Green and Gold

I purchased this DVF dress heavily on sale at Bloomies on the way back from hot yoga and immediately wore it out to lunch at Tamarind this afternoon. The Olympics are very much on my mind, which is probably why I unconsciously dressed up in (lime) green and gold. 

DVF dress, Marni sunglasses and sandals, Vintage Chanel

Gold glitter belt (sim), Cartier and Hermes bangles, Michael Kors watch

Speaking of the Olympics, I am appalled by the selective NBC coverage on TV. Holding back on airing popular events live just to show them later at prime time is lame and frankly insulting. 


I am just glad we managed to finish the really nice meal at Tamarind in time to catch the 4x100 men's swim finals on our home laptop. What a exciting finish - kudos to the French team! 

Highs and Lows

Happy weekend! 

It was a pretty apt day to be wearing a dress with an uneven hem. 

We had great plans to look at pretty pooches at the Brooklyn Mutt Show. Unfortunately, my right contact lens had other plans when it suddenly popped out on a random blink. I have usually been able to find my RGP lens when it's become dislodged. This was not one of those times.  

Losing a lens is far less an issue for most. Unfortunately I have ATROCIOUS eyesight and had just enough vision to find my way home, very very disappointed the day was pup-less.

Marni for H&M jacket, Anthropologie Night Moves chemise; Club Monaco necklace, Anthropologie sandals, Ferragamo bag

Where there are lows, we always look for highs, however small.


I popped on a spare lens as soon as we got home and then headed out for an early dinner at Tertulia. The tapas were nothing to write home about but the Tarta de Chocolate was fabulous! 

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The wonky day warranted a little bit more sweetness. On our way home from dinner, we stopped over at Italian transplant, Grom for a gianduja hot chocolate.

J Crew bracelets, Hermes Clic and Michael Kors watch

Post chocolate-overload, I am spending the evening watching Mad Men reruns in anticipation of tomorrow's series premiere. I don't find any of the characters particularly like-able but Don Draper sure is nice to look at!


Have a nice rest of the weekend! 

My Saturday - Dots on Dots

Earlier today, darling S and I met up at Doughnut Plant after separate morning appointments:he - after his weekly mentoring sessions; me - after calligraphy class. We are off on a beach vacation in less than month so we had to restrain ourselves from having more than one each - they were THAT good! 

Hazelnut yeast donut 

Coconut-creme-filled yeast square

Donut-shaped cushions adorned the walls of the cafe - naturally the Yankees one was my favourite.

If you caught this post, the following photos will tell you which of the two Marni for H&M pailette necklaces I went with:

Prompted by daylight savings tomorrow, it was the perfect time to bust out my new Spring denim, even if it was exceptionally chilly today.  

Entwined Dots Blouse, Current/Elliott Stiletto Crops, Glitter Booties, Chloe Tilia sunglasses

I am not afraid of sheer backs. In fact I adore them, and I have plenty of underthings with pretty straps that I am more than happy to show off.   

Our wonderful Saturday wrapped up with dinner at Kajitsu. An exceptional restaurant, it is a travesty we haven't been back since our visit last June. News of an impending location move and more importantly, the change in chef prompted my harried phone call for a reservation. We count ourselves very fortunate as the restaurant is now fully booked until the end of April. 

Here is a beautiful recap by Kate - without a doubt, the food tasted as exquisite as it looked.

Marni at H&M

So it happened. I stood in line for Marni at H&M. 


I promise it was not at all intentional.  I planned on shopping online off the UK site to be sent to a London-based friend visiting me next month. I set my alarm incorrectly and woke up an hour after Marni went online - *facepalm*. 


From my bedroom window, I could make out the very short line outside my closest H&M. Since I was not going to fall asleep even if I tried, I decided to freshen up and join the queue - armed with a thick mag and lots of paper to sit on. 


The 2.5 hours really did go by in a flash. I made friends with a lovely couple ahead of me - we shared reading material, held each other's spot for coffee breaks, chatted about crazy New York shoppers (i.e. us) and REJOICED in the fact that we were going to be in the first group to shop.


Once the store opened, I was in and out within 10 minutes, managing to leave with everything on my short wishlist:

...and then some:

I do not believe in excess so I won't be keeping all these. At this stage, I am letting go of the earrings (clip-ons! EEK!), the multi-coloured necklace and the dress (size 2). I have to decide on either the black or the white paillette necklace. I also have an extra blue polka dot skirt in size 8.

I am more than happy to offload to anyone interested. You know how to reach me!


Edit: This post reveals which paillette necklace I eventually went for!