Photos and thoughts on fashion, beauty, tech + city living.
by Alex
Welcome to Letters from the City, a lifestyle photoblog.
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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Mia says
Oh, these are gorgeous. I read what you wrote about the High Line down below, and that’s such a neat idea! I used to hang around the (still-functioning) train tracks near my house as a kid because burrowing owls lived out there and sometimes I could get a peek of one. :)
laura says
I love your photos, Alex. Especially the ones of the tracks. Is that supposed to be some kind of attraction? They look like weeds to me. But I’ve an untrained eye for plants…
Kaleidomind says
love the architecture in these photos!
brett says
love that railroad track garden
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Cara says
Love your High Line pictures, I really want to go everytime I’m in NYC and never make it! Your maxi and knotted sweater are adorable :)
Fashion By Alicia says
These are great photos!
Lyddiegal says
that billboard makes me laugh, and your leopard maxi looks sooooo good. i want to steal it.
the high line seems like such an interesting space — it was like a highway turned public garden?
Alex Elizabeth says
Yes, the billboard is hilarious, right?
The High Line is an old, elevated train track that goes through Chelsea and part of Midtown. I don’t think it’s actually been used for trains since like 1960, and a few years ago they converted it into a park. I mean, as parky as an elevated train track can be, haha. We can go there sometime. It’s really interesting. It’s not that far above the street but you barely feel like you’re in New York.
Megan Zietz says
Soooo pretty.
Kimberlee Van Der Wall says
I love the High Line :) It’s a great place for a photo shoot!
Alex Elizabeth says
Yes! Although you do have to dodge all the people. So crowded on the weekends!