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Brunch at Peels, East Village

Fancy brunch? Want to build your own biscuit*? Then head to Peels, located on the Bowery, in the East Village. This is a perfectly fabulous place to hangout for a few hours with friends. The...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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Time to get a J Crew Summer Dress

So it’s really time to turn our heads to warmer weather and at least start to plan the summer dress outings. Yay! First port of call is J Crew as we all know they pitch a perfect dress. Image...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden

It’s starting to get warmer in New York, but if you are craving heat without a flight involved, head to the hot houses at The New York Botanical Garden. As until the 22nd April, you can view The...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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Lunch at The John Dory Oyster Bar

We have eaten at The John Dory on a number of occasions as it’s our nearest fabulous restaurant. Mostly it’s been our go to place as a Saturday lunch treat. Set in the Ace Hotel, the restaurant is...

Mar 30, 2013 Like

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Bright Yellow for S/S13 Interior Spaces

Yellow was a popular accent colour on the catwalks for S/S13 so I thought we should look at how to introduce it in to our interior spaces. I love yellow, ever since buying a bright yellow watch 5...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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Saturdays Surf NYC

I am not a surfer, but I have always thought in my perfect world, I would be the type to head off surfing for the weekend and hang out at the beach. In reality the waves would probably scare me...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Dinner at Westville, West Village

If you are looking for a delicious but simple dinner (plus not-expenny), in the tree lined streets of the West Village , then look no further than Westville. In this tiny restaurant you can dine on...

Mar 4, 2013 Like

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A Neon Love Story – Tracey Emin meets Times Square

Tracey Emin’s neon pieces have finally got the public stage their deserve and I think it’s fair to say it’s a big one. As this February to send a valentine to NYC, s[edition], the online platform...

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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Jazz Brunch at the Hotel Americano, Chelsea

This Sunday was eggs + jazz tastic at the Hotel Americano, the insanely cool (but relaxed) hotel on West 27th Street in Chelsea. I love this place. It is such a cool design hotel and the staff are...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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Ice Skating in Central Park

So I have always been a great lover of ice skating. On my first trip to NYC my one goal was to ice-skate in Central Park. And we did. I dressed the part in a cord mini skirt (very on trend at the...

Feb 3, 2013 Like

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A Super Bowl Fashion Moment

So this weekend it’s the Super Bowl. And if you don’t live in the States, you might be thinking so what. Well it’s a big BIG deal here, as everyone prepares to drink beer, eat dip and watch the...

Feb 2, 2013 Like

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Be Happy at Cafe Grumpy, Chelsea

Morning coffee should always be as good as Cafe Grumpy. With their fairy lights around the door and the super cute benches outside. It’s enough to make you want to stay there all day. And laptops...

Jan 17, 2013 Like

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Running in New York – Street Style

Running in New York is taken pretty seriously. I have discovered a few things: 1. Don’t run the wrong way around the reservoir in Central Park. 2. The reservoir in Central Park is massive. Image...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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The Edit: Flower Blossom Prints at Topshop

I love the Topshop take on the oriental print for spring/summer 2013. Think silk pyjama pants, beautiful jackets and accessories in stunning flower blossom prints from the east. So lots of cherry...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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Hello Pink Chair!

A short Sunday post which is all about a pink chair from Kartell. I want one! Get them from ABC Home, the best interiors store in New York. Fact! Have fun! Love Ali x

Jan 13, 2013 Like

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Rosemary’s Restaurant, New York

Living in New York City in eating terms means you either eat out or get takeaway. It’s no urban myth that people in New York don’t cook, as far as I can see. Anyway on any day you have a choice of...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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Haroon Mirza, Preoccupied Waveforms at the New Musuem

I am a bit late to this party, but I also love attending an exhibition on the last day, so yesterday was all about seeing Haroon Mirza at the New Museum. Image from New Museum. Photo: Jesse...

Jan 6, 2013 Like

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Eating lunch at the Bouchon Bakery

If you are near Columbus Circle and in need of lunch, head to the Bouchon Bakery in the Time Warner Center for a delicious treat. Either grab a table in the cafe or visit the takeaway window...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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A Simple New Year Resolution

In November I was in the airport looking for a book to read on an 11 hour flight when I picked up ‘The Happiness Project’ by New Yorker Gretchen Rubin. For 11 hours bar a few sleeps and maybe a...

Jan 1, 2013 Like

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The Donna Hay Fig Martini

So it’s NYE. Yay! You are having drinks. You are bored with the old usual suspects and know the Apple-tini went out with SATC (as much as we love those girls). So enter the Fig-tini, a Donna Hay...

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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The Perfect New Year’s Eve Shoe

So we can all dream, so lets share a Cinderella moment and pick out some perfect shoes for celebrating New Year’s Eve in style. The ‘perfect’ shoe needs to be a stand out, stylish, heeled (high)...

Dec 30, 2012 Like

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Celebrating the Holidays in New York City

Here is my month of December in New York City leading up to Christmas via Instagram. I loved being here in the city as the holidays approached. It all starts early here with Thanksgiving and then...

Dec 29, 2012 Like

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Make a Jewellery Statement with Anthropologie

Last summer I bought my first Anthropologie necklace and I have worn it more times than I can count. It is simply a stand out piece which draws praise wherever it goes. So I have spent some time...

Dec 28, 2012 Like

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Hello to my Warby Parker Glasses

I wore glasses up to the age of 13 and an eye patch as a child. It wasn’t at all glamorous (think UK NHS specs) apart from when I use to pretend they were sunglasses by holding them up in the...

Dec 27, 2012 Like

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The Edit: H&M Berry Leather Jacket

This is so on trend it is unreal. H&M have done it again. I love the leather style and the fabulous sleeves. It really needs to be matched with some killer heels and a pencil cut skirt. Go forth to...

Sep 23, 2012 Like

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AW12 Trend – Studded Shoes and Studded Jackets

Studs are officially everywhere and a big trend for this season. So it’s definitely time to get some studs in your life. I absolutely love this studded jacket from Zara, these studded shoes as seen...

Sep 19, 2012 Like

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The Edit – The Oasis Feather Trilby

This Oasis Feather Trilby is a must have purchase for two reasons. 1. It’s in the perfect berry shade (the colour of the season) and 2. it is completely fitting with the ladylike English...

Sep 10, 2012 Like

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AW12 Trend – English Countryside

This is a nod back to the days of fishing and shooting, with lots of blazers in tweed and plush warm materials. Think Downton Abbey on a horse. On the catwalk, the most obvious trend setter for...

Sep 9, 2012 Like

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The Edit – Zara Plaited Shopper with Studs

The Edit is a new regular post which is going to be a must have shopping post. Basically it’s what we are all lusting over. And the good news it will also be what we can afford. Within reason –...

Sep 9, 2012 Like

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AW12 Trend – Leather

So leather is a big thing for this season. And we are not talking about just on bags and shoes. Leather is everywhere. It has been used as the sole material for coats, skirts and tops and more...

Sep 8, 2012 Like

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Big Design Loves

Brunch at Peels, East Village

Time to get a J Crew Summer Dress

The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden

Lunch at The John Dory Oyster Bar

Bright Yellow for S/S13 Interior Spaces

Saturdays Surf NYC

Dinner at Westville, West Village

A Neon Love Story – Tracey Emin meets Times Square

Jazz Brunch at the Hotel Americano, Chelsea

Ice Skating in Central Park

A Super Bowl Fashion Moment

Be Happy at Cafe Grumpy, Chelsea

Running in New York – Street Style

The Edit: Flower Blossom Prints at Topshop

Hello Pink Chair!

Rosemary’s Restaurant, New York

Haroon Mirza, Preoccupied Waveforms at the New Musuem

Eating lunch at the Bouchon Bakery

A Simple New Year Resolution

The Donna Hay Fig Martini

The Perfect New Year’s Eve Shoe

Celebrating the Holidays in New York City

Make a Jewellery Statement with Anthropologie

Hello to my Warby Parker Glasses

The Edit: H&M Berry Leather Jacket

AW12 Trend – Studded Shoes and Studded Jackets

The Edit – The Oasis Feather Trilby

AW12 Trend – English Countryside

The Edit – Zara Plaited Shopper with Studs

AW12 Trend – Leather

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