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Brand Crush: Vernalmania – Couture Gowns With A Story

Vernalmania is a line founded by my good friend, Ribbon Hsieh (whom I met while interning at Jason Wu here in NYC), and her partner, Blanca Lin (an alumni of the prestigious haute couture school, Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, in Paris). Blanca has also worked under famous haute couture designer Yiqing Yin. So with those impressive credentials, it’s no surprise that the gowns you’re about to see are so opulent and plush.

Colorful Winter Brunch Outfit at Outro NYC

NYC is fully loaded with brunch spots, which makes finding the perfect one difficult. I finally stumbled upon the idyllic Outro NYC, so I wanted to share all the reasons you should stop by (plus a colorful winter brunch outfit). COLORFUL WINTER BRUNCH OUTFIT AT OUTRO NYC Outro is a coffee shop in East Village…

Holiday Party Dresses Guaranteed to Turn Heads

Everyone loves the holiday season for the gifting aspect, but one of the things I personally enjoy most is getting dressed for the parties! If it isn’t obvious, I’m a sucker for an elegant dress, which only means I’m constantly on the prowl for one. Lucky for you, I’ve found a ton of holiday party dresses to last you through the end of 2017.