Spring Florals in Central Park

Spring is finally in full bloom over here in NYC and I couldn’t be more excited! It seems like forever since my last blog post, but I’ve been busy over here with an art show I’m preparing for my students and I had the lovely surprise of my family visiting for my 30th Birthday recently. (Sigh)  For the longest time it felt like we’d never see spring, so when I was finally able to put away all sweaters for good.  I couldn’t wait to transition to spring and summer months!

Living on the UES makes Central Park so accessible and I try to take full advantage of it’s beauty.  There’s always something going on whether it’s a concert, summer movie night,  or Shakespeare in the Park I love being able to explore all of it’s different spots. The conservatory gardens make for a great spot for strolling and gorgeous photos!  There’s also a few favorite cafes and restaurants along the way there I’ll be sharing this season that are perfect for taking a break from the park for a quick bite or cool down drink with friends. Although my favorite is just having a picnic setup and now there’s ways to make a reservation for one to be setup for you upon arrival! No fuss or bringing anything with you. 

Now with all of the spring blooms it’s also a crazy allergy season right now ! All of the trees were in full bloom the first warm weekend of the season and the park was unbelievably packed so I can’t wait until the school year ends so I can take advantage of it during the weekdays. 

I snagged this cold shoulder top on sale recently and hadn’t paired red and pink together in a while, which is a new combo I’ve been into. This top has the perfect ruffle that falls on the chest and sleeve and could be paired with black pants for an office look with a blazer or even with shorts for something more casual. I try to keep versatility in mind when styling different pieces together.  

What are your favorite places to adventure to in the spring ? I’d love to hear about them! 

 

 

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TOP: Bardot Also comes in the most flirty dress style  / Denim: Paige / Wedges: (Old) Similar style and here/ Blazer: Loving this style and this cute option/ Sunglasses: BP and a splurge version /  Fold over Clutch: BP/ Bracelets: Styled Collection and Kate Spade

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Oxblood Velvet Dress

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DRESS Bardot  Half off right now! Has a gorgeous criss cross and open back too! The dress fits true to size and the velvet is super soft and lined well. Definitely a great length for tall figures (I’m 5’10” ) so it may be more tea length on shorter heights.

 I also found it available in a royal navy at Nordstrom.  I love these wine and black options that are similar.

Then this blue velvet is different too! All perfect for a winter holiday party. Throwing a faux fur on top would also tie it all together. 

SHOES: Calvin Klein (unavailable) similar styles with simple details here and studded version here

EVENING BAG: Mine was my husband's grandmother's. Gorgeous gold options like this Tory Burch cross body and this clutch I love for the holiday party season. 

 

Nordstrom Sale Favorites

Last weekend I spontaneously stopped at a Nsale in Charlotte, NC on our way to Greenville for a weekend wedding. I wouldn't normally derail our plans to shop (who am I kidding?!) but in all honesty NYC doesn't have a Nordstrom department store so we made a quick stop and I picked up some sale items with fall in mind. Below are some quick finds and others worth a look for sale price. Hurry up! The sale ends August 8th and then everything is back to regular price. Now is the time to splurge on those coveted items you've been waiting for to go on sale.  Don't mind my messy hair, this was taken morning after the wedding ☺️

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These are some of the tops I picked up that I'll be rotating a lot because they transition well into fall and can be layered easily with a jacket or vest on top.  I also included some accessories and shoes to put together for an entire ensemble. 

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Lush Tunic (I grabbed the olive and white) //Lush Tunic // Lush Knit Tee (I like to size up for a baggier fit)// V neck sweater // Plaid Tunic // Military Jacket

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