MYNY {DKNY}

With the launch of the new DKNY, MYNY fragrance, I was asked to share my New York story. For those of you who've been following this blog for some time, know that my story goes far back into the early 80's. After my parents immigrated here from Moscow, Russia, they ended up in Far Rockaway, Queens. That's where I spent my life from birth to early adulthood. This was back when the subway cars looked like this and Run D.M.C. (now considered the most influential hip hop group ever) was blasted on every corner of Queens. It was such a different city than it is today, neither in a good way or bad, just so different.

Till this day, no other place inspires me like this city. There's always something to do, no matter what the hour, always somewhere to go and always something new to discover. Below, sharing some recent snaps, strolls and adventures of the MYNY.

The MYNY perfume that inspired this post. Wearing it with a DKNY x Opening Ceremony tee.

Hanging at the Dream Downtown pool, on one of our hot summer days.

Brunching at Cafe Gitane

Feeling happy after bike riding through the city during Summer Streets. So much fun!

{The beautiful Upper West Side} Earlier this year, I made a promise that I would really explore other parts of the city and not just my usual neighborhoods. Back when I was in college, I was interning at ABC Daytime and spent so much time up here. Now, I don't take advantage enough and been really trying to make a conscious effort to change that.

Having a Whole Foods in Brooklyn, right near our work studio, has been the best! Love coming here to grab a healthy lunch and sit on the outside patio.

A stroll through one of my favorite streets in the city, Sullivan Street in the West Village.

A walk through Ruthy's Bakery in Chelsea. I have to admit, I've never tasted these actual cupcakes, but they sure are cute.

xoxo, Helena xo, Helena