NBC Store is right near there. Walk a little down more on 5th and you'll find the library and Bryant Park (42nd and 5th). Then if you go down 42nd St you'll find all the excitement and lit up buildings that lead you to Times Sq.

    That's all I could think of for now lol and I'm sure others will give you good ideas too! And dress warmly because its FREEZING here!!

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  11. So cute! Sadly when we go to New York its only for the weekend and always a blur. If you find anything good let me know!

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  12. i want tht skirt so lovely. very pretty on you.

    -cris

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  13. oh lady love, you look gorgeous ALL.THE.TIME!! love the skirt, it's adorable ;)

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  14. Cute look! Love that color purple.

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  15. Mara, how could you leave me in sunny LA? Hey, I'm in LA now, arrived a couple of days ago that's why I'm whining about the weather. I thought it was cold.

    I love your tulip skirt and I love you girl... you are so pretty (in every angle) without a doubt.

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  16. Cute skirt!! and awww how i love you guys.

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  17. First: that skirt is SO cute! Love the color!

    Second: I do the same thing with new clothes =-)

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  18. Okay- this is my favorite little spot in NYC and I always recommend it to everyone because Andre and I used to drive to NY from Ottawa over 10 times a year and we would always go to this little sandwich shop... I think we may have fallen in love here...OVer and Over and OVer again.

    It's called peanut butter and company and they serve over 20 different peanut putter sandwiches.. It's very old school with carrot sticks and potato chips.. I LOVE IT!!

    here's the website:http://ilovepeanutbutter.com/sandwichshop

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  19. Also- You're gorgeous as usual. Love the skirt, was it an Urban find?

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  20. 10$ for a flight ?! Wow ! Yay for vouchers !
    You're going to have so much fun in NYC. I'm jealous, I love it there.
    Love the look btw !

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  23. Have a lovely trip!! Love your blog... first time here and I will be back... very very cute!! xo

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  24. OMG! I love the skirt! It is so cute! Have fun in NY!

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  25. That's a really cute skirt! I like tulip skirts. I have a black one that I wear all the time. You looks so adorable!
    And yay for going to New York! That will be absolutely awesome! x

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  26. Your outfit is so cute, you can definitely pull off a tulip skirt and you are so pretty!

    Thanks again for the comment on my blog, I am following you now :)

    Isn't Southwest awesome? I love racking up free flight vouchers too, I travel a lot for business so I usually get one a year. I hope you have a blast in NY!!

    XO

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  27. Love that skirt lady! :-)

    Have fun in NYC.

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  29. that skirt is so so cute, you look pretty! and NYC...how exciting! you have to try a magnolia cupcake!

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  30. You look so lovely. That skirt is just gorgeous. LOVE the color!

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  31. how cute are you!

    and so jealous of your trip! you're going to have so much fun!!

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  32. You are SO gorgeous!! That skirt is amazing!!

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  33. Uh, I absolutely adore this outfit. You look gorgeous, as usual! I can't wait to see all your NYC pictures! I am so jeal. In a good way.

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  34. yay for vacay! and i'm completely smitten with your skirt. i've been on the hunt for a cute tulip skirt forever! i love the way you paired it all together. you are cute. end of story.

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  35. NYC!!!!! Have tons of fun Mara. I haven't been there for ten years so can't really recommend anything anymore. :( I wanna go back like soon, maybe this year! So let me know if you have something to share, sort of like a must-see/must-do/must-eat thing. ;)
    And I love the entire outfit. I don't like skirts but yours is super cute, so I might change my mind about them. :D

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  36. Thanks for the suggestions for my project!!! The first draft of the list has been posted!

    That skirt is gorgeous ...and can I also add that I'm very jealous of your hair!

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  37. Yay, you're coming!! I'll e-mail you with lots of suggestions, there are places I know you'll love. We should try to get together for an afternoon! How long are you staying?

    And I love your outfit! The skirt's gorg.

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  38. NYC is so much fun...have a great time!
    Gorgeous pics!

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  39. that skirt is so perfect, I love the colour

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  40. Adorable outfit as always! You have the best style! I also leave tags on new clothes and don't wear them right away b/c I like to prolong the new clothes feeling too! Have a blast in NYC!

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  41. I never knew I needed a tulip skirt, but now I do! Thanks! :)

    And I'm so happy for your New York trip! I haven't been since I was a teenager either and I would love to go back.

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  42. Very nice! I hope i can find my perfect tulip skirt too!

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  43. Love the skirt! & the whole emsemble, and NYC is my favorite place ever so have fun!! Btw I also leaves clothes in their boxes etc. sometimes for months or a year before I wear them.

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  44. aww you look beautiful! Love the skirt!!!
    I have always wanted to go to New York!...although, right now I seem to live vicariously through others...so help me out and take LOTS of photos!

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  45. Oh you are going to have SOMUCHFUN in New York! Go shopping in SoHo and take lots of pics so I can live vicariously through you. :) I so need to get up there for a visit.

    Very cute outfit! Love the skirt and totally jealous of the fact that you are wearing short sleeves. Sometimes I miss LA.

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  46. How exciting! Love the skirt! Great blog btw!

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  47. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    I love that necklace! As far as NYC goes. I recommend eating at Freeman's. SO good and the decor is beautiful. Have fun! I'll be there next month <3

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  48. yay for east coast trips but it's freeeezing out here so bundle up! i'm so jealous of socal weather! also, i love, love this skirt on you. have a great weekend pretty lady!

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  50. Great skirt! Adorable outfit.

    Just got back from NYC today. Have fun!

    Best,

    Hannah Katy

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  51. SO EXCITED for you! you look like a girl who belongs on the street of NY, esp. with that skirt. LOVE!

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  52. That tulip skirt is lovely!

    Have an awesome time in NYC!

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  53. So Cute!

    I hope you enjoy your time in NYC, I can't wait to see what kind of adventures you find. There is so much to do and see here that it's hard to fit it all in. I reccomment to WALK everywhere! even in the snow and cold weather. it is truely the best way to experience the city.

    there are some great flee markets. The Garage is an indoor one on 25th street between 6th and 7th ave. it is open on saturday and sundays. go to www.ny.com/shopping/flea for more markets.

    there are tons and tons of little cafes and resaurants in the east and west villages.

    also there are tons of boutiques for shopping. if you are hear during the week you may be in town during a sample sale or two too. clothingline.com is a good one that has a lot of sample sales.

    have fun!

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  54. I am IN LOVE with that skirt!!!

    GIrl, you have FAB style and I'm hooked!

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  55. how exciting! Definitely love the tulip skirt!

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  57. FABULOUS outfit dah-ling!!!

    And NYC??!! WOW!!! Have a GREAT time!! I don't have any recommendations I'm afraid... I've never been, but 2010 will be the year that Mr B and I fly over to the US and visit NYC so I'll need your recommendations :)

    xx

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  58. Oh how did I miss this post....so awesome! I love NY. I have the t-shirt to prove it... :)
    And I dies laughing at you keeping things new...I do that too! Yay, we're weird together!

    Have a great rest of the day!

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  59. i just came across your adorable blog.

    and may i just say... i loooove your outfit. love. love. love.

    happy blogging!

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  60. I do the same with my eyeshadows. I still leave them in the box too :)

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  61. this skirt is GORGEOUS! I want to steal it.

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