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Win Passes to Roskilde !

2013-05-17T09:09:00.000-07:00

Jacket: Vintage, dress: Comptoire De Cotonnier, socks Topshop, shoes: Nina Z

Before it gets too hot outside to post or wear anything with a jacket I wanted to share this outfit I wore a several weeks back when I was home visiting my dad on Long Island. He insisted on taking these photos of these old truck abandoned in our back yard...did I mention that I lived out in the middle of NOWHERE!?!

I love good vintage especially when it's not breaking the bank, this coat was under 70 dollars and will probably last me a life time if I take care of it...which means not throwing it in my closet with out a hanger *cough* *cough* I almost wish it was cold out again so I could wear this outfit to today's music festival in Brooklyn!

H&M is giving away passes to Roskilde festival (it's going to be off the hook check out the line up here !!) And drum roll please..... I'm the judge!!

CLICK HERE to check out the rules.

It's super simple all you have to do is:

upload your festival vintage looks on Tumblr with the hashtag #hmRoskilde between May 13-27!

Check out rules here and start hashtagging!! Can't wait to see you're looks!

Edgy basic's

2013-05-16T05:09:00.000-07:00

dress: Topshop, hat: Rag & Bone, shoes: & other stories, ring: Melinda Maria

Photography: Morgan Bonnet Lay

Took these photos with Morgan the morning before flying to Paris. This spot is simply breathtaking. La cote Basque will forever be my favorite beach. Wore a vintage inspired slip from Topshop and simple flats I picked up while in Barcelona.
Also just a reminder that I'm judging all of your vintage inspired looks on Tumblr! See HERE for Details
Basically Upload your festival vintage looks on Tumblr with the hashtag #hmRoskilde for a chance to party your ass off at Roskilde this summer!!!

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I've updated my other Tumblr called "Postcards From Here" Its full of pictures (mostly shot in film) I take of my friends, check it out.

Weekend staple // Swedish Hasbeens Event !

2013-05-14T07:40:00.002-07:00

Jacket: BCBGMAXAZRIA, shirt: Sheinside, shorts: Citizens of Humanity, shoes: Swedish Hasbeens, ring: T & J, Belargo hat: OTTE

France was amazing, but there is no feeling like being in New York, especially when the weather has been this perfect. It seems as though short season is here to stay and sandals can come out to play...wow I made a really cliche rhyme, you can slap me the next time you see me.
Which I hope is next Thursday!! Swedish Hasbeens is launching a pop up stop at Kitos, the Marimekko store and I'm hosting it! So come by for some drinks and treats and check out the new SS13 "Call Of The Wild" Collection!!

See Invite for details!!

I hope to see you all there don't forget to RSVP It's going to be such a fun night!

H&M Loves Music // Roskilde Contest

2013-05-13T04:36:00.001-07:00

As many of you have already seen I modeled in the new H&M Loves music Campaign. Wanted to share the video with all. You might notice Nick who plays Pierce in Alien Dawn in the video. Enjoy!

Also on another note equally as cool. H&M has asked me to attend Roskilde Festival this summer! I'll be reporting trends and music! The line up is freaking awesome!

H&M is giving away passes to Roskilde festival (it's going to be SIIIICCCCK check out the line up here !!) And drum roll please..... I'm the judge!!
CLICK HERE to check out the rules.
It's super simple all you have to do is:

upload your festival vintage looks on Tumblr with the hashtag #hmRoskilde between May 13-27!

We all have Tumblr's right? I have one you can see mine here and if you don't have one then get on it cause this festival is rad it's going to be one hot, muddy musical fun! You don't want to miss this.
The grand prize winner wins 4 passes!!

Check out rules here and start hashtagging!! Can't wait to see you're looks!

Basic stuff

2013-05-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

jacket: Levis, cardigan: Topshop, shirt: Brashy Couture, pants: Paige Denim, shoes: Converse rings: Karen London

I find comfort in wearing things that bring me back to when I use to forge my mom's signature on a crappy grade or fake sick and pretend to have thrown up in the girls bathroom to get out of taking a test...I was that bad. I hated studying. I never wanted to sit down and just learn something (part of me wishes I had haha...let be real here people) I just wanted to wing it...sort of how I dress I don't like thinking I just want to put clean clothes on, put on a semi acceptable cat eye and run out the door. I find myself dressing more and more like my 11th grade self as the days go on. (when it comes to jeans and basics) I buy myself converse when I get holes on the bottom and I wear shirts I slept in the night before..sorta like my infamous Supermarket T I love so dearly.

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{Travel Destination} Paris & Biarritz

2013-05-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

Packing for Paris & Biarritz by troprouge

If you have been following me on instagram this past week then you know that I've been hopping on and off planes for the last 10 days or so? First Barcelona then Paris then Biarriz..and then back to Paris. I packed really lightly for this trip..this might be because I decided to pack the morning of my flight (whatever it works right?) Here are a few key pieces I manage to always pack. I made the set on Polyvore (you can follow me here) !

*Left to right*
Basic grey tank (mine is from & other stories)
Grey shirt by Free people
Fun T-shirt by Brashy Couture
Topshop Tank,
Overalls by (my are from Free People)
blue jeans by Hudson (mine are from Esprit)
summer cut off's by Joe's Jeans (mine are from Paige Denim)
Hudson jean jacket
Topshop swing dress
Modern Vice summer Jetts
Boots by DSW (Mine are Vintage)

Soft spots for you

2013-05-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

top: Willow and Clay, shorts: Paige Denim, ring: Melinda Maria,

Photography: Morgane Bonnet Lay

Denim will never get old especially denim on denim, I'm positive. Also I don't really care because I love cut off's and patchwork denim tops like this one from Willow and Clay. I hate that I have to go back to New York so soon..I feel like I just got here. I miss my friends already. Yesterday I hung out near La Bastille with some of my friends. We picnic'd near the water, I can't lie I've been super lucky with the weather lately!

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Bows at the beach

2013-05-08T02:02:00.001-07:00

tank: Dimepiece, shorts: Paige Denim, bikini top: MinkPink, bottoms: Lolli Swim, shoes: Modern vice, bag: Tommy Hilfiger, belt: Topshop, ring: Melinda Maria, sunnies: Neff, hat: Rag and Bone.

Photography: Morgane Bonnet Lay

Another beautiful sunny day in Biarritz, perfect beach day, wore cut off's and my Modern Vice shoes. They compliment every outfit so packing them for travels was a no brainer. I drove past my old house with Morgane and screamed out my window saying "I use to live there" (in French naturally) I do it every time I go back. It never gets old. Nor will waking up at 11am and being surrounded by my best friends snoring and sleeping on chairs and in pillow forts, (yes we still make them and i'm 24).

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Lazy Monday's in Biarritz

2013-05-07T00:43:00.000-07:00

top: Topshop, shorts: Citizens of Humanity, bra: PINK,

Photography by Morgane Bonnet Lay

My style has always been super relaxed and easy going so when it comes to showing off a little bit of your bra...why not; especially if it's meant to be seen. Wore a comfy tye dye bra yesterday morning lazing myself around Morgane's house (lazing might not be a word, but let's just keep it for now, okay?) I didn't spend too long inside since the weather was literally perfect!

I leave for Paris this afternoon...I don't want to go. Although I do cause I miss Pierce... decisions decisions...

last night we stuffed our faces with tapas. I'm going to miss all the girls but I'll be back again this July. Till then...

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Dreaming in pink

2013-05-06T00:59:00.001-07:00

dress: Jarlo, sunnies: Miu Miu, shoes: & other stories

Photography: Morgane Bonnet Lay

The past two days in Biarritz have been amazing. I've been staying with my dear friend Morgane who just so happens to be a photographer and an amazing one at that, so I've been taking full advantage of her skills. She snapped me in this Jarlo dress just the other day after a night out. I decided to spend the entire day sleeping on the grass under the sun...might have had too much fun the night before...just matybe. A bunch of our friends came over and we just sat outside telling each other stories from when we were young and congratulating my our friend Freddy on being newly wed. Freddy is the first out of our group of friends to get hitched and act like a real adult...who's next ?!
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{Paris} My little devil

2013-05-04T02:46:00.000-07:00

jacket: Hudson, dress: Topshop., top: Isabelle Marant, boots: Vintage, bag: Rovi Moss, hat: Rag and Bone, bracelet: Giles and Brother

I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am to be back home in Paris. Barcelona was radical but France just feels right. Pierce knew I was coming, but had no clue which day. I wish I could have recorded his face when he open the door. He stood for a good 2 seconds absolutely stunned and then jumped on me. Haha! Amazing.

Currently writing this post at Orly airport, about to board a quick hour flight to Biarritz to see my girls for the weekend. I'm bringing Pierce to Disney Land when I get back a sort of belated Birthday / Mother day gift. Plus I get to hang out with my other brother Philip Charles so this is literally the best trip in the world for me. My dad is going to be super jealous he wont be able to see Mickey Mouse..I'll be sure to rub it in real hard! :)

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Over the hedge

2013-05-01T19:28:00.001-07:00

jacket: Topshop, sweater: Whitney Port, jacket (under coat): Cynthia Vincent, shoes: Freepeople, socks: Stance, hat: Otte

Took these photos a while back when the weather was a bit colder. I'd like to think that Bonnie and I share everything (almost everything...) This Otte Hat is her's but it's to freaking amazing to leave in her room when she goes to work without it...so naturally I borrow it. And I'm borrowing her hat just as much as she borrows my Rag & Bone Fedora. So I'm calling it even! Haha.

If you've been following me on Instagram then you probably already know I'm I was in Barcelona and then Paris and then soon Biarritz to see my girls. I can't live without my friends I love them more than anything and treat them like family. I'm sure there will be a tons of screaming and jumping up and down and crying on my part. It's hard when you live so far away from a place full of memories and people you love.

Little short bob

2013-04-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

Top: Bella Dahl jacket: April 77 pants: DL1961 Shoes: Dolce Vita, necklace: Vaness Mooney

I'm loving my short summer curly bob these days, as much as I'd like to grow it out, short is fun and easy. I use to be so scared to cut my hair because it was curly. My mom use to tell me "Christina you don't have white girl hair" And no I don't, but I understand now how to manage my curl and manipulate them into doing whatever I please. I've been brushing my hair more and wrapping it at night putting it in a small bun. It works for me.

I leave for Barcelona and Paris today for two weeks, so excited to my family and friends. Might make a small trip to Biarritz and surprise some of my friends. Unfortunately for me I decided to just now pack my bags so I'm rushing and can't find anything (go figure).
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Petite Fille

2013-04-26T08:05:00.001-07:00

shirt: Sheinside, jacket: Sheinside, Flannel shirt: American Apparel, overalls: The Cassette Society

I like wearing pieces that make me feel comfortable, I don't need my clothes to be perfect or steamed or the purest of whites..I just want to feel good. I've never put much thought into what I wore and now I find myself thinking even less which is a good thing.
Decided to wear my new overall dress from one of my favorite Australian brands The Cassette Society. I hate steaming so excuse the wrinkles. I always liked wrinkles as a kid, I thought they gave something character...I apparently still think this.

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Dots on Black

2013-04-25T07:26:00.000-07:00

Dress: Jarlo, Jacket: Topshop, shoes: Stuart Weitzman bag: Rovimoss glasses: Bonlook

Perfect day dress and oversized ginormous carry all bag that I'll be bringing to Europe with me next week. I'd been looking for a chic travel purse and Rovimoss had it. They usually do though. I'm usally the girl at the airport with a backpack and too many carry ons that I try to devilishly disguise which I'm pretty good at it, although next week I'll be traveling fairly light.

On another note, I don't think I've ever been so excited about glasses before in my life. I've never owned a pair or prescription sunnies before. I picked these ones up from Bonlook. I really needed a new pair for summer, you can pick out a pair for yourself here use the code BLTROPROUGE20 for 20% off (valid till May 31st) !!

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Orange ice

2013-04-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

Dress: Choies

I leave for Spain and France this week. I can't wait to see my friends and family!!! I was on the phone with Pierce this morning and he gave me a list of things he wanted me to bring back home for him...He repeated Nintendo DS about 4x...he's not getting one, although I am loving his enthusiasm.

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{Pink} The Bustier Bra - Behind the scenes

2013-04-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

white tank: Pink skirt: MinkPink, green cardigan: Free People, shorts: Pink

I recently worked with Pink on a special project featuring the new Pink Bustier Bra. We filmed a video for Pink that you can watch here showing the different ways to wear the bra. I've always loved the bustier style bra and I own more than my fair share. My friends and I in France would always go swimming in our bras whenever one of us has forgotten to bring a bathing suit. I wouldn't suggest you swimming in this bra, but it brought back memories of me back in high school after class jumping in the water and then just putting my overalls back on and scooting home.
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Postcards from Coachella

2013-04-22T13:21:00.001-07:00

I hate to say this, but Coachella has come to an end. So happy to have been able to work with a brand such as Hunter Boots. My style has never been fussy or overly trendy so It was only natural for me to work with a brand I was comfortable with and similar to my own style. Here's a collection of photos taken while in Palm Springs. I'll be thinking about this trip for quite a while...and once my film is done and developed you can check out more pictures on my Tumblr Postcards From Here.

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What I'm wearing:
Striped dress: Paige Denim
bathing suit: Mink Pink
soft pink top: Otte
retro one piece: lilibon swimwear
high waisted shorts: Topshop,
cut off shorts: Paige Denim
black cutout bathing suit: Herve leger
Yankee top: Wetseal
backpack: Call It spring
shoes: Hunter

{Coachella} Last day

2013-04-18T10:40:00.003-07:00

Top: Otte, shorts: Topshop, flats: Hunter, bag: Hunter. Dress: Mikoh Swimwear , Hat: Otte, jean jacket: Hudson, rings: Karen London

We all know Coachella is (suppose to be) about the music and well obviously now about the fashion, but I think that what I loved most about being at the festival was making all these new random friends and bumping into old ones I hadn't seen in years! Bonnie and I didn't really have a click of people we stuck with, we wanted to hop from group to group hanging out with funny Australian boys, to girls wearing glow sticks and guys in Wu-Tang sweatshirts....I feel like I left with so many unforgettable memories and new bands on my radar.

Many more photos to come once my film has been developed.

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{Coachella} Desert Tours

2013-04-16T09:18:00.002-07:00

Top: Otte, shorts: Topshop, boots: Hunter flats: Hunter

Day two in my Hunter Tour boots. Basically the perfect boot to travel with, so easy to pack and quickly roll up and throw in your bag. Decided to stop in the middle of nowhere to shoot some photos. We obviously don't have any deserts in New York so naturally I was amazed.

Many more photos to come, can't wait to develop my rolls of film to share with you all!

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{Coachella} On the Grounds & in the pool

2013-04-13T11:07:00.001-07:00

Top: Minkpink, shorts: Paige Denim, bathing suit: Minkpink flats: Hunter boots

Kicked off day one at Coachella in some cut-offs and Neon Hunter flats! Literally a life saver cause so many girls were walking around holding their boots and I was just hopping around pain free haha. I think the band I was the most excited to see yesterday was Beach House...by far hands down one of my favorite bands. Bonnie and I danced for what seems like hours! I also ran into so many friends and even some of my old college friends from Long Island!

I'm taking over Hunter Boots Instagram & Twitter today so if you aren't already following then get on it!! You can also follow me HERE

Today New Order is playing....need I say more???

Who are you excited to see ?!

{Coachella} Good Morning Palm Springs

2013-04-12T08:51:00.001-07:00

Top: WetSeal, Bag: Hunter Boots, flats: Hunter Boots

I've arrived in Palm Springs for my first year at Coachella with the lovely brand Hunter Boots. FYI i'm totally taking over their Instagram so if you aren't already following them well get on it, cause I'm going to be posting and trying my hardest attempt at humor and showing you Coachella thru my eyes!!

I woke up extra early this morning to soak in some well needed sun and sort out my bag for the day. These Hunter Flats are going to get me thru the entire festival as well as this retro swimsuit by Lilibon.
Currently sitting on my hotel Bed listening to The Black Keys (Song: He won't break...such a good song check it out) Can't wait to start the day!
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Snow bunny

2013-04-10T11:08:00.002-07:00

Shirt: Vintage, top: Vintage, jacket: Vintage, hat: Rag & Bone, shoes: Nina Z

Back home on Long Island when it was colder. I dug thru my brothers closet and pulled out this oversized flannel and yes I stole it, he's my brother and as a big sister I always feel like he "owes me"
Tomorrow I leave for Coachella and I couldn't possibly be any happier, we got a first timer over here! Follow me on my travels on Instagram !

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No point in crying.

2013-04-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

Coat: Meg, top: Cooper and Ella skirt: Lily Ashwell, shoes: Free People, bag: Vintage, hat: Rag & Bone.

Wearing comfort clothes while shopping in the East Village. You know that annoyed feeling you get for no reason and you can't get out of it and if you yell you try and make up for your yelling by blaming it on something ridiculous. We all get that, right? I think so. Well when I get in that annoying funk I resort to wearing pieces that make me comfy cozy and happy. I could rub my hands all over this Lily Ashwell skirt all day and get swallowed up in an oversized coat. So put your phone away and stop wishing he'd text you. Stop checking Facebook or rereading old text messages. Been there done that.

Songs for funcks:

Feist: I feel it all

The Strypes: Blue Collar Jane

Queens of The Stone Age: Little Sister

No Doubt: Spiderwebs

Cults: Never saw the point in crying

The teenagers: Love no

The Teenagers video is so good, all their videos are amazing but as soon as you watch this if you're still annoyed then watch it again...and BLAST IT.

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Can any of you relate? And what songs make you feel better?
*note*: I'm not in that mood right now I'm great haha, but this is for all the girls who get in that mood..cause duh we're girls.

Oh Honey

2013-04-08T07:30:00.001-07:00

dress: Sheinside shoes: Nike

Incorporating more at home in the moment film on the blog these days. I bought a new couch so weekends have been...comfortable, almost as comfy as my Nikes. I feel like I'm one step closer to being a grown up now.

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