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Style post: A little bit of fall sunshine

December 5, 2012 by findingpaola

Some fall days, everything looks brighter and more colorful than I remembered. I like taking on these days with bold and bright colors too. This time, I paired my bright yellow blouse with a red and black houndstooth print skirt. I love the skirt because of the little leather-like details. I pinned my hair up for a retro look, and I was set to go. Top via Joe Fresh; Skirt via Payhalf; Shoes via Urban Outfitters

Categories: MY STYLE, Personal Style • Tags: blouse, bright colors, FALL, personal style, style, urban outfitters, yellow

Makeup Corner: Dark lips and Neutral Eyes

November 28, 2012 by findingpaola

This is a makeup post that was long overdue. I get requests for them often through messages and comments, and I never get around to it since I’m always frolicking somewhere! I actually like doing them, and I wouldn’t mind doing more to show the non-expert techniques I use. Keep the suggestions coming, and I’ll be sure to follow through provided I find the time. So here goes nothing! You should all know that I love playing with lip color. […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup • Tags: beauty, benefit brow kit, clinique concealer, cyber mac, dark lips, FALL, mac gel liner, mac lipstick, mac studio fix, makeup, nars blush, neutral eyes, winter makeup

Style post: Knits for the Perfect Fall Day

November 14, 2012 by findingpaola

What happens when the lovely weather fairy blesses you with a beautiful fall day? You take full advantage of it, that what! Last Sunday was not only sunny, it was warm enough to go outside without a coat. Everything was so colorful and vibrant. I wore an outfit that matched the picturesque fall foliage to attack the day. I figured that day was going to be all about knits! Well, that’s mostly because that’s what I packed anyway since knits […]

Categories: MY STYLE, Personal Style • Tags: burgundy, clothing, FALL, fall foliage, family, friends, fun, knits, mustard, style, sweater dress, tall flat boots, warm fall weather

Apples, sweaters, and birthday wishes

October 16, 2012 by findingpaola

The autumn air was crisper than a freshly dry-cleaned pleated skirt. The clear blue sky formed the perfect background for the orange, red, brown, and green leaves clinging on to the trees in the distance. Three cars, twelve people, and two hours later, we made it up the Hudson Valley to Dubois Farm to begin my birthday festivities. Tyler’s orange bandanna served as the guide as the other cars followed us. Upon arriving, we met up with a couple of […]

Categories: Lifestyle, My NYC Adventures, Sweet, Sweet Memories • Tags: apple picker, apple picking, birthday, birthday festivities, clear blue sky, corn maze, dubois farm, FALL, friends, fun, hudson valley, outdoors, transportation

Fall Weekend Style: My boyfriend’s hat

September 25, 2012 by findingpaola

One of my favorite fall accessories, no matter the trends, is a good hat. This season, I can’t keep my hands off my boyfriend’s hat. It’s perfect for my fro because it’s big enough to keep all my hair underneath, and it’s stylish! I’ve adopted it on the weekends, and I’m able to dress it up and down. This is a warning that you’re going to see it in a lot of posts! Saturday evening for dinner: Sunday afternoon after […]

Categories: MY STYLE, Personal Style • Tags: boyfriend's hat, clothes, early fall, FALL, fashion, hat, style, vacation

Just before London, exploring the Hudson Valley

October 9, 2011 by findingpaola

I’m turning 25 on October 14th. I know, I still can’t believe I’m already aged a quarter of a century. This year, I’ve been all about trying things I’ve never done, living on an edge (well… not really), and just doing what I really enjoy. I also wanted to remember this year as something really special, so I came up with several innovative ways to welcome my new year on this wonderful planet. I will be in London during the […]

Categories: Travel, U.S. /Outside of NYC • Tags: apple picking, FALL, fall in hudson valley, pumkins, walkway over the hudson

Bonfire, Champagne breakfast, and flea market

October 4, 2011 by findingpaola

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. “ The bonfire was happening no matter what. Right after work, I kicked off my work clothes, put on a pair of jeans, boots and ran to Penn Station. My NJ Transit train was to arrive at Hamilton where I would visit my old roommate from college. The plan was to drink […]

Categories: Sweet, Sweet Memories • Tags: bonfire, FALL, flea market, fun with friends

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