Now is the winter of our discontent

Saturday salutations to you all! We spent our afternoon at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Richard III. Despite the loooong 3.5-hour performance, Kevin Spacey was remarkable as the title role. Doing our homework beforehand certainly helped the engagement.

Anthropologie Frosted Boucle Pullover and  Clipped Cities Skirt

COS cashmere jumper/sweater; Calvin Klein riding boots

Post-show, we popped in  al di là vino. The menu is identical to that in the main restaurant but without the 2-hour wait. I have been waiting to try this little gem for ages and our picks (squash ravioli and spaghetti alle vongole) did not disappoint. 

Background story on my skirt: on my visit to Sydney last November, I tried on this pretty laser-cut Willow number:

Sticker-shock prevented me from purchasing it then but to my pleasure, Anthropologie released a similar skirt soon after. It's a weekend skirt so I can live with the latter version being SO MUCH MORE delicate and tear-prone. 

I love big chunky accessories like the average (Indian) gal, so I couldn't resist this piece from Anthropologie. Proving its versatility, I have worn this with both traditional and not-so-traditional outfits.  

Anthropologie Natural Wonder Necklace

IFB Conference

On Wednesday, I took the day off Wall Street to volunteer at the Independent Fashion Blogger Conference. 


A prelude to New York Fashion Week,  IFBCon showcased an amazing array of panelists from the fashion and blogging industry.

 

Helping out backstage meant I had the luxury of chatting with the panel when they were most at ease. Though as much as I love my fashion people, I am hesitant to consider them celebrities to pose for photos with. Instead, I prefered ones with great friends.

Amanda (L-who works at Coveted Media) and Kate (R - my fellow volunteer-in-crime)

From L - Kate, Taylor and Chrissie

Highlights of the day:

• The 7am blowout at The Dry Bar - Susan Cernek had the same great idea;
• The nice, long and insightful conversation with Kat from Corporette; 
• Tom and Lorenzo complimenting my outfit; and most importantly
• The amazing new friends I made. 

Anthropologie/ Leifsdottir Paseo Ruffled Leather Skirt, Adam sheer-sleeved blouse, Steve Madden Graanie boots, J Crew Sunflower Necklace (photo courtesy of Thea)

Superbowl Sunday in the City

The past week was rather trying so a relatively quiet weekend was welcome with open arms. 

We caught up with old friends, spent a lot of time in the sunshine and attempted to hit up City Bakery's hot chocolate month specials. We ended up sticking with the original once we discovered this weekend's flavours were Banana Peel and a Super Bowl special - I can not stand bananas in anything but bananas; whilst the latter was a beer-chocolate mix. Just because it contains Sixpoints doesn't make it any less unappealing. 

Zara coat; Ferragamo bag; H&M denim; Anthropologie top

Prada Baroque sunglasses, J Crew necklace and Nars Funny Face lipstick 

DIY glitter boots

The Anthropologie Flourishing Hem Tee is my new favourite. It may be unassuming from the front but the back is an absolute party! Anthropologie sure does hit it out of the ball park sometimes. 

Hope y'all have a great rest of the weekend. I don't care much for the Superbowl but I hope the Giants win nonetheless!