City Girl Calendar: What's Coming Up

City girl “must try”: Bagels from Bagel Rising.

If you have F.O.M.O. or you just get too swept up in the day-to-day, finding new and exciting things to do in the city can be a project in itself. One of the best things about Boston is that there is always something going on. From  brunching over French toast and mimosa’s at Green Brian Restaurant & Pub to creating your own Happy Hour at Sunset Grill & Tap, there’s something to do from the North End to Roxbury.

Here are some city girl-approved events I’ve rounded up in case you’re looking for something new to do:

Thursday, January 23

Fashion Thursday at Saint

Sain: 90 Exeter St., Boston

10pm-2am

Special Guest DJ Theo

Read more here

Saturday, January 25

Styling Event with blogger Emily Geaman

Free People: 63 Church St., Cambridge

1-3pm

d.i.y. cupcake bar and hot cocoa!

January 26

Sip & Swap

Scholar’s: 25 School St., Boston

1-4pm

Read more here

February 14

The Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

Museum of Fine Arts: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston

6:30pm

Read more here

March 22

Spring Wine Fest

Boston Center for the Arts: Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama

12pm

Read more here

Wander with purpose and try something new with this list!

Now mark your calendars and be sure to let me know if you attend any of these events! You can also check out where I’ve been, what I’ve tried and what I recommend byfollowing me on Foursquare.

 Also, if you or someone you know is hosting an event, be sure to let me know using the form below or by messaging me on Facebook and I’ll be sure to include them in my next round-up!

xo, Vanessa

14 Chic Things To Buy In 2014

1. The number one thing you need to look lean, long and sophisticated. (Buy them here.)

We're now almost through the first month of the new year and already I feel pretty good about my ability to keep my resolutions this year. I've been great about drinking more water, eating healthy, and spending more time with my family. I've been good about making sure I eat breakfast every morning, "living" a little more, and finding time to exercise. I'm going to work on managing my time better so that I'm less likely to procrastinate important tasks, drinking less coffee and cutting out snacks that do more harm than good.

2. You and I both need this River Island clutch because it's chic, edgy and less than $10. (Buy it here.)

In addition to these things, I want to work on purging things from my closet I don't really wear and make room for things that are chic, versatile and sophisticated. Below I've rounded up some of the items on my wish list for when I'm able to do some early sartorial spring cleaning.

3. The quintessential summer shoes. (Buy them here.)

4. Gentlemen's hat (like this one by Ralph Lauren), 5. Hoop earrings (like these by Juicy Couture), 6. Knee boots (like this pair by Ralph Lauren), 7. Luggage (like this piece from Fox Luggage Inc.), 8. Mary Janes (like this non-traditional pair from Jessica Simpson), 9. Minnetonka moccasins (buy them here), 10. One-piece swimsuit (like this one from L Space that will look good on everyone), 11. Pucci (like these high fashion wedges), 12. Safari jacket (like this one by Kenneth Cole), 13. Coral jewelry (like this perfect set from DRK Accessories Shop), 14. Gloves (like these by Portolano)

Which of these items are your favorite? Which of these items do you own? Do you recommend a certain product or brand for me to try this year? Comment on below, on Facebook or tweet me at @vanessainboston. I look forward to hearing from you!

xo, Vanessa

A New Year, A New Look

Every ending is a new beginning, of that I am sure. With 2013 buried away under the new fallen snow, it's time for new memories. If you’ve been following me for a while you already know that in the past year I’ve been in and out of the city, local politics and about a bajillion coffee cups. Life as twenty-something young professional is not as glamorous as I would have thought but I’ll be darned if I don’t make it look that way…

I recently had my very first photo shoot! (This is my good side.)

If you were a fan of COSMOpolitique or Little Black Blog BOSTON, I can assure you that it only gets better. With all the people I’ve met, things I’ve done and places I’ve been in the past year, I am drawing inspiration from more experiences than ever before. (Thus the new look.) My affinity for sophistication and city life has never wavered so if you have any ideas or events I should be taking in, issues I should be aware of or people I should meet, please reach out to me here.

I LOVE new recipes. This is a caprese spinach salad with grilled grapefruit and balsamic creme!

Here it is, a photographic, social media-focused journal of what’s it like to be me; a professional city girl, looking for love, adventure and killer deal on stilettos.

Any and all tips on steals and deals are much appreciated! (Here are some treats I found while antique shopping in Concord, MA)
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xo, Vanessa