Halloween Frenzy

Halloween is my favorite time of the year (other than Christmas). My birthday, my best friends birthday and Halloween all in one weekend means a lot of partying. This year, I knew I wanted to be Harley Quinn since I saw the movie Suicide Squad. I did think the movie would be better than it was but I still decided to be Margot Robbie's character because she was crazy good for this part. I loved how Harley was psychotic in the movie but still so hot. The way she used her looks to trick people made me think of how fun it would be to dress up like her for Halloween. Plus, the blue and red eye makeup sold me since it is not universally accepted to wear clown makeup any other day of the year. I had ordered her iconic "Daddy's Little Monster" tee in September from Spencer's because I knew a lot of people were planning on being Harley Quinn for Halloween. I then thought to myself, "I can't walk around the Bronx in underwear and fishnets so I need to think of something a little less revealing." I had already purchased a lace up black body skirt in the summer so I thought if I paired that with fishnets, it would add a little edge and I could make it my own. So i did that and threw on my heeled combat boots and viola! The make up was my favorite part of the costume though. It took me 4 trials before I knew how to get it exactly right. I had my friend take some pictures of my costume and then I realized how great she looked. She was an alien and wore a metallic bracelet from American Apparel. Her makeup consisted of loads of highlight and white eyeshadow. Her hair was placed in two little buns on the top of her head which mimicked antennas. 

Here's some pictures of our costumes:

 And for my second costume, (this was my birthday) I decided I wanted to still look pretty and scary at the same time. I found these lace bunny ears at Misguided and fell in love! I've always wanted to wear something like this but when else is it okay to walk around with bunny ears? I wore all black (are you surprised?) and heeled ankle boots. This costume was very last minute and simple but to be honest, it was my favorite! I don't have a full body picture so I'll just share the picture I instagrammed from that day. 

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx

Boston

Everyone has their 4th of July traditions. I, however, do something different every year. My friends and I planned to go to Boston this year to celebrate America's independence. We looked all over for hotels but they just seemed so expense to only stay for 3 nights so we decided to look into Air Bnb's. If you don't know what Air Bnb is, it's a company that allows people to rent out their apartment/houses/condos to people who are traveling. It makes everything easier and allows you to  contact the host directly. We found a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in the South End of Boston. This was my first time in Boston and the one thing I will say is, it is no New York. I adored Boston and all of the history the city had to offer. The streets were filled with brownstones that made you feel like Carrie Bradshaw's apartment was duplicated and placed on every single street in the main area of Boston. The one place I really wanted to go was Newbury Street which is known for all of the shops. Sadly, we did not make it to Newbury Street but we did hang out in the commons, a park located in downtown Boston. We spent the day walking around and listening to music. I did not take as many pictures as I had hoped because we rented Citi bikes and rode around for travel. I managed to take a few though just to show you guys!

 Peep my trip below:

The Commons Park

The view from our apartment of South End

Inside the living room (very messy, whoops!)

 

 

Skirt: Zara Top: Forever 21 Shoes: Steve Madden

Choker: Danielle Guizio 

Lunch

Hope you all enjoyed my pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them! I definitely recommend taking a trip to Boston if you are able.

Thanks for reading guys!

 Miranda xx

On A Snoozzze Day

Who doesn't love a pair of pajamas that are comfy and cute? The answer is NO ONE. Literally everybody likes pajamas and if you don't then you're doing something wrong. One of my favorite websites for anything fun and practical is Misguided. They are really just killing it. Everything about their brand/website is perfection. For months I had been lusting over a pajama set with the quote "On A Snoozzze Day" plastered on the butt. Considering the fact that it was a parody of Drake's "On a Tuesday" I thought it was pretty clever. Now put Drake and pajamas together and you have my heart. So naturally, I asked for a pair for Christmas and thanks to Santa, I got them! I also had an impromptu photoshoot in my roommates bed to show them off... :)

Thanks for reading guys! 

Miranda xx

Sneaker Sunday

Sneakers are really surprising me lately...usually I'm a boot girl but I think I may have switched sides! I've been loving sneakers lately to add a casual/sporty look to my daily outfit. I got these Nike Roshes in the photos below last spring. I have gotten SO much use out of them and they are super comfy it's like walking on clouds. (Not Kidding) I paired them with plain black leggings from Topshop and a grey Forever 21 turtleneck. Now a turtleneck and sneakers may sound like a weird combo but I honestly loved the way it looked. Take a look:

Since sneakers are so in right now, I've decided to share some of the sneakers on my wishlist.

Shop my picks below:

Nike Harache

Nike Air Force 1 07 

ZARA Contrast Sneakers

Thanks for reading guys!
Miranda xx

Burrito Saturday | Part 3

So this has been a really good last two weeks. I've been really busy with friends and school but I managed to snap a few pics of my outfit from todays trip. I wore a black duster coat, ripped girlfriend jeans from H&M, Steve Madden "Daanika" boots and a choker (obsessed with chokers now) late to the trend I KNOWWWW. Anyways, nothing major to mention but I did want to thank you guys who are reading because I reallllllly appreciate it! Fashion is something so close to my heart and I love sharing it with everyone.

Obviously trying really hard to look cooler than I am

Also thanks to my cool beautiful friend Jena for being in my picture :)

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx

Dressing Table | Essentials

If you read my last post, you would know that I got a beautiful refurbished Canon camera for Christmas. (Thanks mommy) I haven't left my house much yet since Christmas day but I've been really eager to take pictures with my new toy. I decided to make a post of all the essential items kept on my dressing table. Be sure to expect a lot of artsy, fartsy, photography pictures in the future as well :-)

Makeup Storage is so important to me now that I actually like to invest in nice makeup and I sort-of know what I am doing. I got these clear draws from Amazon - link in my last post. My makeup brushes are held in a mason jar to keep with the transparent storage theme. Also, I have threeroll on Victoria Secret perfumes (Angel, Heavenly and Bombshell- all smell amazing) in a glass holder from Michaels.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to put moisturizer on. I usually apply it twice a day - once before I apply my make up and then right before bed. I would say Cocoa Butter is like a moisturizer for your lips. I put this on constantly throughout the day but I do make sure that while I'm applying my make up I smother my lips in Cocoa butter so that they stay smooth and hydrated. Behind the two medium sized bottles is a bottle of Johnson's baby lotion which I definitely recommend. It's made for babies so it works really nice of you have sensitive skin like me.

As of right now, these are my go-to smells. They are both very new to me. I was using Alien for about 5 years when I decided that I needed a new signature scent. The Chloe perfume is a christmas present that I picked out for myself and I'm still getting used to it. It's a really sophisticated smell, it has undertones of rose, amber and honey. I do love it but it is pretty floraly which I do not usually go for. The Calvin Klein one is something my mom used to wear. She gave it to me because I was complaining about how I had no light, day-time smells. It smells nice but it's not something I would pick out for myself. 

If you have not picked up Aziz Ansari's book Modern Romance, then what are you doing with your life? It's hysterical - although I am only on page 45. It's a perfect mixture of romance, comedy and research. Beside this book is my favorite thing, my Fujifilm polaroid camera. This camera is great for capturing moments quickly and being able to have them printed on the spot. I love to take pictures of me and my friends with this camera and hang the polaroids around my room. Also, it makes a great present!

So I know this is a different type of post but I hope you guys enjoyed it! If you would like to see more stuff like this, please let me know in the comments - Don't be shy!! 

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx

Christmas | Home

This Christmas, I decided to be a lot more prepared than I was for last Christmas. I did my research and came up with a humble list of presents I would be more than happy to receive (Which I emailed to my mom at 1 am because what else am I doing at 1 am?). I have to say, I am super thankful and beyond happy with the gifts I got this year. I'll start with my wishlist then I'll show you guys a couple of the other things my mom surprised me with! 

Wishlist

- Missguided "Snooze Day" Pajama set

- MAC Lipstick in the color Stone

- Clear Drawers from Amazon

- Steve Madden "Daanika" Boots

- LAHearts (not available) & Me To Shirt 

(I got it in black but it is only available in mauve now)

- Polaroid Film

- Chloe Eau De Parfum

And plot twist: My amazing mom actually got me everything on my list! (Thanks mommy!)

And then to add to my happiness she surprised me with a refurbished Canon that is absolutely amazing which I cannot wait to take pictures for the blog with! She also accidentally ordered the wrong color MAC lipstick at first so she ended up giving me two. I can't remember the exact name of the color right now but it's a red-ish pink (so cute). Also, a macaron making set!!! So excited about that, hopefully I can make them taste just as good as Laudreè but probably not. 

This Christmas was honestly so nice and just reminded me of how blessed I am to have the family that I have. I love them so much. I hope all of your holidays were filled with joy and love.

*Disclaimer: None of this is meant to be taken

 as bragging. This post is just because I know 

how fun it is to be nosy and to see what other people 

got for Christmas. I am very grateful for my family and 

the gifts I received this Christmas.

Also my brother and my mom and I thought it would be hysterical to buy the whole family onesies so we could open our presents and spend Christmas morning in them together. So enjoy this nice picture of my brother and I in our onesies...

Happy Holidays!

Thanks for reading guys!
Miranda xx

Website | Final

If anyone is interested, I created a website with some projects for my Digital Storytelling class. There's a short film I made, some photos of Arthur Avenue and an interview I did of my friend Arber. If it's something you guys want to see, check it all out here:

mirandamennillo.com

Burrito Saturday | Part 2

This has become sort of a tradition...my roommates and I planned to start going to this Mexican restaurant called Blockheads every Saturday that we are able to drag our sorry (most likely hungover) butts to the city. This Saturday we also decided that in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, we should try and make our way to Rockefeller Center to see the big tree they decorate every year. Don't get me wrong, I hate Times Square and generally any other touristy area in NYC just as much as the next person but I cannot help myself when it comes to Christmas. If you've ever heard the saying "there's nothing like Christmas in New York" that's because it is 100% true - there is nothing like Christmas in New York. Last night, I went to see the tree for the second time and this time I caught the Saks building light show, it was amazing. So after we stuffed ourselves with $9 burritos and margaritas  (shoutout to our waiter Dexter who bought us some after the first round ps- we still need to find him a Christmas present girls) we headed down to Rockefeller Center. Tara also brought her Sony Cybershot HD and we took a few pictures while walking around the city.

*Thanks to Tara for taking these pictures!*

Sadly, next week marks the beginning of finals week so I most likely 

won't be updating my blog for a little bit. I'll be home for 5 weeks so 

there won't be much content to fill my blog with. Tonight is the 

Victoria Secret Fashion Show and I am most definitely posting 

about my favorite looks sometime this week. Maybe I'll do a what 

I got for Christmas post? Not sure yet. I'll keep everyone updated!

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx

Inspo | Obsessed

This is a new type of post for me...it's some photos I've stocked up on my iPhoto over the past couple of months. These are photos of celebrities or just people I have seen pop up on my dashboard on Tumblr. I always look to other women for inspiration. Most of my daily outfits incorporate something I've seen on someone else. It's a great way to change things up and feel fresh in the same clothes.

Miss Gigi Hadid rocking a sweater midi dress and the cutest lilac adidas sneaks. Her messy braid really adds to the look as well!

One word for this coat. NEED. This is the most essential item in a girls closet. This coat can be dressed up or dressed down. I love how this girl styled it with slightly ripped girlfriend jeans, ankle strap pointy toes and a simple white t-shirt. Her sunnies are also super cute! I have yet to find my neutral colored midi coat but if this one showed up at my door, I would not say no!

Tying shirts that are a little oversized makes for a effortless crop top. I do this with some of my shirts when I'm feeling a little risky and I wanna show skin - great way to change up a simple t-shirt!

Another outfit by my girl, Gigi. She does street style the best in my opinion. A leather jacket is another amazing trend that will hopefully never go out of style. The cut of her jeans allow for her to show some skin between her pants and her sneakers. These sneakers are so great, I have them in white. They feel like you are walking on a cloud. And who doesn't love a great pair of all black comfy and fashionable shoes?

Girl, you are ROCKING the flared pants look. This is what I call business casual. She pairs an oversized bag with a look that is so simple yet so daring because of the angles her blazer and pant combo creates.

I always say if you're having a bad hair day, it's nothing a yankee cap can't fix! Her oversized bomber jacket is so cute and adds to her laid back look.

Please someone tell me who made the rule that says you can't wear white after labor day? Girl, bye! One color outfits are so cute and a great way to stand out. The day after I saw this picture, I went out and bought the same hat in black because black is the new black. And let's be real, her sneakers are perfect. You can never go wrong with Adidas. 

My biggest inspiration - Olivia Palermo slaying at NYFW.

She accessorized her perfectly tailored ensemble 

with cat eye sunnies and pointed toe pumps.

Ken Jen - another big inspo absolutely killing the street style game. I love the mix of neutral colors and her longline vest really adds a nice longline silhouette. 

Don't know who this girl is but damn 

can she rock ankle grazed jeans...

Red lipstick, coffee, camel & black. Enough said.

Another Jenner to influence me...

One of my favorite summer looks. Kylie shows off her amazing figure in a tight midi tank dress. Now, usually I am not the first person to pick out a tight dress 

but everyone could use a black midi in their wardrobe. To my surprise, she 

cuts off her dress with lace up booties that cut right below 

the knee. She pulls this look off because lets face it, she's 

Kylie Jenner and she can pull anything off.

Over the knee, over the knee!!!! If there is one thing every girl should invest in, it's a good pair of over the knee boots. These are to die for! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley 

pairs hers with a black mini which shows off her killer legs. Rosie is bae. 

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx

Fika

So guys this is my last overload post! A couple days ago, my roommates and I wanted to check out this coffee place called Fika. Fika is a swedish coffee company known for their delicious coffee and their signature chokladboll, which is a swedish pastry. They were AMAZING. I didn't take any pictures because I was too excited and devoured it in a matter of seconds. (Hey there just little tiny balls, ok?) But we did happen to take pictures of our outfits...

Can I get this tattooed on my forehead?

Sweater: Forever 21

Thanks for reading guys!

Miranda xx