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The Importance of Staycations

Aspiring Socialite Fashion Blogger White Jeans Ami Club Wear Shoes Pink Heels Staycation

Photo by: Zarif Taufiq

Vacations are awesome. There’s truly nothing better than exploring a new place or relaxing on the beach for a week. However, the hard truth is that we can’t always afford to or have time to go on vacation. That’s where the staycation comes in. A staycation is basically a vacation from everyday life without the time and the hassle of actually traveling somewhere else. When you think about it a staycation is the best of both worlds as it provides all the relaxation of a vacation without the stress that comes with actually getting there.

My Staycation

Going on a staycation can be as easy as hosting a BBQ in your backyard or going on a long hike at a nearby trail. When you live in a big city like New York you often find yourself staying in the same neighborhood and going to the same places time and time again. So I like to use my staycation time to get out of my neighborhood and borough and discover new parts of the city. During the summer, I like to visit The Rockaways in Queens or go all the way uptown to The Cloisters. There are some awesome beaches in The Rockaways. I still can’t believe that you can take the subway there. It’s almost like being on the Jersey Shore rather than New York City. There’s even a genuine Venezuelan arepa bar right on the beach.

The Outfit

My casual chic staycation outfit consists of a V-neck Coffee Days Graphic Tee from Express, White Skinny Jeans, My signature Rebecca Minkoff Love Cross Body Bag and
Fuchsia Ankle Strap Single Sole High Heels from Ami Club Wear. I topped this summer weekend look off with my Betsey Johnson Octogoing Out Today Tortoise Sunglasses which as some of the most unique sunnies I’ve ever owned. I’m also sporting Naughty Nautical Nail Polish by Essie which is one of my favorite summer colors.

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My 10 Favorite Fashion Blogs

My blog is truly my biggest passion.  Through Aspiring Socialite, I’ve met some of the most interesting people who I now consider my close friends.  It’s also literally opened doors for me at some of New York’s most exclusive events.  If you’re thinking about starting a blog, I 100% suggest you do.  Though I’m obsessed with creating my own content, I’m also a regular blog reader.  So, today, I’m giving credit where credit is due by giving a shout out to the blogs that inspire me.

Here are my favorite fashion blogs (in no particular order) that I read on almost a daily basis:

1. Cupcakes and Cashmere: Armed with breathtaking images and a beautiful outlook on life, Emily Schuman is the ultimate fashion, food, and lifestyle blogger who brings out the California girl in all of us.

2. The Budget BabeDianna Baros is living proof that everyone can be “Fab Without A Fortune.”  This Mom to be has created an empire around stylish women looking to stretch a dollar.

3. Fashion Wrap Up: Fashion Wrap Up is a chic fashion blogazine out of St. Louis, Missouri founded by Christy Pastore.  I love her take on red carpet fashion.

4. Lauren Conrad: From not so humble beginnings on The Hills, Lauren Conrad has built an adorable and engaging online community that pays homage to her personal style.  I especially love her beauty tips and DIY projects.

5. Penny Pincher Fashion: I’ve emailed back and forth with Kim from PPF a few times and she is the sweetest person ever!  She also has an amazing blog and always looks beautiful modeling the most stylish, yet affordable looks.

6. Ramshackle Glam: I met Jordan at a few blogger events back when I first started blogging and she was always super nice and supportive.  Her blog is a great mixture of fashion, food, advice, and now parenting.  It’s always a blast to read about Jordan’s adventures.

7. Always Judging: I connected with Courtney on Twitter a while back and I’ve been obsessed with Always Judging ever since.  I wish I knew who takes her photos because they are amazing.  I’m still in the market for a talented personal photographer.

8. Poor Little It Girl: Poor Little It Girl is truly a kindred spirit to Aspiring Socialite.  I’m a huge fan of Cathy Anderson’s style and her commitment to keeping things under $100.

9. Refinery29: I love Refinery29 for not only being one of the greatest sources of fashion news, but also for being so much more than just a fashion blog.  They also have a strong focus on current events, politics, and pop culture.  The number 29 in the website’s title is said to have come from a psychic vision.  When the founders asked a psychic if they would be successful in creating a site, the psychic saw great success and the number 29.

10. Fashionista.com: Fashionista is the ultimate source of fashion news and analysis.  We must share the same taste in high fashion because I tend to agree with the majority of their collection reviews.

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