True Blue

Zara navy leather varsity jacket, Gap textured sweater, J.Crew plaid collared shirt, Levi's skinny jeans, H&M classic slouchy hat, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply chambray scarf, Calvin Klein shoes 

Beatnik

Marc by Marc Jacobs trench coat, Oscar de la Renta cardigan, H&M v-neck t-shirt, Zara mustard corduroy pants, Workshop Andrea Jovine infinity scarf, H&M classic slouchy hat, Urban Outfitters reader glasses, Clark's chukka shoes

Quest

There is not much in this world that I love more than dumplings.  It's true.  Recently my coworker and I ventured out into the rain during our lunch break in search of the new Rickshaw Dumpling kiosk in Times Square.  Once we discovered its location it seemed like my entire daily lunch routine improved drastically.  The dumplings are beyond delicious, and affordable.  If you ever find yourself hungry and bumping into tourists in Times Square I highly recommend stopping by.  The chicken dumplings are a favorite of mine, with an amazing dipping sauce that you will want to openly weep.

I love food trucks in general.  There are so many amazing and diverse options in the city, and they are all delicious!  From tacos to waffles, gay ice cream, or dumplings you can find anything your heart desires parked on a curb somewhere close by.  Once I even had the most amazing native american food from a cart after a fun night out with friends. It was honestly one of the best meals of my life. I've never been able to find him again, which makes me believe that he was definitely an old spirit guide that came to me because of a high score on Oregon Trail once as a child, and then disappeared into the night shortly after I consumed my meal moving on to teach valuable lessons to other intoxicated adventurers across the land.

Unfortunately, all dumplings were consumed before a photo could be taken.  But trust me, they were to die for.

Tyra Banks, eat your heart out.

Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket, H&M breton stripe sweater, Gap utility shirt, Zara mustard corduroys, H&M aubergine scarf, H&M classic slouchy hat, Frye distressed motorcycle boots

In The Navy

Recently my father came to the city to visit and on a shopping excursion in SoHo I came across this Navy leather jacket at Zara. And I knew immediately that I had to have it.  (Thanks Dad!)  Navy is going to be an incredibly important color moving forward.  I had a meeting with a prestigious color forecasting service that left Black out of their color palette entirely for Spring 2013, and stressed that it will be all about Navy as a dark neutral base.  Even though that is a year from now, I figured that it was time to start stocking up ahead of time.  Plus I have been craving a varsity jacket for months now, so having this new item solves more then one fashion necessity which is always in style.  You'll be seeing this jacket in more posts in the future because it's my new favorite item.  It's official, I've been recruited to the Navy!

Zara navy leather jacket, Oscar De La Renta cardigan, H&M v-neck t-shirt, Levi's skinny jeans, Clark's desert boots, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply chambray scarf, H&M slouchy hat, Deconstructed Alexis Bittar anchor necklace (stolen from an ex-boyfriend)

Dark Days

My first outfit post is a standard look for me: dark and downtown.  While researching trompe l'oeil I found this printed t-shirt that looks like a shredded distressed sweater.  It reminds me of punk rock underground fashion, but delivers this concept in an easily attainable way.  I paired it with a standard leather jacket, skinny jeans, and classic slouchy hat.  The overall feeling is dark and moody, with a touch of roughness.

The oversized scarf feels like something off the streets of Paris, and I love the proportion when it's piled on around my neck.  I have multiple pairs of these motorcycle boots, and wear them almost every day.  I love them because they are not only stylish but stand the wear and tear of the city, and add a bit of much needed height to my stature.  Finally, mixing macabre jewelry gives this edgy outfit the perfect final touch.  Now let's rock out!

Urban Outfitters jacket, Zara t-shirt, Levi's jeans, H&M hat, Zara scarf, Frye boots, Vintage necklace with White Trash Charm lightening bolt, Chloe necklace, Alexis Bittar ring

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