Guess Who's Back

{Alexander Wang Spring '14 at New York Fashion Week} 

{ferry over to Governors Island on a gorgeous Sunday for the Governor's Island Art Fair} 

{this city...} 

{that sunset.}

Oh hi. I'm alive. Nothing better to get you amped up about blogging again like New York Fashion Week. My participation has been weak at best but I did make it to Alexander Wang Saturday afternoon. Kanye West was there and he asked where my shoes were from (these neon Zara ones)...I about freaking fainted. Sunday went to the Governors Island Art Fair, which I would highly recommend to all New Yorkers (weekends in September from 11-6). See more from both, as well as what I've been up to the last two months on my instagram and Twitter/Vine. I also put up two other posts from Cape Cod and a weekend at home last night if you're needing another distraction this Monday morning.

Weekend Update - 7/1/2013 & 7/8/2013

{the cutest little neon Zara sandals I picked up for my niece for her 1st Birthday}

{my brother Hank just before winning the county fair truck pulls}

{two of my favorite people on earth who so happen to be the best of buds}

{an early birthday celebration for little Miss Kennedee}

{my friends Jacob & Amanda's darling little newborn girl, Charlee}

{a little kite flyin' on the Fourth at the beach in the Hamptons}

{a cutie in a hot pink tutu at Sunset Saturday (live music) at Wolffer Vineyard, which I highly recommend}

{a few of my findings while on a Sunday morning "run" that are now in my apartment in the city}

{closing out the last of the birthday celebrations with my all-time favorite: ice cream cake}

Split the holiday week last week at home in Illinois for the county fair (soft, redneck spot in my heart for these), a birthday celebration for my brother & niece before heading back to New York and ultimately the Hamptons for the Fourth of July. All in all: great week with lots of time in the sun & sand with great food, family and friends.

Weekend Update - 6/16/2013

{maybe the cutest cobblestone street ever in Beacon Hill}

{George Washington's headquarters in Cambridge}

{my friend Jenn's new grub adornment that I'm obsessed with...not to shabby, eh?}

{tooling around Fenway on a perfect Saturday}

{oysters at Island Creek Oyster Bar}

{the tour continuing through Boston Commons...}

{...proceeding through the cute/quaint streets of Beacon Hill}

{crispy grits and The Dude (fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, spicy sausage gravy and scrambled eggs...holy heck, was it good) at Tupelo in Cambridge}

{mushroom/pepper/corn frittata}

{and finally back to the big city where the weather has been superb all week}

Now that the weekend is here, it's about time I post my pictures from last weekend in Boston which was just all around awesome. Every meal was phenomenal: tapas at Toro in the South End (recommend the smoked duck drumettes, crispy pork belly, beef cheeks, yellowfin tuna and last but not least the corn...just get the corn), brunch at Tupelo in Cambridge (see photos above, loved this place) and dinner at Island Creek Oyster Bar (smoked trout - holy moly, lobster roll & noodles, crab cakes...everything was great). Other notable events included the Sam Adams brewery tour and enjoying a few outdoor refreshments at the Atlantic Beer Garden for the Hawks game. Sad this will be the last Boston weekend as my friend Jenn moves from Cambridge but overcome with joy that she will soon be my neighbor in NYC. Have a great weekend, all!

Weekend Update - 6/10/2013

{soaking up the sun and indulging in some BBQ and blues at Sunday's Big Apple BBQ Block Party} 

Pretty much the quintessential New York weekend last weekend with every meal eaten outside at some festival and drink drank on some of the best rooftops in the City. After a torrential downpour Friday and a great classic Italian meal at Trattoria Pesce Pasta on my corner, Saturday morning I was destined to be outside the rest of the weekend. Started out with lunch at Smorgusburg followed by a party hosted by Topshop & Bulldog Gin at the James Hotel rooftop before ending the night at the Archive, where I learned my best friend Jenn got engaged (eek!). Sunday went to the Big Apple BBQ fest in Madison Square Park, then the rooftop at Pod 39 before ending the night with (yet another) pizza at my friend Pete's. Whew. So yeah, rooftops and rosé are the name of the game this summer. And now for more rain...

{Maine Lobster Roll at Smorgasburg at South St. Seaport}

{my new favorite rooftop bar at the top of the Pod 39 hotel, which kind of made me feel like I was back in Provence} 

{a final glass (ok bottle[s]) of rosé on my friend Pete's rooftop which is complete with a big screen tv}

Weekend Update: Kara & Dan 6/1/2013

If someone asked me to describe the perfect weekend, this past one would be it. Two of my best friends from college got married in the town where we went to school. Had entirely too much fun with everyone together for the first time in awhile. Sunday was feeling less than 100% but headed over to my sister's house to see my little niece. So, like I said, perfect weekend. Hope you all had a good one!

{rehearsal dinner place settings}

{rehearsal dinner menu: watermelon & basil, jalepeno corn salad, mac & cheese, pulled pork and brisket with bbq sauces from each city people traveled from to the wedding}

{the bride and her maids at the rehearsal dinner}

{putting on the necklace her husband got her with sister/maid of honor and mother of the bride in the background}

{dressed and ready to go}

{loved the back of her dress and veil}

{bridesmaid flowers} 

{goin' to the chapel}

{hitched!}

{bridesmaids in shades of nude}

{groomsmen in gray}

{a sparkly belt and up-do for the reception}

{cutting the cake}

{first dance}

Weekend Update - 4/1/2013

Back from some much needed time off in sunny Florida. Five days of clear blue skies and 72°-78° degree weather were exactly what the doctor ordered....although my dermatologist would likely disagree as my forehead starts to flake off. Had to soak up as much as possible to tide me over until the summer months. Hope you all had a great Easter!

{the best fruit salad ever - complete with fresh coconut shavings, chocolate, sunflower seeds, honey, et. al - at Miami Juice}

{the balcony view}

{pretty birds on a Friday trip to the Everglades}

{a bunch of fake gator heads which were much larger & alive on an airboat ride later that day}

{headband & messy bun: my go-to hairstyle for the week}

{umbrellas down, party's over...back to reality in NYC}