Sometimes when you’re wandering around NYC, you’ll stumble into pockets of space where the hustle and bustle of the city fades. The streets are quieter, the sidewalks are less crowded, and the air is cleaner. It feels like a world apart.
That’s how I felt when I met up with Jessica in the West Village on Saturday. I’d started my day with a cup of coffee at home, then I met up with my godsister at the Greenwich Village location of Umami Burger. After lunch I had a bit of time to kill, so I sat down a in a little park off 14th street and 8th avenue. The weather was great- it was a bit overcast, but still warm, and the humidity wasn’t too bad. There was a fountain in this park and the background sound of the water was soothing as I listened to a podcast and enjoyed the weather.
When Jessica arrived, we found a quiet little street to take pictures on. The West Village is full of lovely stoops and picturesque streets, so it really wasn’t that hard. Afterwards we walked about and admired various charming shops, although most of them were too expensive for us to actually shop there. We also stumbled onto Magnolia Bakery, so naturally we had to get cupcakes.
On this lovely afternoon, I kept it simple in a black tee with some lace detail and my relatively new cut-off shorts from Gap. This summer hasn’t been too horrible weather-wise (so far), but let’s all cross our fingers that it stays that way!
Outfit Details: H&M top, Gap shorts, H&M sneakers, H&M sunglasses, Fossil Erin Satchel (via Macy’s), Lips- Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Standout | photos- Jessica
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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I love magnolia bakery :) Delicious cupcakes! Great outfit – love the black H&M top
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Thank you Kat! That cupcake from Magnolia was so good- I don’t know why I only got one!
This is making me crave a visit to NYC, I haven’t been in so long. Love this casual look, perfect for the weekend. If you get the chance, please share your amazing post on my link-up today.
xo
?PinkSole?
Thanks so much Rachelle! Off to check out your link-up! :)
I like your black, white and leopard print sneaker combo. I wouldn’t have been able to pass Magnolia Bakery without stopping there either : )
Thank you Shenneth! I’d never been to that location before- it was pretty cute :)
That sounds like a lovely afternoon – and I love your sneakers (co sute!).
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Thanks Courtney! :)
Very cute look for a little stroll around the city. Sounds like a perfect afternoon.
Chic on the Cheap
Thank you Lydia! It was a really lovely afternoon- I wish every afternoon could be like that :)
oh how fun you guys met up! you look great – love your outfit!
Thank you Jane! Yes, I’m so happy that Jessica and I finally met (this was actually the second time :)!
Sounds lovely, and it’s so cool that you met!
I love meeting blogger friends IRL! :)
great look. I love the description of the city when it’s quiet. I have those love affair moments with SF, too. I grew up in SF so I know the city a bit differently compared to how I know it now. It’s funny the nooks/crannies you can find. It’s getting harder to have those places to yourself nowadays so I love that there are days that can remind you of how un-city like the city can be.
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
Thank you Nancy! I always wondered what it would be like to grow up in a city and see it change over the years. My family moved around bunch when I was a kid, so I didn’t really get to experience that. Although they’ve been in California since I started junior high and I have noticed how the town has changed since I went away to college!
It’s so fun to have met! I’m excited to experience similar things in DC once I’m settled in! :) Love the look as well!
Thanks so much Natalie! :)