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January 18, 2016

Monday Morning

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Mondays have the tendency to…not really be that cool. They can cause a lot of anxiety and trepidation for the lot of us, despite loving life, loving our jobs, and/or loving our paychecks. I’m thrilled for those of us that have the day off today, but next Monday will surely come, and more of the same feeling will creep in again. Lately, in order to try to kick away the Monday blues I’ve been starting the week with an outfit that I absolutely love that is no frills, easy to wear, and versatile for a variety of occasions.

I’ve also been starting the week with an early morning photo session, when the sun is in that special place, and I haven’t had coffee yet, which could potentially be a perilous endeavor. Wearing what I love and doing what I love, first thing in the morning on the first day of the work week has helped to set the precedent for positivity and productivity for the rest of my days, spent grinding away on various work projects, some considered to be chores I’d rather not be doing.

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Sometimes it’s just taking a few minutes to slow down, taking a quiet morning moment to read a section of the newspaper at the table, or listening to your favorite song while on the way to work, can reset you mentally and get you to accept what you need to do, and give you the peace of mind to get through it.

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In This Look:

Rag & Bone Amelia Pullover Sweater via Shopbop (c/o the retailer)

Talbots Camo Car Coat (c/o; no longer available – see similar here)

Apt 9 Black Turtleneck

ShoeDazzle Braided Leather Bag in Olive (c/o; no longer available – similar here)

Hestra Megan Gloves via Shopbop (c/o the retailer; no longer available – similar here)

Club Monaco Emily Pant (c/o)

Sole Society Booties (c/o)

Kangol Wool Hat (c/o; see similar here)

Alexis Bittar ring via Shopbop (c/o; no longer available)

February 15, 2015

What I Wore, NYFW Fall 2015, Day 4

by Julia DiNardo

It’s literally three degrees today, so there’s really no way around that; all winter accessories are called into action! Without a doubt, I was very much looking forward to the shows, and being in side today, as well as spending the evening with my friends at NARS cosmetics. From the runways today, floor length, ball-gown skirts are going to be huge, as well as slick, seamless turtlenecks worn under dresses for fall/winter 2015.

In this look, I went for a couple of pieces that are certifiably winter-centric, like the plush from these pants and warm, wooly softness of my cardigan sweater. This jacket may not stop the paparazzi in their tracks, but it’s pretty warm, and let’s me stuff as many layers as I would like under it while minimizing that heavy, uncomfortable feeling from wearing a ton of clothing in the cold weather.

In This Look:

Forever 21 Fleece Moto Jacket (no longer available, see similar here)

Eddie Bauer Black Puffy Coat

Vince Cashmere Sweater via Shopbop (c/o)

Grey Blouse via Le Tote (c/o)

Earrings via Le Tote (c/o)

Sofia Cashmere Beanie via MyHabit (c/o)

Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (c/o)

Club Monaco Bria Cord Pant

Frye Riding Boots (c/o)

Inni Nail Decals (c/o)

September 7, 2014

NYFW Day 3: What Julia Wore!

by Julia DiNardo

Welcome to Day 3 of New York Fashion Week! My feet aren’t killing me yet-yay! Just for an extra measure to sustain my comfort, I wore one of my favorite pairs of flats, and it being the weekend and all, I thought I could be a bit more casual anyways. Today was a scorcher, with the temperature hitting 92 degrees, so a sleeveless garment was absolutely in order.

Otherwise, here’s to hopefully an Indian summer and a mild winter, and in the meanwhile, I truly am enjoying the sun beating down, in tandem with getting in some of my new summer looks, for a while longer. What I’m wearing is actually two pieces, a halter top and skirt, but give an awesome illusion of one fluid dress, complimented by some blushy sparkle found on my wrists and ears.