happy friday

Happy Friday to everyone! I'll be dancing around the city listening to Lady Gaga's newest album, Born This Way, all weekend--and the rest of the summer, to be honest. :)

Have a good weekend!

living in the limelight...

A couple weekends ago, I stumbled across a gem in Chelsea. The Limelight Marketplace is a collection of shops in an old Episcopal church, and it's incredible!! They've managed to keep a lot of the original architecture and integrity of the building intact, yet sprucing it up just enough to make it a really sophisticated and modern place. Also scattered throughout, food vendor spaces, including the best gelato I've ever had, and even a wine bar! The shops are all quite unique, from brands I recognized to things I'd never heard of. If you're in NYC and want a unique experience, check this place out! I know I'll be going back...even if its just for the gelato. :)

[all images via Limelight Marketplace]

swoonsday

Happy June, everyone! With the beginning of June here, it means wedding season is upon us. This month GQ gifted us with wedding style for men, and it's modeled by this weeks swoonsday pick: Darren Criss, aka "Blaine" on Glee. :) This U of M alumnus [his biggest flaw imo. ;^)] got his start playing Harry Potter in a student created production of "A Very Potter Musical," and has had success with subsequent projects. Check out the article for shopping info, should you, or your man, need some of these pieces in your life. Otherwise, just enjoy the adorable-ness that is Darren.

[all images via GQ]

tunesday

This weeks tunesday is, as you could probably guess, another band I'm dying to see at Lollapalooza this year. Super sassy rocker chick, with just as sassy rocker music. Let's hope the scheduling of bands allows it to happen.

memorial day

Happy Memorial Day! Take some time to remember all those who fought for our freedoms, and those continuing to do so. 

tunesday

Sorry this is so late! But it's still Tuesday, therefore. Still Tunesday! :) Here's another band I'm way pumped about seeing at Lollapalooza! I've been a fan of Cage the Elephant for about a year, and this was the song that started it. Check them out!

tunesday

Lollapalooza has released its 20th anniversary lineup, and while the headliners don't necessarily scream "20th anniversary" to me, I'm pretty pumped. And theres a TON of supporting acts that I'm super stoked to be checking out. Today's tunesday is one of those bands. A friend at my last internship told me about this band, and I really like what I've heard, and can't wait to see them at Lolla!!! 

weekend inspiration

While flipping through French Vogue at my internship yesterday, I fell in love with this image. The whole spread is amazing, but theres just something about the hair and the makeup and the whole look. 

Obsesssssed.

See more of the gritty western images here.

fun fun fun fun, friday, friday

The weather in NYC is starting to cooperate [maybe?] I'm hoping it stays warm and sunny all weekend so I can spend lots of time outside wandering or socializing on rooftops or sitting in a park somewhere...Happy Friday everyone! <3  

i love the rain...

I love a good thunderstorm, so I'm hoping this mornings rain turns into one by the time I'm ready for bed tonight. I love the smell of rain, especially in the spring. As long as its not snow, I can't complain--I have rain boots and an umbrella ready and waiting. :) Hope you're all staying dry today! <3