New York state of mind

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One of the only good things about having a husband who travels a lot is that I get to travel with him. A lot. And the insane miles and points we live off of.

So this morning I'm off to New York for a couple nights, narrowly missing the fashion week mayhem.

And New York is one of my favorite places to visit. It's just electric... it's always in motion and colorful and feels special and exciting. At least for me. I've never been sure about living there but I am 100% in love with visiting at regular intervals.

Here's my mini-guide to some of what a 'beauty' person does when in town.

Along with nails, hair, waxing, meeting with PRs and all that other stuff, I will...

Visiting my favorite coffee place here and juice place here.

Stop here, here, here, here, and here and a few others.

See this brand in this gorgeous shop.

Maybe pick a new scent from here.

Perhaps meet up with a brilliant makeup artist friend.

Stop here to pick up some of their skincare, newly launched in the US.

Eat dinner here. 

Love this series of illustrations a little bit more with each visit.

Try (*gulp*) this.

Stay here so we're close to the Hub's work.

And... breathe.

I think that's all I'll have time for in a 48-hour window. If I don't sleep.

Have any New York travel tips or secret addresses? Share them!

Where's your favorite place to visit?

xox

Good morning... hope you had a lovely weekend

Hope you had a lovely weekend everyone.

I spent it exploring some amazing food (who knew, right?!) in Columbus, OH (more to come in case you ever find yourself there), starting and finishing The Little Pink Book of Elegance, Better Than Beauty and Bringing Up Bebe (or French Children Don't Throw Food) on my awesome Kindle Fire, re-discovering my Yuroll jade roller and sleeping in very late. All in all, very enjoyable. And my best friend's baby (the friend/baby were the reason for my Columbus visit) is adorable -- a 12 week-old bundle of pure zen, sweet-smelling, smiling joy. 

[Original image from the fabulous Oscar PR Girl.]

One week since returning from holiday...

And I feel like this...

because of four deadlines, 2 upcoming projects, zero time at the gym, almost zero walks and a month backlog of errands. Blehhhhh.

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