Summer Socials: Emily's Look

I wore this outfit a couple of weeks ago to a rooftop cocktail party at 60 Thompson. Many of my summer favorites are present here - an ethereal dress, flat sandals, an oversized envelope clutch. I love how flats seem to work really well for dressier occasions in the summer, don't you? Oh summer - please could you never end? ;)

<3,

Emy and Po

View at sunset from the roof of 60 Thompson.

Dress: Club Monaco

Sandals: J. Crew

Clutch: Alexis Hudson

Leaf ring: Denise Heffernan

Watch: Michael Kors

Nautical: Ahoy Emy

There's something so appealing about being on the water in the summertime, even if your version of "on the water" involves a Friday afternoon post-work bender at the Frying Pan. Just north of this legendary Manhattan summer drinking spot, however, you will find an even better way to satiate your nautical tendencies - Hudson River Community Sailing. GL and I recently had the opportunity to take a beginners' sailing lesson at HRCS after we found out about a great deal they were running via Groupon. Although neither of us had ever stepped foot on a sailboat, we had an amazing time, thanks in no small part to our awesome instructor Christin, who despite her approximately 4'8'' frame seemed more than capable of handling the boat on her own, whether or not her two 'students' were along for the ride. We spent the better part of 2 hours cruising up and down the Hudson river, learning some basic sailing lingo, and dodging NY water taxis, then capped off our adventure with a (highly appropriate) lunch from The Lobster Place in Chelsea Market. Best...day...ever...

*Note - this was not the outfit I wore during our sailing lesson - dresses are not compatible with maneuvering around a 24' sailboat, even if you're not really doing very much.

Dress: J.Crew

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: J.Crew

Belt: J.Crew

Sandals: J.Crew

Bracelet: Forever 21

Watch: Michael Kors

Sunglasses: NYC street vendor

Weekend Brunch: Emily's Look

Although fashion and getting dressed-up are a part of life, especially in a big city like New York, casual / comfortable styles are by far the most me. So when it comes to weekends, I don't mess around - if I can't walk 3+ miles in it, can't eat eggs benedict and/or a substantial cheeseburger in it, and can't roll around in the grass in the middle of Central Park in it, it's probably not going to make it into my weekend wardrobe. Here is an outfit I wore recently to a casual weekend brunch - walkable shoes (check), loose / super-soft T-shirt (check), already-grass-stained cut-offs (check) - all in all, the perfect weekend ensemble. ;)

Shirt: J.Crew

Shorts: American Eagle

Sandals: Madewell

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Elma Blint

Rompers: Emily's Look

TGIF friends!  When the weekend finally rolls around, it is not unlikely that you will find me (dressed in my favorite floral print romper of course!) at the lovely little coffee shop just around the corner from my apartment, Dames Coffee. The owners and baristas take extraordinary pride in creating each individual beverage, from their organic cappuccinos to authentic Japanese iced matcha. Did I mention they also offer an assortment of Balthazar pastries & scones? Yummm...is it Saturday morning yet?

Bon weekend!!!

Romper: Urban Outfitters

Denim Jacket: JCrew

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Oxfords: Steve Madden

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: Forever 21

Dames Coffee

305 First Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030

201-420-4706

http://www.damescoffee.com

Color: Emily's Look - Bright Accessories!

Despite my apparent color-phobia, when the weather turns warm I always like to experiment with a few brightly hued pieces - it just feels right. Luckily, my neutral-esque wardrobe is the perfect backdrop for colorful accessories, and in particular my favorite accessory of all time, THE SCARF. Rarely do I leave home without one wrapped around my neck, stuffed into my bag, tied around my hair, etc. They can be an absolute lifesaver in the city, where constant temperature transitions from the hot, stickiness of the subway to the excessive air-conditioning of my office keep me wrapping and unwrapping all day long. This hot-pinky-orange scarf adds a nice splash of color paired with a black blazer, dark jeans, and a few subtly metallic accessories. Maybe I'm not afraid of color after all... ;)

Scarf: Gap

Blazer: Zara

Jeans: J Brand

Flats: Steve Madden

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

T-Shirt: J Crew

Necklace: H&M

Ring: Club Monaco

Earrings: Forever 21