NYRR Gridiron Challenge 2014

9+1 Marathon Training Begins: Pre-Super Bowl Cold Weather Running at the NYRR Gridiron Challenge

After cheering on a friend as well as dozens of other runners in last year’s NYC Marathon, I was overcome with emotion and inspiration. Seeing firsthand the drive and motivation in each runner’s eyes, the miles and months of training in each stride, the energy and support in each and every cheer: it’s moments like …

Friday Five: Daisy Daze at the Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop-Up Tweet Shop

In a field of daisies at the Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop-Up Tweet Shop. Mustard Seed Brocade Bomber Jacket | Forever 21 Daisy Skater Skirt (similar) I own almost every kind of Marc Jacobs fragrance. The feminine, floral scents not only smell amazing, but they always come in gorgeous and fun bottles highlighting the essence of …

Recommended Deal: Sleep No More and a 3 Course Dinner at the Heath for $185

If you haven’t experienced the immersive theater production that is Sleep No More in NYC, now is your best chance. For those unfamiliar, Sleep No More is a loosely-interpreted adaptation of Macbeth with a big twist: rather than sitting in your seat and watching actors perform on a stage, the “stage” is actually an entire …

Valentine’s Day 2014: Love, Leopard Print, and Lobster Paella

I don’t want to go into much detail about how my Valentine’s Day went since that’s a bit personal, but I was incredibly happy to be surprised by my boyfriend with a date at the New York Botanical Garden’s Tropical Paradise exhibit followed by dinner at one of my favorites tapas spots in the city, Boqueria. From …

Anti-freeze: Unlimited Sangria at Rayuela and Fuzzy Cardigans

Keeping warm in cozy layers in front of Nick Walker‘s I Love NY Zara camel coat (similar) | Motel Cardigan | Nasty Gal Shoe Cult combat boots Beanie bought off the street (similar) | Modcloth camera bag (similar) In my mind, there’s almost nothing better than re-hashing the details of a Saturday night out over brunch …

Get to Kelvin Natural Slush for a delicious, refreshing summer treat

One of my favorite parts about warm weather in NYC has become Kelvin Natural Slush Co. – a food truck that offers natural slushes with tasty fruit and other mix-ins. This is not your movie theater ICEE – with everything from strawberry and mint to white peach, pink guava, and basil, Kelvin Slush offers both standard …

Great GoogaMooga announces festival lineup feat. Yeah Yeah Yeahs & a helluva lot of Great food

If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I attended last year’s Great GoogaMooga and had an absolutely fabulous time. Well folks, the combination music-food-drink festival is back in Prospect Park this coming May 17-19 and it’s looking greater than ever. They’re kicking things off with a Friday night concert featuring the Yeah Yeah …