On my recent trip to NYC, I knew I had to dedicate some time to cosy coffee shops. Back in 2010 whilst interning in Manhattan, coffee shops were my place of choice on weekends before making friends in a new city. Sometimes I would sit for a good two hours on my laptop people watching whilst getting a feel for the city. It was also perfect for hiding away from the cold in the winter months. I asked Christina (todays photographer) for some of her favourite coffee hangs near Soho, and after showing her some Inspiration it turns out the image I really liked on Instagram was only a short walk around the corner! Gasoline Alley is a small, raw decor cafe with charm. Exposed brick and friendly staff, I just wish I had time to spend a few hours in there watching the world go by.
Nearing the end of winter, it's still a little chilly in the city which I couldn’t have been more happy about. After two summers in Australia, I’m still not used to the scorching heat, so when I found out New York was on the cards I was excited to wear a few more layers. This off shoulder jumper showed just enough skin, and was the perfect length to style with black skinny jeans. I opted for a statement shoe - the suede mule to mix up the look a little. It wasn’t quite spring temperatures to head out without a coat, so was thrilled to find out that Sydney label Third Form prepped me for the bitter winds with this gorgeous wrap around coat. Black and classic, it will definitely be a winner for the coming season and you’ll be seeing this one a lot more!
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Photo credit to Christina Emilie Based in New York City
