{style} down by the river

Stine Goya blazer, Zara faux leather pants, Vince Camuto snakeskin pumps, crystal necklaces - flea market find, J.Crew bag

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{good eats} Crave Fishbar

Ok, there are a lot of restaurants in NYC, A LOT.  So when you happen to just drop into one that you haven't heard of and it knocks your socks off, it's pretty incredible.  That's what it was like walking into Crave Fishbar.  A friend and I were planning on meeting at a wine bar a block over... when it was way crowded, we headed back to an adorable bar I walked by.  The front all open, white birch wood along the wall and an aroma that gives you a little smack. 

From the first sip of my Baby Jagger [I'm on a gin kick], I was hooked.  The Olive Oil Poached Octopus was THE most amazing octopus dish I've ever ingested, and I'm slightly depressed that when I went back last week it wasn't on the menu.  We also noshed on some Baby Colorado Lamb Ribs that were to die as well.  In case you haven't picked up on it, you should probably head there immediately. 

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{oh snap!} weekend fundays

I went hiking in upstate New York this weekend and after a nice 2 hour hike through the woods, we decided to check out the Oktoberfest along Bear Mountain Lake for some knockwurst, cold beer + cotton candy bigger than me [the workout allows you to do this, no?].  The best part?  Other than the obvious breath of literal fresh air, I found the most fun leopard ring that covers 3 fabulous fingers!!  

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{design} Ivanka Trump's abode

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{side by side} shades of grey

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{style} New York Fashion Week

NYFW is the perfect excuse to pull out the snakeskin, gold + a little umpf. Are 4 different types of snakeskin too much?  Good, didn't think so!

H&M Jacket, J.Crew blouse + skirt, Barney's New York sandals, Oscar de la Renta necklace, vintage Givenchy brooch, vintage snakeskin envelope clutch, vintage snakeskin belt, vintage sunnies

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{on the streets} falling into Fashion 'month'

Tommy Ton, layered prints, heels, labels and a certain red head [not me, TTH] means one thing: Fashion Month has begun!

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{NYFW} Altuzarra Spring 2013

It's refreshing to see designers like Altuzzara get so many much deserved accolades for an unbelievably original + detail-oriented collection, especially the last image below (whoa):

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{fall color inspiration}

Purple and blue tones are definitely some of the colors that I need to make sure to over purchase this season.

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{so long summer!}

You know, I used to think that summer went by quick when I was younger, but I feel like every year it goes by quicker than the last.  But that's ok!  My favorite time of the year are actually the cooler months of September, October and November.  Not only can you go to the beach in some layers [without all of the out of towners], BUT, here in the Northeast you can witness the trees turning into extraordinary colors.  Even nature changes wardrobes.

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