sick and tired

Image from here.
Feeling a bit under the weather these days.

fashion week

(view from my seat)
Going to a big time fashion show has been a dream of mine for a long time. I may be strict about what I buy, but don't get me wrong - I love fashion. When a buyer friend mentioned that she had an extra ticket for the Anna Sui show I probably squealed with delight.

The show was everything I wanted it to be and more - crowded, glamourous, loud and colorful. The people watching was beyond amazing...just across from me was Karen Elson, Russell Simmons and Coco Rocha. I saw Bill Cunningham as we exited the show.

And the clothes! I was actually too busy trying to shoot everything (those girls walk fast!) to really study the collection, but there were some really beautiful pieces. To see the full fall collection, click here.

Since you are probably going to ask, I wore a green silk dress (80's most likely) from Shareen's, an old coat from Banana Republic, and my vintage Gucci purse...

....and the swag included blush, perfume and socks:

CAG - thanks again for taking me!
©photos by me

jane's carousel

Jane's Carousel opened this summer in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Built in 1922, the carousel was originally installed at Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. In the early 80's a local couple purchased the carousel and began the long process of restoration in their Dumbo studio. Twenty-seven years later, the carousel is open to the public, housed in a Jean Nouvel pavilion and overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

©photos by me.

around the corner

On the same block in Nolita is an indoor park as well as a musical facade. NYC, you sure are special.

© photos by me.

hot chocolate

Photo from here.
In case you weren't already jealous that I live in NYC, February is Hot Chocolate month at City Bakery.

recent thrift store treasures

Recent non-new finds include a butterfly necklace (above), boring yet practical camel sweater (below):

 Oscar de la Renta plaid skirt:

 and a brass shell to add to my growing small-things-made-of-brass collection:

©Photos by me.

"murder"

The ICP might be one of my favorite museums in the city - everything I've seen there has been fantastic. Currently they are showing a retrospective of the work of Weegee, a police and crime photographer from the 30's and 40's. It's both gruesome and riveting at the same time.

Photos from here.

skaters

Played around with the settings on my new camera while watching the ice skaters at Bryant Park.

©Photos by me.

ever-blue

It may seem like I've been a knitting fiend recently, but in reality I've been more of a finishing fiend. This project was started way back in March and to be honest I kind of forgot about it. It's the same pattern I've made before, just in a significantly more obnoxious color. It's been awhile since I've posted my paler than pale mug, so here is the shawl in action.

Ravelry: Evergreen

flushing: etc

After stuffing ourselves silly, we decided to take a stroll around Flushing to see what else was there. In addition to some rather historic homes (above and below)...

...we also happened upon the oldest public high school in New York, Flushing High School (above) as well as the beautiful town hall building (below).

All photos by me.