{Sweater – Express, Skirt – Forever21, Tights – HUE, Booties – dollhouse, Necklace – BaubleBar}
Sometimes you find friends in the unlikeliest of places; the Internet, the gym, or even the office. When I started my job in Charlotte 4 years ago, I never thought I would find a great friend in the cubicle next to me. After all, I was from a small southern town and she was from a very different small town. In India. Heck, with my poor geography skills (ignore the fact I am an urban planner), I didn’t even know exactly where India was. Who knew that two women from two very different places could build such a great friendship? We bonded over a shared love of shopping, shoes, and most of all food. I taught her to fall in love with Zumba. She taught me to fall in love with Indian food. But really, she taught me to be a better person. And last Friday, she and her family moved back to India. Jaya, thank you for being such a great teacher, friend and supporter of all of my crazy whims. Never underestimate the power of a good friend.
A few of my favorites from Day One of New York Fashion Week. Just because I can’t be there doesn’t mean I can’t fall in love!
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The Round 2 Challenge was “My Go To Beauty,”
1. Get out your camera and capture your natural beauty—your everyday look for work, family and just hanging out.
2. Then show your glamorous side, and write about the best ways to make the transformation through hair, makeup and outfit.
So, without further ado, my entry for Round 2:
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