My friends know how much I love freebies and introduced me to this amazing NYC store currently offering free earrings (this is not a joke). Of course, what better way to enjoy a free gift than to share it with my #vitastics community!

I am so excited to rock these beautiful handcrafted 14K gold Ivy Arc earrings by the Eco-Friendly NYC company SiiZU. They retail for $35 but are currently FREE!!!

You can find them by clicking the link HERE, then in the menu under "Shop" look under "Shop Jewelry" and select "Free Earrings." All you have to do is pay shipping (~$6) or if you'd rather, you can purchase a second pair of earrings and get free shipping.

There are currently seven different earring styles available:
















Which ones are your favorites? Leave a comment below!

And if you're looking for even more fashion inspiration, be sure to follow me on insta @doctor.cole to see the latest trends from Philly Fashion Week <3

"Eve's great, no matter where she goes. Dress her up from her head to her toes. On the town, at the mall, Eve loves high fashion."

This song has been playing in my head non-stop ever since I received the invite to New York Fashion Week. I am so glad I had the chance to see first-hand some of next season's newest collections (to clarify, when I say next season, I mean Spring because fashion is always looking ahead and moving forward!).


My friend Priyanca (@priyanca) and I went to @ArtHeartsFashion show, which took place in the Angel Orensanz Center - the same venue where Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were married and where Whitney Houston once performed. It was stunning. We had access to the VIP sky lounge with free cocktails. Not to mention a balcony view overlooking the runway, which was lit up in beautiful blue and purple hues. Of course, our seats were practically right next to the runway so we had a great view. From that vantage point, we learned white after Labor Day is now couture.



One of my favorite moments was when the show featured a model with Down Syndrome. She absolutely slayed the runway! As a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor, helping my patients optimize their quality of life, this moved me. I love that NYFW is breaking down barriers and stereotypes.



We saw collections from incredible designers including Bad Sisters (@bad_sisters), Carmen Steffens (@carmensteffens), and Anthony Rubio (@anthonyrubio01). They created the most beautiful, bold, and bright statements for the upcoming year. Also, dogs make the best accessory!








At the end of the night, we each scored complimentary gift bags filled with great beauty products including Moira's Korean face masks. Congratulations to @squatsandswatches and @reshmom for winning our Facemask giveaway!



Talk about a Lifesize moment...if only we saw Tyra Banks. Now that NYFW is over, I am even more excited for Philly Fashion Week! I will be part of the Press team so make sure to follow along on Instagram @doctor.cole to stay up to date on the latest trends coming to Center City.

A few weeks ago, I met an inspiring woman named Julie Palumbo through social media (@juliempalumbo; owner of Best Whole Self) who asked me to be a guest physician speaker on DisruptED TV's show DisruptHealth. During this interview, I shared my tips on how to make the most out of your doctor's appointments.

Check out the video below and scroll down to see my top five tips for being a strong patient advocate!


The following list is a compilation of my experiences both as a patient and a physician.

1. Know your medical history

• Designate a binder, notepad, and/or folder to compile all of your medical care.
• Have a list of your medications (with doses) and allergies (with reactions) available at all times. This could be in your phone or wallet as well as a list on your fridge.
• Some patients put everything on a face sheet including medications, allergies, medical conditions, surgeries (with dates), family history, doctors, etc.

2. Be prepared for your appointment

I would like to give a special shout out to my fellow intern year residents physicians. They have helped to raise me to be the best doctor I can be, to advocate for my patients, and to never lose my light. I am honored to still be featured on their Internal Medicine Residency home page despite moving on to specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Thank you again Julie Palumbo of Best Whole Self for featuring me on your show <3