Score on me

I don't know from where or whom I got this thing for books. I've read so much over the last few months that I set a goal to myself to read 100 books by the end of this year and so far I am about to reach it or sort of! It is insane how much I've read and all the stories I now have in my head and sometimes it does make me feel like I am wasting my time since most of the books I read are just stories (of course I read some "educational" books as well) but if I start thinking about it really, it gives me a lot of vocabulary and different fun facts that sometimes can be things you should know! 

Thanks to the books now I have a bucket list of places I want to go to, for some reason I tend to associate the characters with the places so now every time I see The Maldives for example I remember the characters of that book. To be honest, reading is so much more fun than watching a movie, it makes your head work but in a cool way, in a way of just imagining and creating whatever you want based on a book. I tend to imagine the characters and practically play the movie in my head and sometimes I catch myself smiling or even screaming while reading this awesome stories. 

So I will try to do a weekly thing or monthly to share the books that I've liked so far! 

Today is "Score on Me by Melody Heck Gatto" I just finished this book a couple of days ago and  is about a girl that is not confident with her figure and falls in love with a famous hockey player, yeah granted you know the ending but I like the moral of the story, that taught me to not be so hard on myself and you don't have to have the perfect body. That's what these books are about, sometimes they are not educational per se, but they help you understand certain circumstances or they help you in your day to day. I would highly recommend this book for everyone in search of a love story and good message on body confidence, also it is great because is very light to read and you will finish it in no time! 

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Royal Wedding Re-cap!

The #RoyalWedding is finally here! I mean, it was. How time flies right? Well I still remember when I saw William's and Kate's wedding. I had school but I asked my mom to stay in and watch the entire thing, it started like at 5 or 6 am as well and after watching it and went to Tumblr to repost absolutely all the pictures I could find. 

So today was no exception al though I have to confess I had to wake up later because I was extremly tired and my body wouldn't cooperate to wake up at 6 am lol. To be honest, the dress didn't impress me but the traditions and history, as always, certainly did. 

I am a sucker for traditions and royal dynasties so watching another royal wedding was definitely in my schedule. 

Go to my instagram to see the beautiful photos I put together. 

Okay I'm obsessed with photography 📸💐 #royalwedding #royalvibes #weddings

A post shared by Rafaella Nicoletti (@thestylestash) on May 19, 2018 at 7:36am PDT

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TriBeCa Desire

With gorgeous sunshine that tells me summer is approaching came the desire of having a Vespa, again. I don't know if it is the summer feelings that make me want to be outside all the time or missing having wheels to get me everywhere. But lately the only thing I am seeing in the streets are F Vespas! And I was so decided I wanted one last year I even went to see them and try them and fell in love with this one. Which made me think about something. Once you put your mind into something or start thinking you want something OR draw your attention to something you start seeing it more, everywhere and that is what we should do with our dreams and the things we want to accomplish! 

Seriously people, I am writing something soon about this subject. Focus on the important things! And I mean it, I'm not saying focus only in your family, but yourself and what you want! 

Maybe I should get the Vespa after all! 

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Visitors to Versailles #NYCGuide

Last Saturday...

I went to The MET, my happy place, you already know, and went to see the exhibition 'Visitors to Versailles' which came to my attention on a facebook post and since I fell in love with that palace when I went to France I told myself I had to go. 

Best decision ever made. First of all I've always hated earphones at museum because I think people look uber stupid, but this time I decided to ask if they made any difference and the lady at the museum told me, absolutely. And oh boy, absolutely! So the idea of this exhibit is that you "go through" the palace as if you were an ambassador- the earphones made you think you were actually there with the 3D audio experience, kid you not, I looked several times away thinking someone was actually talking to me so the 3D in this exhibit is highly recommended. 

From someone that has been to the Palace of Versailles this is a must see (only if you loved it as much as I do) I remembered some great thing I saw back in 2012 there and it actually was a very good feeling to remember my euro trip where I had so much fun. 

If you are not in in NYC you can go here to listen to the 3D audios and maybe just see the pics of the gallery on the MET's website. 

By far one of the best exhibitions Ive ever been to. I highly recommend this one 💖Also, the 3D audio makes this whole exhibit so use them! 🎧 #met #visitorstoversailles @metmuseum #nycvibes #saturdayvibes #culture #art #museum

A post shared by Rafaella Nicoletti (@thestylestash) on May 5, 2018 at 8:16pm PDT

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Hair change!

YES! I did it. All of a sudden one day I said "I want to dye my hair black" 3 days later I did it. And I LOVE IT! 

I used L'oreal hair dye in Soft black which was perfect for a week or 2. Since the color started fading a little I went back to the pharmacy and bought Jet black and I am loving the hair lately. It makes me look more goth-like, sexier and more confident. Overall was a great thing to do and now I am waiting for the end of the year to dye my hair blonde, because I decided it is time to pull the trigger and do everything I've always wanted!

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Thursday Thoughts

A few of my favorite quotes. My tumblr is full of them, but really take them in and live by them!!! 

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Watercolor vibes

Lately I've been into exploring more of what I like and new things I want to try. Since I moved to NYC I always say that every time I get out of my comfort zone I have a good time and it gets boring when I don't.

That's why the other day I was thinking of going for watercolors so I could finally make my painting dreams a reality! I've always been super impatient and to be honest I just want to paint these beautiful sceneries in a split second but this time I am reminding myself to be patient and just take it slow, that's why some of my paintings are shit, but some like this abstract one are cool. 

I also realized I go a lot for blue hues since it reminds me of the water, which funny enough, I was never a big fan of. But now I am eyeing some photos to hang on my room with cool waves and beaches. I hope this helps you to experiment more! 

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#Feels

#Feels

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Snow days

I was thinking the other day how depressing is winter in New York and that made me realize I might not want to live here for the winter and then Sweden came up in my thoughts and I was like 'I would be so depressed there because its practically winter 80% of the year', but reality is, I do love snow and it makes me so happy that I could go live somewhere that snows every day for sure. 

That's why every time is snowing in New York I grab my coat and boots and take a stroll around the city and one of my favorite ones is around Brookfield place, of course I love shopping malls, but being near the water, watching the boats come and go remind me the awesome times I had when I was a kid and we would go on my dad's boat every summer. 

If you ask me, New York in the summer and snowing is my perfect combination! 

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Scrapbooking memories #Eurotrip

A post shared by Rafaella Nicoletti (@thestylestash) on Jan 23, 2017 at 6:41pm PST

I am not sure if I ever showed my scrapbooks on my blog, but they are a guilty pleasure, a healthy habit or just an awesome hobby I have. I love to document my life in pictures and I of course love a good photo right on a journal with doodles all over and cute little stickers. I have several dedicated just to events or trips! This one is one of the special ones, my trip to Europe on 2012, by far one of the best trips of my life! I will for sure post some pics of the scrapbook soon! 

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3 things to make you happier!

Back with these fun little lists which brightens up everyone's days! Ways to be more inspired or just to have a little 5 minutes for yourself and no one else, to worry about your inner soul. Lately I've made a commitment to myself, to do absolutely everything I enjoy doing!

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In with the old, out with the new?

I don't know what's been happening lately- Maybe it is I'm really growing up or is it that I'm more of an adult, not because of my age but because I am doing normal-adult like things. And today I got to realize just that. I've been so into the 2000's music it's ridiculous, I've been reading old blogs, I've been craving retro stuff and I think I'm going through a phase... a kind of, goth phase. Mom and dad don't worry, don't be scared I am not going to do crazy eyeliner make up, blood on my face or apply a foundation in white. Is just... I am going back to all the things I used to love when I was a kid. 

Didn't I tell you? I used to be obsessed with black clothes and gothic people when I was 10 years old, I still remember my cousin (aka sister) gave me some black clothes from one of her friends that was a goth, I cannot tell you how excited I was when I got those 3 black shirts. I don't know if they were age aproppriate but my mom was fine with dressing her 10 year old daughter in black, lace and sheer clothes, oh gosh. 

That's one of the things I love of my childhood and how my parents raised me. Despite having permission to do everything I wanted to,  I was never a crazy kid, hence why mom would find it cool to be dressed in sheer black clothes  I remember my cousin even painted my nails black, which, fun fact, it was the first color I painted my nails with... I have never forgot that, black is such a part of my life and will always be and I always go to black nail polish whenever I´m in doubt, because again, it drives my to my past. 

To that past when I was obsessed with being a goth and now reminds me of my present which I am loving black clothes lately (seriously I am not wearing any color lately) and I like to be that way because I also feel I am mourning the loss of one of the most important people in my life. Which takes me now how an adult I am despite being only 23 years. 

I don't know if it is because I pay for my stuff, I buy what I want, I cook for myself (yeah I wish, restaurants are my 24/7 spot), I pay my credit cards and I have a bank account, yup, checking and savings. I feel so old yet so young. I the more I'm older ( or I feel like Im getting older) the more I and everyone else craves the past. Because everything was "so easy" back then, but reality is, it wasn't easy, it is a phase we all went through and we are onto newer things. And there's nothing wrong with crave some retro fashion or decor but I find it funny how we want newer things, more modern yet we see ourself pinning old bathtubs, high waisted pants, military coats... that shows us that everything is a cycle and that maybe in 15 or 20 more years we will crave the "modern" things we have now. 

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Things that make me happy

Play 'Here comes the sun' by The Beatles.

I've never been a Beatles fan, not because I don't like them, is just I really never listen to them, but there's one song that I love and is not the above one, but it sounds amazing as a soundtrack for this post. Things that make me happy ... There are a ton, but I'll try to summarize for the sake of my fingers and your eyes.

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The excuses

I cannot believe it's been like 2 months and I haven't post anything. And I could go on with excuses like always or just simply admit I don't have the time or the drive to keep a blog alive anymore. This is not a goodbye and is definitely not the end of The Style Stash. I just have so many crazy amazing ideas and I don't know how to turn them into reality. Anyways I will keep posting hoping someone will keep reading. If you want to see what I am up to go to my tumblr and instagram

Peace and love always, 

Rafaella. 

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How to be inspired

It's been a while since I met you , I love that song. Well my purpose was It's been a while since I have post something I am really proud of, or that really inspires me. Don't get me wrong... everything I've posted, I liked, but I crave something more from all of this, I don't know if I want more outfit pictures, like my outfits or something else. But there's something I can't find while blogging now. 

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How to?

Central Park

How to resist the hot weather? How to avoid humidity? How to stay fresh in the summer? How to get fat? How to have a little cheat day? How to enjoy the day? How to be romantic? How to share? How to!?

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Let loose!

Marquee Club in Manhattan

I know, I know. I live in New York and I haven't done a NYC guide at all. weird.  Anyways it might be that I just don't have the time or the money (Hello little online shopping devil). But what I can tell you guys about is something pretty cool. My favorite spot to go out, Marquee. I have such a great time dancing, enjoying my own company and others! Seeing how everyone is laughing, drinking too much sometimes,  and just relaxing in this busy city is somehow therapeutic. 

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How to have a better day

We all have bad days, is inevitable but what is not, is how we deal with these days. I don't suggest that you embrace it and cry out all day, but I do believe sometimes a good hour of crying helps. But you know what helps the most? ... Keep reading to find out!

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Living alone; NYC Girl

You always dreamed about it when you were in high school, you would always say 'When I turn 18, I'll be out of my parent's and enjoy life'. Let me tell you the truth. Best decision I've ever made, al though not because I wanted to leave my parents, I adore living with my mom and I miss her every day, as well as my dad and the rest of my family. But living by yourself is such a journey, emotionally and physically (because now you have to take care of yourself in every way. Not so good at cooking huh?.. yeah me neither). 

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The New York girl

You drive me crazy, sometimes I just want to hit you in the face, I get tired of hearing your name, I get jealous when people see you, I get excited for another day with you. Every time I walk I think about you, it is something so inevitable in my day to day routine, I feel you, breathe you and see you, all day. And I can't get bored of you, I need you in my life and to think I might loose you one day makes my heart pound. But you know what? I love you New York City, you have something magical, something indescribable, something everyone has to experiment one day. From winter to summer, to spring and fall, to different temperatures and color hues, you are truly one of a kind. 

Your New York girl. 

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