{on the street} Europe-eahhhhh

I know NYC is the 'capital of fashion' and all, but street style here is nothing compared to overseas [minus the cigarettes].  Yes, fashion royalty amp up their game during Fashion Week, but I have a feeling that these ladies + gents look pretty well groomed year round.  Dedication people, dedication.

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{what dreams are made of} Kyle DeWoody's apartment

Idk if I am more taken by Kyle's eclectic personal style [burnt velvet caftan people!] or the mix of patterns and unusual nick nacks.  One thing is for sure, I need a vintage bar cart immediately.

  

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{pretty little things} summer attire

There are too many amazing things about this outfit to list...

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{style} Jazz Age Lawn Party pt 2

When I headed to Jazz Age Lawn Party last year, I had no idea I was going to be one of the only people that wasn't dressed up. Since this is the most amazing annual event in NYC, I made sure to step my game up a little bit this year + made use of a unique 20's mesh bag that I scored at a flea market last year [it's also amazing what a lovely parasol can do].  It was spectacular to head outside the city into another decade + see so many happy people in one place!  Like our very own Midnight in Paris via Governors Island.

dress from High School [almost my own vintage] - The Limited, 1920's hand painted mesh bag - flea market score, pearls - handed down from Great Grandmother, shoes - Nine West

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Photos: Crissie Fuller + Christine Murphy

{style} layered chambray

My favorite thing about this outfit is the belt that was handmade by my Great Uncle for my mother a few decades ago. chambray shirt - F21, white dress - Old Navy [old],  sunglasses - Kate Spade NY [similar here], bag - J.Crew, bracelets - J.Crew + vintage, ring - H&M, sandals - DV by Dolce Vita [similar here]

Photos: Christine Murphy

{snack'd} The Redhead Bacon Peanut Brittle

It was a normal Friday afternoon at work.  The sun was out, the temperature was ideal, so the team at work decided to walk over to Better Being Underground for some seriously amazing food.  I knew waiting on line into what it seemed was a basement apartment would be well worth it, what I wasn't expecting was the snacks to the side.

The first thing that got my attention, of course, was The Redhead brand.  Secondly?  Well, if you know me or have read the blog, the bacon + maple lovefest pulled me right in - Bacon Peanut Brittle!  AND, knock my socks off, it had hints of cayenne to create a world of wonder on my tongue.  

Photos: Robin West

{patterned}

Some beautiful inspiration to start the week with.  Go ahead, mix + match 'em!

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{in my kitchen} dinner for one

I never like to cook big meals for myself - I always thought why cook all this food for one person?  Why? Because that one person is pretty dam important! 


After meeting with a friend for brunch, shopping and some quality time I decided to end my day cooking for myself, which I may often do, but this time I stepped up the presentation.  When you have guests over it's all about the presentation + I took that same logic for myself.  I have to say, it made it taste a little better.

Photos: Robin West

{side by side} Moroccan colors

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