The first show I attended at NYFW was the Jay Godfrey FW 2016 presentation. I was excited to check out his slinky gowns and sexy evening pieces. The collection featured some new takes on eveningwear, with plenty of jumpsuits, gowns with cutouts and dresses over pants. These are trends I've seen on many bloggers, and I love that it's now being translated to formal wear. The colour palette was an interesting mix of jewel tones; sapphires, purples, and emeralds, as well as muted mauves and pinks. Jay Godfrey is sold online at Nordstrom and on Revolve Clothing.

I hate running. I even have a tee-shirt to prove it. I’ve danced all my life and practiced pilates and yoga alongside whatever group fitness class is all the rage. A year ago, my friend Fia mentioned the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in D.C., and I started to get curious about the whole “running culture,” which led me to sign up…

One of the most powerful tools to deal with stress is exercise. I wrote in my last post about how when I was stressed out during first semester, I put off dancing and yoga and spent all my time on work. Whether you’re trying to break up with stress, or shake another bad habit, exercise is a great positive distraction.…