Orange, White and Black NYFW

I couldn't cover any shows yesterday because I was too busy working and stacking my paper for Paris next week. But today it's back to the tents.

    

Top: Zara | Culottes: Phillip Lim | Shoes: Alexander Wang | Hat: Random African Shop in Harlem

Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Seau

 

Make sure to check out my FASHION WEEK link for all the happens from Day 1 (with celeb photos from front row as well as video of all shows I attended). I punked out when meeting one of my favorite stylist, I almost died in a cab with Claire from Fashion Bomb and I had a good discussion with blogger bud Nigel about what brands/PR companies are eager and not so eager to let bloggers into their shows.

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NEW YORK CITY SUNDAYS

 

my mom came in this weekend from North Carolina so I've been doing a lot of eating, sightseeing and walking. We hit up a few of my favorite Harlem eats such as Red Rooster (where I had the most delish French toast of my life) and Melba's where I had the best catfish and pound cake. Yes...my friends...I ate like a queen this weekend but I definitely burned it all off with all the walking we did.

Red Rooster in Harlem, I got the French toast and shrimp grits. The French toast was wow! The shrimp grits were delish but not as good as Peels.

Of course I took my mom and her friend to Times Square and afterwards we got a drink at The Living Room in the W Hotel Times Square. It's one of my favorite places in the city to relax and I love the décor.

The theme for the décor was punk and they have stunning blown up photos of Madonna all around the space. It was pretty cool to check them all out.

Dinner at Melba's one of my favorite restaurants in Harlem. I always order the same thing...Catfish with collard greens and yams. I was not disappointed. The fish is always fresh and flaky. YUM!

Did a little shopping at Forever 21. I got a cool Tupac Muscle tank and a mesh bra for $21. lol. Pretty good deal I think. I love this cab they have on the bottom floor of the store too.

Took my mom to Columbus Circle and then through the park on one of those bike sleighs. It was pretty fun! then we popped over to 5th Avenue for some window shopping and photo taking before checking out Rockefeller Center. It was a day full of sites to see and I had a great time. Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!

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what men want you to wear

I read somewhere that if a guy had to see you in clothes (they prefer you naked) that they'd just want to see you in jeans and a plain tee-shirt. Well...its simple enough lol. I wore this outfit last week but seriously its getting entirely too hot for jeans, even comfy boyfriend jeans! At the moment its a scorching 90 something and I prefer to be in my apartment...the way men really prefer women. lol. That's one thing I truly miss about Southern living...the central air conditioning. Lord knows this window unit is just about useless right now. Ahh to be a New Yorker. It definitely has its ups...and its downs. 

Top: H&M | Jeans: ASOS | Shoes: Alexander Wang via The Outnet | Sunnies: Ray Ban

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I do love these jeans that I scorned at ASOS. They have a great selection of boyfriend jeans in all washes and cuts. I like the army print design on the pockets of these jeans though. That's really what caught my eye. Anywho, looks like the pool in my neighborhood was finally filled so you know what that means....plenty of bathing suit shopping in the next few weeks. I still have this great Marc Jacobs swimsuit from my trip to Barcelona last year...but im itching for a new one like this one or this one.

 

Stay Cool Lovers

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Photography By Tiona D.

NEW YORK CITY SUNDAYS

I'm spending this Sunday chilling at home because its a million degrees outside. I did however make my way to Target this morning before the sun started boiling New York City. I managed to buy a lot of things I don't need and some things that I really needed. I intended to spend only $50 but ofcourse yall know how things get at Target and I ended up spending double that. Le Sigh. Anywho, here's whats been going on in my neck of the world this weekend.

 

Neighborhood Hopping

Yesterday I hit up Williamsburg with the boy. I swear if I ever get semi rich I will buy a townhouse off a quaint street in Williamsburg. I just love how small and quiet yet hip it is. It was bursting with activity yesterday too. There were tons of folks doing stoop sales and all the little cafes and coffee shops along Bedford Avenue were packed with Brooklyns finest. It's a great place to people watch too. The boy and I checked out some shops before heading to the Smorgasborg and getting some food. We then sat by the water for awhile before taking a nap in a grassy knoll. It was the perfect day really and we topped it off with a trip to a really cool coffee place, complete with vintage phones and type writers.



 

Candle Shopping

The bulk of my overspending at Target happened because of my obsession with candles. I love candles but not just any candles, white candles and green candles. it is a full blown obsession. I usually burn a candle (or 5) on a daily basis. My favorite candle in the world in the Tahitian Vanilla Candle from World Market. OMG. Its like a vacation in a jar. The Pacific Island Soy candle comes in as a close second favorite candle scent.

 

Instagram Stalking

Like everyone else with an iphone I have a full blown obsession with instagram along with a book marked list of "users" I explore on a daily (well hourly) basis. They range from some of my favorite bloggers to singers, to people famous for dating people, to DJs. Check them out if you are looking for for interesting flicks.

@smashleybell

@songofstyle

@Margaret__zhang

@iamdjjuss

@karrueche

@garypeppergirl

@badgalriri

@songdani

 

Super Moons and Movie Watching

I hope you caught the super moon last night. It was literally breathtaking and just stunning. the boy alerted me to it and it was so big and bright I almost cried at the sight of how beautiful it was. Its funny how nature can make you feel so incredibly small sometimes but in the best way possible. last night we stayed in and watched one of my favorite movies of all time, Brown Sugar. Man I love that movie. Here is a list of other favorites: Road To Perdition, Romeo & Juliet (yes the one with Leonardo Dicaprio and Clair Danes), The Notebook (sue me), The Pianist, Coming To America, Boomerang, The Time Travelers Wife, Short Circuit and A Beautiful Mind.

 

Have a great Sunday lovers!

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