Posts tagged ‘soho’
Biking with Topshop
The Crew aka Fash Mob
What’s better than a bunch of b*tches cruising around on bikes in Soho? B*tches dressed in Topshop cruising around on polka dot bikes in Soho (and Astor Place for a hot toddy second).
Over the past few weekends I was put a soul cycling mission to scour the streets of NYC for fashionable ladies worthy of a Topshop gift card, street style snaps, and a style star ribbon from my very own bike basket. With Topshop and a group of pretty pedalers by my side, we created the ultimate Fash Mob that had tourists flocking, dudes drooling, and taxi cabs honking with every ring of our bell. So basically what happens when Justin Bieber comes to town…or Obama, depending on your interests…
I had the pleasure of meeting a few of you while out on my two wheeler bicycle, which is always such a delight — even though I was seriously sweaty (biking around in 90+ degrees? Sorry I’m not sorry).
And while I’m happy to trade in the sweat for a Saturday spent snuggling up to my AC, I’m going to miss hopping on my polka dot speed demon to search the streets for stylish pavement strutters (read: not hookers) amidst the typical white socked, sneaker clad, visor wearing tourists.
Shwing! Check out those style stars!
Cue intense motorcycle “vroom vroom” sounds
What a crew!
Until next time…
A Week in Review
{ Warding off the heat with lots of popsicles }
My week started off with the flu and ended with an exciting new project that kicks off this weekend. Just goes to show that a crappy week can turn great in a matter of moments.
Tonight I’m meeting up with friends to have dinner and watch the Opening Ceremonies, and tomorrow I’ll be out in Soho shooting for part of the day. Let’s hope I can keep Sunday plan free, but the likelihood of that happening is slim to none and quite frankly, I don’t mind a bit!
{ Spektre sunglasses at last! – remember when I posted about them? }
{ A much needed haircut by my friend Ally }
{ New DIY project in the works! }
{ Insane storms in NYC }
Local Jaunt : Flying A
I know you guys were expecting a “Week in Review” for today, but let’s mix things up shall we?
Ok. Here we go!
The first store on my Mastercard Priceless New York shopping tour list is Flying A, where affordable casual chic jeans, jackets, and jumpers hangout with 1960s boho dresses and romper boots. I admittedly had never heard of this store before but now have it wedged into my hefty list of must-stop Soho shops. I must have tried on over eight pairs of their colorful denim this past weekend and am still cursing myself for not buying a pair of Pour la Victoire chestnut brown boots. Another item on my “curse myself for not buying” list are some ridiculously cute necklaces with teeny tiny animal charms (and when I say teeny tiny I mean it – a little piggy’s tail was less than a centimeter long!). As much as I try to convince myself that my style is sophistication at it’s finest, I have a serious weakness for cute animal accessories. Luckily, now that Flying A is on my radar I’ll have plenty of other opportunities to buy the aforementioned boots and necklaces and all those other pieces I deem as “necessities.”
Come Shopping With Me
Hey all ya’ll with a MasterCard! Guess what! You can come shopping with moi!
Starting in January I’ll be taking a select group of MasterCard holders on a shopping tour around Soho where I’ll help you shop, style, and shimmy in all kinds of new clothes! Sounds fun doesn’t it!? How many more exclamation points can I use?!!!!!!! !!!!! !!!! A lot!!!!!
Purchase this shopping spree (which is packed with all kinds of discounts and of course, yours truly) here! Just click on the January tab once you’re there. And hurry! Spots are selling fast!
I’m A Little Teapot
Here’s a little fact about me: I have a tendency to overheat. Often, when most people are cold, I am a steaming hot teapot ready to explode. On Christmas morning about two years ago I got so hot sitting in the kitchen that my Mom put me outside to “cool off”…it worked, but I felt a little like a dog being told to “go outside.” Woof. Suffice it to say, it sucks most of the time with the exception of fall and winter – the seasons that allow me to bounce around outside without breaking a sweat and can layer as much as I damn well please!
The look you see here is a case-in-point, multi-layered outfit – that’s five layers people – that I put together for a day of Christmas shopping in Soho. I wore this with the intention of not having to fuss over a big, lumpy jacket every time I overheated while still being warm enough to not regret not bringing one. Well, the outfit was a success! Not once did I overheat nor did I shiver when a crisp wind blew past me. As much as I love coats, this may be the new way to go for busy days filled with errands.
{ Zucca Plaid Shirt, Banana Republic Vest c/o, Iisli Dress, H&M White Shirt, Hue Tights, Acne ‘Pistol’ Boots, J.Crew Belt, Su-Shi Bag, Forever21, Tom Binns, Reiss & Vintage Bracelets }
//Photos by Emily Malan
