Sunset

Just found these pictures which we shot on the roof a few weeks ago. Sunset is such a magical time (even if you're not a vampire)!

And guys, don't forget the shoes giveaway http://astamundi.blogspot.com/2010/07/shoe-giveaway-round-2.html!
Dress by Bolton's
Wedges by Roger Vivier
Necklace by Laila Rowe
Sunglasses by Escada

Roaming around town

...in a very tight dress. Yes, this dress turned out to be just great for standing still, striking (not very challenging) poses or even making small moves but for running around Manhattan at my usual speed... khm... well, I'd say a pair of shorts would do much better. But I totally love the color - it's crushed tomato, it looks differently at the slightest change of light and it is definitely one of my favourite colors of all times. And oh, despite its tight silhouette, this dress can still be worn a la those long and serious dresses of the 19th century - by holding it at the side. It immediately turns from maxi into a somewhat midi but the mobility greatly improves.

Wearing:dress Dsquared, sandals Espace, bag Maddalena Marconi, suglasses Escada, bracelet Cache, necklace Bolton's

Dreaming of Italy

This hat that I bought a couple of weeks ago proves to be extremely versatile and goes together with a lot of things (or so it seems); the dress is new, from a company called Vfish and I think it has a certain Mediterranean feel about it. The sandals are almost vintage, although worn just a few times before 'cause they pinch, but could be forgiven because of the cute colors. And the no-less cute flower. But they still pinch!

Wearing: dress Vfish, sandals Via Spiga, hat Laila Rowe, necklace Bolton's, bag Jessica McClintock, sunglasses Escada

Super-mini-micro-cruise:Ikea

Last weekend, with all the renovations going on and stuff, the inevitable happened: we took a trip to Ikea, my first trip ever to this blessed land of furniture, all kinds of home fixings, and more importantly, great Swedish chocolate and exotic fruit preserves. They even have gooseberry jam, the very same gooseberry that I rememebr from my childhood! Never liked it, though, but have always been fascinated by the color - translucent green.
Anyway, from Wall Street to Redhook, Brooklyn (where the New York Ikea is  located) runs a water taxi -  a cute little boat, yellow just like a regular New York cab but offerring you a much more pleasant ride.

This stylized bathroom has an incredible view over the Hudson river.

Taking pictures round Wall Street area was a unique experience for both of us: every singe person passing by, camping by or just hanging around there seems to have a camera or posing por a picture, and we were no exception. Feeling like a tourist in your own city felt reeeally weird lol

Wearing: dress Wishes Wishes Wishes, sandals Jimmy Choo, headband Bolton's, bangles Express and Laila Rowe, random sunglasses

Perfect weekend? Check!

Wearing: dress (that looks slightly like a romper but is a dress nevertheless) Hurley, sandals Isaac Mizrahi, necklace Bolton's, bag Saks, random sunglasses

My floral obsession

As it turns out, I love florals. In fact, it has been one of my favourite obsessions lately, and this skirt - the result of a recent trip to Bolton's - is a vivid proof to that.

Oasis in the middle of Manhattan

The background is not exactly glamorous (we only noticed it when downloading the pictures on the computer) but that's what the city looks like after a long and busy day. But don't worry, it will be fresh and clean again in the morning!

Wearing: skirt Bolton's, top Le Chateau, flats Materia Prima, bag Chloe, sunglasses Spy Optics, headband Laila Rowe

Midweek getaway

If you can believe the weather forecast by the House of Yahoo, my favourite kind of weather - 90s and up - is here to stay for the whole week. Yay!!! Naturally, it would be much more fun to go to the beach which I would do in the blink of an eye if I could but naturally, right now, it's impossible. So, as the closest approximation, we ventured to the nearest mini-park. Amazingly, Viggo doesn't mind the heat at all (which should mean that he is not a vampire if he wasn't so much into biting; need to get more conclusive evidence here).

Wearing: dress Ocean Splendid, shoes Betsey Johnson, Indian necklace, bracelet Rene Caovilla, headband Bolton's, sunglasses Escada