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Commentary from a fashion-loving New Yorker

ArticulateNYC – Open Mic

Posted on June 6, 2020June 11, 2020 by SSLJ

There has been much to process in the past two weeks and even that feels like an understatement. One of… Read more ArticulateNYC – Open Mic

Will Calhoun via @BlueNoteNYC Instagram Live

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by SSLJ

As quarantine drags on, many of us are welcoming any escape from reality we can get. For myself, that comes… Read more Will Calhoun via @BlueNoteNYC Instagram Live

A journey outside

Posted on May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by SSLJ

With many states now planning their reopening processes, it seems like the end to the COVID-19 crisis might be somewhere… Read more A journey outside

Things I cooked during quarantine…

Posted on May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 by SSLJ

Before quarantine, all of my friends knew me as someone who couldn’t cook to save her life. Living in a… Read more Things I cooked during quarantine…

The @privatepolicyny Instagram Live with Dynasty

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by SSLJ

I find that some people are taking this time to return to their creative roots. It’s not necessarily about being… Read more The @privatepolicyny Instagram Live with Dynasty

Michael Garin at The Roxy

Posted on April 10, 2020 by SSLJ

In this time of extended quarantine, many of us are beginning to cope. Technology allows us to order things and… Read more Michael Garin at The Roxy

Here we are.

Posted on March 30, 2020April 5, 2020 by SSLJ

Hi everyone, I hope you’re hanging in there. I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Other obligations, tech issues, moving,… Read more Here we are.

The Woman in Black at The McKittrick Hotel

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by SSLJ

I ventured to the McKittrick Hotel a while back for Sleep No More and absolutely loved it. The element of… Read more The Woman in Black at The McKittrick Hotel

White Lights

Posted on January 2, 2020 by SSLJ

There are few celebrations like those put on by William x Alexandra. They are the creative masterminds behind You Are… Read more White Lights

Dinner in the Village

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by SSLJ

FRANKIE and Ad Hoc Collective have teamed up to bring a special new supper club to the West Village with… Read more Dinner in the Village

Tribeca Art and Culture Night

Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 by SSLJ

I have now made it a tradition to attend almost every Tribeca Art and Culture Night. It’s one of the… Read more Tribeca Art and Culture Night

The European Fine Art Fair

Posted on November 4, 2019 by SSLJ

One of the amazing things about New York is that there is no shortage of art. Having been to the… Read more The European Fine Art Fair

Far From Ordinary – Australian Wine Experience

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 by SSLJ

Now that fashion week is over, I have turned my eye back to other events going on in NYC. My… Read more Far From Ordinary – Australian Wine Experience

Ontavia Roulette

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by SSLJ

There are few designers that truly possess artistic genius. Ontavia Routlette is one of them. The name of the show… Read more Ontavia Roulette

Revival Swimwear Fashion Show

Posted on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 by SSLJ

Guest of a Guest, one of my favorite websites to discover new places in NYC, was nice enough to invite… Read more Revival Swimwear Fashion Show

Adalina Sustainable Fashion Show

Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by SSLJ

I am very much a fan of designers trying to be more sustainable. I am even more of a fan… Read more Adalina Sustainable Fashion Show

Designer’s Collective

Posted on September 12, 2019September 13, 2019 by SSLJ

I attended this show thanks to Fashion Gallery and boy, was there variety! Essentially the Designer’s Collective bundled several designers… Read more Designer’s Collective

Christian Colorado Fashion Show

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by SSLJ

This was another Fashion Gallery Show that I attended this NYFW and I have to say, I was very impressed… Read more Christian Colorado Fashion Show

Miista Pop-Up Launch

Posted on September 10, 2019 by SSLJ

Last Thursday I was lucky enough to snag an invite to Miista‘s pop-up launch in the Bowery. For those of… Read more Miista Pop-Up Launch

Grayling Purnell

Posted on September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 by SSLJ

It was sparkles and feathers galore at the Grayling Purnell show. There were dramatically long dresses along with dramatically short… Read more Grayling Purnell

Dreems Temperley London Pop-Up Launch

Posted on September 7, 2019September 10, 2019 by SSLJ

I kicked off my NYFW circuit this time around by paying a visit to Dreems. If you have been following… Read more Dreems Temperley London Pop-Up Launch

Ex Mermaids Show

Posted on September 6, 2019September 10, 2019 by SSLJ

Fashion Gallery invited me to a few shows this NYFW and the first show, Ex Mermaid, completely blew me away.… Read more Ex Mermaids Show

Resident TriBeCa

Posted on August 9, 2019September 6, 2019 by SSLJ

There are some dinners that you’ll never forget. For me, this dinner by Resident was certainly one of them. The… Read more Resident TriBeCa

Omakase by Teisui

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by SSLJ

Recently, I have been on the hunt for good omakase spots in the city. I found that most places are… Read more Omakase by Teisui

The Cala Panel at Le Board

Posted on August 3, 2019 by SSLJ

The invitation was enticing enough: Le Board was a space I’ve never been to and they did an excellent job… Read more The Cala Panel at Le Board

Shanghai Mermaid – Vintage Tokyo

Posted on July 26, 2019July 28, 2019 by SSLJ

Shanghai Mermaid parties make you feel as if you emerged from a dream afterwards. This underground series specializes in taking… Read more Shanghai Mermaid – Vintage Tokyo

Diner En Blanc 2019

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 by SSLJ

This year, I finally secured an invitation to Diner En Blanc; an invitation-only gathering of all-white clad guests in a… Read more Diner En Blanc 2019

Google

Posted on July 2, 2019 by SSLJ

One of my friends landed an amazing job at Google within the past year and though she lives in San… Read more Google

Hudson Yards Celebration

Posted on June 30, 2019 by SSLJ

I was invited to the Hudson Yards Celebration by Equinox and the vibe was very VIP. The whole area around… Read more Hudson Yards Celebration

PlaceInvaders – FiDi Edition

Posted on June 30, 2019 by SSLJ

With PlaceInvaders, you never know where you’re going to end up. Or who you’re going to meet, for that matter.… Read more PlaceInvaders – FiDi Edition

Niche Niche

Posted on June 15, 2019 by SSLJ

On Resy, there’s a gem of a dining experience by the name of Niche Niche. It appears to be a… Read more Niche Niche

Resident

Posted on June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 by SSLJ

I have really been into dinner parties lately and was even wondering if I was going to run out of… Read more Resident

The Cooper Hewitt Garden Party

Posted on June 8, 2019June 10, 2019 by SSLJ

This week was the week for garden parties and between the MoMA’s Party in the Garden, the Central Park Conservancy’s… Read more The Cooper Hewitt Garden Party

Equinox

Posted on June 8, 2019 by SSLJ

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I recently joined Equinox. (Biking by itself wasn’t cutting it for… Read more Equinox

The Pool at Le Parker Méridien

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by SSLJ

I first heard about this pool via this article from Harper’s Bazaar and the pictures I saw from my Instagram… Read more The Pool at Le Parker Méridien

La Nuit En Rosé

Posted on May 11, 2019 by SSLJ

As you can see from all of the previous posts on my blog, this week has been full of culinary… Read more La Nuit En Rosé

Eatwith – Giuseppe

Posted on May 11, 2019May 12, 2019 by SSLJ

Eatwith is an app I came across recently that offers intimate dining experiences within people’s homes. Yes, strangers. Yet, before… Read more Eatwith – Giuseppe

Dinner Party – SShef by Secret Summer

Posted on May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 by SSLJ

On Thursday, I attended a dinner party that was pretty much the definition of a well-executed dining experience. It’s called… Read more Dinner Party – SShef by Secret Summer

Frieze Art Fair New York 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by SSLJ

The last time I had been to Randall’s Island was for the Bloomberg Picnic last year, so I had no… Read more Frieze Art Fair New York 2019

MYTHOLOGIA LIBRE Pre-Opening

Posted on May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 by SSLJ

There have been quite a few art events this week surrounding Frieze and even though my calendar has been packed,… Read more MYTHOLOGIA LIBRE Pre-Opening

Sushi by Bae

Posted on May 3, 2019 by SSLJ

A while back, you may have noticed that I did a post about Sushi by Bou – a four seat… Read more Sushi by Bae

PlaceInvaders – East Village

Posted on March 1, 2019 by SSLJ

This was my first time going to a PlaceInvaders dinner party and I have to say, it was a definitely… Read more PlaceInvaders – East Village

Dinner in the Dark at Camaje

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by SSLJ

There is a restaurant in London that I heard about a long time ago (likely through one of the Monocle… Read more Dinner in the Dark at Camaje

Sushi by Bou Suite 1001

Posted on February 22, 2019 by SSLJ

On Tuesday, I ventured to Hotel 3232 for one of my most-anticipated dinner reservations – Sushi by Bou in Suite… Read more Sushi by Bou Suite 1001

Small Boutique Fashion Week Show

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by SSLJ

On Saturday, I went to the Small Boutique Fashion Week Show which was hosted the Harold Pratt House – a… Read more Small Boutique Fashion Week Show

Salford Uni x New York presentation

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by SSLJ

I am very excited about NYFW starting up again. The city always comes alive with so many interesting events and… Read more Salford Uni x New York presentation

The Aquarius Festival

Posted on January 28, 2019 by SSLJ

While a seafood festival may seem more appropriate for the summer, the folks over at Secret Summer have figured out… Read more The Aquarius Festival

NYE parties that probably won’t be lame

Posted on December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 by SSLJ

I am a bit nervous this year because I am letting my boyfriend plan all of New Year’s Eve and… Read more NYE parties that probably won’t be lame

An unconventional tour of NYC

Posted on December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 by SSLJ

This past week has been a complete whirlwind with my friend @_btsk_ in town. He had done the whole touristy… Read more An unconventional tour of NYC

Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 23, 2018 by SSLJ

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all these Christmas trees and Holiday promotions popping up all over the city? Don’t worry,… Read more Holiday Gift Guide

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