The neighborhood decor makes me oh so happy. (I wish I could say that festive fire escape was ours).
This was my last weekend in New York before heading back to California to spend Christmas with my family so I wanted to be sure to fit in as many NYC-holiday-related activities as possible. One particular highlight was ice skating at the Standard Hotel* with my girlfriends on Saturday afternoon. (After a glass of champagne and spiked hot chocolate I felt like the next Michelle Kwan out there on the ice!). Another high was baking and decorating sugar cookies while watching Homeland with my guy. We OD'd on frosting but it was worth it.
Rag & Bone Sweater and Helmut Lang Vest (both, recent sample sale purchases).
I've started reading Grace Coddington's Memoir and am really enjoying it... what a character. I also went to her book signing last week although she was sadly not as talkative as I would have hoped (I totally get it, she's not a fan of the spotlight). Regardless, I was just as ecstatic to see that famous fiery red hair up close.
A new (Foley and Corinna) cutie.
Sunday stroll through the neighborhood (wearing: Elizabeth and James Parka).
* This is actually the perfect mini rink to go ice skating as it's not too crowded or touristy.
42 comments:
Love that Rag & bone sweater and love the street pics! xo, Alma
http://www.soulofashopper.com
Fine pictures , lovely !
I would like to invite you to my Christmas giveaway of animal print Furla Bag. Thank you so much for your time.
XX Luba
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Great photos!!!!
Beautiful snapshots!! Ice skating is so much fun!! :)
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
Great vest, I'm so sad I missed the sample sale...I heard there was great stuff
xx
Staci
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I love all of these pictures! You look amazing in that coat and sweater! Hope you have a safe trip to Cali and have a great holiday!
xo
Meg
www.sealed-with-style.com
that is so fab!
xoxo from rome
K.
kcomekarolina.com
sounds like the ultimate new york weekend! you look so cute and cosy in both your outfits - love them!! xx
Lovely photos! xo, Christina
www.styleclouds.de
was just eyeing that rag and bone sweater at their store yesterday!
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Love your jeans, great pics.
xo
Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
Love the cozy look you rocked! Where is that beanie from? I've been searching for the perfect slouchy beanie.
oooh. i love extra virgin! actually, i love the west village in general lol
Love that Elizabeth and James parka - it's been on my dream wish list ever since I first saw it come out!
So jealous of your recent trip to the Rag + Bone sample sale! Perfect little NYC holiday weekend, you must be so excited to head back home. xxx
Such cute pics! So jealous of your new sweater... it's amazing! x
that new foley & corina number is fabulous and I'm so jealous that you are in new york and then get to head to california!!!!
brooke @ what2wear
I'm loving (and only slightly jealous) of ALL of your new Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang goodies. Looking so adorable, as always. Hope you had a great weekend! xx
Great picks! Love the parka!
Check out our weekend wrap-up on The Glitter Life: http://the-glitter-life.com/2012/12/10/weekend-wrap-up-3/
I live in LA but seem to have the same thoughts as you in terms of holiday traditions - baked cookies with my son this weekend, mentioned to my husband that The W hotel in Westwood has an ice rink during the holidays and last night we drove around Hancock Park to show my son all the Xmas lights. We listened to a Holiday station on XM and the whole weekend really made it feel so much more like the holidays.
Check out my post on a festive 1920's style bourbon cocktail
Not Going Out Like That
Lovely pictures of New York & I loved all your weekend comfortable outfits & new bag...
Have a great week!!!
xo, Violeta
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/
You always have the best outerwear! Love that Helmut Lang vest and the Elizabeth and James Parka. I've been hearing so many great things about Grace Coddington's memoir. I definitely need to pick that up this week.
love the holidays in nyc – gorgeous shots.
Sea and Swank
Yea that festive fire escape is actually mine...
I love seeing these mini moments of your NY life - especially around the holidays. Hope you enjoy Christmas in Cali!
sounds like the PERFECT weekend. dying to do a little ice skating- i used to take lessons back in the day :) also haven't done any baking yet- FAIL! :)
Such cute mini moments!! Love it! :)
-Stephanie
@LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com
Very much enjoy your blog. I'm headed to NY this Wed through Monday. Which location of Otte NY do you recommend? Also was able to contact Dressed to get the fabulous Givenchy sharks tooth necklace that you have worn... Like I need more shopping influence ;-). Dawn
LOVE that vest! Great find.
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Looks like you had such a fun weekend, Alicia! Beautiful pictures as always. You just can't beat New York at Christmastime!
Natalie
Name's Not Ashley
Beautiful photos, love the Elizabeth & James parka!
Keep calm and carry lipstick.
So cute! Love all the Christmas photos & your camo jacket! I think the hubby & I are going to start watching Homeland, I keep hearing so much about it!
Have a good week!
<3 Kastles
LOVE all of the photos! Obsessed with the sweater, vest, & parka! All of this makes me very excited for Christmas :)
xoxo
Cassidy
http://norebeccaforayear.blogspot.com/
@dawnrod ~ oh yay so glad to hear you were able to get that Givenchy necklace! And I always shop at the West Village location because it's closest to me but their largest store is the Madison Ave location. Have so much fun!
@Cait - My beanie is unfortunately older... it's from a boutique in my hometown (A Bit Unruly). The brand is called MadeBy... I haven't been able to track it down online but I'll keep an eye out.
@Anonymous - no way?! Love it!!
@Kastles - oh my goodness you will quickly become addicted. It's the best show on TV right now. ;)
I just laughed so hard about your comments on feeling like the next Michelle Kwan! Too funny girl, and love the camo parka! Great look!
Sugar cookies and tv sound like a pretty cozy way to spend an evening.
Stay in the Lines
I really like how you take a casual look and make it look so pulled together and chic. Gorgeous!
Love that the R&B jacket's fur hood matches your gorgeous red hair!
Have a wonderful holiday with family-here in Chico is it? I'm a blogger/school psychologist living in Chico but we will be in Paris for Christmas this year. I loved seeing that your inspiration to start your blog came from the Champagne Bakery in Mill Valley-one of my favorite spots! Cheers, Heather
http://www.stylemindchic.blogspot.com
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