The Big Apple

There is no place like New York City. The Big Apple, NYC, Manhattan, whatever you like to call it, Manhattan has something for everyone. I love visiting the city anytime I can because of the constant energy. On this short day trip, we showed one of my best friends the city for the first time. How do you show someone Manhattan in just a few hours? We did Time Square, some shopping on Fifth, lunch at Fig & Olive, followed by a walk up to the Plaza, Bergdorf's, and Central Park. Obviously if we had more time, I would have loved to show her my favorite part of the city, Bryant Park and the Public Library, as well as Soho, and the Met. What are your favorite spots in Manhattan? I'd love to know!

Salmon & Shrimp with Avocado over Spring Greens 

Filet Mignon Panini

A delicious lunch spot!

 http://www.figandolive.com

how cute is that! 

soaking up as much sun as possible

taking some touristy shots 

some adorable Baked by Melissa mini cupcakes for the train ride back to Jersey! I love her small treats...the perfect bite size for someone like myself who never wants a whole cupcake.

http://www.bakedbymelissa.com/checkout/index.aspx

Anticipating some summer weather with light boyfriend jeans & a white tank

Levis Jacket & Jeans (Paint done by moi by mistake) | Forever 21 Tank | Zara Bag & Flats

see you in May Manhattan! 

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six snaps

Easter time at Rockefeller Plaza 

Colorful chocolates from Miette 

 Paper bunnies with cotton tails at Paper Source 

first time trying Baked by Melissa mini cupcakes! 

Peeps: they taste horrible, but it's Easter! Had to do it.

cute Easter cupcakes we made, stay tuned for the recipe coming soon! 

 Hope you enjoyed my Easter rendition of my weekly six snaps of photos. I was back east this past weekend, spending the Easter holiday with my best friend and her family, so I've been a bit scatter-brained, but am trying to get back in my normal groove. NYC pics to come as well as two delicious recipes! Have a great rest of your week.

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Street Style: In front of Penn Station, New York

Manhattan street style, too good! 

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Uniform

Attending Catholic school from Kindergarden to Twelfth grade forced me to wear a heinous, strict, and boring uniform everyday. This consisted of a dark green, with yellow and red plaid skirt, a stiff awkward button down white shirt, an uncomfortable itchy navy sweater, and all white tennis shoes and socks...frightening I know. When "free dress" days rolled around for field trips in elementary school, we got the chance to wear khakis...that's almost worse than a plaid skirt in my book! Yikes! In High School, things got a bit better as my uniform skirt moved from a tacky plaid to just a plain grey skirt. We had much more freedom with shoe, top and sweater choices, which was greatly appreciated. On certain days, we paid 2$ for free dress in order to support fundraising efforts for events and charities. While the idea seems a bit absurd looking back on it now, I realized a lot on those free dress days. For some, it was the chance to wear sweats and roll out of bed; for others, they wore their best in an effort to impress everyone else. Whichever route you took, you were still making a statement about yourself. Nowadays in college, the same applies. Some people put a lot of effort in to their look while others could care less, especially in the morning. Don't get me wrong, of course there are cold winter days where I want to leave the house in sweats and Uggs, but I don't. Instead, my go to "uniform" tends to be a necklace of any sorts, skinny jeans, a military jacket (my collection refuses to stop growing) and boots. What's your "go to outfit"?

loving the back pocket detailing of this new piece!

Thrifted Jacket | Levis Top + Skinnies | Roomate's Borrowed Steve Madden Boots | Forever 21 Necklace | Rayban Sunnies | Longchamp Bag | Accessorize Mittens

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