STAY (JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER)

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

I love a blue sky on a sunny clear fall day. The yellow leaves are barely hanging on to their branches.

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

Some have already let go and gathered on the ground.

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

Others are determined to hold out for just a little bit longer.

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

The sun is a very welcome presence, warming hands and hearts.

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

My green boots look very happy in a pile of leaves.

Concrete Flower: 101112: Stay

Please, fall, stay just a little bit longer.

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IN THE CLOSET WITH EMILIA DE PORET

If I was a rockstar, I would definitely want Emilia de Poret’s closet, recycled record dress and all…

I think those are safety pins on her shirt — what a great idea for a D.I.Y. project!

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NEW & TOASTY

Concrete Flower: 101110: Sorel Boots

I’ve decided my feet are not going to freeze this winter.

Concrete Flower: 101110: Sorel Boots

So, I ordered these Caribou boots from Sorel. They’re toasty as can be — supposedly good down to 40 below!

Concrete Flower: 101110: Sorel Boots

For someone who is prone to stepping in puddles, it doesn’t hurt that they’re waterproof either.

Concrete Flower: 101110: Sorel Boots

They run big, so get a size smaller (I’m a 10 and the 9 fit me perfectly). Got ‘em for $88 from Amazon.

Concrete Flower: 101110: Sorel Boots

All in all, this feels like a very responsible purchase. I think my mother will be proud.

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ALLEY NO.43

Concrete Flower: 101110: In the Alley

Being friendly with restaurant owners means you sometimes get to drink beer in their hidden backdoor alleys. It’s a very cool New York thing to do.

Concrete Flower: 101110: In the Alley

Jimmy’s No. 43 is on 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave, on the basement level. Jimmy himself is one of the people behind The Good Beer Seal, so naturally there’s plenty of delicious beer on tap, in addition to the farm-fresh local food on the menu.

Concrete Flower: 101110: In the Alley

Pay a visit!

/// old sweater, Gina Tricot / jeans, Cheap Monday / boots, Børn Crown / glasses, Marc Jacobs, jewelry, vintage ///

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D.I.Y. / CHOP CHOP

Concrete Flower: 101109: DIY Chop Chop

I have not worn this sweatshirt dress in years and was just about to put it in the Salvation Army box when I realized it could be fixed!

Concrete Flower: 101109: DIY Chop Chop

Out came the scissors and off came the bottom. Chop chop.

Concrete Flower: 101109: DIY Chop Chop

I’m still not sure what to do with what used to be the pockets. Take them off or maybe turn them into little bows?

Concrete Flower: 101109: DIY Chop Chop

Roll up the sleeves and there it was, a brand new shirt that I will actually wear.

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