I think it might be fall!!

Or something reminiscent. It's gray and rainy and I wore my rain boots and a coat yesterday. It's still in the lower 70's, so it's not cold, but I'm certainly enjoying being able to wear pants of any kind, and sleep under my covers.

My roommate came home last week and asked me what my winter coat situation looked like. I laughed in lieu of a response. She said she figured I'd be unprepared (total understatement) and gave me one of her winter coats. (SO sweet) Anywho, YES... I am so ill prepared for weather of any kind. Especially when I reached for the heaviest coat I have yesterday and it was only in the 60's. This CA girl is going to be in for a nasty awakening in a couple more months!!

Upside: I think this coming weekend might be time to unpack all of my boots that have been hidden away! Yay!

A Little Gem in Central Park

I just loved this.

Do you know what I always think....

...when it's really crowded like this?


What if someone farts?!

I want, I want, I want.

I am coveting hard core. Limited Edition Geox shoes available only in NYC. I seriously lie in bed thinking about them. They have the Empire State Building on the HEEL! Art that you wear... I am in love.


Update: They sparkle.

I got a job!

I am officially a make up artist (or "Color Consultant") at a Sephora in Manhattan!! I've been there about 6 weeks now and it's going really well! I have some really really great coworkers and managers and I get to play with make up all day!

Melanie's Visit.

And with one day of rest, Melanie arrived in NYC for her first ever visit as well!! It was shorter, but we had tons of fun.

We started at the Brooklyn Flea, which is really such a cool place. I can always find at least 8 things I just need.


We went to see Promises, Promises!! I cannot recommend this show highly enough. UH-mazing.


Times Square!! SUCH a miserable place, but one you must visit at least once.


We walked the Brooklyn Bridge during a rainstorm. Perfect timing!!
Still just a little wet

Aaaaaand drown rats!


Central Park!

My Mom in NYC!

As you may remember, my momma was coming to visit. It was super fun to walk around and do touristy stuff! I discovered a lot of stuff I'd never seen (not hard since I'm still a baby in the city!) and I finally saw the Statue of Liberty!

And a few other highlights...

Shopping in SoHo


The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens



The Brooklyn Bridge (we started on the Brooklyn side)

This is us near the end; that's the Financial District in the background


Central Park!!
How adorable is she??

Her response to this pic: "Hey! You ARE a good photographer!" Thanks for sounding so surprised....

I am so SO behind.

Hi All!! I realize it's been awhile, so I'm finally sitting down to catch up a bit. I'll be posting separate posts as if I haven't been completely useless about updating this. It'll be our little secret :)