No one does effortless chic better then the Parisian Woman. They always seem so perfectly undone and done at the same. Classic mixed with stylish edge. What women wouldn’t want to embody that? This weekend while shopping in Soho, I decided to stop into the IRO store. This stripped t-shirt was on my spring wish list and I wanted to try it on. It’s better than I could have imagined, the perfect boyish fit. In typical MRAE fashion, I went in for one thing and ended up falling in love with everything. This brand is my new obsession, I can’t wait to add more pieces to my closet. I ended up pulling the trigger on a cream, tweed jacket. I’m preparing my wardrobe for the warmer months, and really want to add lighter pieces to my closet. I know this jacket will get incredible use. It’s an instant chic-a-fier. What does that mean you ask? A piece that you put on that instantly makes you look chicer. I might have a slight shopping problem, but I am a good shopper. I always make sure to buy things that I know I will wear time and time again. I go in with a mindset of building my closet with quality things that will last, over having a bunch of junk that I will give away next year. The second you realize that, the less you will complain about having nothing to wear. Whenever I buy something new, the excitement overwhelms me and I need to wear it ASAP. My new purchases came together perfectly to create a “Parisian Style” inspired Easter outfit. Jim and I ended up spending Easter Day with our good friends Stacie and Phil. We had brunch at Marea uptown, and headed to Central Park to walk around. We finished the night off stuffing our faces with our favorite Chinese food, Red Farm. It was the perfect outfit, for a perfect day, with perfect people, in a perfect city. I may never be as cool as a French girl, but I’m okay with that. I’d rather be a New Yorker anyway.

Glasses: Celine / Tee: Iro / Jacket: Iro / Choker: Balenciaga / Pants: Vintage /
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

1. Gucci Disco Bag
The Perfect white cross body bag.
2. Dior Sunglasses
I know everyone and there mother has these sunglasses, but I still love them. The blue color is beautiful, and so fun.
3. Iro Tee
I haven’t tried this on in person yet, but I can tell it’s going to be a great contender for my hunt for “The Perfect Tee.”
4. Sonix Phone Case
My favorite phone cover company. Not only do they have the best designs, but I drop my phone on the daily and I’ve never had a crack.
5. Mara Hoffman Star Dress
My love for star print won’t stop. My closet needs this.
6. Redone Jeans
I’ve been dying to get a pair of these jeans. I don’t know what cut or style I want/ know the fit of them. I need to get my butt to Barneys to try them on. These are def need to be an in store purchase.
7. Manolo Blahniks
I’ve never been a fan of a small heel, but there is something about these that I LOVE. CLASSSIC
8. Aquazzura Wild Thing Sandals
DREAMING OF THESE. They are so fricken cute, I could die. I want these is a fun color-like a blue or a pink. I haven’t found them in the states in a fun color yet, so I am waiting.

I used to be OBSESSED with my birthday. In my mind, the week of my birthday was my birthday.  A seven day celebration of the birth of Madison Rae. “BOW DOWN PARENTALS AND BESTIES. It’s my birthday week. I want a party, and presents, and all the attention on me, me, me.”  A full on birthday BRAT. This past February I celebrated my 26th birthday. Something about this year felt different. Entering the second part of my 20’s really made me reflect on my life. I am by NO means trying to be dramatic and say that I am getting old. I am well aware that I am still young, but being closer to 30 than 20 is just crazy to me.  I remember days of my childhood like they were yesterday, but yet I am 26 and getting married next year. I am an actual adult and that’s just insane to me.  I live a beautiful life with my wonderful fiance, and 3 doggies that I love so much. I have my health, my parents, and great family and friends.  I am so grateful for everything over my last 26 years on earth. The ups and the downs, the highs and the lows. Everything has lead me to this exact moment in life, and I couldn’t be happier. This year my birthday fell on a Saturday, which means I was able to have Jim, my fiance with me during the day.  He works a lot, so having him for a full day is always a special treat.  I started the day off being treated to hair botox from my bestie, Stacie. Hair botox is basically keratin minus the chemicals.  It eliminates frizz, and excuse my french but it’s fucking magical. After that I had a small little birthday brunch at one of my favorite brunch spots in the city, Le Bilboquet. This place has my favorite nicoise salad (with a side of fries), and killer bloody mary’s. The vibe is stuffy upper east side(which I LOVEEEE), with a dash of downtown cool.  EPIC people watching. The weather was surprisingly perfect, so picking out my birthday outfit was easy. I opted for my favorite new Reformation star skirt, and my go to leather jacket. I’m obsessed with all things star printed right now. Stars are everywhere; handbags, shoes, jeans, dresses, everything! I obviously chose to wear flat boots so I could walk around and shop after brunch, DUHHH. At night Jim and I ordered Koi delivery, and hung out with our doggies. It was the perfect end to a perfect day. I still love my birthday, and I’ll always be a brat. But the days of “Birthday Bratting” are behind me.

Sunglasses: Prada / Jacket: Balmain x HM / Skirt: Reformation / Boots: Valentino 

Photography by Simone Faoro

What is better than the perfect pair of jeans and a tee? Trick question, NOTHING. As simple as this look is, there are so many ways for it to go wrong. First things first, you need to find the perfect pair of jeans.  Personally, my favorite denim brand is Citizens of Humanity. I live for their “Rocket” high rise cut.  They are super soft, very comfortable, and fit me well. I prefer high waisted jeans over low rise any day.  Not only are they more flattering, but they give off an effortless put together vibe. Finding the perfect fit takes trial and error.  Go to your favorite department store and make an afternoon out of it. Don’t be cheap. It’s better to have one PERFECT pair of fitting jeans over five OK fitting pairs of jeans. Once you find a brand that fits you well, you can stick with it.  I’m not saying never buy another brand of jeans, but knowing what brand you like helps with future jean purchases. The perfect t-shirt, I have yet to find. It’s something I think about a lot. I have t-shirts that I really like, but I don’t have one that I am obsessed with. Finding the perfect Tee is going to be my spring mission.  As soon as I find one, I will let you guys know. Finishing off this outfit is my favorite part.  Obviously, accessories can turn this look into something magical. During the day opt for some stylish loafers, or ballet flats.  For a night out, throw on some heels, and a stylish leather jacket and you are good to go.

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity / T-shirt: Forever 21 / Shoes: Gucci / Sunglasses: illesteva

Let me start of by saying this, I don’t like winter. The only cold air I like is the air conditioning  in my apartment during the summer months.  I am a summer girl through and through, but I love NYC and the winter months come with living here. As silly as it sounds, this jacket helps me get through it.  The moment I saw it, I was obsessed, it was all I could think about.  I’ll be the first to admit it; I have an obsession problem when it comes to material things.  Its a fault of mine but whatever, at least I’m aware of it, right? My fiance ended up finding it on ebay, and gave it to me as a Christmas present.  THANK THE UNIVERSE, because this is what I live in, my winter uniform as I like to call it. I wear it to the gym, dog park, dinner, grocery store.  No occasion is too casual for it.  Not only does it make every outfit that much better, but it keeps me really really warm.  My advice to anyone who has the “struggle” of cold winter months, splurge and get a functional, beautiful jacket that you love and will have forever.  I would rather have one super amazing jacket, than 3 kind of cute jackets that I will get rid of in a couple of years. Quality over quantity peeps, that’s my fashion motto.

hat: Mischa Lampert / glasses:Dior  / jacket: Theory  / pants: Current Elliot (similar) / shoes: Adidas / gloves: Club Monaco (similar)