the new yorker bag

Sweater: Lord & Taylor; Skirt: Lord & Taylor; Shoes: Henri Lepore Dezert; Sunglasses: YSL; Bag: Brahmin

If you've been following along on Instagram, you may have noticed I'm in Utah at the moment, kicking my feet up on the dashboard of a Mustang convertible and watching the sunset in different national parks along the way. But, let's rewind a week back to fashion week.

This particular outfit was probably one of my favorites and easily one of the fastest ones thrown together at the last minute. This past fashion week was also one of my busiest -- which I'm by no means complaining about -- it just meant a lot of mornings started out with an early shoot with Lydia before leaving my apartment for the day, hopping to meetings, shows, events and eventually dinner and drinks with girlfriends to finally rest our feet and swap stories from the day.

Thankfully, I've gotten pretty good at packing the New Yorker bag -- one that contains exactly what I need for the day. Phone chargers, a few granola bars, a makeup bag for touchups, a small hand fan (because those Subways get hot!) and, while we're on the topic, a small army of Metro cards (because I'm notorious for forgetting that I have balance on one card and end up buying a new card). The lifesaver of the bunch, of course, is the pair of flats that I neatly tuck away. It may sound like a lot (and oftentimes, it is for a lot of my bags) but this Brahmin backpack was the ultimate fashion week secret weapon -- it fit everything, with a bit of room to spare -- and I love how it added an unexpected element to my outfits.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

This post was in collaboration with Brahmin. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

those west village date nights

Dress: Thakoon; Heels: Steve Madden; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Celine

I'm currently cruising through Utah, lounging in jean cut off shorts, ankle boots and a tank (rocking convertible hair) -- but if we rewind a few weeks ago, I was cruising through the West Village in this little date night number. As someone who typically shies away from anything too form fitting or short, I love how this Thakoon dress still kicks things up a notch with a deep cutting back. Perfect for that "leave them wanting more" exit, right? ;)

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

go west, young woman

Sweater: Lord & Taylor; Jeans: Frame; Boots: Sorel; Hat: Gladys Tamez; Bag: Fossil

If you've been following along on Snapchat, you may have heard the whisperings of a Utah road trip in the works. Well, the day is finally here! I'm heading out west with a few good friends, a lot of good tunes and an open heart for any and all kind of adventure that may await us. As someone who grew up primarily in a desert environment, I'm looking forward to some dry, arid heat and blazing, pink sunsets (god, I miss those sunsets!). We'll be hitting up a slew of national parks along the way (Arches, Zion, Bryce etc.), for hiking, sunrise yoga, horseback riding (fingers crossed), who knows, maybe some rafting and fishing. Anything goes in the wild west!

If you have any recommendations for what to see or do in the greater Utah/northern Arizona area, please do let me know here in the comments!

Now, as for packing. Given that we're walking into a late summer situation over there, I've stocked up on a rotation of breezy summer dresses with light layers for when it gets cooler at night (since yes, there will be lots of stargazing!) -- but what I'm most excited about? Living in activewear for the next few days. Especially with Fashion Week behind us, it'll be nice to just start each day with a brisk run through the canyons before switching into some hiking gear for midday treks. I'm particularly excited about these boots by Sorel, which will be perfect with some jean cut off shorts, a bandana neck scarf and a loose tank -- perhaps for when we finally head to this beauty of a spot. 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

This post was in collaboration with Sorel. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

lather, rinse, repeat {nexxus}

When I first moved to New York, I wasn't quite sure how my hair would behave. Being raised in Nevada, where the most humidity I encountered was during summer thunderstorms (and trust me, those weren't humid) and then hopping over to SF, where the air was often cold and damp with fog, my hair's never really had to deal with thick, muggy heat before.

My hair is relatively dry to begin with and is prone to frizzy flyaways -- something I've struggled with my whole life (it doesn't help that I have a ton of it either). So when it comes to my shampoo and conditioner routine, I typically look for products that pack a little extra moisture punch so to speak. 

Luckily, I have a few New Yorkers here who were able to help out with my search (Christine, I'm looking at you) -- which is where NEXXUS comes in. When I first moved out here, I literally had one suitcase to my name, which contained bits and pieces of my life that would have to last me until the rest of my stuff showed up with the movers a week later. Yep. This means I didn't have a bed. I didn't have plates to eat off of. I didn't even have a wine key! (Clearly, my priorities were all mixed up when I was packing). 

That's when Christine showed up. With an inflatable mattress and a bottle of champagne with several glasses to toast my new place with (and we then promptly went out for pizza afterward). Over the next few days, she'd pop in to see if I needed anything, sometimes just dropping things off as she went, including an extra set of NEXXUS shampoo and conditioner that she had scooped up after a recent visit to their New York salon (don't you just love friends that give you extra samples/products?). 

I had heard good things about their product lines had never tried them myself so I was excited to give it a go. I was immediately hooked. NEXXUS's oil-infused line is perfect for someone with as dry and coarse of hair like mine -- but doesn't weigh anything down, which is a concern I have since I have really thick hair that I like to curl pretty often. Since then, I've tried out their Oil Infinite Nourishing Hair Oil as an all over finishing touch when I get out of the shower and I'll even bring it with me during the day to use on just my ends to smooth out any flyaways. 

Have you guys tried any of their products? What are your thoughts? And dry haired girls -- I especially want to hear from you!

This post was in collaboration with NEXXUS. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

steady drum beat

Trench, sweater and pants: White House Black Market; Shoes: Manolo Blahnik; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: YSL; Bracelets: Vita Fede

How do you live your life to the beat of your own drum?

With fashion week in full force, I've been asking myself this question a lot. Namely because, when I look around the table at after-show dinner parties with my girlfriends, I'm so inspired by the women surrounding me. They're shop owners. Authors. Digital marketing trailblazers. Mothers. Wives. Bosses. Entrepreneurs. Bad. Ass. Women.

I can see the passion in their eyes and hear the excitement in their voice when we swap stories around the room about upcoming projects and endeavors. We share in each other's triumphs. And we learn from each other's failures (and celebrate them, too!). As cliche as it sounds, it's so beautiful when you can see your friends loving the lives they're creating for themselves, which in turn, inspires you to do the same.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

This post was in collaboration with White House Black Market. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

devil may care {true religion}

Top: Frank & Eileen; Jeans: True Religion (I trimmed the hem myself because I'm a shorty); Shoes: Manolo Blahnik; Sunglasss: YSL; Clutch: Olympia Le-Tan; Necklace: Ribbon from Net-a-Porter package

As much as I love my full midi skirts and ankle grazing culottes, there's something about the girl that can simply pull off a pair of great fitting jeans and an oversized oxford that I've always secretly envied. It's that effortless effort, that devil-may-care approach to what looks like it required a lot of thought and consideration, but really didn't at all. She spends 5 minutes putting it together and can turn 5 heads before she reaches the corner on her way to the subway.

As I've gotten older, I've been able to fine tune my approach to finding said classic pieces -- making sure before I invest in something, that it hits all the checkmarks on my list, which of course, is crucial when it comes to jeans especially. This pair by True Religion (the Halle Super Skinny) is a recent addition to the rotation and I'm loving the overall fit of them -- with just the right amount of give and stretch, they're comfortable without losing their structure (something I detest about jeans that have too high of a percentage of spandex in them). Plus, they're mid-rise which I think hits perfectly for that slightly tucked but untucked look with your oxford.

Plus, another bonus of getting older? I think I'm getting closer to nailing that "getting-dressed-in-5-minutes" thing -- it just requires a strong cup of coffee and an amazing set of braids from the night before that you wake up in. ;)

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

This post was in collaboration with True Religion. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

love is food for the soul

Dress: Patricia Viera (via The RealReal); Shoes: Manolo Blahnik; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

gansevoort market

Top: Tibi (love this denim version here); Pants: White House Black Market; Shoes: Steve Madden; Bag Chanel; Sunglasses: YSL

Ready, set...go!

Fashion Week is right around the corner (eep, tomorrow!), which means my feet and my liver are going to take a beating the next few days. Posting should be somewhat regular around these parts, but in case you want a peek at what I'm up to, follow along on Instagram (krystal_bick) and better yet, Snapchat (krystalbick).

Catch ya on the flip side! 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens