Guys, two weeks in a row, is your girl being consistent or what (thats sarcasm for those in the back)? If you read last week post, then you know I’m practicing a low buy year. I set up a number of rules to stay on track and one of them was creating a wishlist and … Continue reading
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My Low Buy Year & How I Plan to Stick to It
Hello internet! I probably need to reintroduce myself, on my own blog, which is terrible (I know). 2019 was A LOT to say the least. It started by sharing my #sortahouse and my very early plans for the space. Once I shared that blog post my life, job, everything took a turn. Fast forward 4 … Continue reading
Black Friday Sales Round-Up and Update on My Shopping Habit Changes
If you’ve been reading this blog for the past year you know that I made major changes to my shopping habits. I stopped excessive buying from fast fashion houses and began focusing on purchasing sustainable, investment pieces made from organic materials & less man made junk. I purged a huge portion of my closet and … Continue reading
The Pieces I Actually Bought for Fall & Why I Stopped Writing Trendy Post
Guys Fall (possibly winter) is here. Every year at this time, magazines, bloggers and influencers everywhere are pushing out Fall content to transition us into the new season. I’ve always approached Fall fashion the same way. I would rack my brain to create different, creative content that is geared towards trends & what I think … Continue reading
Finally Jumping on the Gucci Marmont Train & Why It Took Me So Long
Hi Loves! Some time has passed since I’ve blogged and there’s really no excuse. The summer was fun and time got away from me. I also haven’t done much shopping over the past couple months and c’mon that’s why you’re here. So what better way to jump back into the swing of things then with … Continue reading
Run to Your Nearest F21 & Buy these Summer Looks Before They Sell Out
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while (thank you btw), then you know that my taste tends to lean in the Mid price range of fashion to oozing over luxury goods. So I was pleasantly surprised when I walked past my local F21 and saw pieces that not only drew me into the … Continue reading
The Black “Investment” Bag, Which One Should You Buy?
Believe it or not my wardrobe is lacking a a black handbag. I know, it’s crazy! As a fashion blogger this shouldn’t be. I mean, shopping is kind of my niche. But it’s true, my current wardrobe is lacking the essential black handbag and my dilemma is which luxury fashion house to choose from. Lets … Continue reading
How I Stopped Compulsive Fast Fashion Shopping and Switched Over to Luxury
I think we’re well overdue for a fashion post. If you follow me on instagram, aaelblog (go hit that follow button) then you know I was talking the other day about how I’ve changed the way I shop. There are a couple questions I ask myself now before buying anything. First, what’ the items purpose? … Continue reading
Simple Kitchen Design in Open Concept Floor Plan
Up next, the kitchen. As a renter, theres not that much I can structurally change here. However, a beautiful kitchen doesn’t always have to include custom finishes or gut renovations. Small, but smart, changes can have a big impact on the space. I’m going to give the kitchen a refresh without giving it a full … Continue reading
A Wishlist to Get You Excited for Spring
The weather here in NY is seriously bi-polar, high 60’s to low 20’s and its driving me crazy*throws tantrum*. Despite the very cold week we’re having my mind is set on spring shopping. I’ve been pretty tame this winter season so the spring shopping will be epic (in a stalking all the things I want … Continue reading