App Love

I love discovering fun new apps and sometimes rediscovering old ones. Here are some apps I am loving right now.

1. BeautifulMess

This app lets you create fun little doodles and text on top of photos you take. It costs $0.99, but I promise it's worth it!

2. Draw Something 2 Free

I used to have Draw Something Free and even though I was slightly obsessed, it died out after a bit. My friend told me about Draw Something 2 a few weeks ago and I have been hooked (again) ever since.

3. Cards

My friend told me about this awesome app that allows you to make cards using your own pictures, as well as premade designs. The app itself is free, and for about 3 dollars, you can actually mail a hard copy of your creation to a friend or family member. Since I love snail mail and stationary, I had to download this app. I already sent my dad a card and I am planning on sending one to everyone in my contact list.

What apps are you constantly opening these days?

Pampered

One of the simplest ways to pamper yourself is by indulging in a warm bath or shower and using your favorite soaps and lotions. I am lover of L'Occitane products. I recently discovered their Almond Delicious Soap. It has pieces of almond in the soap to exfoliate your skin. It has is a subtle floral scent that is so soothing. I also use the L'Occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream. It is thick and creamy without feeling heavy and slick after you apply it. For when I really want to treat myself, I turn to a body scrub. The sea salts exfoliate your skin and leave you feeling like you just had a mini body massage. It is such a simple and great way to pamper yourself.
What do you do to pamper yourself?

In Bloom

This past weekend I was lucky enough to have my mom in the city to visit me for a few days. We had such a great time walking around, finding new restaurants, and attending Jersey Boys on Friday night. The weather was perfect and we must have walked what felt like 20 miles each day.
I showed her some of my favorite spots in NYC from the Jackie O. Reservoir to the best place for bagels and veggie cream cheese. Everywhere we walked flowers and trees were in full bloom. Park Avenue is covered in red tulips, and cherry blossoms shade the reservoir running path.

On Saturday, my mother and I made our way to the East Meadow for an afternoon lounging in the sun. That is sure to be my go-to spot this summer. I am so eager for this semester to come to an end so I can spend more sunny days in the park. Give me a good book and the sunshine and I will be set for hours. Maybe a little catnap for good measure.

A Sad Day

I want to take a detour from my usual posts and take a moment to address the tragedy that took place in Boston yesterday. Over the past few months, tragedy has struck the U.S. more times than I can remember in my entire 24 years. Yesterday's events were the straw that broke the camel's back. I have not been able to stop thinking about what happened. This morning on the subway I had to use all of my strength to restrain tears from running down my cheeks as I read the numerous articles on the Boston Marathon bombing in the NY Metro newspaper. The thoughtless, reckless and unnecessary deaths that have occurred these past few months will forever leave me wondering why people cause this kind of pain and havoc. Why? And for what reason?

While my mind has been filled with sad and negative thoughts, I have been trying to turn to the positive stories that can be found even in the wake of disasters. Without these stories and photos, I truly think my hope would be lost. Although an article about people donating blood and rushing to help those injured at the finish line does not reverse this tragedy, it can at least help to find the light in the darkness.

Boston and all of those effected, you are in my thoughts and prayers. To the police officers who are stationed throughout Boston, New York, and DC, thank you for your service. To those who rushed to assist people in need, thank you for your bravery and selflessness.

Here are some wise words from Mr. Rogers to shed some hope and light onto a dark and tragic event. 

 

Festival Style

Coachella kicked off yesterday in Indio, CA. Someday, I would love to attend. Until then, I will live vicariously through Instagram photos and Youtube live feed. 
Here are some outfits I put together that were inspired by this desert music festival. 

April Showers

Spring means rain, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style.  A good trench is a wardrobe staple, and it looks good over anything, from casual to dressy. My go-to outfit will always be my favorite jeans and a loose top. The orange top shown above is a great color for Spring and can brighten any rainy day. Add a pretty bauble necklace for more color and a fun accessory. Booties are a great alternative to rain boots, especially during Spring when little rain showers come and go. 

What's your ideal rainy day look?