Photos and thoughts on fashion, beauty, tech + city living.
Looking for something breezy and beautiful to take take with you on this summer’s beach vacation? Emerging designer Elif Katik is the creator of both Elif and Elif for Jordan Taylor, two totally island destination-ready spring collections. It’s no surprise that my two favorite looks are the peacock feather dress and the swingy maxi dress above.
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Dear Francy,
Oh look. Shivani came to visit. Aren’t we so nice to each other? I know, I know. We’re terrible. What are friends for….
Mad. Sq. Eats is a fun — if crowded — place to spend an hour or two for dinner or happy hour. I have to confess a preference for Asiadog, which always has one of the longest lines. However, if you’re looking for dessert, grab a few cookies from momofuku milk bar and split some crepes and a bottle of wine from Bar Suzette. The mini food festival takes place ever spring and fall and is open from 11am – 9pm until May 31st. …
Dear Christine,
If you didn’t already know, A Beautiful Mess recently released an iPhone app.
I’m possibly, maybe alittlebitobsessed. I haven’t had this much fun with an app since Instagram launched. The features remind me of those awesome instant photobooths in Japan with tons of stamps and features. Wish they would bring those stateside!
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Now that it’s finally going to be spring in New York, I’m ready to transition to a different moisturizer that’s better suited for warmer weather. I recently received a full size sample of Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream from influenster, which I’ve been testing for the past few weeks.
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Remember this old favorite? I’m taking about my treasured black cardigan in the style of Katy’s Frequent Flyer series, which focuses on the many different ways one piece of your wardrobe can be worn. Read more about this very special cardigan on ModlyChic!
I have been waiting forever to wear this outfit. I picked up this dress from Anthropologie when it was still freezing out, but this outfit is the end goal that I had in mind. As soon as I saw the dress I knew it would be perfect with a trench coat and bare legs for spring. Have you ever imagined an outfit and for one reason or another had to wait ages before wearing it?…
Some things that have been occupying the space around here lately:
Benefit Benetint, my favorite lip stain. It’s more subtle than my usual MAC Russian Red and I wear it almost every day. This bottle is c/o Benefit from a fashion week party last fall.
A Greenleaf candle in the scent First Blush. I think it’s Yuna Yang’s signature scent because I picked this candle up during the F/W 2013 show, but I remember the scent from S/S 2013 as well.
The Selby is in Your Place is a great book for some interior decorating inspiration. I’ve had my copy for several years but always flip through it every few months for some new ideas.
My name is Alex and I have been blogging in some form or another since 1998. I’m a former Manhattanite now living the quieter life in Brooklyn. I like outerwear and red lipstick.
When I was younger, I was let loose in a GAP Kids one too many times, resulting in many of the fashion choices you see here in my photos. I also read, traveled, and took cooking and art classes. Art eventually led me around to photography, and to this day I do enjoy a good brunch.
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