Congratulation to Me!

After a long days work last night, and almost passing out from heat exhaustion (actually there was no doubt about that one), I decided to treat myself today with a pair of these cool 80%20 wedges from Gilt. They're so cute, and perfect height and color for the Summer...and they also remind of the Chloes, pictured below, that I can't afford. lol I'd actually never heard of these shoes before, we'll see when they get here...can't wait. xo, B

The Chloe's, from Net-a-porter

Perfect Day for Mr Softee!

90s degrees and humid...and what's better than a Mr Softee cone with sprinkles! Well...my cone somehow came a little lopsided, and the thing kept melting away! Kind of a sad story...didn't get to enjoy my cone the way I envisioned...me standing standing on Broome St in my new Target gingham romper and jcrew wedges, aww next time...but it was a fun outing with my work peeps!

Those are my sprinkles on the ground, it doesn't look as bad as it was. (sad face) Where's Coops when I need him. Oh yeah, and shout out to Nanuk...Happy Birthday girl! xo, B

Shabu Shabu Time

A long day ended with a great meal at Shabu Tatsu in the East Village with my fave peeps. My bro took me there last night for a late night dinner at this little gem, and it was still full of people for our 10pm dinner. Shabu shabu is always fun since it's interactive and delicious...also the meal isn't that badly priced at $22 per person which gives you your choice of meat accompanied by a salad, veggies and ice cream! This place will definitely be on my go-to list of restaurants...let me know if I have any takers that would like to join me! Loves it...xo, B

Isn't the meat pretty?

Yummy veggies!

Dipping sauces, and add-ons...green onions and grated daikon!

Aww...Shabu Shabu fun!

Gucci Key Case - The Bougie-ness Keeps Spreading

Ever since my stolen purse way back when (of course I've moved on, lol), I haven't been able to replace the perfect MJ key case I had...except for this loud bougie Gucci key case I just purchased on sale at Hautelook. I'm a bit embarrased by the logo mania of this little guy, but, it is perfect for that city girl, who needs her keys and metrocard in one quick and easy spot. And it's so clean looking, I really don't like key rings, they just get so messy looking...and the older I get, I seem to accumulate more and more keys. Love this key case, but why do they all have to be so bougie, LV makes some too, and they're more expensive and just as logo-d up! Oh well, the sacrifices I make for an organized purse! lol...xo, B

See the inside slot for your metrocard...clean and perfect!

Limelight Marketplace

(Racked picture)

Ahmed, Cooper and I stumbled across the new Limelight Marketplace on Sunday after a BBQ in Chelsea. This place is gorgeous...it's a little tight, but the set up is so Parisian...it reminds me of a mini-wannabe Galleries Lafayette or Printemps. I didn't get to look around too much, but just a quick drive by, and of course picked up a red velvet cupcake at the Cupcake Stop. It was so good...a moist cake with a deliciously creamy (not too sugary) frosting. It's just so funny to have such a bougie lil boutique-type mall which used to be Church turned-dirty club known for drugs and fights that always broke out...and yes, I did go to Avalon when I was a wee lil' newbie to the City. That's a whole other story...lol...but, this place is worth a peek. I know the reviews of the Limelight have been pretty dismal, like how can we have a "mall" in NYC...but it's pretty cute! A place you're not going to visit for everyday shopping needs, but it's cool to take visiting guests to, or for destination shopping, like gifts of bougie soaps or chocolates. Try it out...xo, B

The club Avalon back in the day (Gothamist pic)

Totally Jeal...Blinged out Baby Chucks

Seriously adorable...I'm just catching up on my weekly reading, and Racked posted these adorable little blinged out Chucks by Stoopher & Boots! And apparently they are opening up a store on the UWS. I'm totally jealous and want these little Chucks for myself...even with the princess ribbon, because duh, I am a princess. xo, B

And I need these ones too!

Lets Eat Cake!

My should-be-professional-Baker-friend Ana made the most amazing cake for my birthday...and yup I'm still celebrating! lol So get this, it's black sesame, peach and basil cake...and the frosting is to die! Thank you sooo much Ana...and you should totally start charging for your cakes! xo, B

Of course I had to cut out the B...yes I'm cheesy like that!