Sunshine Girl

Snaps from Williamsburg and the Weekend

I had a really nice leisurely long weekend during my birthday, and got to spend some time exploring new areas too. Specifically, I took a stroll to the Williamsburg waterfront last Friday and it was so modern and beautiful, a big change from the neighborhood a few blocks away (which I also love), but I was certainly taken by surprise at the development happening on the water. That third shot almost looks like a rendering, doesn't it?

On Saturday, I stopped by the Hester Street Fair in the LES, and it was fun to look around at the vendors. I thought that the pocket-knife necklace was pretty sweet. Just wanted to share a few snapshots from the weekend with you. I think this weekend is going to be just as beautiful, and I'm looking forward to it.

Scenes from Miami

Remember when I went to Miami a couple of months ago? Well, I finally got around to getting the photos I took with a fun, waterproof disposable camera developed. I'm pretty happy with how they came out and they capture the weekend well. The graininess of the photos is kind of nice. I haven't used a disposable camera in ages, so it was fun to experiment with this one. What do you think?

Tour of Hermès Atelier Sacs

This rare peek inside the Hermès Atelier Sacs is gorgeous and fun to look at in itself, but what really sets it apart is the incredible photography, which was done by Shini Park. She's the creator of Park & Cube, and she has an eye for capturing incredible moments and details through the lens. Enjoy bits and pieces of the tour below.

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Happy Friday

This week has been pretty dreary and I keep wondering when beautiful spring or even summer will be here to stay. Looks like we might get some sun this weekend which I'm looking forward to. I'm heading to a wedding for a good friend (super excited!) in Pennsylvania and will just be relaxing overall. Kind of like the surfers in Jack Toohey's shot below. Perfect summer feeling and I love the watermarked textures.

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What I've Been Up To This Week

+ My new Barbour Jacket (with Liberty print!) finally arrived; happy early birthday to me!

+ A much needed haircut happened at a new salon, followed by a delicious meal at this tapas joint

+ Tried a Vinyasa flow yoga class at a great new studio in Noho

+ Stumbled upon this awesome stationery and gift store

 

Some Things I've Been Loving on the Web

+ The new Rue Mag is always a nice treat--can't wait to dive in!

+ Gorgeous branding for fashion label Honor

+ Shanna Murray's latest designs for your walls

+ This quote about not settling

+ A delicious spring pasta recipe

 

Wishing you all great weekends too, see you back here on Monday!

Jack Strutz

Somehow, I stumbled upon Jack Strutz's portfolio and fell in love with his California lifestyle-meets-portrait style. He's shot some beautiful people in some gorgeous settings. Be sure to check out more of his work here.

Hope your Mondays are going well!

packing

just wanted to share a few snaps with you from my most recent endeavor, packing for this weekend's upcoming trip to miami. it's one of my favorite cities to visit--i love the weather, the architecture, and the energy. and the fact that i can wear crazy bright prints without a second thought.

happy friday

this week has been taxing, both physically and mentally, and it's felt really looong. it's safe to say that i'm super excited to chill out this weekend. do you have any fun plans? i'm heading back to nj to hang out, enjoy the warm weather, see my family and more. i'm signing off with a tranquil shot by kat heyes, and wishing you a weekend that's just as relaxing.

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q+a with..

i've got a super talented photographer up on "q+a with.." today, and her name is jennifer young. author of the awesome photography blog, i art u (i'm sure many of you have heard of it or have even stumbled upon it), jennifer is a master at capturing gorgeous light in her shots of moments, meals and more. not to mention, she is a breakfast fanatic (we have a love of pancakes in common!) and a generous, giving lady as well. i'm obsessed with her quote below, it's a nice reminder to remember how lucky we all are, and how it's important to give back. she's been on my regular reading list for awhile now and i'm excited for you to learn more about her. check it out below!

and more on jennifer's reading, traveling and eating likes below:

my favorite reads are: i've been loving kinfolk!

favorite place to travel to: favorite? ah! if i had to pick, it'd be singapore and nyc.

the best hotel i ever stayed at was: my husband and i were lucky to stay in a tree house at the hapuku lodge in new zealand during our honeymoon. it's not a hotel per se, but it was definitely my favorite!

my favorite food is: i love any type of breakfast food! breakfast for dinner is my favorite.

restaurant where i’m a regular: sally loo's wholesome café in san luis obispo. come for a visit and i'll take you there. :)

thank you jennifer, for participating in the series!

scenes from ippudo

if you're a ramen fan, then you're bound to be familiar with ippudo in new york. located in the east village/noho area, this ramen shop is famous for its pork buns and various ramens. i finally got the chance to go recently with a friend (and with a minimal wait) and had a delicious experience. the restaurant is lively and fun as the staff shouts itadakimasu and irasshaimase when people enter and eat. if you're in the neighborhood or have a ramen craving, i would definitely check it out. here are some recent shots from my trip there.

sunshine happy

i love this editorial shoot in shades of black and white and color, featuring a gorgeous model, a modern backdrop and warm-weather outfits. it's making me want the beach in a good way.

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