Audra Koch - Southern New Yorker
 

Hi, I’m Audra!

I’m a Texas-native, New York based blogger who loves writing about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for the modern metropolitan 20-something gal!

I’m so glad you decided to drop by! You can read more about me, take a look at some of my favorite posts, or drop me line about anything you like!

 

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I CHOOSE JOY 💞💞 Even when there are bad things happening in the world, even when I’m stressed out or having a bad day. I choose joy because there is always something to be joyful about! 💕 • There are 3 puppies in my office today 🐶 I had a really good cup of coffee this morning ☕️ I’ve aced every final exam so far, and only have one more! 📝 • What brought you joy today?? 👇🏻💞
This entire outfit retails for $2500 💸 Want to know what I paid? ~$300~ ✨ I’m spilling all my secrets on how to snag designer fashion for a fraction of the cost over on the blog tonight! Head to the link in my bio, your closet will thank you 😎
There was a time when I used to scroll through Instagram and feel jealous. Like everyone else had so much more than me. Ever felt that way too? Some girl is running around Paris with a new Dior saddle bag, her photos are PERFECT, and you just think ‘why can’t that be me?’ 🙄🙄 • But I figured out something important. The problem was never her, the problem was ME 😳 • It took a serious perspective shift, but now when I see gals I follow going on amazing trips, or achieving some awesome life goal, I’m HAPPY for them! 💞 I say a little prayer that they get MORE of whatever it is, because women have enough obstacles to overcome without competing with each other 👯‍♀️✨ • Try it next time you get bit by the envy bug, and slowly, you’ll feel a shift from those negative feelings, to lifting up and empowering the girl squad around you! 💃🏼💃🏽💃🏿
It’s been awhile since we had a good ol’fashion introduction 🌸 Whether you’ve known me ten minutes or ten years, here’s 5 things you may not know about me: . . 1. I moved from Texas to NYC about 3.5 years ago to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology. I told my parents I wanted to move here when I was ten or eleven, and I knew I wanted to be in fashion basically since birth! 💞 2. I’m studying Fashion Business, with a specialty in Product Development, and a double minor in International Trade and Italian Language (and I graduate in 9 days!!! 🎓) 3. If I wasn’t in fashion, my other dream was to open a bakery 🍰 I’ve always loved to bake, and I even had a name! Sweet Audra’s 🍪🙈 4. My natural hair is a very light brown, but I dyed it platinum blonde 5 years ago, and have never wanted to go back! 💁🏼‍♀️ I pitched the idea to some friends a few weeks ago, and they all said they wouldn’t know who I was if I wasn’t blonde! 😂 5. I studied abroad in Florence, Italy and it was the most amazing experience of my life 🇮🇹 I got to travel ALL over Europe, and my favorite cities were Paris, Budapest, and Rome! ✨ . What was your childhood dream, or a favorite city you’ve been to?? 💞
Self care Sunday 🍷🛁 The best way to beat the Sunday scariest is to unwind, unplug, and pamper yourself a little. Some of my favorite ways: 1. Take a long bath 🛁 2. Read a good book 📚 3. Take a walk in the park alone 🌳 4. Curl up with wine and an old movie 🍷🎞 • What’s your favorite way to unwind?
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽🍹I’m currently at home in sweats finishing final projects, but here’s a happier Audra with a spicy marg in hand 😋🍹 #spicymargsallday What’s your favorite cocktail??
I’m not home right now, but my shoes are, so leave them a message 👠☎️
Instagram vs Reality 🌷🌷 (Just kidding, I’m giving side eye 100% of the time)
Cersei - Daenerys - Arya ⚔️ Looks inspired by the badass women of Game of Thrones using the limited edition @urbandecaycosmetics x @gameofthrones palette dropping at Sephora and Ulta tomorrow 👑 See how I created these over on IGTV
Finding little corners of Italy... even in New York 🇮🇹⛲️🗽
 
 

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