Stay-cation

TWO MONTHS AND 7 DAYS.

That's how long until our wedding.

This weekend was a fun one after hosting a cinco de mayo bbq and then allowing my fiance to talk to me in to doing nothing wedding related on Sunday.

Us and our plans, they are really silly.  Nothing like a gorgeous day with a handsome companion to seduce you outside and keep you there, letting your crafts sit.

I have always wanted to ride across the George Washing Bridge on a bike, never was it a good time, except for yesterday.  I shelved the mounting bridal projects (we sent the invites last week so that's an accomplishment) and we took off to have, what felt like, a stay-cation and were tourists.

We rode across, took pictures, discovered new places that we new existed, but never experienced, like the lighthouse in this kids story that I've always wanted to see in person.  Or all the parks along the Hudson river- NY Side.  We rode at least 15 miles yesterday, but don't even try and peg me at one of those spandex wearing Lance Armstrong wanna-bes, I rode in shorts, a dress, knee highs and boots.

What a nice day, nothing's better than being a tourist on stay-cation.

Recap for FNO

one/two/three/four/five*/six/seven**/eight***/nine/

*mural in subway.

** towers of light for 9/11 memorial

***dj calcutta

Sorry it took so long to get these posted, engagement party planning is in full swing and there are so many things to do!



Me Pictured @ Diane von Furstenberg (best drinks of the night)



We did go to several other places but some (:cough:Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg) didn't want pictures to be taken by anyone other than their photogs.  We enjoyed the sights and drinks regardless, and did take pictures, also regardless.

My friend Lucy snapped this of me, I do love that vintage hat my fiance picked out in VA when we were there for the weekend for a wedding last year.

Fashion's Night Out - Wear To?

September 8th my bestie Lucy and I are going around and about to NYC's Fashion Night Out.  This will be my first FNO event.  If you are in the area I would suggest going, stores serve you champagne and hors d'oeuvres , along with special promotions and deals.  I will take a ton of pictures for the non-locals, it will be just like you were there, minus the free tote, hors d'oeuvres and champagne.

Not in the NYC area, don't cry go here, there are events in other cities as well as E-vents online.

Here's some basic information.  To see a map click on the highlighted links.  Or go here to plan your adventure.  * I used this and the NY Post for this information.

Meatpacking District 

Bond No. 9 863 Washington St.

Christian Louboutin 59 Horatio St.

Theory 40 Gansevoort St.

Jeffery 449 W. 14th St.

Ports1961 3 Ninth Ave.

Alexander McQueen 414 W. 14th
Stella McCartney 429 W. 14th St.
Carlos Miele 408 W. 14th
Moschino 401 W. 14th
Intermix 812 Washington St.
Diane von Furstenberg 874 Washington St.
Vince 833 Washington St.
Tory Burch 38 Little West 12th St.
Trina Turk 67 Gansevoort St.
Rebecco Taylor 34 Ganesvoort St.
Z Spoke Zac Posen 874 Washington St.
Catherine Malandrino 652 Hudson St.
Tracy Reese 641 Hudson St.

34th Street
Sephora 130 W. 34th St
Fossil 38 W. 34th St
Macy's 151 W. 24th St
Levi's 45 W. 34th
Bebe 1 W. 34th St
Forever 21 34th BTW 7th and 6th
HM 34th and 7th

Williamsburg
Scosha 64 Grand St.
Antoinette 119 Grand St.
Bird 203 Grand St.
Pop 310 Grand St.
Artists and Fleas 70 N Seventh St.
Life:Curated 186 Grand St.

 Upper West Side
*Cache
*J. Crew
*Esprit
*Stone Rose Lounge
*Aveda
*Montmartre
*indicates that they are in the shops at Time Warner Center 10 Columbus Circle
Ricky's NYC 2387 Broadway
WiNK 188 Columbus Ave
The Shop at Equinox 344 Amsterdam Ave and 2465 Broadway

Flatiron
Opening Ceremony 1190 Broadway
Loft 126 Fifth Ave.
Kenneth Cole 95 Fifth Ave
Donno Distefano 37 W. 20th
Cole Haan 141 Fifth Ave.
Buffalo Exchange 114 W. 26th St.
Fishs Eddy 889 19th St.
7 For All Mankind 73 Fifth Ave.

Lexington
True Religion Brand Jeans 1122 Third Ave.
Dylan's Candy Bar 1011 Third Ave.
J. McLaughlin 1004 Lexington Ave.
New York & Co. 715 Lexington Ave.
Bloomingdales Lexington and 59th

Fifth Ave.
Bergdorf Goodman 754 Fifth Ave.
Salvatore Ferragamo 655 Fifth Ave.
H&M 640 Fifth Ave.
Cynthia Rowley Glambulance 52nd and 5th
Manolo Blahnik 21 W. 54th St.
Juicy Couture 650 Fifth Ave.
Tommy Hilfiger 681 Fifth Ave.
Henri Bendel 712 Fifth Ave.
Michael Kors 610 Fifth Ave.
Forever 21 693 Fifth Ave.
Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth Ave.
Fendi 677 Fifth Ave.
Zara 689 Fifth Ave.
Banana Republic 626 Fifth Ave.
Saks Fifth Ave 611 Fifth Ave.

Madison Ave.
Missoni 1009 Madison Ave.
Dolce & Gabbana 825 Madison Ave.
Donna Karan 819 Madison Ave.
Roger Viver 750 Madison Ave.
Chistian Dior 21 E. 57th St.
Hermes 691 Madison Ave.
Nonette Lepore 958 Madison Ave.
J. Mendel 723 Madison Ave.
Carolina Herrera 954 Madison Ave.
Ann Taylor 645 Madison Ave.
Chloe 850 Madison Ave.
David Yurman 712 Madison Ave.
Alice + Olivia 755 Madison Ave.
Barneys NY 660 Madison Ave.
Oscar de la Renta 772 Madison Ave.
Calvin Klein 654 Madison Ave.
Lanvin 815 Madison Ave.
Stuart Weitzman 625 Madison Ave.
Coach 595 Madison Ave.

BLEECKER STREET
Lulu Guinness 394 Bleecker St.
Reiss 309-313 Bleecker St.
Arleen Bowman Boutique 353 Bleecker St.
Brooks Brothers 351 Bleecker St.
Cynthia Rowley 376 Bleecker St.
Jimmy Choo 407 Bleecker St.
Marc by Marc Jacobs 403 Bleecker St.
Satya Jewlery 330 Bleecker St.

SOHO
Ralph Lauren 109 Prince St.
American Eagle Outfitters 599 Broadway
Jill Stuart 100 Greene St.
Ash Footwear 44 Mercer St.
Scout Vintage T-shirts 227 Mulberry St.
Longchamp 132 Spring St.
Custo Barcelona 474 Broome St.
Atrium 644 Braodway
Betsey Johnson 138 Wooster St.
Chanel 139 Spring St.
Express 584 Braodway
Rag & Bone 119 Mercer St.
Helmut Lang 93 Mercer St.
llori 138 Spring St.
Kirna Zabete 96 Greene St.

NYC Quakes and Hurricanes

We live in Edgewater, NJ, which is situated on the Hudson river over looking NYC. 

This week I

A. ...felt my building sway while sitting in my 23rd floor Manhattan office and thought I was going crazy until I saw my blinds moving and my water bottle dancing like it was in the movie Jurassic Park.  Not a subway, not construction, or terrorism (thank heavens) but an earth quake... really!?

B. ...am looking up ways to prepare for a hurricane... yes hurricane,  possibly a category 2... headed right to NYC where I work (hey at least it's on the weekend) and across the river where I live. 

And to think I was going to do a tutorial on how to make fresh ricotta cheese this weekend!

Here's some tips for my fellow natural disaster buddies.

1. Secure your windows and brace outside doors - we rent so we can't do that.  To make sure the window's don't shatter if broken put tape in the shape of an asterisk * on the windows.

2. Make sure you've got flashlights with extra batteries... better yet a rechargeable flash light.  Invest in some Yahrzeit candles (pronounced y-uh-t-zite), it's a 24hr candle used in the Jewish religion to honor a person that has passed.

3. Plug in that landline phone.  A phone that doesn't rely on electricity is key if the power goes out.

4. An AM/FM radio will keep you tuned into the latest news on weather and conditions.

5. Pay attention to evacuate orders, especially if you live in a high rise above the 10th floor.

6. Get organized.  Keep the family's IDs, medications, contact lists and a change in clothes in water tight or Ziploc bags.  Don't forget personal effects, like feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes and diapers.
Keep it in a bag, preferably a backpack, and get ready to grab it if you have to evacuate.

7. Make sure you have things like hoodies, blankets, and rain ponchos.

  

8. Bring inside loose, lightweight objects, such as lawn furniture, potted plants, garbage cans, garden tools and toys.

9. Anchor gas grills and propane tanks, close up and secure patio umbrellas and retractable awnings. 

10. If you're stocking up on canned goods, don't forget to pack a can-opener.  Throw some granola bars or non-perishable food items in your bag too.

11. Remember fresh water. A recommended gallon of water, per person, per day

12. First aid kit complete with a utility knife, such as a leather man.

13.  If you have kids, I would recommend one toy packed away to help soothe them in the event of an evacuation.