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Mad. Sq. Eats | Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 by Alex

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. …

Things To Do in New York in the Rain

Saturday, March 30, 2013 by Alex

J.Crew Double Cloth Madeline Coat (old) | xhilaration/Target dress | Assets by Sara Blakely tights | Forever 21 belt | La Canadienne boots | ZARA bag | AMY O. Jewelry necklace, bracelets and ring | Ippolita Wicked ring | photos: The Tiny TieRant and star-crossed smile

Take photos with Chris and Nnenna, of course.

Around Flatiron

Saturday, October 6, 2012 by Alex

Marc Jacbos shirt (thrifted) | J.Crew skirt (many seasons past) | Cole Haan ballets | Zara bag | bracelets: Ippolita (similar), vintage | photos: star-crossed smile

New York Fall Photo Diary

Thursday, November 10, 2011 by Alex

Whew that was a lot of photos, including two outfits you haven’t seen before. Hope you liked it!

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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