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Downtown Romantic
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Mainly fashion and food. Mostly in downtown New York.
#3360 in All , #737 in General Fashion

And the moon rose over an open field

♫♪ Simon and Garfunkel — America I like New York, I don’t love New York. It’s a little too crowded for me, too hectic, too intense. So, when I get an invite to escape the chaos I al...

4 h ago

They say that the world was built for two

{ Equipment blouse, vintage jacket, Sandrina Fasoli skirt, Tabitha Simmons boots, ResultWear bra, Dannijo bracelets, Hermes watch, Jack Vartanian necklace, Tom Ford Pure Pink lipstick } ♫♪ Lana Del R...

2 days ago

Brunch at Maialino

Life has been so intense lately that a girls’ brunch was exactly what I needed this Saturday. On a weekday Maialino is the place to have a power breakfast, but on the weekend, it’s sweet ...

15 feb 12 1 person likes this

Inspired Valentine’s Day

Last week I held a little giveaway. I asked every one to say what they were going to do for Valentine’s Day. The comments were so sweet, like little presents. They inspired me to get a little c...

14 feb 12

Backstage at Derek Lam

One of the reasons why I love what I do so much is that I get to have some amazing behind-the-scenes moments. Watching Tom Pecheux, Estée Lauder‘s Creative Makeup Director, create this sexy, &#...

14 feb 12

I let my music take me where

{ Zara jacket, Ann Taylor scarf, J.Crew skirt, Franco Sarto boots, Christian Louboutin purse } ♫♪ Cat Stevens — The Wind

13 feb 12

Ruby Slippers (aka Jacques Levine giveaway)

For me, Valentine’s Day is about love for others, but also ourselves (i.e., eating something sugary without the typical post consumption self loathing). When Jacques Levine asked me if I wanted...

09 feb 12

There is dancin’ out there

{ Vintage fur, Stylemint tee c/o, James Jeans “Couture Skinny” c/o, Miu Miu heels, Temperley London clutch, Dannijo earrings } ♫♪ Bee Gees — Night Fever Despite the cold and an incr...

07 feb 12 1 person likes this

Snapshot

Often the photos taken by mistake, out of focus, or without purpose end up being my favorite. This is a little moment and preview of tomorrow’s post… P dot s, the InPink giveaway winners ...

06 feb 12

One more thing

One of my favorite birthday presents this year was from my friend Fatima. While walking through Nolita this summer we stumbled into Love, Adorned and I feel in love with this bowl. Fatima surprised m...

03 feb 12

Damage remedy

Having dyed my hair and then dyed it back. Over blow-drying, curling, and ironing it on a daily basis. Forgetting to cut it for way too long. All these have led to my hair being, let’s just say...

02 feb 12

Urban petals

I’ve always stuck with single flower bouquets because I assumed, probably rightfully so, I couldn’t replicate the professional type. But, when I got this floral design tool kit from Urban...

01 feb 12 1 person likes this

Lazy sunday

Few things make me happier than a lazy Sunday, consisting of the Week in Review, scrambled eggs, Blue Ribbon‘s bacon/onion ciabatta and coffee from Prodigy (my block’s new amazing coffee ...

31 jan 12 1 person likes this

You saw me standing alone

{ White + Warren sweater c/o, Alexander Wang skirt, Oscar de la Renta clutch, Zara heels, Estée Lauder Teal Topaz polish } ♫♪Billie Holiday — Blue Moon I didn’t know how it was going to f...

30 jan 12

A preview….

More to come to tomorrow…

29 jan 12 1 person likes this

The right gear

{ Levi’s jeans, Faded Glory sweater, Cougar boots, Alexander Wang hat, Marni gloves } Spending five days in 70-degrees and sunny California was fabulous. Coming back to snowy, slushy streets, n...

26 jan 12

Anything or nothing

{ GAP sweater, c/o my sister, Levi’s jeans, Derek Lam sunglasses } Sometimes I stumble upon old photos that make me so nostalgic I have to call home immediately.  These were taken over Christma...

24 jan 12 2 people like this

California Dreamin’

Last week I was in L.A. for a video shoot for an upcoming project. Even though I was working I couldn’t have been more excited to be in the sunshine, spend my free moments with friends, and eat...

23 jan 12 1 person likes this

Creamy Deviled Eggs

I read somewhere that “a party isn’t a party without deviled eggs”. Which might be why they are always present at Crowell-family events — traditionally made by my Aunt Malinda...

19 jan 12 1 person likes this

Cookbook collection

I spent this long weekend out-of-town in a large, cozy, non-New York apartment (read: big kitchen). Instead of venturing out into the cold, we stayed in making shrimp and grits for dinner and chocola...

18 jan 12

L’objet du jour

My cousin Claudine picked up this vintage silver sugar spoon for me as a Christmas gift. She spotted the initials peaking out from a glass case in her local antique shop and thought of me (and second...

13 jan 12

INPINK giveaway

The holidays may be over, but I have a present for you all. INPINK.com, the website where I found this great bracelet, is giving away 50 (yes, 5 – 0 ) $40 gift certificates. Enter by doing the ...

12 jan 12

You ain’t seen nothing like me yet

{ Rebecca Taylor dress and scarf, Inhabit sweater, Ash boots c/o, Jo “Max” bag, vintage necklaces and rings, Jewelmint bracelet c/o} ♫♪ Adele — Make You Feel My Love

11 jan 12 2 people like this

Le ciel change de nuages

{ ADAM dress, leather jacket, scarf, Aldo heels, American Apparel clutch } ♫♪ Carla Bruni — L’amoureuse

09 jan 12

Chocolate and date croissants

Tea time is such a sweet way to relax in the afternoon. A little snack and warm cup are the perfect accompaniment to a deep breath. I made these quick and easy croissants with a homemade date butter ...

09 jan 12 1 person likes this

L’objet du jour

Thakoon for Edition01 pillow. A little obsessed with the not-too-feminine black and white roses, and the fact that it’s beyond comfy.

06 jan 12 1 person likes this

Sweet things

Sweet things: silk and lace, Chanel, Tom Ford, fishnets, and thank you’s.

05 jan 12 1 person likes this

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone

{ New sunnies: Derek Lam } ♫♪ Bill Withers — Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone I took these pictures on my last day at home. It’s always really hard for me to leave California...

04 jan 12 1 person likes this

Cowgirl Creamery

Cowgirl Creamery is one of my favorite places to stop for lunch when I’m in Point Reyes. They make incredible cheeses on location and as a result their sandwiches are divine. Even though itR...

03 jan 12

So nice and warm

{ Gap scarf, Gap sweater, Levi’s jeans, J.Crew ballet flats, Essie Above the Cut nail polish, unknown bag } ♫♪ She & Him — Baby it’s Cold Outside

02 jan 12 4 people like this

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