Kingston NY

Trading in the NYC sirens and concrete for the beautiful views of the Hudson River and an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants is one of my favorite activities for long weekends. We took this Memorial Day to explore the town of Kingston, which is located in the Hudson Valley and was the original capital of New York State. The Uptown neighborhood has an incredibly rich history and also contains some really great cocktail bars. Stockade Tavern and Crown served amazing cocktails in unique spaces. Boiston’s has a great patio for dining al fresco on warm summer nights. For bit of French charm in the Hudson Valley, Le Canard Enchaine is a fantastic option. The Roundout district by the waterfront was breathtaking on a gorgeous sunny day.

Now on to the fashion…this boho-chic kimono/dress/swimsuit cover up is such a versatile piece that I know I will be wearing it all summer. It looks good unbuttoned with jeans or shorts and also can be worn as a colorful swimsuit cover up. Of course, there is always the option of wearing it simply as a dress.

KImono: Express Bodysuit: Express Jeans: Gap Shoes: Schutz Bag: Staud

Color Me Fall

Welcome Fall! We had the most gorgeous weekend in NYC that was the perfectly represented all the best of the season. I celebrated with both fall colors and fabrics- deep burgundy and mustard with corduroy and knit. The cooler temps were also a good excuse to bring out my new knee high boots that are so comfortable for walking all day around the City. Hope you like them as I know I’ll be wearing them a lot!

Dress: Express Top: H&M Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Bag: Kate Spade

Candy Stripes

March has arrived and I am so excited that spring is just around the corner!  NYC weather has been a roller coaster ride lately, but I'll take as many of the spring-like days that I can.  This pink candy striped top has unexpected details with large bows at each wrist and slanting shoulder.  This is a great transition top as you can wear it with booties and jeans now then a skirt or high waisted shorts later.

Top: Storets Jeans: Express Shoes: Sole Society Bag: OQ

Day at the Museum

I wore this vivid rose print skirt to take in the larger than life modern art at Dia:Beacon.  Housed in a former Nabisco plant, the space is one you can get lost in both by its massive art and vast size. Art truly is inspiring - a day at the museum is just what we needed to reignite our creative energy.

Skirt: Chicwish Top: Express Shoes: BCBGeneration Bag: Kate Spade

Mola Vibes

A casual look for a weekend of camping, hiking and wine tasting in the Finger Lakes.  You may have noticed by now that I am a huge fan of prints.  Mola is a traditional textile that is made by women of the Kuna indigenous communities of Panama and Colombia.  Mola Sasa makes the most amazing hand crafted clutches using Mola sewn by artisan women.  Allowing the clutch to stand out on its own, I paired it with this denim A-line skirt that will transition perfectly into fall. This skirt can easily be dressed up with heels, or worn more casually with flats.

Top: Express Skirt: Karen Millen Bag: Mola Sasa Shoes: Sam Edelman