Hair: Chunky two-stand twists (done in car!) // Sunglasses: via NYC Street Vendor // Earrings: Aye' Shanti Designs // Necklace & Belt: Forever 21 // T-shirt: Threads 4 Thought // Skirt: Re-styled cheapo dress cut into skirt (becoming my summer favorite!) // Purse: street artist in South Africa (via Dom) // Recycled Rubber Bracelets: Made in Mali, available via Made With Love and at Sustainable NYC // Silver Bracelet: 70s hippie vintage (via Mom) // Ring: Handmade by my friend Roberta (who is also a gifted photographer) // Shoes: Sam by Dansko // Staying hydrated thanks to my Klean Kanteen
Two weekends ago, Richard and I had so much fun visiting his mom in Westchester (the 'burbs of NYC). Usually weekends there are packed with family activities or just hanging around, but that Saturday was different. Here's a list of the fun things we did:
- Hung out at the waterfront park then did some reading at the nearby Hastings-on-Hudson library, on one of the couches which offered a river view and AC!
- Got lunch at Antoinette's cafe, a haven for hipsters (or as hipster as you can get in Westchester), seniors, and everyone in between.
- Bought more organic soil for our garden at Sprainbrook Nursery. It was an interesting experience- very different from Home Depot, that's for sure!
- Hudson River Museum to see exhibit of Federico Uribe's Fantasy River, a magical critter-filled world made from repurposed materials. It was AMAZING! If you can make it to Yonkers by August 11, you must see it!
- Took a walk around Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
- Got surprisingly yummy Indian food for take-away at Calcutta Wrap & Roll in Ardsley. It was one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to!
Also, check out this NY Times article on how Hastings is becoming a hub for hipster breeders priced out of Brooklyn. It made us laugh a little.
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You're rocking those accessories, girl! And that bird necklace?? I LOVE! That belt with that t-shirt + skirt is just perfect too. I'm going to have to try and find one like that!
ReplyDeletethanks Chelsea! sometimes everything just falls together ;-)
DeleteCute! I love that bird necklace! Thanks for visiting Kate Styled Pretty!
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thanks. yeah, i think your blog is so fun. looking forward to visiting again!
Deletei think i would love that exhibit and just so you know, i'm still eyeballin' that bag of yours! and the bird necklace...and the belt...and well, i like it all! enjoy the rest of your day;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chandra! You have an awesome weekend. Hope you get to see the exhibit.
DeleteHastings was always one of my favorite weekend day trips when I lived in NY! Now I'm in DC, I miss Hastings and can't seem to find any place like it. You look oh so chic!
ReplyDeleteOh awesome! It's good to hear other people like Hastings too. I think it's pretty awesome.
Deletethat yellow skirt is so cute!! love your blog!
ReplyDeletethanks so much! thanks for visiting :-) Come again!
DeleteThat bird necklace is gorgeous!! Love it with the bright yellow skirt!
ReplyDeletethanks Tiffany. Yeah, this bird necklace was quite the find. Best $4 I've spent at F21, I think.
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