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My crazy week of final exams and end-of-course work has finally come to a close. I feel like it has been forever since I have had the chance to sit down and write an in depth blog post. I have a four day weekend, and my second semester begins next Wednesday. It's hard to believe I am already more than half-way through my senior year; the time is flying by, but I'm not complaining. My college decisions are narrowed down to my top two, and I will be visiting both next weekend so that I can be confident in my final decision. This coming week is going to be very busy (lots of exciting events)! 

I have so many ideas for future posts, and I am very excited about the future of my blog. I will (hopefully) be posting much more frequently in the upcoming weeks, let me know if you have any recommendations or requests for future posts! 

I am going to spend the majority of my weekend relaxing, getting ready for my trip, and planning! How will you spend your weekend?

A Weekend in Photos: New York City

 1. The view from our hotel looking over to the New Jersey side // 2. Giant Christmas lights near Rockefeller center // 3. One of the Christmas window displays at the iconic Macy's in Manhattan // 4. Breakfast at Junior's- My favorite! // 5. The Diane von Furstenberg building in the Meatpacking District // 6. My absolute favorite cake from Amy's Bread in Chelsea Market // 7. Lunch at Katz's Deli- So good! // 8. Watching Born Cages perform at the Studio at Webster Hall- I am definitely loving their EP // 9. Trying my first ever Ladurée macaron- I had the gingerbread flavor and it was delicious! // 10. Trying on (and ordering, oops!) some Lilly Pulitzer dresses at the store on Madison Avenue!

Needless to say, I had a fantastic time in the City. Over the years I have acquired a list of my favorite places, shops and restaurants. I miss it already and am looking forward to my next trip in early summer. 

Vineyard Vines and J. Crew

I did a little bit of shopping at Vineyard Vines and J. Crew Factory this weekend. I felt that it was time to get another shep shirt to have for the Fall. I absolutely love this one with the stripes from Vineyard Vines! They are so comfortable and go great with norts or jeans! I also found quite a few things at the J. Crew Factory store. I went in looking for the Herringbone Vest (it is sold out everywhere!) and came out with a skirt, a headband, a cardigan, a resin bubble necklace and a tee that are perfect for Fall!

Vineyard Vines Race Stripe Shep Shirt

J. Crew Boatneck Tee

J. Crew Factory Clare Cardigan

J. Crew Factory Pearl Headband

{Similar} J. Crew Pencil Skirt

{Similar} J. Crew Bubble Necklace

What are some of your recent purchases?

Ending my Sunday night with a Red Velvet cupcake from a local bakery! It was a long and pretty bad weekend here, but cupcakes fix everything, right?