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NEW YORK CITY GUIDE: LADUREE, SOHO


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What: Sunday brunch at the new Ladurée SoHo with Amy and Carly

Where: 398 West Broadway, SoHo

Why: To meet a friend for cappuccinos, pick up a sweet treat, or practice your French! Nothing beats the Paris original but I'm happy there's now a New York outpost where you can sit down and enjoy your favorite sweets on the spot. (Although the Upper East Side location is great for an afternoon pick-me-up!)

Wearing: This outfit!

*All photos by Amy Stone

Previously in the New York City Guide:
Locanda Verde
East Pole
August
 Lafayette
Jack's Wife Freda

OUTFIT: LESLIE TESSLER CAPE

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kate spade museum mile city duffle cobalt navy
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kate spade museum mile city duffle bag cobalt navy
kate spade museum mile city duffle navy


Kate Spade bag c/o (available exclusively at the Madison Avenue flagship, also love this one available online!)

I've been wanting a cape coat for, let's see, just about forever. When I learned about Leslie Tessler, I knew I needed to add one of her pieces to my closet sooner rather than later. She has so many gorgeous designs but I settled on the classic trench cape and I couldn't be happier. It's a little bit outside of my comfort zone but still totally classic and perfect for transitioning from winter to spring. I layered it over my new favorite t-shirt for an afternoon in SoHo and had three separate women stop me on the street to ask who made it. So I'm extra excited that Leslie is generously offering 25% off all her designs with code DARLINGCAPE at checkout. If you're looking for a recommendation, I'm crazy for this and this!

P.S. Need more inspiration on styling a cape? Voilà.

*Photos by Amy Stone




SHOPPING FOR SPRING: BEST STRIPED DRESSES

If there's one thing I've learned while living in a New York studio, it's that closet space is the ultimate commodity. I can't afford — financially or space-wise — to buy items that I'll only wear a handful of times. So I've been paying close attention to the pieces I wear on repeat and trying to buy variations of the same pieces: for instance, blue button-downs, dark wash skinny jeans, and striped dresses. Does anyone else shop the same way? It might not be the most exciting way to expand my wardrobe but it definitely ensures that I wear every item that's taking up prime real estate in my only closet. 

With March finally here and spring allegedly on its way, I thought I'd round up 15 of the cutest striped dresses I've seen so far. There's something for literally every budget starting at just $25, so I hope you find something you've got to have if you, like me, live in stripes all spring and summer! 




If you could only choose one, which would it be?!