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The Black Orchid

30 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by Guro Stuan in Outfits & Style, Photography

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Blacks, Browns Fashion, Dresses, Entertainment, Fashion, Isa Tapia, Isa Tapia Heels, Leather, Linda Farrow, Linda Farrow Sunglasses, London, Musical, New York, Photography, Photos, Rings, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sevenoaks, Shorts, Sunglasses, Topshop, Topshop Black Dress, Topshop Leather Shorts, Urban Outfitters, Urban Outfitters Bracelet, YSL, YSL Arty Oval Ring, Yves Saint Laurent Arty Oval Ring

Dress by Topshop (Sold out, similar here), Leather Shorts by Topshop, Sunglasses by Linda Farrow (From Browns Fashion), Heels by Isa Tapia (From Saks in NY), Rings & Accessories by Urban Outfitters/YSL. 

G’Morning guys! How you doin’? Im good. However, I must apologise for the lack of “Weekly Workwear” for the past two weeks. Turns out, workwear doesn’t offer a possibility to be very creative and inspirational after all, shocker huh? I decided rather than to post a boring workwear outfit (waste of your and my time), I would wait until the I had the inspiration for some funky workwear outfits! So from now on, it could be “Monthly Workwear”, “Every Other Week Workwear”, “Weekly Workwear”….who knows?! Tonight I am going to Sevenoaks (my boyfriend’s hometown), we are going to watch a musical and have dinner. I have no idea which one as I am just along for the ride! Plus. It’s friday. And oh dear bloody god I LOVE FRIDAYS! Have a lovely weekend everybody!

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New York Miniguide!

22 Thursday Mar 2012

Posted by Guro Stuan in Events, Holidays & Travel, New York, Photography, Restaurants & Food

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3 Michelin Stars, Boutiques, Century 21, Columbus Circle, Designer Shopping, Designer Warehouse, Eating Out, Ellis Island, Empire State, Entertainment, Epicerie Boloud, Evening Dinner, Evening Entertainment, Evening out, Fashion, Food, French Food, Hotels, Hudson Hotel, Italian Food, Jean Georges, Little Italy New York, Lombardi's, Lunch, Madison Square Garden, Michelin Stars, Midtown New York, New York, New York City, New York Guide, Photography, Pizza, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopping, Statue of Liberty, Stores, Tourism, Touristic Attractions, Trump International Hotel, United Nations Building, Vintage Shopping, What Comes Around Goes Around

Hello everyone! Here is my New York Miniguide! When reading this please bear in mind that it was my first time in New York so I may not have discovered all the hidden spots just yet, but here’s a couple of things I would definitely recommend to those who are visiting for the first time! Happy reading!

Places to Stay

Hudson Hotel

We stayed at Hudson Hotel located in midtown, just steps from Central Park, Columbus Circle and the theatre district. Hudson is a brilliant reflection of the boldness and diversity of the city; it is stylish, young and contemporary. When you enter through the main doors, there is a luminous glass tunnel housing an escalator that transports you – literally – into a dreamy world! I would by all means recommend this hotel, it has a great location, service and is stylishly quirky!

Places to Eat

Lombardi’s

Lombardi’s offers amazing thin crust pizza’s for a cheap buck in Little Italy! I would give you one warning though, the portions are huge, definitely american size. You may easily share one large pizza between two. Besides that it is great value for money, swift service and overall a great meal!

Épicerie Boulud

Epicerie Boulud is a eat-in and take-out market place located at the southeast corner of Broadway and 64th Street, only minutes away from Hudson Hotel! This fabulous little space offers soups, salads, made to order sandwiches, breads, pastries and more. It is also the only place in New York I found Elderflower pressé, which I am madly addicted to. I definitely recommend having a quick lunch here and then visit one of the Century 21 branches which is located nearby!

Jean Georges

Jean Georges, the restaurant named after the extraordinary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is one of New York`s finest with 3 Michelin stars. Prepare to be open-mouthed whenever you’re not chewing as nothing you encounter will fail to awe from the simplest to the most complex dishes! However, be aware with great quality also comes a great price, so this restaurant is better intended for great occasions (such as after completing the New York Half Marathon).

 

Places to Shop

Centrury 21

Century 21 has two fantastic warehouses filled with brands for less! However, be aware that this is a time consuming shopping spot, it’s like a zoo for clothes, you need to look through a lot to find some hidden treasures! Good luck!

What Goes Around Comes Around

What Comes Around Goes Around offers a very refined selection of great pieces! Even though it offers Vintage (which some of you may read as “second-hand” or cheaper than usual) it is not inexpensive. This is a high-end boutique with many hidden treasures, however, be prepared to pay for the fine materials and sequins.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is a world-famous department store filled with fantastic designers and limited editions, often only limited to Saks. This is a “must-see” in New York even if you are not interested in buying anything!

 

Things to Do

Classic Tourist Attractions

This is obviously boring news for all New Yorkers, however, for us mere mortals who do not live in this gorgeous city visiting the Stature of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State, The United Nations Building and much more is a must! These are taken from my visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, you may find photos of the other attractions here.

Madison Square Garden

I went to a boxing match, but the possibilities are endless for entertainment at Madison Square Garden.

I hope you have enjoyed my New York Miniguide and that you will find this useful if you go to New York in the future. Have a fantastic trip!

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On a lazy afternoon in the park….

19 Monday Mar 2012

Posted by Guro Stuan in Holidays & Travel, New York, Outfits & Style

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Acne, Acne Top, Asos, Asos Earrings, Belts, Boxing, Central Park, Christian Dior Sunglasses, Earrings, Entertainment, Fashion, Half Marathon, Madison Square Garden, Madison Square Garden Boxing Match, Mango, Mango Belt, Mango Skirt, Matthew Macklin, Michael Kors, Michael Kors Bag, Michael Kors Heels, Michael Kors Sandals, New York, New York Half Marathon, Running, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sergio Martinez, Shopping, Sports, Sunglasses, World Championship Boxing

Skirt by Mango (Old, but similar here), Heels by Michael Kors (Completely sold out, but similar here), Top by Acne, Belt by Mango (Old, but similar here), Bag by Michael Kors (Old, similar here), Sunnies by Christian Dior (Vintage) and Earrings by Asos.

Hello Everyone! So, a bit of a recap of my time spent in New York! As you know I went to a Boxing Match on Saturday evening, however, I (as oblivious as I am) did not realise that was for the World Champion Middleweight Title. The fight was Sergio Martinez (current champion) against Matthew Macklin in Madison Square Garden on St. Patrick’s day. This was a fantastic show completely packed with Irish people to support Macklin, however, Sergio protected and kept his title. This is something I definitely recommend doing in New York, it was so much fun! The next morning I had to get up extremely early to run the New York Half Marathon. That was a great experience! Not only did I get to run through Central Park (which was gorgeous), I got to run through Times Square and see it not packed with people! Definitely a “To Do” on any Bucket List! The rest of the day was spent walking like a cripple, buying a well-deserved two pair of shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue and walking around Central Park! I hope you are having a good time!

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Weekly Workwear.

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

Posted by Guro Stuan in Holidays & Travel, Outfits & Style

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Armani Exchange, Armani Exchange Blazer, Blacks, Blazer, Century 21, Dresses, Fashion, New York, Office, Prada, Prada Clutch, Prada Heels, Prada Pumps, Prada Purse, Rings, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sex and the City, Topshop, Topshop Rings, Work, Workwear, Zara, Zara Dress

Blazer by Armani Exchange, Dress by Zara, Clutch by Prada, Rings by Topshop and Heels by Prada.

Good morning everyone! My dear colleagues Kate & Adam have done it again! They continue to crave sweets for these photoshoots. Shall I continue to give? Anyhow. I have some exciting news for you! In a week and a bit I am going to New York! My dad and I are going to run the NYC half marathon as well as parade the city, go to nice restaurants and do whatever else New Yorkers tend to do! I am very excited! I am also going shopping (obviously visiting Saks Fifth Avenue), however, I would also love to do some vintage shopping whilst I’m there. I know I will visit Centry 21, however, if you know of any other good boutiques please do tell! My evening will be spent preparing for the streets of New York with Sex and the City! Have a lovely evening!

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