Frosty in Central Park

Manhattan was graced with two visitors this weekend: Winter Storm Hercules and Miss Lizzi Weasler (of Lizzibeth). One minute they were here, the next they were gone, leaving just enough time to capture their visit in some pictures…

On a snowy Saturday afternoon, Lizzi and I ventured to Central Park for a photo shoot. Bundled up and frosted in gems … we sipped on coffee and explored the winter playground.

We were troopers, and lasted all of about 30 minutes before our toes went numb and the novelty wore off. The Plaza Hotel lobby offered us warmth and refuge, where we took a few more pictures in Lizzibeth frosting and called it a day.

A big thank you to Lizzi for letting me dip into her jewelry box once again…!! And let this be a lesson to all of you, that just beacuse its cold, doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous.

xoxo,

 

 

Featuring Lizzibeth necklaces:  The Big Kahuna and Twist Tie  //  Coat: Zara  //  Shirt: Banana Republic (love these)  //  Pants: Zara (similar)  //  Boots: Coach (sold out, similar here)  //  Liners: Macys (cute alternative) // Hat: old (similar)

~Linking up with Shanna today~

Lumberjack Chic

With Winter Storm Hercules headed our way, and a two-day-old migraine from too much champagne … I’d like nothing more than to be cozy in my bed right about now. Since the snow isn’t expected to hit until tonight, I might have to wait until tomorrow for that coveted snow day. In the meantime, I’m bundling up and shoving off to work.

Since flannel PJs and a down blanket aren’t normally acceptable in the work place, I went for the next best thing: a flannel shirt and a fur vest. Spruce it up with a little bedazzle and I guess you’ve got … Lumberjack Chic!?

Hope everyone had a great New Year’s Eve, and an even better start to 2014! Stay warm this week…

xoxo,

Shirt: Chaps (similar)  //  Vest: Express (on sale now!)  //  Pants: Zara (love these)  //  Boots: Vince Camuto (loving these)  //  Necklace: Lizzibeth (sold out, but love this)  //  Bracelets: JCrew, Lizzibeth, and Lizzibeth  //  Watch:  Marc Jacobs  //  Ring: family jeweler

Life Lately, Through My iPhone Lens

This is my favorite time of year. From Thanksgiving to Christmas I can’t help but feel filled with happiness and love. It’s a chance to spend time with family and friends, and reflect on all the things I am grateful for.

My holiday season is off to a busy start! Last week I flew home for Thanksgiving and took a quick trip to Chicago for Black Friday (I broke my shopping ban…SHOOT! Details on my broken promise later). I’m now back in New York, and fully submerged in the Christmas spirit!

Here are some snapshots of my life lately:

 
 
 
 

 
 

Meals with family. Drinks with friends. Messes in the kitchen. Cookies in the oven. Decorations on the tree. Shoppers in the stores. Stockings by the fire. Snow on the ground.

It’s a good time of year.

xoxo,

Manhattan Winters

Coming from the Midwest, where a “light snow” means about 6 inches, I have embraced this Manhattan winter with open arms.

So far, winter has consisted of about five straight days of fairly cold (but not unbearable) weather, culminating in about a half an inch of snow. The snow barely sticks – and soon turns to black, ashy slush before disappearing – but when that snow first starts to fall, it sure is pretty!

So with such mild winters,  I get to say goodbye to these types of items in my wardrobe…

…to make room for more things like this!

Although I see it every time it starts to quasi-snow here, I can’t quite bring myself to bust out my umbrella like the rest of the city does. It’s almost like New Yorkers don’t know what to do! It’s SNOW not rain, folks. But since it always tends to hover around freezing, an umbrella like this one does help keep you dry as the snow melts on contact.

I also used to think rain boots were an unnecessary, and frankly, foolish trend, until I moved to New York CIty and realized you actually DO need them here to hop over the three foot puddles lingering on every street corner! I’m absolutely loving the above Hunter boots right now, but opted for these Coach ones as my rain boot of choice. Whatever boots are in your closet, you can just stick a warm liner in them on a cold day, and you’re good to go!

Needless to say, my “marshmallow attire” days are gone, and I’m happy to trade in my Eskimo-style North Face and furry boots for a less cumbersome coat and some puddle-proof wellies.

Enjoy the snow while it lasts, New Yorkers – because it will be gone faster than it came. Tomorrow’s forecast: high of 56.

xoxo

Coat: North Face  //  Jacket: Burberry  //  Boots: Sorel  //  Wellies: Hunter  // Umbrella: Pinterest  //  Hat: REI (similar here)