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Tuesday

New York Ephemera





What I'm Wearing: Zara Coat & Shirt, Topshop Sweater, Levi's Jeans & Office Shoes.

The highs, the lows, all lasting for a matter of moments. I often feel like a mayfly in this city. One day dining in New York's finest restaurants rubbing shoulders with the likes of Leo DiCaprio in TAO Downtown and the next sitting in Starbucks for an entire day fully utilising the unlimited wifi and free refills. Sometimes it's hard to keep up. What seem like days pass by in a matter of hours and every mere morsel of time here is spent keeping busy. Perhaps that's why I love this city so much. The never ending list of things to do. With nothing but a moment wasted. 

'YOUR eyes that once were never weary of mine
Are bowed in sotrow under pendulous lids,
Because our love is waning.'
And then She:
'Although our love is waning, let us stand
By the lone border of the lake once more,
Together in that hour of gentleness
When the poor tired child, passion, falls asleep.
How far away the stars seem, and how far
Is our first kiss, and ah, how old my heart!'
Pensive they paced along the faded leaves,
While slowly he whose hand held hers replied:
'Passion has often worn our wandering hearts.'
The woods were round them, and the yellow leaves
Fell like faint meteors in the gloom, and once
A rabbit old and lame limped down the path;
Autumn was over him: and now they stood
On the lone border of the lake once more:
Turning, he saw that she had thrust dead leaves
Gathered in silence, dewy as her eyes,
In bosom and hair.
'Ah, do not mourn,' he said,
'That we are tired, for other loves await us;
Hate on and love through unrepining hours.
Before us lies eternity; our souls
Are love, and a continual farewell.' 
William Butler Yeats



Wednesday

Brooklyn Bridge








Walking over the Brooklyn Bridge is touristy yes, but one of the must do activities if you're ever in the city. Looking at all the glorious views of Manhattan's iconic skyline just takes your breath away. Well perhaps it was the sub-zero temperatures, but who can tell. Despite the cold, I threw off my fabulous Yeti coat from ASOS to take a few snaps on the bridge, to the surprise of the bundled up tourists who looked at me with a puzzled look of utter madness. But all in the name of fashion right? 

I recently discovered a rather special little watering hole in the city by the name of The Daily, which is partner of New York's infamous Public restaurant. Complete with an old fashioned movie style cocktail menu and packed with bizarre and wonderful framed quotes all over the walls. One that particularly caught my eye is one that I feel we all should always have in mind when we're having those less than perfect days.

"Today we were unlucky. But remember we only have to be lucky once"

Damn right!


Monday

First Snowfall








The first snowfall in New York. I literally couldn't be more excited. I know it make look as thought there is little almost no snow, but for a girl who comes from a country where even a light dusting shuts down entire train systems, well this is totally awesome. I couldn't be more thankful for my new super snugly Canada Goose jacket from Otte, literally the only thing that keeps me warm in these ridiculous temperatures. 

On the Subway this morning I was reading a wonderful book leant to me by a friend when I came across the most apt quote,

"…there is something nice about working in an office with a candle burning. It's like seeing snow falling outside the window or having a dog snoozing on the carpet beside you"

The super cosy comforts that just make you feel all warm inside. Feeling a little under the weather this weekend, just watching the snow fall outside the window whilst tucked under a blanket watching Christmas movies was just the perfect remedy. 


Sunday

Walk In The Park






  


Spending the holiday's with friends this year is pretty damn great. I was a little hesitant at first to be celebrating Christmas away from my family as that's all I've ever known, and not getting to enjoy our traditional 15 dish Christmas Day feast would be one that I would find very hard to miss. But at the same time, I am certainly not one to say no to new experiences. I am extremely fortunate to have such great friends in the city and this Thanksgiving (my first ever Thanksgiving at that) was spent walking through the park, eating and drinking far too many glasses of wine with my wonderful friends. Well, would there be any better way to spend it? My darling friend Stayf Stefanie, took these snaps as we wondered through Central Park on the beautifully crisp day. The park was looking beyond splendid, packed to the brim with families who had all come into town for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the most gorgeous little doggies all suited and booted in their little quilted coats. To say I am falling in love with this city would be an understatement.

Thursday

Winter Coat



What I'm Wearing: Urban Outfitters Panama Hat & Sweater, Zara Coat, Gap Jeans & Topshop Boots. 



Say hello to my newest winter wardrobe addition. This double breasted little beaut is totally my new obsession for this oh so chilly season. When it comes down to winter coats I have a million and one difference styles furs, leathers, trenches you name it, but for some bizarre reason I have never had a wool pea type coat - hence why this is such an exciting purchase. Teamed with a vintage hat from Urban Outfitters which by some miraculous reason fits my giant head perfectly. Sorry about the lack of outfits posts recently, be crazy busy sorting out everything for New York. Less than two weeks till the big moving date now. Absolutely buzzing! 

Tuesday

#LFW Spring 2014









Lets start my thanking the clouds for holding off the absolute downpour for at least a couple of hours yesterday. Somerset House courtyard was jam-packed full of bloggers, photographers and fashion folk alike all showcasing London street-style in its truest form and praying that any minute the clouds won't open. Keeping is tonal, I opted for a more relaxed look, throwing on this hugggeeee cropped sweater to keep me warm in the blistering winds. But hey had the legs out - all in the name of fashion. Of course I had to add a bit of red lippy which - for me - is an absolute #LFW must have. MAC's Ruby Woo is my go to colour and has always been ever since I bought my very first lipstick from Selfridges MAC counter oh way back when. Had a shoot for Kerastraight today, and tried out MAC's newest addition to their matt collection - Relentlessly Red - which is a slightly more pink version of their classic Ruby Woo - adding that to the must buy list! Had an absolutely great time with #teamkerastraight and Essence PR, be sure to stay tuned for a post on my gorgeous new locks soon!

Wednesday

90's Varsity



What I'm Wearing: Gap Plaid Shirt, Customised Vintage Varsity Jacket, +Topshop Embellished Mom Jeans, American Apparel Leotard.










Flash back to the 90's much? Jazzy mom jeans, varsity jackets and plaid shirts I feel as though I'm dressing as my former 10yr old self, just with a tad more sass. I've been umming and ahhing about these jeans since I bought them from the Topshop Flagship on Oxford Circus. Are they wearable enough? Are they flattering enough? But chucking them on with some super casual pieces I just fell in love. Who can resist a bit of sparkle, after all my friends do describe me as somewhat of a magpie. Anything with sequins glitter or studs and I'm drawn straight to it with an almost compelled feeling to purchase said item. Anyway enough of my ridiculous shopping habits, I'm off to try out a new restaurant tonight with my friend Geneva. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @georgiabenj to check out some of the up-to-date pics and stay tuned for the review soon to be on the blog. 

Tuesday

Neoprene




Had to feature my gorgeous friend Geneva - how darling is her little hair bow?




What I'm Wearing: Topshop Necklace & Boots, & Other Stories Neoprene Skirt, Elkin Bracelets & Vintage Tee.





Totally obsessed with my new little neoprene number. So what if neoprene is used to for wetsuits, to keep you warm when plunging into the freezing depths of the sea... Fashion is what you make of it right? I just adore the bell shape it creates and the bounce of the godets as I peruse around London. So happy to have my little creative goofball with me to be my resident blog photographer and of course she had to feature in this little outfit post too. Looking forward to wearing this little skirt in the winter with a huge oversized jumper and some dainty heels, roll on Fall fashion!

Saturday

Portobello


What I'm Wearing: Vintage Headscarf, MissGuided Jacket, Brandy Melville Ingrid Dress & Topshop Boots.


Browsing through Portobello in my "weather can't decide if its summer or winter" outfit, I couldn't help but twirl and swirl around when the sun finally decided to burst through gloomy rain clouds. This little number from Brandy Melville has been sitting in my closet just looking at me for the past couple of weeks, and I'm so glad I finally got to take it out for a spin to show it off in all it's backless glory. Styling a girlie dress with tomboyish accessories is such a favourite of mine. Off to Piccadilly Institute tonight to celebrate my friends birthday, cannot wait to have a good ol'boogie.