Bralet Top and Gladiator Sandals

Wow. Well Hello Hello Summer. These last two days have been super hot! I'm not complaining because I love hot weather! I'm still a southern girl at heart. So basically my plan was to wear as little as possible and this bralet top and vintage thrifted shorts fit the bill. I have been discovering all kinds of cool places in Manhattan lately. This shoot was done over an abandoned railroad track in Riverbank State Park. It's a pretty cool place. I want to do some more exploring of Central Park too because although I'm always there instagraming, I've yet to shoot there. Definitely in the works though.

Top: H&M | Shorts: Vintage thrifted | Sandals: Zara | Sunnies: Vintage

GET INTO BRALET TOPS

 

Hope everyone had a happy hump day. I'm so excited because for once its not going to rain this weekend and will be hot and sunny! I plan on making a trek over to Williamsburg waterfront and check out the flea market and the food Smorgasborg with my boo. I also can't wait until they start the free NYC outdoor movie series too!

  Has anyone noticed how into nude lips I am lately?

NEW INVENTORY AT SHOP MY CLOSET

 

Photography By Tiona D.

velvet and denim

I am completely aware that its scorching hot right now...and that most people wouldn't dare think about wearing velvet. but I am not most people lol. this is one of my favorite tops and I love it because its a body suit, it's velvet (one of the best materials on earth), and the color really pops! Check out the last time I wore it here. Makes me want to get my hair cut again in that style. Anywho I picked this up long ago at American Apparel and its been one of my summer favorites ever since. 

Body Suit: American Apparel | Shorts: Forever 21 | Shoes: Alexander Wang | Sunnies: Spitfire

BODY SUITS GALORE

I do love a good body suit. Check out this one and this one that I wear on a regular basis. The only thing is when you have to go to the bathroom it can be pretty..well....hectic to get the damn thing off if you really have to go asap! lol. I shot these photos in a cool hidden spot in Riverbank State Park. I've been going there a lot lately to sit by the water and watch the ducks.

       

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Photography By Tiona D.

legs...legs...legs

I get a lot of compliments on my legs. Especially on instagram. I also get tons and I mean tons of questions asking about my exercise routine. the honest truth is i rarely exercise. as an exercise professional (i have a doctorate in physical therapy) I rarely practice what I preach. I do run on occasion (along riverbank state park is the best) but only when im angry to burn off steam. I do a lot of lifting and exercise during work just working other people out. I also walk about 5 miles daily all over Manhattan. I do live on a 5th floor walk up as well so maybe that has something to do with it. Other than that...I wear very high heels and that in itself is a leg workout!

Sweater: Top Shop | Shorts: Urban Outfitters | Bag: Vintage from Brooklyn Flea

Shoes: Alexander Wang Aminata | Necklace: Melinda Maria

 

check out my other exercise routine here. I was looking for the perfect ventilated sweater that can be worn on those chilly Spring nights and work well into my Fall wardrobe. enter this well ventilated sweater from Top Shop that I just got on sale. they are pretty much selling all their winter inventory and its awesome! make sure to stop by if you have a topshop near you. 

         

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Photography by Tiona D.