The Norwegian New Yorker

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Description: Welcome to my NYC Lifestyle & Fashion blog! I’m a Norwegian girl, pursuing my 2nd College degree – and enjoying life – in what I think is the most exciting city in the world.

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Cobalt

Lately, I’ve been a sucker for cobalt blue, and got a blouse and sweater in that color when I was in Norway. Saw this skirt here, and I love the look: cobalt bandage skirt paired with a black l...

05 feb 12

Mr Vegas Acoustic Performance

Thursday night, we attended the live acoustic performance by Mr. Vegas, at Radio Lily, next-door to restaurant Miss Lily’s. His dancehall songs have been among my favorites since I was very you...

05 feb 12

Arrhythmia

Beautiful Norwegian Charlotte Thorstvedt just released her 2nd single Arrhythmia. For those who don’t know, she is the DJ (not singer), and you can see her in the video with dark brown hair. Fo...

02 feb 12

Back in the Big Apple

I’m back in the Big Apple! <3 Landed at JFK last night, and woke up this morning thinking “Where the heck am I ?!” Spent a beautiful sunny day in Soho with my boyfriend ~ strolle...

30 jan 12

Lita Platform

The Lita Platform by Jeffrey Campbell was super popular in 2011, both in Norway and NYC, but I kind of concluded that I’m too tall to wear them. Still, I like them more and more every time I se...

28 jan 12

Orange Sky

Beautiful evening sky in the south of Norway <3 Filed under: Norway

22 jan 12

Emil & Samuel

Last weekend, my friend and I went on our semi-annual girls-only trip to Oslo. We spent some quality time with my lovely cousins, and met up with other friends; did some shopping in Bogstadveien and ...

15 jan 12

Sangria Lace

My grand weakness, besides coffee and chocolates: dresses! This will be my 2nd for 2012, and you can get it here. Filed under: Fashion

12 jan 12

Emerald Green

TFNC dress sold here Been crushing on this dress for weeks now, and today I couldn’t resist. Green sequin with brown hair is such a nice combination! Don’t have a lot of green in my wardr...

09 jan 12

Moments of 2011

I am truly grateful for how awesome 2011 has been. I graduated with a bachelors degree from Baruch College, had a lovely trip to Miami with the boyfriend, met so many amazing people, spend wonderful ...

31 dec 11

Corporate

Miss my office view in NYC! Though I must say, I’m having a blast – and learning a lot – at my Accounts Payable job in Norway. It’s a good sign when you can’t wait to ge...

28 dec 11

Pop of Red

Knitted scarf from Zara // leather jacket from Zara // skinny jeans from Bebe // sunglasses from Marc Jacobs // knitted sweater from Monki Day 1 as an Accounts Payable Assistant went well, and I̵...

27 dec 11

Cocktail Hour

Photos taken at SEA Thai Restaurant in Meatpacking, with the view of Standard Hotel. I love this place! Go here to see photos from inside the restaurant (click on Gallery/Virtual Tour), and here are ...

26 dec 11

Promise

Bachata music gives me the chills, and I think this collaboration with Usher and Romeo Santos is amazing. Enjoy! Filed under: Music

25 dec 11

Christmas in Norway

Yesterday, I touched down in Norway, and it feels great being back in the motherland. So nice being together with my friends and family! Overload them with Christmas gifts, decorate the Christmas tre...

25 dec 11

Pyjama Mama

Love this Fireside Thermal Long Jane Pyjama from Victoria’s Secret. Perfect for cold winter nights. Like right now, when our heater hasn’t been on since last night. Only in New York? Land...

19 dec 11

Birthday Week

The birthday card my boyfriend made for me <3 It’s the final countdown before I take off to Norway for Christmas, and the last weeks have been crazy as usual. My last day at the internship,...

18 dec 11

Buddakan

Buddakan restaurant in Meatpacking <3

09 dec 11

Chai Thai in Williamsburg

Chai Thai in Williamsburg. Go here for more pictures. It’s Wednesday night, and my day was crap because of a stupid Law assignment. But then I came home from school, and discovered a very pleas...

08 dec 11

Spice Market

Spice Market is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, because of the beautiful decor, the huge 2-floor space, and the delicious coconut sorbet served in little To-Go rice boxes. The cuisine is Asian...

04 dec 11

Pranna

As I was going through some old photos, I found these from my 2010 birthday party at Pranna. Pranna is a beautiful lounge/nightclub/restaurant on 79 Madison Ave, just a short walk away from Macy̵...

03 dec 11

Paperjam

It’s day two of me fighting with my paper, and it has to be submitted tomorrow morning…! Wish it could write itself. It’s a white-paper about coffee prices and the coffee retailing ...

30 nov 11

Black Friday

Some of my Black Friday finds: sequin skirt, mini dress, and slouchy top. Some of it was already on sale, and I got an additional 20% off. I got them here, here, and here.

27 nov 11

Sweden in NYC

FIKA Espresso Bar is Swedish, and there are 3 of them around Manhattan: Park Avenue, Financial District, and on 58 street. I love finding Scandinavian places in NYC, especially if I’m a bit hom...

26 nov 11

Madison Avenue Couture

Madison Avenue, Upper East Side It’s Thanksgiving ya’ll! So excited to have a 4-day weekend, ‘cus I need me some REST! Started my day with watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade (outs...

24 nov 11

Talk That Talk

Rihanna’s new album Talk That Talk just released!!! Pre-ordered it, so already got it on my iTunes. My favorites right now are You Da One and Where Have You Been. <3 <3 <3

21 nov 11

Travel in Style

My girls and I got a ride in this beauty last weekend! It was my first time in a white stretched Hummer, so I truly enjoyed every minute of it. We did not booked the car – my friend just asked ...

20 nov 11

Leather Jacket

Obsessed with my new leather jacket! Of the Zara stores in NYC, only 1 still had my size. I’ve been wearing the same vintage piece after my mother, for 10 years now, but it’s falling apar...

14 nov 11

Room Service

Room Service restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen. Delicious, affordable Thai food and cocktails. Lively atmosphere, perfect for Friday & Saturday night dinners. Went there on a date with my boyfri...