Top: Stories, overalls: Res Denim, Sandals: Pikolinos hat: Stillwater

Photography: Justin Bridges

One of my favorite things about doing what I do is learning about new brands and all the different nonprofit organizations.  I don't just go on Tumblr and laugh at gifs. I'm also passionate about women's right and the hope for a brighter future for so many families in need, which is why I love working with brands that give back or have a purpose! 

I recently collaborated with Spanish shoe brand Pikolinos; behind the Maasi  Project. It's unbelievable the good this project does. The profits are returned to Maasai women.  As a result of this amazing nonprofit foundation these women are able to earn their own paychecks and the opportunity to send their children to school. 

It seems crazy since we wake up with food in our pantries and the idea of being forced to go to school was legit torture for me growing up.  But to know that each sandal tells a story, about a Maasai woman and her determination for a better life for her and her family it's simply amazing. Really makes you appreciate what you have...nothing should be taken for granted.

Pikolinos has invited William Kikanae Pere, the Maasai Tribal Chief from Kenya, to Harry's Shoes in New York on April 25th (1pm - 4pm / Broadway &83rd) to meet with consumers and promote the Maasai Project with Pikolinos. It's a way to raise awareness for the Maasi Project which has successfully promoted both economic and cultural sustainability as well as tell the stories of the people who help create the collection...click here to read their story!

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Pikolinos

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Top: EXPRESS, Shorts: EXPRESS, Sandals: EXPRESS sunnies: SPY Optics.

Packing for a festival was very simple since I'm the easiest dresser I know.  I managed to pack the same style shirt in about 7 different colors and about 5 pairs of jean shorts. I like to have options of the same style, which might be only a little weird.

Wore these EXPRESS denim shorts on the last day paired with a slouchy T-shirt also from EXPRESS. Last summer I lived in these cut offs almost every day, now I have another pair to call my favorite. 

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 shorts: Denim & Supply, scarf: Zara,  jewelry: PANDORA

Coachella wouldn't be anything without all the fun parties and events before the actual festival. I had such a fun time hanging out with friends, dancing to music and just relaxing at the PANDORA Jewelry Experience. One of the cool things about PANDORA is that it isn't just jewelry. It's the story of you. It's self creation. #ArtOfYou

Friends and I hung out at the Parker Estate to premier their festival fashion style with Siwy Denim. It was so unique from any other party, every runway style was different!

Before leaving I definitely stocked up on some (okay maybe a lot) of the jewels for the festival, which are now permanently glued to my fingers.

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Photography: April Hubald
Stylying: Joshua Liebdd

Wanted to share some photos of my recent editorial with Maniac Magazine. Long overdue and just in time for festival season, very hippie groupie vibe. Check out more from the shoot and interview on Maniac and go pick up an issue !

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I'm off to Coachella, excited to see friends, hang out in the sun and listen to some good music. Follow me on Snapchat: trop_rouge & on my Tumblr. I update more than the average person should and also do Q & A's...so ask away.

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All Apparel: Missguided

Photography: Serena Goh

Festival season is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited to kick off the best time of the year with my first capsule collection with Missguided!

I've been having a serious 70's moment and instead of going for my black uniform I tend to wear every year. I'm incorporating more color and Woodstock vibes into my wardrobe.

This summer I've teamed up with Missguided, for  Gov Ball, which happens to be one of my favorite festivals because it's right here in New York.  Misguided really has everything you need for festival gear. I'm not the type of person to plan out my outfits I love practical lose fitting pieces that are easy to move around in. This fringe jacket from Missguided is such a versatile piece, just one of the many different pieces from the Festival Collection that you'll see me wearing everyday. Check out more festival looks and get inspired here.

Also don't forget to follow me on SnapChat @trop_rouge

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Top: FCUK, Jeans: Storets, shoes; Dear Frances, Polish: "The Match" exclusively at Sephora

Something I talk about a lot is having the perfect staple. The perfect white shirt, the everyday denim, the little black dress...see where I'm going with this?

 As a woman it's nice to have that signature look, something we can always rely on, the "Go To" if you will.

 Which is why when I was approached by Formula X to collaborate on the launch of their new product it was a no brainer. 

I already have my signature lipstick, but I always find it hard finding the right polish. My biggest fear was going into a store searching for a color and looking at a trillion different shades that just didn't work for me.

 Formula X joined forces with the Sephora makeup pro team figuring out the most flattering shade for our skin tone. 

Now with "The Match" (sold exclusively at Sephora) you can chose a shade that fits your skin tone. I picked the medium to deep set. The nude color ‘Evocative’ is the perfect everyday signature look I usually wear and the darker red ‘Curiosity’ is great for night time or meetings, when I'm pretending to be an adult. The other two shades are really rad for summer.

I'm been trying to save money by cutting down, so I've been doing my own nails. This is an actual fact. I've not done my nails in almost two months! Its a great $$ saver and as we all know everything counts!! That's another thing I love about The Match Clix!..it's tiny enough to just throw in your bag or do your nails in the cab something taxi drivers do NOT like haha.  Just pop it out do your thing then click it back in. 

On another equally as cool note I'll be taking over the Formula X Snapchat so please follow me there tomorrow (April 3rd) I'll be running around all day. Feel free to follow them on Instagram @formulaxnail  #ColorThatClix

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I feel like this past month has gone by so fast. One resolutions I tend to give myself every year is to life a little more slowly, taking the  time to enjoy every moment, but it can be hard to disconnect when we are surrounded by nothing but distractions! Now that New York is entering spring I can finally enjoy a nice walk to one of my favorite book stores, keep my phone in my pocket and read something I didn't find on Tumblr.

I partnered up with Timex to help countdown to Earth Hour which is a global movement for the planet encouraging us to all join the movement and turn off the lights. 

In celebration of having participated in Earth Hour Timex is showed its commitment via an interactive microsite counting down the seconds until Earth Hour 2015.

On the microsite, you could make your own pledge, telling Timex how you used your “Time to Glo” during Earth Hour to positively impact the planet, and they’ll donate $1 to the movement (up to $50,000) for every pledge shared via social (just include #TimetoGLO) in your post.

I pledged this past weekend  to turn my lights off, light some candles, sit on my fire escape with my roommate and enjoy New York City. What did you do when it was  #TimetoGLO ?

On another cool note I'm giving away a Timex watch (seen here) One lucky winner will be picked art random. I'll announce the winner via social Wednesday Morning. 
Rules are super easy:

Leave a comment below about how you take the time to enjoy the simple things in life!

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