Break From City-Living:

Love my city but when offered a chance to escape to the woods, I'm usually the first one on board... as long as there's wifi I'm there. I mean every city girl has her limits, amirite?!

Turban: Cult Gaia  Earrings: Atelier Yumi  Dress:Express  Scarf: Noma  Cuff: Old but love this!  Purse: Coach (old but this is CUTE)  Flats: Birkenstock  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Sometimes you just got to get away and re-boost. I will admit it was a bit tough to fall asleep without the sound of a train roaring past my apartment building. We spent the weekend, exploring the woods and fighting over the hammock. 

I also kept the look as comfy as possible with my Noma scarf, and yes those are Birks on my feet. I had my hesitation at first to be honest (who didn't?), then I tried a pair. The amount of arch support they gave my tired feet was and still is amazing. That's when I brought a pair home and never looked back - expect more posts with these guys. Plus, all white Birks are pretty damn sophisticated looking. 

Sidenote: Didn't get any grass stains on my dress, not one! Woot woot!

Photos by Aisha Crespo.

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Five Main NYC Chill Spots

Although there are a multitude of gems hidden across the city (aka the island of Manhattan), these spots always have me coming back for more when the temps rise. Except for the food spots, those places will always own my soul year round.

The Frying Pan

is amazing and quite frankly better than any rooftop bar. With a cool breeze from the water and a variety of drinks, this place always has me coming back with my wolfpack.
www.fryingpan.com

The drinks here at Elsa are superb + crafted with the utmost care. A super chill spot in the East Village where you can actually carry on a conversation with good friends. Bonus: It's so chill you'll barely recognize celebs sitting near you.

www.elsabar.com

Let's just say that if you got locked in overnight at the Chelsea Market you wouldn't care. This place has everythinggg! Well, everything but a Duane Reade but seriously it's still amazing and situated right next to the highline.

www.chelseamarket.com

Micheladas and heavenly arepas, also know as Caracas. Worth the wait and worth every dollar, you'll definitely find me here at least once a month. I swear if I didn't owe Sallie Mae so much loot, I'd be here every night.

www.caracasarepabar.com

So after the party, it's the after party, but after that it's straight to Pomme Frites. Open late, a million and one different sauces, fresh fries it would make any happy-houred person cry. Even if you're not happy-houred it's still one of those places you NEED to check out and eat at. Your tummy will thank you. 

www.pommesfritesnyc.com

Don't forget you can always tweet me at @TheStyleBoro if you ever need some last minute NYC recommendations. I'd be happy to always help!!

Look Expensive on the Cheap: Dress Edit

I've perused the online stores and rounded up the best nine summer dresses to beat the heat in. If you're wondering why just nine picks, it was because having ten picks made the grid look a little awkward (just being honest hehe). Speaking of awkward, you won't look like that in any of the picks above! FYI, these dresses are clickable and will link you to more information.

If online shopping gives you the heebie jeebies some top summer dress trends to be on the lookout for include: Maxis (printed, stripes, black, bright colors), short colorful shifts, dresses with cutouts, florals, babydoll dresses, and dresses that play with symmetry. 

Speaking of online shopping, if any of you ladies need assistance in getting styled you can now hire me through Keaton Row here.

AND if any of you ladies are seen as the go-to when it comes to fashion advice consider joining me and other stylists on KR here.

Definitely packing a few of these styles when I fly down to Savannah, Georgia next month. If any of you are familiar with that area, I would love the scoop on what to visit and where to eat :)