Walk In The Park

What I'm Wearing: & Other Stories Beanie & Skirt, Zara Sweater, Kurt Geiger Mittens & Topshop Boots.

  

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.

Grey, The Lighter Shade of Black

People in New York wear black. Yes I know that its a bit of a rather bold statement but as far as I can see it seems to be true. Of course slight variations are allowed, grey, light grey and occasionally navy but with a no holding back policy when it comes to accessories. Perhaps it's because it is rather dirty here, and black hides all matter of sins, or maybe because black is just effortlessly chic. Living in New York for the past month it seems to have rubbed off on me. Of course my Topshop Leigh jeans are an absolute wardrobe staple, but I'm totally obsessed with this new Kate Spade Saturday Sweater addition, which is absolutely perfect for keeping me warm in these sub-zero temperatures and it's just oh so cute with it's lurex cuffs. Lets not forget to mention these Dame Edna-esque sunnies from Kate Spade also, channelling Chanel sequin eyebrows whilst protecting my eyes from the UV rays - well could you ask for more?

3.1 Philip Lim

Photos by Salvatore Spaltro

I would have to say that Autumn is by far New York's most beautiful season. The warm sun setting in the late afternoon, the leaves starting to change from green to all shades of red brown orange and yellow. But why oh why does winter have to creep in and start so soon after? Before you know it the trees are barren and the light jacket days have turned to full on thermal layers and furs. Wandering through the park today it even started to snow. But lets face it, New York when its all white and snowy is amazing. The stuff that movies are made of. These snaps were taken by my totally wonderful new friend Sal who works with me at Snapette, and with City Hall Park right outside of my office, where better to do a little outfit post to show off my new 3.1 Philip Lim goodies.