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Too Late Now to Say Sorry

  The following excerpt is an ~anonymous~ contribution from a Mack in Style reader in her early twenties living in NYC. All opinions in this article are not my own...but you won't belieb it.  In my 3-year relationship, there have been times when I wondered if I was missing out on “enjoying my 20’s”. If I should, like most of my girlfriends, remain single for a while and see what’s really out there while I find myself. I never saw…

Look Profreshional

  One of my old roommates, AShelly. texted me a week ago with blog post suggestions. (Note: I love this, please do this.) Her first request was how to look like you fit in at Equinox without splurging on Lululemon (coming soon.) The next was how to dress professional while simultaneously looking young and trendy (coming now.) Work clothes are traditionally boring, black, navy, and various shades of gray. This doesn’t have to be the case. Fortunately for us, prep…

4 Bag Trends to Shop Now

Don't worry, your fringe bag is still cute & you are totally fine going out with a bucket bag. However, if you haven't updated your bag swag since your first Mini M.A.C, it's time we shop. For the creative closet: rainbow Well kids, minimalism isn't that cool anymore. Your leather jacket & white t-shirt will come in handy, because you'll be pairing it with color (finally.) Anya Hindmarch made rainbows cool Milly is always colorful For the cool girl: Micro Bags Chiara has always loved them.…

Our Favorite Spring Gifts

Mother's day is coming up, your besties birthday is right around the corner, and a good friend just scored themselves a killer apartment with a deck. For whatever, reason, there are purchases to be made. Soon we'll start sharing cocktails on rooftops, salad will become appealing, and everyones going to post instas of themselves riding swans... including myself if I come across one. Here are our favorite spring gifts for any occasion: / I soak up like this towel /  Cheers & Salut Glasses / Gypsy…

Your Backpack is Hot.

Tote bags are annoying to carry around and always result in a sore shoulder. Somehow you end up with 3 books, 2 lunches and a hairdryer hanging off your shoulder during rush hour. Sure, I wear my fancy workbag when I need to meet with clients, but on a day-to-day basis-- backpacks are my jam. Don't get me wrong, I'm not encouraging you to open up LL Bean in a new browser and order yourself a monogrammed backpack (no hate for…

Blogging for Basics pt.2

I'd congratulate you for starting a blog, but buying a domain and choosing a layout doesn't make you a champion yet. Yes, I know it's hard-- but it just gets harder.  The hardest part of having a blog is coming up with consistent content. Shit ain't easy. I know people who have had very successful blogs that have given up. I've had my blog for 5 years, most of the time it feels like a blessing, but it often feels like…

Blogging for Basics Pt.1

If starting a blog were easy, I wouldn't have one anymore. Too many talented writers would have dived into this already condensed pool. There would be nobody left to read my content. Even after nearly 5 years of blogging, I rewrote the first sentence in this article upwards of 10 times. Even after hundreds of articles posted and millions of views, the best article idea I could come up with this week was "how to start a blog." I've proudly…

Editor’s Spring Accessory Picks

Scroll left to see more images //Pink Skinny Scarf $18 via Nasty Gal // Blue Alexander Wang 'Mini Rockie' Bag $595 via Shopbop // Below the Belt $138 via Shopbop // Soludos Half-hair Espadrille $89 via Shopbop // Eugenia Kim "Currently Offline" $485 via Bergoff Goodman // Head Wrap $38 via NastyGal // Floral Bandana $7 via AEO // Fjallraven Kanken Backpack $75 via Revolve**// Raga Statement Necklace $75 via Shopbop //    

The New Rules of Instagram

There are some aspects of social media that are very superficial, but at the end of the day, Instagram provides people with a creative outlet who otherwise wouldn't have one. I'm totally one of those people who posts a lot. It's as simple as going to an indie coffee shop instead of Starbucks, recording an awesome outfit, and keeping your eyes open for street art.  You don't have to have a Chiara Ferragni sized crew or Hailey Baldwin's bikini bod to…

Still Cold, but it’s Spring.

T-Shirt: Vince Vest: BB Dakota Necklace: Moonlight Makings Jeans: BlankNYC (I wear these religiously, highly recommend) Sunglasses: Rayban  With the exception of the vest, you can probably DIY this entire outfit with your closet already. If you have a leather vest, that works as a good replacement. Otherwise, this particular BB Dakota one is available on LeTote and Amazon on sale. My necklace can be purchased through DM only via Moonlight Makings :)