EATALY & ME | CHARCUTERIE, WINE

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that one of my most frequented places in the city is Flatiron. Mostly because that's where my office is, but also because I do love it! Most of our lunch outings are here, a lot of the cute little shops we love are here and just generally, I love this area.

There are some decent spots to eat around here, but the most touristy spot in what seems like ALL of NYC (food wise) is Eataly and it is located right here in Flatiron. I couldn't be happier about this because to be honest, I love it so much and for so many reasons.

EXPLORE MORE

There's always been so many things that I've been yearning to do in New York. I mean, there are so many things to do in general, but certain things just feel like they would mean more to me. A couple of these adventures have come up recently, others I have been seeking out for years.

Because of external circumstances, which I guess can be buttressed by internal circumstances, I haven't gotten to any of these things yet. That's all going to change this year. I promise myself that by the end of this year I want to have done all of the things on this list and hold no one accountable but myself for it.

WINTER WHITE

I love a good winter white. Of course by winter white I mean anything that has to do with wearing white in the winter. This year though, we've had at least two or three little mini snowstorms that have really brought out the winter white in New York City. As I said in my last post about Christmas, I always feel so much more thankful when I'm in the city because I don't have to worry about the woes that are NJ Transit, driving around, cleaning off my car, and shoveling off the steps around my house.

Snow without the worry is always so much more fun and enjoyable. I feel like I have spent a majority of my life defending myself and making the case as to why I HATE the snow. This year, it has been amazingly more enjoyable for the reasons above. There's a lot more to appreciate about snow and lazy weekends when you can just sit back and watch it fall without a worry. Then if you decide that you need something from the grocery store, you just walk outside of your apartment and get it. No tackling people for parking spots and yelling at raging drivers for driving too slow in icy roads.

The best part of all? How beautiful it actually is when you catch it looking just that good. Here are a few quick snaps I took a couple of weeks ago when I was out and about with some friends.

NATURE REPUBLIC HAUL | SKIN CARE

I've always been so interested in K Beauty and there really has never been an easy way to try it here in New Jersey. Ever since I started working in New York, I have had endless opportunities to walk right through Koreatown on 32nd Street so that I could pick up absolutely anything I want and trust me, I have taken advantage of that. 

FRIDAY IN FLATIRON

It was windy in the city today as you can see.  I stopped in to Exki for a water on my walk to the train and snapped some pics along the way.

TIMES SQUARE FLOWERS

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LUNCH TIME | CAFE COLETTE

I recently stopped at Cafe Colette in Williamsburg Brooklyn for lunch.  I have to be honest, I don't get to Brooklyn often so as I was presented with so many lunch/brunch choices upon exiting the subway, it was a little difficult to pick something.  I was happy I chose Cafe Colette and here's why.

Lunch Time | The Crooked Knife

I had lunch recently at The Crooked Knife's 30th Street location and I was excited to finally be giving it a try.  Honestly, I had heard about it in conversation from people who said that it was a great brunch place, but I am NEVER in the city with time to have brunch.  Needless to say, I never get a chance to have brunch anywhere.  Lame, I know.  The city is the best place for brunch.

Anyway.  I was stoked to finally try out The Crooked Knife and it felt like a homey place as soon as I walked in.  There's a small outdoor seating area that's really nothing special.  My favorite part about it was the orange chairs.  Nice pop of (my favorite) color. It basically looks like every other sidewalk seating arrangement in New York otherwise.  I chose to sit inside, it looked more adventurous, more enjoyable.  Boy was I right, there was about a million things on the walls.

The Happy Moments of Late August

What a beautiful summer it has been.  I have been so happy with the weather later on this summer because as it began, it seemed like every single weekend it was raining or something.  

Pizza, Blonde, Nook, Weird

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks.  I'm so upset that I haven't had the time to write anything but I am so happy it's really hard to be THAT mad.  I can't believe that we are halfway through February already, it's incredible how fast time flies.  Before we know it, we'll be in summer.  I CANNOT wait.  Follow along with me on my journey of the past few weeks.

I tried to be a little more diligent taking some cute pics of my outfits/shoes.  This is the best I could really do.  Stalker pics on the train.  I got this adorable dress from Target, the boots are from Charlotte Russe.

I spent some time with the BFF.  She invited me to her family's after-Christmas Christmas party.  They normally do something like this every year.  I was so happy to be included, we had a great time.  We ate A TON of amazing food, drank lots of wine and champagne and just generally had a great time.  I actually dyed my hair platinum blonde (on my way to the silver that I want), I'm not sure if you can see it here.  Another picture is to follow!  Shoutout to Ally for being an amazing best friend and for such a great birthday celebration weekend and present.

I had to classically have some tea in my #muglife mug with some cookies while watching The Celebrity Apprentice.  Leeza Gibbons liked my photo *humble brag.*

Here's a pic of my hair where you can really see some of the changes.  It's not at all where I want it to be yet but it's on its way.  I cannot wait to get to the silver.  I have also been thinking about cutting it this weekend.  I hate that I've been thinking about that though because for the past year I have been saying that I never want to cut my hair again lol.  I always go through phases like this.    

I've been reading up a storm lately.  I've recently finished up Lone Survivor, Dark Places, Big Little Lies and No Apology.  I'm starting A Spool of Blue Thread and I think I'll write another blog post dedicated to books soon and give little reviews.  I love reading, it's really incredible.  My Nook is the most amazing thing, it's the second one I've had as I got the very first one that ever came out.  I've been a fan since then.  The only thing I don't like is that I can't find another charger anywhere!  I want to have another one to take with me wherever I go, but I cannot find it anywhere.  Send me suggestions of where to find one?  I'll have to look online.

In other news, I had this amazing Nutella donut from Dough the other day and it was beyond fantastic.  I mean who doesn't love a powdered sugar donut with Nutella on the inside?  If you don't, you definitely have a huge problem and I AM judging you. 

I wore a black and white chevron dress the other day which is normally just a summer dress.  It's a very light dress so I had to layer with a cardigan and some tights.  I chose to wear my black booties from Aldo that I am obsessed with and have had for 2-3 years now?

This was probably the one day of the week that I ate the best last week.  This cold pressed juice was fantastic, I wish I remembered what was in it.  The chopped salad was okay but kind of boring.  I guess thats the sacrifice you make when you choose healthy things sometimes lol.  Coconut cream yogurt can really never steer you wrong and this Trek Mix is my all time favorite.  There's something about the mango.  Mangoes are life.

This sandwich is from Cafe Prague and I have to say that I was relatively unimpressed with it.  It was good because it was plain, but I guess at the same time that was what I didn't love about it.  I thought the bread would be good too and it was just 'day old' tasting.  Maybe I'm too picky.

I finally decided to change my nails.  I don't know why I'm saying finally because I've only had the ones on the left for a week but I hated them.  I chose a color on the color wheel that was completely different, I think the person doing my nails used the wrong color.  They were mood changing so when they were getting done I thought the color might change ultimately but they never did.  I was so happy and excited to go back and get them changed to almond shaped and a purple/red.  I was going to go with just a regular red but the woman doing them said the picture I showed her for inspiration displayed more of a purple so I obliged.  I appreciated her input and it's actually good because I wanted something different than red for this Valentines Day!

Went shopping with Ally and we sat and talked about some details for her wedding.  She had gone to see a venue the day before and we sat and just DIED over the menu.  Classically, I had an eye doctor appointment on that day that I had made a month in advance and she hadn't told me she was going so I didn't go.  Let's just say I cannot believe it, the venue/menu is incredible.

We sipped on some wine and shared a few appetizers at the Cheesecake Factory, it was all delicious.

I got these adorable Pixi Pants from Old Navy and these shoes are Aldo.  On this day it was incredibly cold and snowing so it was a supremely dumb shoe choice but I don't care.  I just wanted to look cute and I really just want summer to come.  

This day was so weird, I was in such a weird mood.  I posted this photo on my Instagram with the caption 'Woke up in a weird mood, wore a weird outfit.'  That's exactly how I felt.  Actually, both the pants and shoe are from Old Navy.  I'm beyond obsessed with Old Navy.

We had this incredible pizza for lunch this day.  I don't remember the name of the place but my boss was in the mood for thin crust pizza so he ordered a Margherita and  Mushroom White Truffle Oil, they were incredible.  I normally don't eat mushrooms but this year I have been trying to do new things and so far so good.  I've had shrimp, weird filet mignon things and now mushroom white truffle oil pizza.  So crazy, lol.  I know, I'm weird and picky.

I don't know why I am so obsessed with this picture.  I have been reading everything lately on my Nook so I guess I just wanted to pose for a selfie with it?  It's my Valentine, it is Bae.

Finally, I am just obsessed with this picture.  I took it going over a bridge at a green light (thank you captain obvious) and I know it was dangerous but epic with the fog.  I'll try to be more careful.

I hope you've enjoyed coming along with me for the past couple of weeks.  I'll be back soon, that's for sure.  Tweet me and let me know where your favorite place to take pictures is.  -Brit.

Gorgeous Train Stations & Coldest Day Evvv! #blogmas 18, 2014!

Today was probably one of the coldest days we've had in a while!  It can be assumed as winter is on its way but ugh, I don't know how I feel about it.  I always (every year) say that if January trough March was just deleted from the year I wouldn't be mad.  That being said, I threw on my earmuffs and set out for the day.  Oh, and naturally I guess I had to make myself into Santa too? :)

I hope on the train and headed into New York, this is what I was eventually looking at when the sun finally came out.  This is somewhere in North Jersey, not exactly sure what town.  I want to say somewhere around Hazlet?  I could be wrong.  Freezing cold outside, but really nice looking.  By the time I reach Hazlet the sun is FINALLY starting to come out being that its the crack of dawn when I leave from my station.  

I switched to the the Path in Newark and took that into 9th street which is probably one of my favorite Path stations and the below two photos will most likely explain to you why.  First of all, look at these lines!  Theres just something to be said about the lines and how geometrical everything can look when you stop to look at it for two seconds.  Literally people should just slow down sometimes, it can do the body good.  The 9th street Path station usually seems to be the road less travelled and that might be why I was able to snap this pic (ironically though I was still walking a little).  Once again Brittany, take your own advice sometimes.  Freakin A! 

Please hold for the amazingness that IS the 9th street Path station below... :O

Also, lets take a moment to look at Christmas decorations in the East Village.  I just cannot with all the beauty.  Not only does this look great, but it's just the extra boost of happiness you might need one day.  I certainly needed it today, thats for sure!

Quick little blogmas for you today.  I hope you enjoyed!  I will see ya around for the next one.  Who still has more shopping to do for Christmas?  Tweet me your process!  Thanks for reading.  -Brit.

TUT, NYC & Dinner. #blogmas Days 9-17, 2014!

Ugh, I know.  I deserve all of the scolding that there is in the world.  I have been SO BAD with blogmas and honestly, I cannot believe it.  I have been so busy and stressed lately that I just have been neglecting so many things, not just the blog.  It really doesn't make me happy but let us carry on.

I feel like this is a photo that you can see everywhere all over social media: photo of girl in subway door's reflection.  I don't know, it was in the moment.  I know I've talked about these e-mails from TUT before but I just cannot get enough!  Its just the little bit of love and encouragement you sometimes need in the morning.  Sometimes it's actually pretty scary how accurate it is with where you are in your life.

I just feel like its my ~*dUtY*~ to show you the Christmas magic of Macys so theres that.  You can clearly tell that I was on the go as the photo is a bit blurry but thats okay.

This photo from the next day depicts the train at 545am.  I just had this feeling that the train was acting like a 'salty bitch' so early in the morning with that BRIGHT LIGHT.  oooofah.  You know I had to also share my selfie on the train with my brand new earmuffs.  Oh my gawl I cannot even tell you how obsessed I am with these, they make me the happiest ever and keep me super warm.  I feel like earmuffs get me into the Christmas spirit, especially when no one around me really is.  

As I was walking to a building today, I spotted this dog.  DANG.  I guess its a poodle?  Interesting, but in person it was bigger than it looks in this picture.  I also had to share my interactions with Benefit on Twitter.  They have always been pretty good with social media and the way they answer their customers.  I think thats whats most important when you're working in social, interacting and forming a relationship with your followers and consumers.  This makes for a long-lasting experience and the potential for more interaction and engagement. 

On the left is just this ~*aDoRaBLe*~ photo that I found recently.  I know its basically the wrong season/holiday but I just had to post it.  How adorable are my dad and brother!?  So lame that I was wearing a cat costume but I don't think that I have warn another costume since this (questionable).  On the right, my latest obsessions all in one photo.  I cannot get enough of this hand jewelry.  This is the second time that I have bought one and I can seemingly only find ones that I like at Forever 21.  I mean I'm not complaining because they are fairly inexpensive, but it would be cool if I could find ones that I actually like at other places!  Also not to mention my amazing Mr.Kate BeautyMarks that I FINALLY received in the mail.  I had been playing around with other Flash Tattoos in the past but I always wanted Mr.Kate BeautyMarks so I finally ordered some and I couldn't be happier. (Full post to come on these soon as I have so many things to say.)

 

I went out for dinner and to Marshalls the other day and I saw this comforter.  I was soooo close to picking it up but I just couldn't commit.  I desperately need a comforter or something because I don't have one right now but I just cannot find one that I love.  I have been looking for some that are bohemian/Moroccan-themed because thats the look I want for my room but I have only been seeing duvet covers and I don't want to have to buy a duvet just to use the duvet cover.  On the right is another token selfie.  For some reason, I just loved this one.  What do you think?  Do you know anywhere I can look for some cute bohemian/Moroccan-themed comforters?

I cannot get enough of the above two photos.  I asked them to pose for a photo and Bill (who was sitting next to me) was trying to get in there at the last minute.  These two were the results and I cannot get enough.  I love these people, sometimes family is just the best thing in life.  Actually, they always are.  

The other day I went to Olive Garden for dinner!  I was so excited because I hadn't been there in the longest time.  When I was younger I used to be OBSESSED with it and go every birthday.  I'm still obsessed but I can't remember the last time I went to OG on my bday, sad.  I tweeted them this picture when I was there the other day and they of course answered me.  They are an example of another company that is really great with their social.

So this is whats been going on for the past couple of days.  So sorry I haven't been posting everyday, I just have been beyond stressed.  I always love how it feels to release emotions and talk about the fun in my life when there doesn't seem to be too much of it; thats why I never forget to do so.  As I leave you now to go attend to some laundry, I hope you have a great night!  How are you celebrating Christmas this year?  Any awesome recipes to share with me?  Let me know in a tweet/comment.  Thank you so much for reading as always.  Talk to you soon.  -Brit.