Happy Tuesday, loves--and a warm welcome to the new month! Holiday decor and planning will be in full swing now that it's officially December...but I'm still reminiscing of autumn in the city.  A little fall farewell today, with a stroll through Central Park from a couple of weeks ago. This was the first chance I'd gotten to visit Central Park during the fall time, and oh my god. It was absolutely breathtaking. 

Exploring the area around Bow Bridge and then making our way to the great Bethesda Fountain that day. I used to live on the East Side, so whenever I visited Central Park in the past, it'd always be from the east. I cannot believe what I've been missing all these years! Making our way through Central Park from the west with the most amazing fall foliage and scenery--Bow Bridge was an absolute architectural wonder. Making a mental note as a future (wedding) photo location... ;D

Whenever I think of fall and fall style, my mind immediately goes to that statement overcoat. Cold weather fashion is all about that perfect statement outerwear piece, and I must say, I'm guilty of purchasing several coats with each new winter season. >.< It wasn't until a couple of weeks ago though that I finally found that perfect classic red peacoat. I love how this particular coat has an oversized design, perfect for layering up underneath without feeling too bulky. Can't wait to restyle this coat for the holidays as well! 

Couldn't resist a good leaf toss while we were at it. Trying not to look incredibly awkward as my photographer took this shot LOL--obviously failed. I have this bad habit of looking up at all the leaves after I've tossed them, which obviously does not make for a good photo op. xD Nevertheless, I think we got one good one in at the very end. :)

I've come to see the Bestheda from the very first year I started living in Manhattan. I'd always wanted to visit, half in part of that scene from Gossip Girl where Serena and Blair have their heart to heart and make up. The other half of me wanted to be a part of the incredible beauty of Bethesda plaza and every time I find myself back there, I'm always in awe and silent appreciation. The fountain never fails to inspire and every visit back reminds me that great things were not built in one day, but through dedication and discipline.

Hope you're all having a great start to the new month! Getting the last of fall out of my system before jumping into the holiday season! Be prepared for lots of holiday goodness headed your way! Happy styling fashionistas,

Photography By: Brittany

{Coat: Ann Taylor, ON SALE (under $100!)}

{Sweater: Banana Republic; Similar here}

{Pants: Banana Republic, ON SALE!}

{Crossbody Bag: Rebecca Minkoff}

{Heels: Ann Taylor; Similar here}

{Sunglasses: Burberry; Similar here}

{Earrings: Bauble Bar}

Happy Tuesday, loves! Apologies for the lack of posts recently, but I just officially finished the toughest research paper of my undergraduate career and am officially home freeee (for eating my weight in turkey for Thanksgiving of course). A bit behind on a couple of posts since coming back from my trip to Chicago a few weeks ago--things have gotten insanely busy since I got back to the city and I'm really trying to make the most of my last few weeks before college graduation!

But anyway, I still wanted to share another part of my trip to Chicago with you guys...the Chicago River Walk! Never before have I visited a city with skyscrapers standing so majestically beside a riverside. The feeling you get while you're walking along the river bank, staring up at these amazing works of architecture...you can't help but feel a bit humbled. 

That feeling of bewilderment, of such wonderment is what drives me every day. I want to take on each day purposefully, challenge myself to grow and accomplish things I never thought I'd be able to before. To make a meaningful connection with the people who are just as passionate as I am in this world. It is that feeling that gets me up every single morning--and that feeling can be captured in the first look of wonderment as I discover a whole new city.

New York was definitely that first city for me--and that's why I chose to study at NYU. I knew that the city would push me and give me opportunities that other places couldn't offer. And as my college career winds down, I find myself increasingly thinking towards the far future. So often, we're stuck only thinking about the immediate...about the cause and effect. But I think, that perhaps one day, I'll be able to find my way back to Chicago, back to London even...to cities that I have yet to explore and unlock its full potential. 

I've been lucky these past few years to be able to say I'm very well traveled, to have been able to see and experience new places within and outside the U.S. NYU has been a big part of my opportunities abroad, first in my language studies in Paris and then to my actual semester abroad in London. I think that it's through my time away from home that I learned the most...the most about different cultures, ways of life, and just people. The way in which people think. I've been cultivating the thoughts of people and their own motivations to find inspiration and with every new place I wander to, comes new inspiration.

I sincerely hope that one day, I will find myself wandering off to the magnificent city of Chicago once again, and be able to explore all of its nooks and crannies as I have in New York. Seek adventure and travel often fashionistas,

{Coat: Coach; Similar here, ON SALE!}

{Dress: All Saints}

{Shoes: Ann Taylor; Similar here}

{Bag: Rebecca Minkoff}

{Belt: Vintage; Similar here}

{Necklace: Banana Republic}

{Sunglasses: Burberry; Similar here}

{Watch: Michael Kors, ON SALE!}