Bryant Park Winter Village

Bryant Park is one of my favorite spots in New York on a normal day, but at the holidays it gets all dressed up as a winter village that makes it extra special spot. I've covered about every inch of the village, but any time I'm in the vicinity I manage to find an excuse to go back and roam around some more.

 These mini green houses are pop-up shops and cover the whole park. There's food, art, Christmas shops, and boutiques. Basically it's a one stop shop for Christmas shoppers.

 In the center of the park they've put in a giant ice rink, a staple for any winter village.

Perfect combo.

 This place is genius. It's a two story bar and restaurant built temporarily for the winter village. It overlooks the ice rink, so once you're good and frozen you can go sit by the space heaters with a cocktail to warm back up. Given my lack of figure skating skills, my personal plan would be to just camp out here and watch everyone on the rink try not to fall down.

 Bryant Park Grill seems like a charming little place that I can't wait to try, expect a post about it soon.

Merry Christmas!

XO,
Lo

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Holiday Gift Guide

It's officially December which means I'm in full-fledged Christmas mode. I like to give Thanksgiving it's time in the spotlight, but as soon as December 1st rolled around I started my holiday shopping. I spent several hours this weekend scouring the web for great gift ideas, so I bring you some of my top picks.

1. Haircalf Bow Gloves, Banana Republic. I first fell in love with the leopard print but was very 

    intrigued once I sat the magenta color.

2. Antique Silver Jewelry Boxes, Pottery Barn. They have a whole collection of these and bonus: you

    can monogram!

3. Julie Vos Byzantine Cuff. We love, love, love this designer.

4. Universal Portable Charger, J. Crew. For a girl on the go. 

5. First Knuckle Rings, Catbird. I'm obsessed with "up high rings" as I've been referring to them

    (because they sit on the upper part of your finger), glad to finally know what to call then. Catbird has

    loads of interesting pieces.

6. Cedar Street Monday Bag, Kate Spade. I mean, there's gotta be a little Kate Spade on every gift

    guide.

7. Off Track Planet's Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy, and Broke , Urban Outfitters. I think I really

    need this for Christmas. Wink wink, family.

8. How to be Interesting by Jessica Hagy, Urban Outfitters. As a blogger, this is an everyday struggle. I

    know Bee will back me up on that.

1. Wool Plaid Scarf, J. Crew. Can't go wrong with a classic plaid for the holidays.

2. Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses, Ray-Ban. These just seem very hip.

3. Saddle Leather Toiletry Case, Pottery Barn. This can also be monogrammed, PB has it down for

    personalized gifts.

4. Vintage NFL Beer Stein, Pottery Barn. This just seemed very manly, and once again it's able to be

    personalized.

5. How To Be A Man by Glenn O'Brien, J. Crew. The gentleman's guide to being, well, a gentleman.

6. Alfred Sargent Chelsea Boots, J. Crew. I think by now you're probably starting to see a pattern in my

    men's guide. Just go to J.Crew or Pottery Barn and you're set.

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Red, White + Blue

In the spirit of the fourth of July we put together some of our red, white, and blue faves. Sacrifices were made as we hunted, scoured, and drooled over some wonderful options all the while maintaining some serious self control by not purchasing everything in site...blogger life comes with its hardships.
Below are our must haves for the ladies, and just so the fellas wouldn't feel neglected we included them too. As we pack our bags for the long weekend, this is what we would like our bags to be filled to the brim with.
For the strapping, young gents out there we have concocted the perfectly preppy outfit that we believe to be a wonderful addition to any female ensemble...wink wink. Coincidentally enough, we seem to have the exact same taste in mens attire. As you can see there are very little differences in our "His" picks. What can we say, great minds think alike.
Nevertheless, only a few more days left in this short week and it's off to celebrate!!!

1. Madewell  2. Nordstrom  3. Kate Spade  4. Target  5. J.Crew  6.Anthropologie  7.Anthropologie  8. Nine West  9.Burberry  10.ASOS  11.J.Crew  12.Volcom

1. Society 6  2. Anthropologie  3. Daniel Wellington  4. J.Crew Factory  5.J.Crew Factory  6. Piperlime  7.J.Crew  8. Kate Spade  9.Old Navy 10. J.Crew Factory  11. Mr. Porter  12. Daniel Wellington  13. J.Crew (Vans)  14. Mr. Porter 

XOXO,
Lo + Bee

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