Hudson Yards on a rainy day

wearing: statement earrings / blue sweater / black parka / yellow pouch / spring nail polish / black belt / flare jeans / sneakers /

While the weather was mild during the majority of our trip, we had one really stormy day where the skies just opened up. In one brief moment, there was a break in the storm, so we took that opportunity to snap a couple photos outside Hudson Yards. Unfortunately, the Vessel was closed due to the weather, so outside photos were our only option on the day we visited.

Since my daughter is a Civil Engineering major, Hudson Yards was fun to walk around and explore. The new buildings have some interesting engineering features which are great to see up close when you are an engineering student. She enjoyed seeing the architecture and how it was executed, and so did I!

We spent most of our time at Hudson Yards inside due to the weather. There is a shopping mall which features all the stores you know from your local mall. We enjoyed a boba break at Xing Fu Tang.

It was nice to have a place to wander around inside since the storm was pretty strong when we were outside. We had weathered it earlier in the day for tea time at Laduree and seeing a few other sites.

If you are heading to New York, see if you can schedule Hudson Yards on a calm weather day, that way the Vessel will be open and you will have the opportunity to go inside. I have this on my list for my next trip to New York. It looks like it would be amazing to go to the top!

Hudson Yards is also a great stop if you want a little retail therapy. While you won’t find independent boutiques there, you will find national chains you are familiar with, and perhaps needed to pick something up from that you forgot at home.

Oh, and if you decide to grab some boba, the cookies and cream is delicious!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: green stripe top / golden hoops / spring nail polish / blue sweater / silver bracelet / black shoulder bag / neutral mini tote / rose sneakers / green shoulder bag / navy ballet flats / black loafers / yellow pouch / caramel top handle bag /

It is officially spring! Yay! So, there is no excuse to not integrate spring into our wardrobes, despite the cooler temperatures outside. I think the groundhog missed the mark this year! Brrrr!

The easiest way to make our looks reflect spring is with nail polish, handbags, and color. Look for uplifting hues such as green, yellow, pink, red, blue, and orange. These pops of color will instantly bring a cold weather outfit into the spring season, without sacrificing warmth and turning into an ice cube!

As you know, the anonymous handbag continues to reign supreme as well as investment jewelry and timeless footwear. Continue to invest in long-lasting, wardrobe essentials. Stay tuned for more spring coverage!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


National Fragrance Day 2024

From top left: Bond no. 9 Nuits de Noho / Lavanila Pure Vanilla / Lancome La Vie Est Belle / Chanel no 5 / YSL Libre edp / Bond no 9 Chinatown /

Happy National Fragrance Day! Today we celebrate all of our favorite fragrances, but we do not wear them all at once! haha

Today, wear your favorite fragrance and spray on a little extra to leave a bit of a trail behind you when walk. Why not? It is National Fragrance Day after all. Let’s bring back the fragrance trail and show off our fabulous scents! At least for today.

To celebrate National Fragrance Day, I am sharing my current favorites with you. I may also indulge in a new bottle! Since spring just started, it is a great time to choose a new floral scent for the warmer weather. What are your favorite spring scents?

Thanks for stopping by! Of course, I am positive you smell fabulous.

XOXO

Cathy