Sunday Walks Lead to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Whenever it's finally nice out I just feel like walking forever. One of my favorite walks is to stroll along Central Park West and then cut across the Park to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, spend some time at the museum, and then walk home along Fifth Avenue. It's a lot of walking but highly enjoyable, especially when the weather is cooperative. And nothing is better than those first days of spring when the weather is actually enjoyable to be out in.  

Outfit Details:
Dress: Anthropologie
Cardigan: Anthropologie 
Long Sleeve Shirt: Tristan
Bag: Co-Lab by Christopher Kon
Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Jacket: BB Dakota
Socks: Hue
Boots: Ugg

Sculptural Entities Inhabiting the Plaza at Lincoln Center

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 


I happened to walk past Lincoln Center while running errands this morning and was happily surprised by what I saw.  Colorful aluminum creatures and contorted shapes beckoned from the plaza around the Revson Fountain. I soon learned that the 14 monumental sculptures were created by LA based artist Aaron Curry and the entire installation is called "Melt to Earth." The sculptures are very cool, adding an interesting dialogue between the more traditional arts setting and the contemporary, streetwise contours of the sculptural structures . I saw all ages interacting with the sculptures in a variety of ways, even the fountain seemed to play with their fluid designs and fantastical shapes. Every time I looked at any of the sculptures I saw something different: faces, animals, plants, shapes morphing into other shapes; the sculptures seem to have a "not from this planet" kind of vibe that really adds a unique character to the the whole Lincoln Center complex. Encountering something surprising and fun is one of the things I love best about living in NYC. I never would have expected to see these sculptures in Lincoln Center but I'm very pleased that they are installed there.  "Melt to Earth" will be up until January 2013 so if you have a chance to visit, go and check this installation out.

Outfit Details:

Skirt: French Quarter Skirt from Trashy Diva (still available here)

Marbled velvet t-shirt (old): Mendocino, Queen Street West, Toronto

Long sleeve top (old): Roots

Scarf (old): Melanie Lyne, Shops at Don Mills

Necklace (old): horse and carriage charm from an old bracelet purchased in Quebec City

Bag (old): Co-Lab by Christopher Kon

Coat (old): Nick and Mo via Modcloth

CORNucopia at Philipsburg Manor

The last few days I've been warming up to the idea that autumn is really just around the corner. I'm still sad to see summer end, but there are so many things I love about fall that my anticipation of all those things grows a little each day.  There's something about the calendar flipping from August 31 to September 1 that triggers a seasonal shift in my brain. Today I took the Metro North Train to Tarrytown to attend the first ever CORNucopia Festival at Philipsburg Manor and was greeted by some of the sights and smells I associate with autumn. Even though it was hot and humid out today, I suddenly wanted to string acorns, carve a pumpkin, drink hot apple cider, and read scary stories by the glow of a fireplace.  Welcome September!

P.S. As a child, I had a great pop-up book about a haunted house perched at the top of a hilly street in Tarrytown. I remember the story pretty well and can even recall some of the illustrations but I can't remember the title.  I need to do some more searching online today because what I recall of the illustrations exactly matched what I saw of Tarrytown today.

Outfit Details:

Skirt (old) - Kalya Gauze Skirt by HD in Paris, Anthropologie

Blouse (old) - Blue Book Blouse by Odille, Anthropologie

Bag (old) - Co-Lab by Christopher Kon

This and That...Sometimes Outfit Stylings are Happy Accidents

Sometimes the outfits I like most are those that happen almost by accident. I love this styling because it contains so many pieces from here and there and is in fact representative of a whole outfit under $60 (boots and hat not included).  I definitely felt really cheerful wearing this while gallery hopping in Chelsea....how can you not feel cheerful when you have a tulip skirt and a macaroon t-shirt with mini puffed sleeves on!

Outfit Details:

Skirt - Cross-hatched Ruffle Skirt, Anthropologie (purchased on super sale)

T-shirt - Uniqlo Short Sleeve Laduree in light blue

Belt - random flimsy belt that came with a sundress

Cameo Bow Brooch attached to belt - from an old Forever 21 cardigan

Hat - Kathy Jeanne hat from Lord and Taylor (old) (similar ones here)

Boots - Town Shoes (old)

Yellow Bag - Co-Lab by Christopher Kon (old) from Town Shoes