{oh snap} fall'ing back

I know, I know, I've been extremely lazy/uninspired and have fallen into a hole of not posting, minus the occasional Instagram/shoe selfie.  Good news is, I'm creating goals for myself so that this doesn't happen. Stay tuned!

{oh snap!} shots from Instagram

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{oh snap} happenings in the city

photos: Robin West [find me @RobinWest]

{oh snap} summer part 1

It's been a truly magical summer so far + the weekends have only just begun!

photos: Robin West

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{snap!} San Francisco + Happy Friday!

I would like to say that it is good to be back, but I left sunny San Francisco for gloom + doom in NYC, so..... 

On a brighter note, I got snap happy while frolicking around and figured I would share until I do the full download of photos.  Two of my highlights happened on Saturday - I got to experience the truly unforgettable Jean Paul-Gaultier exhibit at the de Young Museum [AMAZING photos to follow] + then walked into my new favorite vintage store on Haight to score a perfect fitting Oscar de la Renta dress from the 60's!

Other highlights coming along with the exhibit will be Tartine Bakery, Farm:Table, Wooly Pig Cafe + more!  The 'more' means that I haven't looked at my camera and genuinely don't remember what's on it.  I think that's a good sign of a great vacation!

Photos: Robin West

{snap!}

Some fun Instagram photos that have been collecting virtual dust in my phone over the last few weeks...

Photos: Robin West
[you can find me on Instagram at @RobinWest. easy enough, right?]

{playdate in Long Island City}

Remember when we were younger and would call our friends asking if they would come over and play?  That's what yesterday kind of felt like with my fellow Queens friend who I actually DID have playdates with in grade school.  This time though, instead of the park we decided to walk around Long Island City and visit Five Pointz, MoMA PS1 and a few pit stops for food & treats.

I love when someone captures moments when you have no idea you are in the frame...

Photos: Rev. Chris Murphy

{through the lens}

A look at a few pit stops during New York Fashion Week through instagram.

Photos: Robin West

{dazzle}

Getting excited for New York Fashion Week.  Because really, where else can you wear those special items that have been living in your closet never seeing the light of day!

Photo: Robin West

{sunday funday}

Yesterday was the perfect Sunday.  Starting off at The Bailey Pub & Brasserie in the Financial District, I decided to go outside of my usual order of eggs benedict and ordered up the Oak Smoked Salmon, carefully layered on top of Boxty Irish Potato Cakes.  I really can't explain how good this was. After that, I decided to walk up through Chinatown {stopping for some lychee bubble Chinese Tea} and Soho to take in the sites.  

I forgot my camera at work, so it was my first true photo diary taken through instagram.  Here's my Sunday in NYC...

stairs and feather headed mannequins in Opening Ceremony

Photos: Robin West

{winter wonderland wedding}

I went to my first true Winter Wonderland wedding this weekend and it was truly something special.  The bride with snowflake inspired beadwork on her dress, a first dance fit for a ball room and decorations iced to fit the snow covered landscape outside.

photos by Robin West (via my instagram)

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Happy 2012!!!

I have finally joined the rest of the world, purchasing an iPhone as a Xmas gift for myself, with Instagram being the first app installed, obviously.  As much as I love toting [more like lugging] my Digital XLR around, it's nice to be able to take quality photos from a phone.  Here are a few images from my first week.  Oh, and if you're on Instagram as well, you can find me at @RobinWest or on Webstagram!

Photos: Robin West