Summer in NY, yes it can be hot, and many times I would rather be at the shore, but the city can also be a magical place in the summer too. People spilling out of sidewalk cafes, the long days and golden sun sets—plus it tends to be a bit less crowded and the perfect time to shoot. This past weekend I met up with a photographer named Marina who I met through Instagram. I had been following her feed and discovered she lived three towns over from me. How cool is that? Definitely one of the upsides of social media. After following Marina for about a year on Instagram we met last winter during NYFW, we were attending the same show and she recognized me from my feed. But this weekend was the first time we met up to shoot.
We headed to Soho were I got my hair braided at Birch Box by the very talented Karina Sanchez. I love their hair and makeup services — you can get an updo or braids done for only $30, how cool is that! With these super dramatic over-sized ruffles I knew having my hair up was a no brainer. And speaking of the top, this top was gifted to me from Shein and I must say I think I knocked it of the park with my choice of this show stopping stunner. I had numerous people stop me in the street to ask me where I got it.
And with the fashion forward braids, Kardashian worthy top, my fringe heels, and Marina following me about with a telephoto lens I kind of felt like Kim Kardashian
And with the fashion forward braids, Kardashian worthy top, my fringe heels, and Marina following me about with a telephoto lens I kind of felt like Kim Kardashian. I paired this top with these high rise flares from H&M but it would look really good with a skirt too, and I just may do this for fashion week. The bag is from BCBG and the sandals are from Zara which I picked up last summer. The necklace I picked up at Oh La La a few months ago. Remember the video? This gorgeous top retails for $17.85 if you can believe that. So if you want to stop traffic like I did be sure to head to Shein.com. And tell them Allie sent you!
And to see more street stye and street photography check out Marina’s Instagram feed at @ValletyStreamerAtelier
30 comments
I love this look! It’s super dramatic and super stylish, you look amazing. I love your NYC backdrop 🙂
Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
My Instagram | Instagram
You look fabulous Allie, this outfit is perfection and I love your hair like that.
xo
Pinksole
That statement top is so chic! Love that you balanced the ruffles with denim, so chic. And gorgeous hairdo, so perfect with braids for summer! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Now that is a statement top! The ruffle has the perfect amount of volume and your styling is on point!
Aaw I LOVE this one shoulder top and the silhouette of those ruffles 🙂 You styled this look so on point Allie <3
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Fabulous outfit!
Have a nice day!
Gil Zetbase
This off the shoulder top is amazing! I love these ruffles!
http://violettedaily.com
I love your outfit and your blog in general! Amazing photos!
Have an awesome day!
xx, Kris
https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com
Wow stunning and elegant love it
Love this top!! So cool!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
NEW POST: WHAT TO WEAR IN PARIS
DON’T MISS: FLORAL ROMPER & ICE CREAM
I really love your style!!
Hava a nice day
http://www.swisstwins.ch/
Omg, this ruffle is over the TOP and I absolutely love it! You look too cool here, lady.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Beautiful and chic styling! On the budget! It was fun to work with Ali on this project. Delightful to photograph NYC prime lady with fashionable and creative mind. And SoHo streets made a perfect backdrop for this urban fashionista. My Instagram followers can not get enough of this photoshoot
I LOVE that top! It’s absolutely perfect and I love how you styled it!
xo | Cindy Elena
http://www.boringclothes.com
Hahaha I can definitely imagine feeling overly luxe in that top and feelings of being “papped” around town. I love the drama of the ruffles. So, so gorgeous.
Sxx
http://www.daringcoco.com
That off the shoulder top is fabulous!
That OTS top is the pinnacle of opulence!
Bernice | New Post: https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2017/07/07/What-Facebook-Thinks-You-Want-To-See-Online-And-How-To-Change-It
In love with this look!
Mihaailo| mihaailo.blogspot.com
Love the whole look and the details are perfect!
http://chicglamstyle.com
Oh yes, that one shoulder top is quite dramatic! Love the flared jeans to go with this look!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Allie, these photos and this look are stunning! Seriously gorgeous shoot, I’m in love!
Love the quilting on your bag! That is a beautiful statement top too, dressed down perfectly with the jeans, and you’re right the braided hairstyle was awesome with it.
Really liked these photos – how nice you could meet someone you follow and work together on a set of photos as wonderful as this 🙂
Hope you are having a lovely weekend 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
She should follow you around more often! Wow, do you look fabulous , a bit like Allie MacGraw, and I know I am dating myself ! Love the high rise flares and that black blouse knocks it out of the park !
Love the sunniness and the hair !
Xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
This looks so different, love it 🙂
Laura
Pink Frenzy
What great stunning off the shoulder top. I absolutely love it. And love how you did you hair really complements the top as well.
Nathalie
http://www.nathalie-alexandra.blogspot.com
Looove this top and love how you paired it with such awesome denim and more casual shoe. Great outfit 🙂
Characters & Carry-ons
Get an updo or braids for only $30 seems really reasonable in NYC and you look absolutely FABULOUS, Allie! Love that top from Shein but the real winner is the photography in this post. It’ so editorial like!
Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity
What a beautiful top! It’s definitely a show stopping piece. It’s awesome you got to meet a photographer via Instagram – ahh the power of social media!
Obssesed with this top babe, you are rocking it!
You look AWESOME! I didn’t realize that Birch Box had salons. That top – what a statement!