Last week B was in NYC for a trade show and I decided to cash in some miles and meet him at the tail end of his show. We ended up staying just a day extra and tried to pack in as much fun as we could in 36 hours. I would tell you where we went but I am no travel guide, only travel vibes. I go where the wine bars and coffee shops take me in NYC.
This is my story.
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Also: holy crap LAGUARDIA IS NICE NOW!! I had no idea and now I want to live there. I just remember the old LGA; getting off the plane and you walked directly into the bathroom that lived inside the gate and the only thing you could buy to eat was a day old dunkin donuts breakfast sandwich, no matter the time of day, and then you would regret everything.
Travel Outfit
Amazon Sweater Top | Z Supply Pants | Mesh Flats | Similar Blazer | Away Suitcase
This is what I wore to travel in and you know what? The pants did amazing! I was afraid they’d be a wrinkly mess but this was the after:
Like NOT terrible and better than linen I must say. This pair of pants is from Z Supply and I’m in the large. HOWEVER after wearing them all day and traveling in them, I would not suggest a size up unless you are in between sizes. Stay TTS, they relaxed around the waist with wear. (Side note: I washed them on delicate, cold and hung to dry and they look brand new. Love that for them.) Right now they are 25% off too at Shopbop! Use code PRIME. Find them here.
This sweater-ish top is from Amazon. It runs loose so no need to size up (I got the large, but again kind of regret it. Stay TTS.) It’s a great, lightweight sweater! Find it here.
And on the blazer front, I hate to report that this H&M from about 6 years ago. Maybe even more. It was just one of those unicorn pieces from H&M that lasted. So I’m going to link the H&M blazer but it is in a light hue which would go great with this outfit still. Find the H&M blazer here. And this one I found that is the closest to this color from Nordstrom here!
Fun fact: I finally lost a button on the blazer on this trip. It had a great run as a 4 button blazer.
Night Out
J.Crew Dress | Mesh Flats | Clare V. Grande Fanny
I don’t normally take a selfie AND a photo outside but when in NYC, it’s a must. So here it is in selfie form (^) and in real life:
It’s kind of fun to see the outfit both ways! Anyways, this is my favorite dress right now. I wore it in Fredericksburg at the wineries and then for a dinner out in NYC. She really translates across state lines. This one is from J.Crew and it’s 30% off right now! I’m in the medium, it’s a great fit. If you need extra room for boobs, go up a size! Find it here.
Side note: I know you’re gonna ask so I’ll just let you know! I’m wearing a strapless bra with this dress. It’s this exact one here, sadly not on Anni sale like usual. But I’ve had it for about 10 years and she’s still going strong!
I broke down and bought a few things from Amazon which I can’t tell how I feel about. I know how I feel about the 4 things I bought (I love them) and I say that through gritted teeth. I have taken a BIG step back from Amazon so if you are wondering what caused this breakdown to shop there again it was these mesh shoes. I saw them on countless others and thought no way they’re comfortable or cute. UGH THEY ARE. They truly are even though they’re pretty basic and simple. The bottom is textured so it was non-slip and they didn’t rub a blister or anything while I wore them all through the airport and NY. I do think they’re on a prime deal but you can find them here. I sized up to a 10.5 and would suggest a half size up as well. This is the NUDE color as well!
Exploring & Travel Day Outfit
Sweater Top | Madewell Maxi Skirt | Meshpadrilles | Quince Bag
So before my trip, I was looking for a very specific sweater top and of course, I found it on Amazon. It’s this one here and it’s exactly what I wanted, too. Am I happy about it? I can’t tell. Is this a return to my old Amazon habits? Absolutely not, but I am pleased with this top. Pleased and confused.
I am in the large of the sweater and highly recommend a size up for boobs!
Love this Madewell skirt so much — it’s just plain comfortable. Yes it was a touch wrinkly from the suitcase but I didn’t really mind. I ended up traveling back in this outfit and it was comfortable all day long. I’m in the medium, runs generously. Find it here.
I swapped these mesh shoes for the other mesh shoes. Really no reason other than these are a true white and the others are a nude color and I wanted to match with the skirt. I got SO many looks at my feet while wearing them, too. It made me giggle — I wondered if people thought I was barefoot, that my shoes were cool and on trend or they just thought wow that’s a weird shoe. Either way, they brought the attention. Also I’ve created a portmanteau for these mesh espadrilles: meshpadrilles. Hold your applause till the end.
Just thought I’d share my thoughts on this Quince bag! It DOES fit a whole 13″ laptop in it (can you see her peeking out?) as well as everything else I need like my big ol’ wallet, my big ol’ headphones and whatever else I shove in my purse. I took this purse and my Clare V. crossbody bc that one is so easy to pack, as it just lays nice and flat and weighs nothing. You can find the Quince purse here.
This is an Away suitcase which is highly recommended. Had it for a few years and it’s small but mighty. I can fit so much in this little guy, even as an overpacked on a 1 night trip. A few options are on sale at the Anniversary Sale, too!
PS: if you are looking for cheap but effective headphones that you can’t lose one half of or sit on and break (AirPods / all the other headphones I’ve ever owned) and if you do they’re only $35…then have I got a pair of headphones for you! I am not allowed to own expensive headphones because I only break them. So far I’ve had this pair for over two years and no issues. Maybe the cheap ones are the way to go…
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I’m sure I wore other stuff last week but it all paled in comparison to the 48 hour trip ya know? I’ve had so much fun taking these little weekend / short trips and sharing the content this way. Sadly I think we are in town for the rest of the summer. Back to regularly scheduled selfies next week 😉
