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One of my (many) favorite things about living in New York City is all of the rooftop bars! There are lots of fabulous ones to choose from: Refinery Rooftop, 230-5th, Hotel Chantelle, Brass Monkey, and so on. Being able to enjoy a few cocktails with friends while overlooking the most amazing city really is a wonderful moment and the best feeling in the world! I will always choose a rooftop bar over any other type of bar. Some of the rooftop bars you do have to dress up to get in, while others are a little more relaxed. I put together this look, a look I would normally wear out on the town in the city. I tend to choose simple dresses with a hint of sparkle and a pop of color. What are your favorite rooftop bars?

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A little secret– I have never been much of a heels person. When it comes to deciding what shoes to wear I tend to pick ballerina flats (or a small heel/wedge). Sure when it comes to weddings, special events, and nights out when I am feeling sassy I will wear heels, but flats are much more me. There are many reasons why I favor flats over heels, but it’s mostly because I find them to be classic and chic (think Audrey Hepburn and C.Z. Guest). And flats now a days are not your mothers loafers, they are stylish. I was happy when I saw at last year’s New York fashion week where flats were the thing to wear! When I first moved to New York and got a job at a popular retail company, I convinced myself heels would make me look more fashionable and put together only to realize I barely could make it through the day. Living in the city you walk everywhere: to the subway, work, brunch with friends, central park, you name it; wearing flats ended up being a much better, happier choice. My appreciation and love for the classic flats continue to grow deeper each day. Here are some great choices that are currently on my must have list!

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1) A love letter to Columbus. Really am happy I moved back 🙂

2) Why you will fail to have a great career.

3) Dressy flats are a summer must!

4) So happy together 🙂

5) Can never say no to a little white dress.

6) If this isn’t a Maggie shirt, then I don’t know what is 🙂

7) Swooning over all of these style inspiration from Wimbledon.

8) J.Crew changes their sizing chart and introduces size 000.

9) Check out my new favorite places to work out!

10) The cutest way to store photos, letters, invites, and other momentos.

11) Last week was the start to So You Think You Can Dance top 20 finalists and this routine had me in tears over how beautiful it was. 

12) New York City as you have never seen it! 

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Start each day with a grateful heart. This is the background to my iPad and will soon be hanging on my wall. It’s an important reminder to myself that life really is beautiful and there are many reasons to be happy. With my life being so uncertain right now, it is easy for me to get caught up in the chaos and worries of “where do I belong?”, “what am I suppose to do with my life?”, and comparing myself to other people’s social media lives. I have such big goals and dreams that I want them all to manifest at the snap of my finger; when I know things take time and will happen at the right moment. Seeing this quote everyday reminds me that I am exactly where I need to be at this moment and that things will turn out for the best. To stay grateful for what I do have while working for what I want. I try to always live life everyday to the fullest because there are wonderful things happening right now, no matter how small, that truly are a blessing. Simply to enjoy the simple things. 
Some days may be more challenging than others to wake up in a happy state. There are many ways to turn your day around: count your blessings, play your favorite song, take your dog on a walk, or talk to your mother. One of the first things I do when I wake up is document my gratitude in a journal. I write 10 things, some times more but never less, that I am grateful for at the moment. I have written things as silly as I liked the outfit I wore the day before to important moments in reconnecting with friends. I write about being thankful for the lessons I have learned from my past and for all the amazing, wonderful things that my future holds. No matter what I write about it starts my day off on the right note with a full heart. If it is a day that is a little more challenging for me, I will take a minute sometime later in the day to re-read what I wrote that morning. 
Documenting my gratitude is helpful for me since I am not always vocal about my true feelings; something I am working on. I have found the more I am grateful for what I have, the more life offers me wonderful things. I really encourage all of you to find some simple way to remind yourself to see all of the little blessings life has offered you. To start each day with a grateful heart.

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