NYC

 

I fell in love with this goat creature- it's like he was looking right at me.  :)

 

Well you go to NYC and something very sneaky happens to you

 

YOU GET INSPIRED!

Even if you are not an inspiration junkie- It's happens to you and you may not even realize it.

 

I walked a lot when I was in the city, because that's the best way to window shop, and relieve stress before going to my doctor appointment.  I snapped a couple of pictures on my travels and realized that I was inspired by some things I seen.

 

 

This was the incredible view of the Hudson River from our 29th floor suite at Trump SoHo!

SoHo- stands for South of the Hudson.

Anyway-

The water is so beautiful and blue and I love it with all the grays and beige- it made me appreciate all the blue denim and beige I seen when browsing in Zara's 5th Avenue shop.

 

I loved this scarf- but boy was it pricey!

Notice the shoes with the jeans.....love it!

 

and seeing all the black pumps with boyfriend jeans made me LOVE the look of boyfriend jeans with black pumps

 

 

I only made 1 clothing purchase and it was this one

 

As you know shopping on 5th Avenue can be just not something you want to do, but getting inspired is free and you can always create your own similar look for a price you feel comfy with.

 

like this out fit for example

 

 

Here's what I found similar- to try and recreate the look: 

Sweater Target

 

Shorts

 Shoes Target- have these- LOVE them!

Shirt Forever21

 

 

I love this statue at Grand Army Plaza

                    Here at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue are the Pulitzer Fountain and the Golden statue of William Tecumseh Sherman who was a United States general in the American Civil War

(1861-1865).                  

 

 

 

 

Gold statue and green grass may have been my inspiration and thirst for Gold shoes and this Green army-like button jacket!

 

I also love this jacket from Kmart

 

with these adorable shoes - also Kmart

 

And after seeing the beautiful flowers you can see either in your hotel or on a street corner you just can't help but love and crave the bright colors of summer to come!!

 

 Also loving these shorts- Kmart

with these shoes from Aldo

Just walking around Anthropologie get's the juices flowing to create something fun for Spring.

 

 

 

I just love window shopping in NYC!!

I stayed right near Rockefeller Center so I was right around the corner from 5th Avenue

 

How cute are these?

 

I wish Rob would wear these shoes.

 

And how about this men's lapel pin- an Anchor- I LOVE IT!!!

 

Ted Baker London

 

 

 

 

And the most peaceful place- I was so blessed to stop there after my appointment and it was amazing!

 

  

 

On this trip I had stayed with Rob at the Jewel right near Rockefeller Center and right around the corner from 5th Avenue.  I could see St. Patrick's Cathedral from my room window!!!  It was a great little hotel to stay at!!!

 

 I was so happy to attend Sunday mass at St. Patrick's Church

 

And it was a great appointment with my doctor and good blood work numbers!

 

 

Kid Gifts

Every year I try to buy one special gift that Lucas didn't ask for.....but it would be something special that he could always have.  As he has gotten older it is much more of a challenge. 

I stumbled on this store and they have real special items you don't find too often.

Acorn Toy Shop
Shop located in Brooklyn NY

I LOVE this!

For the little worker boy

 Doll

Little Red- Classic

Bedroom Lamp

Pillow 

Ride On Little One

Foxy

 For baby:

 These toys are not cheap- but they be something different that will be treasured.

What to get my kid who is no longer a kiddie
I miss those days
......teens....that's tough shopping!

Fashion Night Out (FNO) 2011

Sept 8= Fashion Night Out
guess who will be in the city?
Me and Mom
I have what will be my last appointment with the wonderful Dr. Powell!  He is probably my favorite of all cancer doctors!  He is my radiology oncologist and he is SUPER nice and very good to his patients.  He must be good because he is the head of his department.  I love his accent and attention to details.  If everything looks good we can go our separate ways~ I will miss him.  It will be nice to check a doc off my list.

If you haven't heard of Fashion Night Out ~ you can check out the FNO website

on the web you can search your certain favorite places to see how they are celebrating the NIGHT

I'm hoping to check out a couple of new places on this trip I really wanted to check out: Time Warner Center

and also you can get a booklet on FNO with The Shops at Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center)

You can find a great listing of the going ons HERE too!
You'll find stuff like this listed:

Betsey Johnson FNO 2011
When Thu, September 8,6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where , 138 Wooster Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission Open
Description Music by DJ Kalkutta, makeup by Stia Cosmetics, yogurt parfait bar by yoplait, live models, cupcakes and champagne and a chance to win a Betsey tote
not sure we'll be in that area but HOW FUN does that sound?  I love her and she's a CANCER SURVIVOR so I REALLY LIKE HER~
oh and she graduated from Syracuse University

I really lucked out having my doc appointment on this day and then I had lunch with a friend who has lived in the city and is there a lot and she always gives me places to check out.  This time she told me of Time Warner Center and Columbus Circle and then she mentioned Forty Carrots in Bloomingdales (7thFloor) .

 for some frozen yogurt....I may treat myself!

Now if you can't make it to the city there are going to be on-line deals and stuff going on so check out the WEBSITE to find out more.
 
and how is my eating going?  Well so far not too bad~ not missing MEAT too much just chicken~ I love chicken and will start eating it once again soon.  I've enjoyed some fish and big juicy mushrooms instead of my other usual main courses.  No SODA and that hasn't been too bad~ I've enjoyed my Chocolate Rice Milk and lots of watermelon or plums instead.  No COFFEE instead I start the morning with warm water with lemon and then later a green smoothie.   SUGAR- I've cut out as much as I could- but I'm wondering about my Rice Milk.  BREAD- I'm missing that most of all but I have some gluten free organic crackers instead.  No CHEESE has been good instead I may have a piece of smoked tofu.  My body has been really sore lately I think because I did a lot of stairs this weekend- WOW was last night brutal sleeping for me.  And the cherry on top is I have the biggest cold sore EVER.  Last night it hurt SO bad!  I think giving up a lot of bad things is really putting my system into a bit of a shock and that could explain the cold sore?  I have been skin brushing and even did a sauna~ yeah!
Mentally I feel pretty darn good when I stuggle I say a prayer or read from my Crazy Sexy Diet Book or my Crazy Sexy Survivor Tips.
    

NYC

Thank you so much Rob for an awesome time in NYC!  I love you so much

Yes- I have a couple pics of this guy

I'm trying to talk Rob into carrying a purse so I don't have to

This guy looks good- Right?  

SO serious

I have a new love of water towers

They are so cool!

Antiques and the Flea Market- our favorite things to see in NYC 

 Sid and Nancy
picture in Hotel Chelsea

Our Chelsea Flea Market

purchase

I fell in love with this french boy

A couple bought this picture off a street artist in Paris

Probably late 60s early 70s

Lucas and Rob think he's creepy 

Anthropologie

had to throw these in from Tuesday's trip with mom

 Aren't these great?

Made of?

 Chicken Wire

and?

 Tea Bags

I was so surprised Saturday night to find out Rob had invited some friends to join us for dinner- I love them!

My girls

These 2

I am so grateful for my wonderful husband and are great friends

I love you Rob and I had a great time

Our favorite side of town, restaurant, antiques, flea market, friend- it couldn't have been any better. 

We are so Blessed