Watercolor Print with Dots Upon Dots

Quick outfit post from a few weeks ago....back when it was still warm enough to not wear a jacket outside (*sigh*).  I love mixing patterns and the patterns in both this skirt and blouse actually go with a lot of other things but I often wear them together. Usually I tend not to style my outfits exactly as Anthropologie does, even if the pieces are from there but this is one exception. This skirt and blouse just belong together so I would have paired them together even if I hadn't seen them styled this way on Anthropologie's website.  Anyways, looking at this photo really makes me miss the warmer days of early autumn; I'm not ready for the colder temperatures of late autumn and early winter.

Outfit Details:

Skirt (old): Liquid Acres Skirt, Anthropologie

Blouse (old): Dots Within Blouse, Anthropologie

Art Around Every Corner

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Since I spent most of Saturday running errands and checking things off my "to do" list, I decided to devote Sunday to exploring Chelsea. I had been meaning to check out Sheep Station by artist Francois-Xavier Lalanne for awhile and knew that today was the last day it'll be up so I made that the first stop on my exploration.  I also stopped to see one of the latest Banksy works to appear this month. The security fencing was still up since it was just before 11am but the security guard offered to take my camera and snap some photos up close (so nice!) which I really appreciated.  A lot of places in the area had festive autumnal and Halloween decorations out which were fun to look at along the way. One restaurant had a huge trough filled to the brim with gourds and apples which I thought was especially picturesque, plus the gourds made great props for an impromptu photo.  Although it was really sunny out, the wind was biting the whole way from Midtown to Chelsea so I stopped in at Chelsea Market to warm up a bit. Chelsea Market has all kinds of Halloween decorations up that definitely make it a "must visit" if you want to get into the Halloween spirit.  I was primarily paying attention to the decorations but Marrakesh Imports caught my eye because they had gorgeous ottomans in every color and shape stacked up in the most inviting way. The stacks of ottomans looked like works of art and in fact many of the ottomans have been hand sewn so they are works of art in their own right. Speaking of stacks, I popped into Anthropologie in search of a knit hat (my ears were freezing) and discovered an incredible stack of books that seemed precariously balanced and yet perfectly stable. It almost looked like a whirlwind had swept the books up, stacking them one on top of each other to form a pillar and leaving a carpet of books at the base.  Colorful, fun and very impressive.  I think I'll spend the rest of the day drinking hot tea, watching some Halloween themed movies and doing a little bit of work. All in all, a really great Sunday!  

Outfit Details:

Jeans (old): Dex

Jacket (old): Daughters of the Liberation, Anthropologie

Dress (old): Back View Dress, Anthropologie

Black Cord Purse (old): Aldo

Gloves: Stage Door Glovettes by Tulle Clothing via Modcloth

Sunglasses (old): Kate Spade

Hat: St. Germain Beanie in green, Anthropologie

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

Bows and Pink Crochet Meet Studded Detailing and Faux Leather

This week was one of those weeks that seemed to both drag on and speed by...very strange. Monday was a holiday (Columbus Day) so it was a shorter work week too but perhaps that's why it was such an odd week in terms of pacing. Anyways, it ended up being a pretty productive week which is always a good thing, especially when the week gets off to a slower start.

On Thursday a couple of friends/colleagues and I went to Anthropologie to participate in their Holiday Window Display Workshop. We wrapped and hot glued yarn around dowels for over an hour, and although it wasn't the most exciting craft it was pretty fun and definitely relaxing.  There's something about repetitive actions, like folding paper, stamping note cards etc. that is very soothing.

The outfit in the photos above is actually from Friday, probably the coolest day of the week; I think the lingering rays of summer warming our autumn days are now behind us. I miss the warm temperatures but I'm excited about all the things to come this fall and winter. On a side note, still in the process of growing my hair out from pixie cut stage....hence the hairband and awkward hair.

Outfit Details:

Skirt (old): Bow Tie Flirt Skirt, Kate Spade (similar here)

Peplum Blouse: Sugar Lips, Lord and Taylor

Layering top (old): Tristan

Sparkly tights (old): DKNY

Shoes (old): Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Ballerina Flats (similar here)

Necklace: NYC Charm Necklace, Crew Cuts

Studded Bow Hairband (old): Queen Street West, Toronto

Scarf: Made by my cousin's girlfriend, Ashley

Coat (old): Nick and Mo via Modcloth

Columbus Day in NYC

 

Happy Columbus Day! And a very Happy Thanksgiving Day to all my Canadian friends and family! I didn't do any special celebrating today since my guests have returned home but I did have a very restful day. It was another beautiful day weather-wise so I enjoyed walking around midtown and catching glimpses of the Columbus Day parade without getting caught up in the crowds.  Most places were open today so I also managed to get some errands done before the work week begins. 

For months I've been meaning to stop for a closer look at the interesting circular cutout in a building along W 52 that I always notice in passing when I'm going to/coming from work.  The sidewalks were less busy in that general area today so it was the perfect time to stop.  I'm still not sure what it's all about but it's a pretty cool feature. I always appreciate when I'm able to slow down a little and take in the surroundings that I often rush by on the way to one place or another. There are always so many surprises around each corner of this city, and that's definitely something I'm thankful for.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Eva Franco

Cardigan: Sparrow, Anthropologie

Scarf: Anthropologie

Trench coat: Betsy Johnson

Necklace: Kate Spade

Boots: Town Shoes

Tote: MoMA

Open House New York

As part of Open House New York this weekend my cousin and I went on Broadway Tour which began at the Times Square Museum. Generally I love any walking tour but I can't say I enjoyed this one (long story/number of reasons) but at least my cousin seemed to enjoy it which is the main reason I booked our tickets anyways.  I did, however, think the Times Square museum was pretty cool mostly because I had no idea that it was even there even though I've passed by it many times. And the weather was beautiful this weekend so that was also a plus.  I still find this time of year confusing in terms of figuring out what to wear since one second it feels chilly outside and the next it's almost balmy. Autumn = the season of adding on and taking off layers of clothing on the same day.

Outfit Details:

Skirt (old): Zara

Pocket watch tank (old): Anthropologie

Coat (old): Nick and Mo via Modcloth

Scarf (old): Anthropologie

Belt (old): Anthropolgie

Necklace (old): Anthropologie

Boots (old): John Fluevog

Purse (old): Anthropolgie

Sleepy Hollow Country

 

My cousin visited me in NYC for a couple of days but we managed to pack in a lot of adventures into a short amount of time. We both love Halloween and it is the season of ghosts and goblins, so we visited some places perfectly suited to this spirited time of year: The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, Sleepy Hollow/Washington Irving's grave, and the Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant. The train ride out along the Hudson Valley is an event in itself.  Coming home into the city at night after the Blaze I kept looking out the window of the train, catching glimpses of half shadows and reflections on the water and could almost picture the headless horseman galloping through the marshy landscape. Of course, the drunk party-goers in the car behind ours sort of marred my imagining of what this area must have been like during Washington Irving's time. After the last couple of days, I'm definitely now in the mood for more Halloween fun! I love this time of year!

Outfit Details:

Dress (old): Anthropologie

Long sleeve top (very old): ?

Scarf (old): Anthropologie

Trench coat (old): Betsy Johnson

Skeleton pumpkin head earrings: Philipsburg Manor, Tarrytown

Necklace: random beads on chain

Hat (old): Anthropologie

Boots (old): John Fluevog

Bag (old): H&M