Ogled and Obsessed Dupes: Sunny Vaca Edition

So, I haven't left NYC since Thanksgiving and I've started to get restless.  Sometimes being in the city too long leaves you feeling almost like you're stuck here.  I'm officially feeling stuck.  Want to know what I did to remedy that?

I booked a vacation, DUH.

A good friend of mine hails from Nicaragua and we'll be going with her to visit her hometown and Corn Island (both Little and Big)!  I couldn't be more excited but, oh me, oh my, I haven't seriously thought about warm weather clothes and bikinis in a while.  Time to dust off that part of style brain and see what's been brewing!

Well, the internets never fail to inspire, so, there are tons of things to Ogle and Obsess over!  Here's what I'm looking for before I take off to the beautiful beaches both the Ogle and Obsess versions plus the versions that common people like me can Own:

- a floaty, white dress - clearly!  this is a beach must!  nothing looks better with rosy cheeks, a fresh tan and some chunky turquoise jewelry

Ogle/Obsess Version : Pencey Dress

Own Version: Daughters of the Revolution Dress.  This is so close!  Sold out here at Revolve, but I think I could find this somewhere else....

- a wide rimmed sun hat - got to keep that skin protected!

Ogle/Obsess Version: Eugenia Kim Hat

Own Version: J.Crew Hat - not quite an exact dupe, but Eugenia Kim hats are so expensive and unique that it's hard to find a match!

- a funky bikini - from pics of my friend and her friends in Nicaragua, those latin girls have sick bodies and show them off with awesome bikinis!  Not to be outdone, I need to first get in shape, then rock the amazingly chic beachwear

Ogle/Obsess Version: Agent Provocateur Bikini

Own Version: Good ole, trusty J. Crew always has a great selection of basic and fancier bikinis

- convertible beach cover-up - I want to go from beach going to restaurant dining effortlessly

Ogle/Obsess Version: Butter By Nadia Wrap Dress

Own: Almost an EXACT dupe! Ravon Wrap Dress

- statement earring bling - I'm going bare neck with my super long hair so I want to keep it classy with some serious ear baubles

Ogle/Obsess Version: Jose & Maria danglies

Own Version: Genevive by CZC Blingers

I hope this inspires some of you to take some time for yourself and find a haven (like a sunny beach!) to relax/spring break/party/dance for a while.  If not, I'll be sure to post a lot of pics when I go on vaca so you live vicariously through me (I know it's not the same, but hey, it's better than nothing)!

Best places to Ogle in NY this Holiday Season

Anyone traveling to NYC for Christmas/New Year's Eve?

If so, I know that many people will probably be doing the standard touristy things (Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Times sq and all that jazz), but if you happen to have time to break away from those standard NY things, there are a lot of shopping spots that are totally worth checking out.  Racked NY has a great list which they are labeling as places boys should go to get gifts for their girlfriends (gifts that they really want), but aside from this list there are a couple additional spots that I think are worth going to.

1) Phoenix Rose - Of course you'll visit Tiffany's and Van Cleef & Arpels, but for something a little more unique, visit Phoenix Roze.  The jewelry in here blows me away every time.

2) Agent Provocateur - While Kiki de Montparnasse might be around the corner, I think that Agent Provocateur is a little more fun and whimsical.  I love the underwear myself, but I'll have to dedicated an entire blog post to if it I continue on...I LOVE IT.

3) Pierre Hardy - An amazing shoe shopping experience!  The store is personal and private and the shoes are really the star.

4) Comme Des Garçons - Clearly, I'm not the only one that thinks this store is amazing, but there are no pictures online that do this place justice.  It's a great personification of the brand and the space makes you feel like you just walked into a space cloud.

5) Lady M Cake Boutique - This is NOT a bakery.  This is truly a cake boutique.  The pastries and cakes served here, especially the Mille crepe cake, are all delicious and beautiful.  So beautiful that it almost hurts to eat them.

Thanks and enjoy!  It really is the most wonderful time of the year (next to summer, of course)