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By Amra B.  With the summer fast approaching, and the warm weather already here in NYC, I have been gravitating towards easy pieces that can be worn everyday. Flat sandals, flowy dresses, and simple jewelry  is what I wear most days when running to the meetings or enjoying the weekend walks around NYC. Also, I have been searching for some inspiration, and was able to find it in the form of jewelry – the ring and the arrow necklace, which I am wearing below; they both carry wonderful messages that help me stay positive.  Like anyone, I have my ups and downs, and I love to surround myself with people, places or things that I find healing. I was pleasantly surprised when I found these jewelry pieces and read the message behind both: the mini arrow  “can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it is going to launch you into something great.” The moon ring  signifies “new beginnings, intuition, and purit...

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 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...

By Amra B.  I have been on the hunt for special gold pieces that compliment my summer wardrobe. I like to invest in jewelry that I can wear every day; I love special pieces that stand out on their own but are easy enough to combine with other accessories. My new gold rings and bracelets  manage to add enough drama with intricate details without being too overpowering for every-day wear. I also love how they can easily be stacked up together for a more dramatic effect, or worn on their own when in office or out-and-about in the city.  I wore my beautiful new jewelry  with a boho maxi dress and strappy nude sandals. I topped the look off with a small wristlet and coral lipstick. I love the combination of boho dresses and gold jewelry; it is my go to summer pairing and manages to perfectly compliment salty waves and sun kissed skin (I am still waiting to achieve this effect with the upcoming vacation).  Outfit: Hadaya Jewelry bracelets and rings  (link to the ...

By Amra B.  One of my favorite summer accessories are the sunglasses; I have collected them over the years now, but can never seem to get enough of different shapes, colors, and sizes.  Although, I am usually the one to wear large oversized sunnies, my new ones  are smaller but equally chic.  I paired up my new deep burgundy colored sunnies  with a little black dress, strappy sandal, and boy purse. I added a bright coral lipstick to complete the otherwise monotone look and wore my hair in a simple ponytail. I wore this look to couple of fall-fashion previews I attended that day; I added a black blazer while in the meetings and felt perfectly chic and mysterious.  Outfit: Koali Eyewear sunglasses, BCBG dress, Chloe heels, Chanel purse, Intermix bracelet, H&M ring 

By Amra B.  Summer is almost here, and I have been eagerly awaiting to finally wear long-flowing dresses. A maxi dress is one of my favorite pieces for warm summer days; it is comfortable to wear, easy to combine with other pieces in my wardrobe, and looks simply beautiful on sun kissed skin. Although I am still waiting to catch some rays, I am already on the lookout for things to take with me on this year’s vacation; versatile pieces that can be worn day and night are definitely on the top of my list.  I combined my new maxi dress  with a high wedge heel and a denim jacket. I added a high-waisted belt and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Although, I love to combine a maxi dress with high heels, it is equally flattering when worn with flat sandals. For a day look while on vacation, I wear a maxi dress over a bathing suit and add a large straw hat; I love to take the same dress from day to night by adding bold jewelry, bright lipstick, and sky-high platforms.  Outfit:...

By Amra B. My main go-to style for this spring has been a cotton shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. It is so nice to finally be able to shed layers of clothes, and take a casual stroll around the city wearing only my favorite denim and a sweatshirt. I have also developed an affinity towards fun t-shirt designs  that can be paired up with a skirt just as easily as a pair of jeans. My new “ Yes way Rosé ” sweatshirt perfectly captures my current mood; I am planning a trip to the south of France this summer, and this pale pink shirt has served as somewhat a source of inspiration. It is super easy to combine with other pieces in my wardrobe, and I particularly love how well it looks when worn with denim or white pants.  I styled my otherwise casual look with a pair of high heels and statement boho necklace ; I am a big believer in mixing casual pieces with dressier items for an effortless chic look. I wore my hair up in a loose bun and topped off the look with a pair of oversized s...