Happy 4th of July!

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July!

Despite the rain (which was not nearly as bad as the storms we have been having the last few days) I think it was still a really great day. I had a fun time roaming the city and checking out a few exhibitions including Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans at The New York Historical Society and Jeff Koons: A Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art. I also found these shoes in my size at Anthropologie (now with an extra 20% off!) which I thought were perfect for July 4th (and everyday wear too) but sadly had to be worn only inside yesterday due to the drizzly conditions outside.

I can't wait to be outside more today! Enjoy the beautiful weather forecast for today and tomorrow!

Outfit Details:
Dress: Anthropologie
Denim polka-dot cropped leggings: Hue
Shirt: Anthropologie:
Hat: Lord and Taylor
Shoes: Suprega
Cardigan: Forever 21
Tote: Uniqlo MoMA collaboration

Jazz Age Lawn Party 2014

Oh yes, I always ride the subway dressed like this

It's time parasols made a comeback

Lovely

The scene is set

St. Germain

The art of picnicking 

Headband crown adorableness

Lemonade stain on your gloves? Don't fret, there are plenty on hand

May I interest you in a new hat?

Love these colorful vintage car barrettes 

The way photographs used to be taken

Beaded beauties

And the band played....and everyone danced merrily

MoMA and the Met Visitor Researchers and Evaluators....honing our people watching skills

Ephemera for the festivities

Jazz Age Lawn Party...if only every day could be like this!

Outfit Details:
Dress and blouse: Alice and Olivia (samples)
Slip: Uniqlo Airism
Boots: XOXO
Tights: Ellen Tracy
Magnifying glass necklace: New York Historical Society
Cameo necklace and earrings: ? (super old)
Hat: Lord and Taylor
Tote: Out of Print Books
Purse: MoMA Staff Sale 2013
Ruffled Socks: Hue
Gloves: Jazz Age Lawn Party
Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2014

Like many people, I grew up watching Easter Parade with Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford so being able to actually see the Easter Parade in person these last few years has been amazing. Obviously, a lot has changed since those days. The Easter finery on parade along Fifth Avenue now is a lot less demure, definitely more colorful, and often over-the-top. As much as I really love all the old photographs from Easter parades gone by, I really appreciate all the unique stylings represented in the more recent parades.  The crowds are a little intense, and professional photographers are a bit reckless (um, dangerous...) with their equipment, but getting into the fray to see all the outfits and hats up close is part of the experience (warning: you may want to wear some extra padding....just saying....). Happy Easter!

Outfit Details:

Skirt: Anthropologie

Coat: Nanette Lepore (from Archival Sample Sale 2014)

Sweater: Kensie

Purse: Nine West

Bonnet: Lord and Taylor

Boots: Steve Madden Girl

Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada

Tights: Hue

Polka Dot Socks: Hue

The Wearing of the Green: Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you wore green! I made sure to don myself in green from head to toe and wear my shamrock earrings and Celtic harp necklace. (I had the tune "The Wearing of the Green" running through my head all day).  I celebrated this special day by heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with some colleagues to check out the Ink Art exhibition and then trying to cut across the parade route to get back into the office :) But in case you think I split from tradition, don't worry...I popped into the Irish Arts Center that weekend so I definitely had a chance to tap into my roots. Anyways, it doesn't hurt to break from tradition every now and then and enjoy a bit of cultural exchange.