THE STANDARD

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Located in a revamped old motel called the Lido Spa on Belle Island between Miami Beach and the Design District, The Standard is one of my favorite places in Miami. It’s far enough from South Beach that you don’t get annoying crowds, but close enough that you can walk or bike there.

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Walk through the mod/scandi lobby through lush gorgeous gardens until you reach the pool area.

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On a sunny day, the grill is such a great place to have lunch. It’s rarely crowded and…

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…there is even a raw dish on the menu — “living” lasagna — hooray!

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In the distance, you can see the building where I used to live.

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If I still lived here, I would definitely join the club. Sunrise Yoga, Bayside — ummm, yes, please.

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For dessert I just had to try the Vegan Ding Dong, which was a bit heavy for my taste, but still very good.

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After that and a glass of cold rosé, I was definitely ready for a nap in the sun…

 

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MIAMI DAYS

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I started the day with a great yoga class at Synergy on Española Way. Then, I had some yummy green juice and a mani-pedi before meeting up wtih a friend for lunch at The Standard, one of my favorite Miami places (more on that soon). Could get used to this…

/// top, old cut-up H&M shirt / shorts, Forever21 / flipflops, from The Standard Spa years ago / earrings, streetbazaar / tote bag, Edun / mood, very happy ///

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A LA FOLIE

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Despite a few glasses of beer, sangria and wine last night, I woke up early. My lovely hostess and I went to one of my favorite brunch places in Miami, A La Folie on Española Way, for a nice sunny sidewalk breakfast.

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I broke my no coffee and dairy diet with my favorite bowl of latte.

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And since I was cheating anyways, why not have a crepe with smoked salmon, brie and mushrooms? I am on vacation after all…

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But, there was fresh-squeezed OJ, and fruit.

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And a basket of tartine and croissants, ooops.

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I dressed to match my breakfast, just something I like to do. And, I am realizing that I may need a haircut, since my hair seems to have begun defying gravity.

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It’s nice to be on Española Way in the morning, when it’s quiet and peaceful. Quite the opposite of what it looks like at night.

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A La Folie is on 516 Española Way (at Drexel). Get the savory crepes or the Royal breakfast.

 

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BICYCLE COWGIRL

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When meeting up with friends for lunch in my old Brooklyn-neighborhood on Wednesday, I thought it was a great idea to bike there. Much better than the G train, right?!

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Well, during lunch it started pouring and didn’t stop. So, as irony would have it, we ended up on the G train, with our bikes in tow. I’ve never taken my bike on the subway before, another NY-first to cross of the list I guess.

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Once home, I changed out of my soaked clothes and into my cozy ones. Later, I decided my comfy western shirt could stay on and come with me to dinner…

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/// plaid shirt, BF’s / blazer, H&M / black jeans, Stella McCartney / heels, very old from Din Sko / faux leather fringe bag, Lindex ///

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RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN

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I’m a little bit sad that my first week of freedom is all rain and grayness, but I am taking the time to read books and just chill. I’m also wearing jeans and hats like every day, since I couldn’t do that during those office-years. Yay!

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/// velvet blazer, super old, bought somewhere in Chicago /jeans, H&M / hat, very old H&M / scarf, Pia Anjou / boots, vintage ///

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