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By Elma Beganovich I have been wanting to change my hairstyle for a while, to create a new and fresh look for the summer. Thus, I went on a "hunt" and looked at hairstyles of various style icons. After much digging, I spotted a perfect summer cut: Brigitte Bardot's choucroute hairstyle (a sort of a beehive hairstyle with fringe-bangs and all of its teased, tousled glory).  To help my look come to life I found two amazing hairstylists at Arrojo NYC ( @arrojonyc ): Corrinn (cutter) and Eve (colorist). These two astonishingly-talented young stylists made my look come to life. Corrinn ( @corrinndoeshair )  did a pristine job with shaping my bangs and Eve ( @thehaircolorexpert )  colored the tips to make sure that my hair was one glistening color: chestnut brown. I would highly recommend these two ladies to anyone who lives in (or visits) New York City; the salon  is located in Tribeca.  For the fashionistas, I am wearing an H&M dress and...

By Elma Beganovich One of my favorite places in this bustling and busy city is the Central Park. There the city's noisy is drowned out and one can enjoy some spectacular scenery, from a myriad of flowers to the waters of Jackie Kennedy Onassis reservoir. We took advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend, and did this amazing shoot on the Upper West Side. I wanted to share the beauty of Central Park in the summer with some spectacular views of Manhattan in the background. Below, I am wearing a dress from H&M, Stella McCartney sunglasses, and sunglasses from Stella McCartney. I opted for a barefoot look since climbing on the rocks in heels is probably not such a good idea. :) Enjoy the scenery and the vivid color hues of Central Park in the summer, until next time, xoxo from New York City! 

By Amra B. I have been searching for the perfect pair of mirrored sunglasses to combine with the seventies style pieces I am currently obsessed with for this summer. I love mirrored sunglasses, but found that many ones out there have an overly futurist design and don’t compliment the seventies vibes of my summer wardrobe. I finally was able to locate these perfectly shaped mirrored sunnies , and have been wearing them almost every day. The shape of the glasses is not the typical aviator, and I find this refreshing; I also love the platinum color as it easily matches different pieces in my wardrobe. I combined my new mirrored sunglasses with a bohemian red dress, a denim vest, and a fringe bucket back I acquired recently. Seventies style has always been my favorite, and this combination of fringe and mirrored glasses is something I will probably continue to wear into the fall and winter.   Outfit: Sama Eyewear Ashton glasses , Zara dress, Bershka vest, Prada...

By Elma Beganovich Recently, I made a trip to New York Botanical Gardens, about half an hour outside of Manhattan, and I must say the trip was well-worth it. The New York Botanical Gardens are a true oasis and make a perfect get away from the bustling city to gather your thoughts while enjoying the surrounding green serenity.  For my day getaway, I picked-up a perfect pair of sunglasses (my favorite cat-eye ) from Sama Eyewear . The Blake glasses are quite cool because the sides are gold pleated (24k gold). I would recommend Sama Eyewear because of their high quality and ultra sleek design. For the rest of my ensemble, I am wearing a black fringe skirt and flower crown from H&M, Chanel boy bag, and lucky love tank top from Urban Outfitters.  So fashionistas, when planning your summer getaway, always take the time to pick out your perfect summer glasses , which will make you feel "oh so chic." Until next time, stay fabulous and beautiful, xoxo from New York City! 

By Elma Beganovich I have been looking for beautiful and chic yet everyday jewelry that can add a touch of elegance to my outfits. I stumbled upon this amazing online boutique, Swasey Fashion , that handcrafts and sells unique pieces made of precious metals on the West Coast! I want to provide you with some tips on how to style jewelry to make your look effortless and chic.  Styling Jewelry Effortlessly: Dos and Donts Firstly, to make your jewelry stand out, I would suggest always picking out a solid colored ensemble, e.g., white, navy or soft camel for the summer. Here, I am wearing a solid white outfit with a camel colored fringe vest with understated and chic jewelry:  double bypass rings  (gold filled),  eternity rings (gold filled), and cuff bracelet love knot (gold filled).  Secondly, to make your jewelry stand out, wear a lot of the pieces together. As you can see, I stacked-up rings to give a sense of radiance and vivaciousness....

By Amra B.  Many of you have been asking for a post about some of my favorite beauty products; however, since summer is coming up, and many of us are working on getting into shape for the bikini season, I have decided to share some of my favorite gym goodies I take with me to a workout session each day.     I usually prefer to use large gym bags  as they allow me to accommodate everything I need; I have found quilted gym bags  to be super comfortable to carry due to their soft material. Additionally, my yoga mat, five-pound weights and a pilates ring are always present. I love to adjust the difficulty of the class exercise by adding my own weights and/or using the pilates ring when doing crunches. I also try and bring my own yoga matt so I can stretch anywhere, improve flexibility, and reduce muscle injury.  My beauty routine when exercising is pretty simple; I wear sunscreen whenever I go outside (even in winter). For summer time, I use SPF 50 on my face a...