We’re finally heading to Bali! I’ll post pictures occasionally while we’re gone. xo
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Elephant Rides in Bali
Work is beyond busy, but there’s one thing getting me through each day – Bali in 22 days! Sasha has begged me not to over-book us, so I’ve limited my planning to a famous Balinese cooking class, volcano tour, temple tour, yoga class, Ubud day trip, and my favorite – an elephant ride! The first time I saw elephants in the wide (i.e. not at a zoo) was in South Africa three years ago, and I fell in love. They are so darn cute.
photo by vicki grafton via entouriste
Whirlwind Trip to NYC
I love, love, love New York City. It has so much energy. I adore walking around all day long, eating far too much (delicious) food, acting like a total tourist with my big Nikon DSLR, getting excited about things I’ve now seen numerous times, like Central Park and the Empire State Building. I spent a very brief 36-ish hours in NYC this weekend with a good friend of mine – play-by-play itinerary below. What are your favorite things to do in the city? We’re thinking about making this an annual trip, so I welcome suggestions!
Friday
- Landed around 2:30 and took an Uber cab to the Ace Hotel
- Walked to Eataly and roamed around, then went to nearby Mangia for a quick salad
- Walked to the observatory level of the Empire State Building (totally worth doing once)
- Returned to the hotel and drank at their very hipster bar
- Walked to Almond for an early pre-show dinner (I highly recommend this Flatiron spot)
- Cabbed to the Al Hirschfield Theater for Kinky Boots (a must see)
- Walked through Times Square and then back to the hotel
- Step count: 7.5 miles
Saturday
- Breakfast at Pastis (we ran into one of my best friends and her boyfriend while walking, so they joined us!)
- Sat awkwardly at Pastis while they filmed a movie right beside our table for 30 minutes
- Popped into Kate Spade Saturday’s Pop Up Shop
- Got a drink at Revel Garden Bar (gorgeous, gorgeous spot)
- Strolled through Chelsea Market enjoying the aromas and sample sales!
- Walked along the High Line
- Left the Meat Packing district and walked to the Gramery Park Hotel bar
- Walked to Barbounia for lunch – amazing hummus and falafel and the busiest restaurant I’ve ever been to
- Returned to the hotel to freshen up and drop shopping bags, then cabbed it to Barneys (sigh)
- Stolled through Central Park as the sun was setting
- Went to Kate Spade Madison Avenue – I want it all
- Walked to Bloomingdales and spent ages lusting at Equipment blouses
- Took a taxi to Market Table, which is a perfect West Village restaurant (try the Brussels sprouts!)
- Crossed the street for some froyo at 16 Handles
- Walked back to the hotel for an early-ish bed (due to a 5am wakeup)
- Step count: 12.5 miles
Kate Spade Madison Avenue changing rooms… I need this wallpaper!
Collection of Coats
While it’s not quite pea coat weather in Texas, I’m heading to NYC this weekend with a girlfriend of mine, and I wanted to get a new jacket for the trip. I looked high and low to thoroughly assess my options, and ended up getting this J. Crew coat. I adore J. Crew so much – and their winter line is incredible. All of the bejeweled sweaters get me so excited.
I thought I’d share my other considerations. I liked the bright cobalt color of the other J. Crew jacket, and the professionalism of the 3.1 Philip Lim coat. Burberry jackets have always been my favorite, and this pea coat is no exception.
What are your thoughts? Have you been coat shopping this year?
j. crew // burberry // j. crew // rag and bone // joie // 3.1 philip lim
Austin Travel Guide
View of downtown Austin
View from Mount Bonnell
Darrel K. Royal Stadium at The University of Texas at Austin
G’Raj Mahal on Rainey Street (delicious)
Amazing coffee (love the on “The Drag”)
My favorite independent book store
Hamilton Pool
Sixth Street
Austin City Limits
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I’m in Austin today for a UT Recruiting event, and as we have a little downtime (the first I’ve had ALL week), I thought I’d share some wonderful Austin guides:
- Entouriste: A Local’s Guide to Austin
- TripAdvisor: SoCo, Austin’s Strip of Wonderful
- Design*Sponge: Austin Design Guide
- Fodors: Austin Travel Guide
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