02 December 2013

Moto New York

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For those in the States, I hope you all had a fab Thanksgiving holiday! For me, I took a short trip to NYC. Other than visiting fam, my goal while there was to try to eat all the carbs (I came pretty close).

One cool thing about not living in the City anymore is that when I go back to visit, I have zero qualms about doing all the touristy things. I used to pretty much steer clear of anywhere in Manhattan above 34th Street, but now, I am all about Midtown. Part of the fun of being in the City is seeing all the wonder in the eyes of people who are just visiting.

cowlneck  cowlneck

Jacket: J.Crew collection tweed khaki (worn here - sim pinker, solid, solid)
Top: Moth via Anthropologie flickered cowlneck (sim, in pink, cashmere)
Jeans: Old Navy flirt black skinny (sim, steal)
Necklace: F21 twisted (worn here - statement, spiked, plain)
Rings: F21 (sim, sim), c/o JewelMint (sim)
Shoes: Guess kissani (worn here - sim, deal, stacked)
Bag: Dooney (worn here - sim, sim, sim)

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 Below is a medley of pics I took with my phone, some of which you may have already seen on my Instagram. As for today, it's back to the grind!

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It was a bit cold on my first day in the City. / Shopping and skating at the Winter Village in Bryant Park. / The diversity of eats available is awesome - some Azerbaijani for this evening.

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Holiday windows from Bergdorf's - the ultimate blinged out Rockstuds. / Cartier is all dressed up.

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Love Asian bakery breads! / FAO Schwarz - can't visit NYC during the holidays without coming here. / My fave part of the store is the Build-Your-Own-Muppet section.

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One of Tiffany's windows. / Love seeing the city all dressed up for the holidays. / Some macarons and "serious" reading on the evening before Thanksgiving.

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Grand Central Station on Thanksgiving eve - packed! / The New York Public Library is dolled up for the holidays. / The epic hugeness that is my brother-in-law's wallet.

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 Loving (albeit it super-posed) pic of my nephew and I finishing up the tree trimming - cue the warm and fuzzies! / Home-made food is the best - beef noodle soup with wontons and fish cake. / Love ya, NYC!

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My last bit of food in NYC - the black & white cookie, where "two races of flavor live side-by-side." / Finally at home, robed up, snacked out, and prepped to do some serious holiday shopping.

43 comments:

  1. AHHHH! I am honestly so jealous of you. NYC totally has my heart and ever since I went there last year I have wanted to go back!

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  2. So near and yet so far! Had the opportunity to chaperone trips to NYC when I did my Yale stint this summer but opted for D.C. instead. Some day, Lisa. Some day...

    In the meantime, thanks for sharing your lovely memories and welcome home! :D

    M @ http://www.myclosetcatalogue.com

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  3. I love seeing the holiday windows of all the department stores in the city! But I avoid Times Square like the plague, haha!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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    1. Yeah, Times Square is really really touristy, and I never go into any of the stores there, but my BF and I went during the evening last year and it was kind of cool - the vibe of the people!

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  4. I love NYC but haven't been since last year. I really love your outfit today, the jacket, sweater and shoes are all amazing!

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  5. I've always wanted to visit NYC during the holidays. I love your jacket!

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  6. I love all your photos of NYC! I have never been there but I think it must be a wonderful city.
    You look very happy ( and so nice ) and have a great bag!!!

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  7. Cute photos! And I love your tweed jacket! I filled up on plenty of dessert, my favorite part of Thanksgiving Day food.

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    1. I did miss out on pecan pie this year because we had a different dessert and pecan pie is my fave ... I may have to make that up!

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  8. This was a really good time to go! Glad you had a great time Lisa. Love your outfit. That vest is sharp.
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  9. Love the moto jacket and the bag! Cute photos!

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  10. Lisa this sweater is just lovely! Looks like you had a great time in NYC - and omg, that frozen fountain? no thanks! :P

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    1. Yeah, it was so cold the first day I was exploring that the fountain in Bryant Park was on but frozen over!

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  11. Love the rings and gorgeous bag! Your NYC trip looks amazing!

    xx, julie
    //obsessed//

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  12. Oh love the photo recaps :) I miss NY and it looks so nice in Winter :)

    katattack2000.wordpress.com

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    1. It's a really festive city to spend the holidays in, but boy was it c-c-cold!

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  13. "Look to the cookie!" When the guy stomps Elaine's foot with his cane & says "Sorry" - that's an inside joke with one of my best friends. So that scene holds a special place in my heart :-) Love it!

    Glad you had a good time in NYC. I've never been but the pictures I see always look fab.

    Loving your whole outfit here. Those shoes are some of my fave!

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    1. Haha, we actually had babka over Christmas last year and I totally thought of that scene too!

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  14. Great jacket today and so glad you had fun in the city!

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  15. Love the NYC photos! Especially the one of Grand Central Station and the frozen fountain. Your whole collage looks like scenes from the movies. So festive! Thank you for sharing them!
    xo,cynthia

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    1. One thing about being a visitor now instead of a resident - I am more appreciative of my time there and the stuff I see/do!

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  16. Oooh, that jacket is gorgeous! I love the mixed materials
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  17. Love your tourists photos! as always, you're looking fab :) oh and those nails are gorg too! :)

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  18. I'm so glad you had a good time! I love the Bryant Park holiday setup, there's another in Union Square, did you get to it? Such a great time of year!

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    1. Not this time, but I used to hang around Union Square and the Village/Soho all the time. Bryant Park may have US beat though with the skating rink!

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  19. Looks like you had a great time in nyc! And love that cowlneck sweater and how you styled it!

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    1. I love the sweater, when it hit sale, I ended up getting the red version too.

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  20. I really love that jacket, looks like you had a fab time =)

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  21. Great jacket today and so glad you had fun in the city!

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  22. Gotta love NYC...and I love your jacket!

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  23. First of all, I love that jacket! It is sooo cute. Second, I'm super jealous of your NYC trip. Looks like you had a great time!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. I grew up in NYC, so it will always have a special place in my heart. And now when I go back, I kind of play tourist, plus I appreciate it more!

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  25. cute tweed moto! i love it!!

    great NYC pics :) yes i'm heading back to Germany ready for those christmas markts! :)

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  26. Fountains freezing over? That's just not something I understand! Otherwise, looks like a great trip. Lovely tree.

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  27. Oooh! I want to stare at all of the pretty pictures.

    My favorite is you and your nephew with the Christmas tree. Planned or not, the beautiful lights shining on your smiling faces is beautiful.

    Jenni

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  28. So Dear Lisa, You have managed to make even the moto trend look elegant and hip! I am glad you enjoyed your stay, it is pretty here this time of year, with all of the Chritmas lights. but like you, I do avoid certain places. You look Gorgeous, welcome home!
    XX, Elle
    http://mydailycostume.com/2013/12/luxurious-fall-layers-beat-chill/

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  29. Ohhhh NYC you lucky gal !
    I must have had a past life there.

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  30. These are gorgeous! I've only been to NYC once, I'd love to go at Christmas time!
    -Ash
    www.thestylizedwannabe.com

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