Crash to Take a Chance

As the days here in NYC get cooler and shorter as we approach winter at a rapid-fire pace, all I'm wanting to do is curl up in huge chunky knits somewhere warm with a cup of steaming tea and a big, engrossing novel (i.e. by the fireplace in the lobby of the Bowery Hotel). Or, you know, hide in bed doing nothing at all. Seriously, what is it about the cold that makes people want to burrow down under comforters and pillows for extended periods of time, and preferably with someone they long to lick? I mean, it's a serious annual affliction. Hence, the city-wide search for "winter boyfriends" and "winter girlfriends" that has commenced among my friends who are usually too busy having fun to worry about little things like relationships for the better part of the year.

Personally, this year I'm more excited about all the huge, comfy sweaters-I-can-wear-as-dresses on the market than anything else.  But we shall see. 

I'm wearing a Kimberly Ovitz sweater, Kimberly Taylor shorts, Henry Holland tights, Jeffrey Campbell Lita shoes, Chanel bag, Topshop hat. All photos by Mark Iantosca. xoxo

Snapshots from Paris Part One

Bonjour! I'm finally back from my travels and very very happy to be home. I had an incredible time in Shanghai and Paris but after two full weeks away, I started to miss my Suz Monster, the friends who weren't with us, my apartment and being in the same time zone as my clients (working when everyone is 6-12 hours behind isn't exactly a walk in the Tuileries). Anyway, that said, apologies for the extended absence from this blog--Blogger was banned in China (!!) and my photo uploader wasn't working in Paris, soooo. Here we are, two weeks later. Some snapshots from Paris, my favorite city in the world (besides good, old NYC, of course).

1. Elin and I outside of Les Philosophies, a delicious restaurant in the Marais.
2. A neon sign at the Uniqlo party.
3. Rue des Rosiers in the Marais.
4. Getting some fresh air outside of Le Baron with Elin and Maia.
5. These crazy boys: Mike, Franco, Steven.
6. Another neon sign in the garden of the Uniqlo party.
7. At the Karl Lagerfeld exhibit at the Maison Europeenne de la Photographie.
8. The legendary restaurant L'Ami Louis where I had an earth-shattering meal of roast chicken and potatoes. Best chicken I've ever had period.
9. May and Becka at Matt's birthday dinner at Hotel Amour.
10. The Jeffrey Campbell Lita shoes I walked all over Paris in--wore them literally every single day.
11. In the Jardin des Tuileries.
12. French kids float their little boats in the stone fountains in the Jardin des Tuileries.
13. Beautiful in the Tuileries.
14. A view of the Eiffel Tower.

再见 and Au Revoir!

Look what came just in time for me to whisk off to Shanghai and Paris! I ordered these sold-out Jeffrey Campbell Lita shoes over a month ago and they showed up at my door yesterday--nice surprise. I'm spending the whole day packing for my two-week trip and cleaning my apartment. I'm feeling a little nervous about being gone for so long, especially since I know I'll miss Suz Monster (my pup) so much. The longest time I've ever spent away from her has been eight days, so this exponentially longer amount of time is giving me the jitters.

Anyway, I'll be sure to update while I'm gone--expect lots of pictures from both cities. See you next week. xoxo