So I'm kind of going backwards with this post. This was actually my LAST day in NYC. Probably the best weather day for photos but the worst hangover day for the one in the photo. By this point in my trip I was soooooo dead tired but I didn't want to stop the rock (inside joke). One of the biggest reasons why I love visiting my bestie Anita is because she takes me to the best places. I've already hit up all the touristy spots so she likes to take me to explore New York like a local. I love that! This particular day we ventured into Brooklyn where she took me shopping at a few flea markets. On the way, I got stopped in my tracks by this awesome wall! What an uh-maaazing backdrop! Props to her for taking great pics. I believe this was Williamsburg area. The day was so beautiful and sunny, perfect for a flea market shopping day.
I loved the buildings and their very city style fire escapes. Makes me think of the final scene of Pretty Woman, very romantic. If a boy climbed my fire escape with flowers I would just swoon. Swooooooon!
I made Anita get this hat. So fabulous! Vintage, great color, decently priced. Gotta love finding an old treasure!
At the flea market, I got myself some awesome pieces for my place. I always try to get something interesting from every trip I take. Something I can look at that makes me remember all the awesome memories. This was obvi too big to stuff in my luggage so these are being shipped to me by the artist. I am getting one New York skyline and one Chicago skyline! How perfect is that!? The Chicago one is still being made. The picture above is only the NYC skyline. They are on reclaimed barnwood and I love the effect it has on the print itself. The artist Philip Sachs also has an etsy shop set up for those who can't get to him in Brooklyn for his awesome stuff. Check him out on www.sheepsheadnyc.com. I asked him about possibly making me an LA one to complete my triad of cities that I visit the most. Please try to support local art whenever you can! It's a welcome change to my items from Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel.
Haaayyyyy girllll. Effortlessly sexy. I wonder if she noticed I was snapping pictures of her and tried to pose a little. Don't worry girlfriend, I totally feel ya. Hehehehe... Maybe I should be a street style blogger so I don't seem so creepy trying to sneak a photo.
We took the ferry back to Manhattan. Wow what a view! I highly suggest taking the ferry to and from Brooklyn. It's only $4 and on a great day, it is a fabulous way to take in the New York skyline. I'll be seeing you on a wooden plank in a little while New York. Can't wait to share all of my crazy stories from my trip with you guys. I had myself quite a fun adventure.
Sweater - Generation Love | Shorts - TEXTILE Elizabeth and James | Sunnies - Oliver Peoples | Hat - Vintage Find (similar)
xoxo,
DOS
