It's a fact that the 4th of July is totally tacky. I'm pretty sure it is common knowledge that nobody EVER wants to wear a flag/stars and stripes unless you're in the backyard of a frat house at a state school, where theres a blow up kiddy pool and bucket of Andre to bob from. But the weirdest part about this tacky holiday is that I totally like to embrace it. And with this Fourth of July shopping guide, I will give you the tools you need to build a Fourth of July wardrobe that will not disappoint. Feast your eyes . . .
This Thirsty Thursday, cool down underground at Fedora. The drinks are true works of art, cocktails starting at $14. Check out the menu and take your time because each and every one has something different to offer. The MMM...It Does Go Well With Chicken is actually really really delicious, just saying the name with full confidence is the first step, then the rest is easy. I also suggest the Songbird and Cousins & Barbecue. See you there lovas . . .
For someone who loves food so much, I tend to accidentally make the choice to eat the most fattening and unhealthy of the options on a menu. So when someone mentioned to me that there was such a thing as Healthy Fats, I instantly asked where I can go to get these. Fat? that's healthy? Sign me up. Enter avocados. Avocados, having come from CA, are my fruit of life, and can easily substitute for a meal, with a small dash of lemon juice, some chili pepper powder, olive oil, and some light parmesan cheese. They act as a filling and healthy choice for sustenance. But take this a step further, and meet one of my most favorite food trends: Avocado Toast. Though it is one of the easiest things to make in your own kitchen, there is something about the way restaurants prepare and make avo-toast (this is the hip lingo just so you know when ordering). So I have rounded up some of the bests in NYC. Take a gander... This bag's contents are all about staying fresh and fired-up, inside and out. Whether its writing down your daily tasks or knocking back some detox elixir, staying energized within is as important as having statement making nails.
Is it Tuesday again already? Take your Taco Tuesday party bus all the way to Tacombi (a taqueria where there actually is a VW Bus inside the warehouse). As a fully open warehouse, this restaurant is like an inner patio, with deck chairs and tables to eat at, a bar of delicious and amazing Horchata flavors and other specialty drinks, and as mentioned above, a VW van where all of the tacos are made. Before even looking at the menu, I strongly recommend starting with the guac...because it is amazing (sprinkled with parmesan cheese and served with homemade tortilla chips) and the move on to two tacos. Two is all you really need because each comes with a load amount of stuffings and two corn tortillas, which an expert merges and makes into two tacos. But I can't tell you what to do because Taco Tuesday is all about doing what YOU WANT. Go forth and have a very merry Taco Tuesday. Trending now is bucket bags. (Apologies for the title, just finished season 2 of OITNB) Anyways, BUCKET BAGS. They're adorable, can fit everything, and have been found especially for you. Take a peek below for the best of the best in an array of different prices. I just ordered the white version of the Old Navy one, because only bougie people can afford white leather designer bags. So for now I rock the Old Navy version (pictured above with my Sam Edelman Circus sandals and my printed Leith by Nordstrom trousers), but tbh, the bag looks even nicer in person than the picture. Click the links below to shop! If you're not a member of the cult, then count yourself hundreds of dollars richer. And if you are, you have an ass of steel. Soul Cycle isn't just some ordinary work out at your local gym. Soul Cycle is indoor cycling re-invented. And what they have managed to do, is make it absolutely adorable. Marketing bravo. Take a peek at the website and learn a little more about the practice (which yes I'm addicted to) but then take a look at the shop too! Below are a few of my fav tops from their collection. Visit a location for even more fun and some special edition items! LET ME TELL YOU RIGHT NOW. LIKE THIS.I will be forever grateful to www.ladybehindthecurtain.com for the magic she has given us. The invention of the pancake bacon dipper is monumental and I am unsure how I have not heard about this sooner. This is how non-foodies become foodies. I don't think I have ever legitimately cooked a pancake before, but now, I am going to. See, this is how history is made. I am being forced into the kitchen to pretend to be domestic because all I can think about is having these delicious dippers in my belly. I mean or I could just have someone make them for me.... anyone? Annnnyone?
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And I dont have to tell you to "Enjoy..." because... Bacon Pancake Dippers. You guys... EATTake a trip over to the deep east side of the island and find yourself at Ave C and 9th Street. Covered in bright colors and dotted with white lawn chairs, Esperanto is the brunch spot for all lovers of Huevos Rancheros, Pico De Gallo, Brazilian Eggs Benedict, and a $12 all inclusive tab at the end of it. Check out the menu here, and comment below if it made all of your wild dreams come true. BUYThe perfect white oxford shirt for women has been tried and tested, and for how damn sweaty you get trudging about over the weekend, the low price is crucial. UNIQLOs White Oxford Shirt is the key to the weekend success, whether you're shopping down West Broadway or sitting on a patio for a late lunch. It is the classic essential to any classy weekend warriors wardrobe. Snag this bad boy for $29.90 in store or online. You will NOT regret it. GOTucked back in an old building in east mid-town Murray Hill, is a magical world where fashion meets art meets luxury. Dover Street Market is the perfect adventure to take on a lazy afternoon with guys or ladies, when Broadway seems just too hectic to go trail blaze. Dover Street Market is a maze of fashionable displays, from Nike to Louis Vuitton to Comme Des Garcons. Instead of going to a museum with a bunch of taxidermy animals, hit up DSM for a journey through impeccable taste. And beware for the price tags. Unless you like commas, your wallet will most likely stay in your back pocket.
I"m pretty sure this word has been coming out my mouth now for some time, but not until recently has someone had the inclination to tell me that I sound stupid and what the hell does "ish" mean. So in light of this recent event, I will take a moment to fully explain and define my use of the word "ish."
Does it make sense? Does it have to make sense? Is it totally sassy and unnecessary and mildly annoying? You decide. I'll be throwing out "ish"s like they're my ish and all you ish biddies can just be your ish selves and deal with it. |