tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19593554994281896682024-03-14T00:24:26.762-04:00P.S. by Macaron HoarderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.comBlogger659125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-36801769376771982042017-03-15T00:09:00.004-04:002017-03-15T00:09:46.101-04:00FYI
I've finally made the move from Blogger to Wordpress.
Since I'll be figuring out a redesign before I move to Paris, I decided to change platforms for better layout and design. Blogger has been great to me for years, but it's time to start something new!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-81711340947979445262017-02-16T22:41:00.003-05:002017-02-16T22:41:56.129-05:00Secession
Vienna's Secession continues to carry legacy of expressing and supporting artistic freedom
On our first afternoon in Vienna, Steph and I walked from lunch at the Naschmarkt down the street to explore. Upon spotting Secession, I insisted on stopping in immediately before going further.
I had researched and presented on Secession two years ago for a literature and history course I was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-4659879751663817402017-02-13T00:48:00.002-05:002017-02-13T00:48:28.017-05:00Sissi's Corner
After 3 years, it only made sense that my first stop in Paris was shopping in Le Marais.
I did some research on the best consignment shops to check out and found Sissi's Corner on a list in Time Out Paris. Located around the corner from Place des Vosges and a short walk from Bastille, it's a quintessential dépôt-vente tucked in Le Marais.
It may be a small space, but Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-68453731813274833242017-02-12T22:05:00.001-05:002017-02-16T22:43:12.619-05:00How to Spend 72 Hours in Vienna
An intellectual visit to Austria's capital
I spoke to a few friends who have visited Vienna before to get an idea of what to expect—they all unanimously said that it was a beautiful city, but there wasn't much to do beyond a few days.
My expectations were lowered, only to discover that Vienna has so much to offer the curious visitor. The Austro-Hungarian Empire may be long gone, but Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-1982397450655094972017-01-29T21:22:00.002-05:002017-01-29T21:22:26.765-05:00What to Pack for a Winter Week in Europe
It may be crazy, but for my six-day trip to Vienna and Paris, I decided to stick to carry-on luggage.
I kept my wardrobe simple and made sure to pack essentials that would be light and useful for the trip. I'm not even bothering to bring my laptop, which is just as well, because it's better to pay attention to focus on where to go and what to do instead of focusing on finding a WiFi connection Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-79172755736636988932017-01-17T21:31:00.001-05:002017-01-17T21:31:12.601-05:00CultureTea, Wilton's Own Tea Room
Keep warm in winter, one hot cup of tea at a time
Growing up in Wilton, there used to be nothing of major interest in the town center. Aside from three pizza parlors and four nail salons within a one-mile radius, outings were limited to the old library, the movie theater and Starbucks.
Much has changed since I left for college. A few restaurants closed, but several restaurants have opened Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-25679438620446363002017-01-16T21:30:00.003-05:002017-01-16T21:34:06.872-05:00Paris by The Chainsmokers
Because the first single by The Chainsmokers in 2017 would be about Paris.
Several of my friends texted me when the single dropped a few days ago. I'll be heading to Vienna and Paris in a few weeks from now, so it's more than possible that I could do another photoshoot like the one I did for The Chainsmokers' Closer.
If this song isn't a sign that 2017 will be a great year, I don't know Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-31426458112267756452017-01-15T15:13:00.003-05:002017-01-15T15:24:04.353-05:00'The Dressmaker' Redefines Revenge with Glamour and Grit
Dressing up revenge in designer silk and chiffon
After 20 years away from home, Tilly Dunnage returns to her country town in Dungatar, Australia to clear her name of a crime that she may have committed as a young schoolgirl. Trained as a haute couture seamstress in the European fashion capitals under Madame Vionnet and Balenciaga, Tilly transforms the local women from plain to dame in an effortAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-10382339202561565802017-01-13T23:14:00.001-05:002017-01-13T23:19:42.424-05:00Laura Jean Denim's 13th Annual Denim Sale
Now is the best time to shop at Rhode Island's only destination for premium denim
If you need to do some denim wardrobe building, stop by Laura Jean Denim in Newport, Rhode Island for the store's annual denim sale. Find an array of styles by hot denim brands AG Adriano Goldschmied, Frame or Hudson priced at $50, $75 and $100.
There's more to shop besides the denim stacks—select Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-79626208929581110822017-01-09T22:28:00.001-05:002017-01-09T22:28:12.703-05:00Find of the Week | 46
When I arrived in Rhode Island, I realized I forgot to pack socks.
It was late, so I stopped by the Marshalls in Narragansett. I decided to quickly walk through the clearance section before reaching undergarments.
The universe must know that I'm going to Europe—how else would I have been able to find an Yves Saint Laurent scarf on sale for $64? The Marshalls tag claimed that the original priceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-35134384973754487092017-01-07T18:45:00.001-05:002017-01-07T18:45:21.929-05:00Winner Winner
The ultimate comfort food joint in Newport
Just like its sister restaurant Mission—which is known for having the best burger on Aquidneck Island or, more arguably, the best burger anywhere—Winner Winner elevates your favorite comfort food favorites to a new level.
In the same spirit as Mission revolutionized the burger, Winner Winner serves up fried chicken that will make you rethink the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-76244867932523698092017-01-06T00:22:00.000-05:002017-01-06T00:22:14.607-05:00Planning for a Week in Vienna & Paris
Kicking off 2017 with a European adventure
The last time I went was in January 2014 when I studied in Paris, France before my final semester at Salve Regina University. I had every intention of planning a trip in 2016, but work obligations and job searching postponed transatlantic travel plans.
The past few years have been spent whetting my wanderlust by trying new restaurants, reading Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-79885117294674601502017-01-03T12:48:00.004-05:002017-01-03T12:48:51.725-05:00Worth Fighting For by Rico & Mello X TELYKast (Otero Remix)
A new year doesn't mean a new taste in music
I feel like I should have picked a more upbeat track to kick off 2017, but I've been replaying this one on Soundcloud for the the past few days. Maybe it's because there's "unfinished business" from 2016 that I still need to take care of...?
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-71935899530866000632017-01-01T22:11:00.002-05:002017-01-01T22:11:24.639-05:00New Year's Resolutions 2017
I almost refrained from writing a resolutions-related post, because obviously resolutions like "Be more organized" or "Be more punctual" are ideal.
But for 2017, I want to build upon last year's general resolutions with one simple addition.
Find and express gratitude towards everyone.
In recent years, I have come to appreciate the incredible people who have become a part of my life—Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-64647919830082902552016-12-29T11:01:00.002-05:002016-12-29T11:01:41.526-05:00Find of the Week | 45
Surprisingly, there were no lumps of coal under the tree this Christmas
Santa brought some great gifts, but so did my friends and co-workers! I feel so lucky this holiday season to receive such generosity—I will definitely need to keep the positive karma alive in 2017 by giving back. I've already put these gifts to good use...
Lobster print slippers from Santa
Full disclosure—when I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-6404538900654959972016-12-26T09:10:00.002-05:002016-12-26T09:10:51.199-05:00Christmas at The Ocean House
A few snapshots of Christmas cheer in Watch Hill
I've always heard that the Ocean House is beautiful year-round—especially in the summer—but it was such a surreal experience enjoying the hotel and beautiful beach views with the family for Christmas.
My cousin and her family hosted Christmas day in the Narragansett Suite. Only Taylor Swift's house nearby could rival the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-11528457809314049652016-12-22T00:10:00.004-05:002016-12-22T00:10:59.225-05:00Last-Minute Holiday Gifts and Where to Find Them
It's three days before Christmas Day and you think that your holiday shopping is over.
So you think.
Even if you've checked off everything for everyone on your Christmas list, there's still a chance that you may have still forgotten a few people and may need to put together spare gifts under the tree. Never underestimate the value and appreciation for handpicked smaller gifts that are useful Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-67428180837956994822016-12-15T22:11:00.000-05:002016-12-15T22:11:19.777-05:00Back for Christmas by Andrew Belle
I'm losing my mind over Andrew Belle's release of his original Christmas song
This is a much better alternative to the "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart..." song. This is the "I'm home for the holidays and I hope you are too, I still love you, let's make this work" song.
This is the holiday song for 2016. Thank you, Andrew Belle.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-18479802414248020382016-12-15T21:45:00.000-05:002016-12-15T21:47:12.056-05:00Mecha Noodle Bar
Slurping encouraged at SoNo ramen noodle bar
I scrolled through the roster of restaurant reviews on my blog and have realized that there are a number of my favorite spots missing, like Mecha Noodle Bar in SoNo.
For those who aren't familiar with ramen noodle bars, this is not your Cup o' Noodles that you had in college. This is a bowl of love from Mom and Pop's Southeast Asian Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-11753256701832689002016-12-14T13:09:00.003-05:002016-12-14T13:09:33.906-05:00The Phantom of Fifth Avenue by Meryl Gordon
A great pick for glamour addicts in love with the Gilded Age
We all know the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts and the Astors—but what happened to the Clarks?
Written by Meryl Gordon, the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach, her latest novel examines the history of heiress Huguette Clark, the daughter of copper Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-71976366248477737602016-12-09T00:31:00.002-05:002016-12-09T00:31:43.864-05:00Macaron Hoarder's Christmas List 2016
My brother texted me a few days ago what I wanted for Christmas.
There was a time when I couldn't have had too many clothes and gift certificates from my favorite stores. Now I struggle to give anyone ideas for what I want, because I feel like I have enough.
Honestly, the magical disappearance of my student loans and a million frequent flyer miles are the only two things I truly wantAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-66080248050342828742016-12-06T22:51:00.000-05:002016-12-06T22:51:06.399-05:00Carry Me by Kygo feat. Julia Michaels
I love the fact that the music at Theory plays Kygo.
Every time "Carry Me" plays, I get noticeably more excited alive. It's only appropriate that the lyrics are in keeping with the other heartbreak anthems I've been listening to this year, but I don't mind.
This one will be fun to dance to during cuffing season...
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-27788940233100603002016-12-04T23:22:00.002-05:002016-12-05T00:04:17.975-05:00A Gilded Weekend in Newport
I pulled out all of the stops for Salve Regina University's 40th Annual Governor's Ball
Staying in style
Since I have never needed to stay at a hotel in Newport before, I wanted to pick the perfect place.
Earlier this fall, Jess Kirby of Prosecco & Plaid wrote a blog post on her trip to Camden, Maine and she mentioned how she stayed at the Whitehall Inn. I remembered that she had tagged Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-8749039214398752572016-11-30T22:12:00.000-05:002016-11-30T22:12:26.878-05:00Fashion's Holiday 2016 Short Films & Campaigns
Christmas is a great time for family, friends and festive holiday ad campaigns
It's time to celebrate the holiday season with fashion-forward film shorts! I am in love with H&M's collaboration with Wes Anderson, but there are also a few other campaigns that are worth watching for a spoonful of Christmas cheer.
Il Neige Rive Gauche, Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
It is only fitting that the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1959355499428189668.post-22596974724077724482016-11-27T20:26:00.001-05:002016-11-27T20:26:50.041-05:00Fall Footwear Shopping at Matt Bernson
The shoe fits at Tribeca-based footwear brand
My first Matt Bernson purchase was late September at their Westport store during their end-of-summer sale. I needed a more durable, stylish pair of sandals, so I chose the black Athena leather sandal. It took one day at work to break-in the leather for a comfortable fit.
With this in mind, it only made sense to go back to Matt Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736663093105264744noreply@blogger.com0