Tag Archives: New York City

January 17, 2013 · 9:13 am

A Tally of Two Cities

Despite my lack of coffee table, I am all for stocking up on fun coffee table books. Right now, I am loving Vahram Muratyan’s Paris versus New York: The Complete Series of Two Cities, inspired by his blog of the same name. You all know how much I adore Boston and London, yet NYC and Pari will always have special places in my heart as well. Muratyan’s charming prints depicting the two most loved cities are so simple, yet so clever. This new Penguin deluxe edition featured 35 brand new illustrations, and I don’t think I will ever get sick of flipping through it.

Paris versus New York: The Complete Series of Two Cities
By Vahram Muratyan
Penguin Books, 2012

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October 29, 2012 · 9:19 am

New York City at Night

I was safely in and out of New York this weekend for a quick but wonderful trip with old friends. Wishing everyone still there safety through this hurricane!

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January 5, 2012 · 1:57 pm

Maison Ladurée

It’s no secret that I love French macarons. Love actually might be an understatement. That’s why I was thrilled when I got to make a quick stop at Maison Ladurée on Madison Ave while in NYC this past weekend.

I counted the days for this little Parisian bakery to open from the moment I first heard it was coming stateside, and I first visited it in November during my last New York trip. I even attempted to make my own macarons in the meantime. But let me tell you, the real thing? Nothing even compares.

Have you visited any of the Ladurée locations, in the U.S. or overseas? Tell me your favorite flavors if so, I have yet to try all of them!

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November 16, 2011 · 4:26 pm

New York City

Finally, some photos from my trip to NYC last week!

Every time I visit New York, I think I begin to see it less and less as a tourist. But I still can’t help but attempt to capture it through a thousand photos! So maybe once a tourist, always a tourist…

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November 9, 2011 · 2:17 pm

OOTD

Sweater, Gap
Lace skirt, Forever 21
Owl necklace, Forever 21
Bracelets, vintage
Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren

I don’t even care if you like the outfit. Please just check out that skyline!!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday!

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November 7, 2011 · 2:31 pm

Instacity

Happy Monday!! Oof and a sleepy Monday it is, as I didn’t get back until pretty late last night from my weekend in New York with one of my oldest friends, kTk!

I have some “real” photo sorting to do before I can give you a full recap, but here’s a little taste of my trip through Instagram photos… enjoy! xx

Breakfast at ~~Tiffany’s~~ Alice’s Tea Cup

Visiting the Lilly Pulitzer on Madison Ave, and trying on the dress from my Friday’s Fancies!

Dylan’s Candy Bar, the most colorful place ever.

Laduree!! I’ve been waiting for a chance to visit the NYC location ever since I first heard it was opening and wrote about it way back when.

While having lunch at Fred’s at Barney’s, we saw this adorable Gossip Girl-esque Sweet 16 taking place next to us.

Dream shopping… :)

Raspberry champagne and macarons=a perfect end to a perfect day.

More to come!! And for anyone who follows me on Instagram (emilyshell), I’m so sorry for overflowing your feeds this weekend!

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October 5, 2011 · 2:46 pm

Happy Anniversary!

Today is the 50th anniversary of my favorite classic movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I don’t remember how old I was when I first watched Holly Golightly stroll down 5th Avenue with her pastry (the taste of which Audrey actually hated!), but I do know she has been my style icon ever since.

Hope everyone is rocking their LBDs in this film’s honor today!!

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May 26, 2011 · 9:00 am

Ladurée to Open in New York City

Oh happy day, Ladurée is finally coming to the States!

Courtesy of Ladurée

A Parisian bakery and tea room famous for its macarons, Ladurée is easily the most beautiful eatery I have ever seen. Problem is, most of its locations are in Europe and I have been waiting for one to open a bit closer to home since the first day I saw it, four summers ago. Well the day is almost here, as Maison Ladurée will open a location on Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side later this summer! Oh what will I wear?!

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A couple of weeks ago I tried to make my own version of their famous macarons. Needless to say, I failed. Note to self: Do not attempt to beat egg whites without an electric mixer…