Happy Monday Friends! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.
This weekend I had a wonderful brunch with a dear friend of mine who gave me the worst news. She informed me that she was moving to Texas. 🙁 She was one of the few people in my circle who I could call a really good friend because she’s the absolute sweetest. I’m happy that she’s moving on to bigger and better things but I will miss her immensely.
For our brunch, we went to Le Pain Quotidien in the West Village (NYC) and it was such a good choice. The food there is amazing!!! I had the Beligian waffle you see below and let me tell you, it’s the best darn waffle I’ve ever tasted! I will definitely be visiting this spot again soon.
After our delicious meal, we headed over to Washington Square Park and on the way, we saw this little street just nestled in between buildings. The street seemed like it belonged in Europe not than New York City. I just knew we had to take a stroll onto the street and snap a few photos.
The dress I’m wearing was purchased from Shein and I just love it. It’s light and moves very easily. If you can see from the photos, the sleeves have some gathering on the upper arms and then it flows out to create an almost bell-sleeved feel and gathers again at the cuff. I paired the dress with a fuzzy cardigan which I found on the clearance rack at Forever 21. It was buy one, get one free so I got two sweaters for the price of one! Score! I finished the look with a layered necklace, also from Forever 21, brown tights and Steve Madden riding boots. FYI…I’ve linked the boots but the color on the site is incorrect – the boots are actually a cognac/camel color.
Before I left the city for the day, I decided to do a little thrift shopping for the first time ever! What a nice experience it was. I found a few really cool pieces which I will share with you at a later time. But who knew thrifting could be so much fun?!
How did you spend your weekend? Did you do anything exciting?
That’s a very pretty dress, Gail. You look lovely. Love the location in the pictures too! Haha!
Have a great day! 🙂
Thanks Kavya. I was so happy to have stumbled upon that little street. I could probably spend hours there – it’s so quaint. Thanks for stopping by. Xx
Ah these lovely photos make me miss NYC! Especially Wash Square Park! You look lovely, babe. Hope you had fun!
xo
Krista
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Thanks Krista. It was definitely a fun time. Thanks for stopping by. Xoxo
Oh wow! We are in the middle of planning our move to Texas in May. hubby received a job offer so we are leaving Georgia for a while! The look in this post is great, I’ve always loved boots with dresses and I love how you paired everything together! Looking forward to the thrift haul, its one of my favorite ways to shop!
What is it with everyone moving to Texas?! Do I need to jump on that bandwagon? My friend told me that Austin feels like Brooklyn which sounds pretty intriguing. Good luck with the move. I’m sure you’ll love it there…it seems everyone else does. Haha.
I love everything about this look! Gorgeous dress. Hugs, Kait
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Thank you Kait! Xoxo
Mmmm! Brunch looked amazing + I love your outfit! That dress looks awesome on you + the layered necklaces are perfect with it! 🙂
Thanks so much Amanda. I thought about you when I was out and about in the village. It was like deja vu. I do have a proposition for you if you’re game! 🙂
Always open! 🙂
gail–i LOVE anything swing!! it’s all about that loose fit!! the brunch place looks amazing and looks like that is a liege waffle (which is the BEST type of waffle on earth). oh, i have yet to also go a place that serves an egg like that!!!! so dainty i love it. lol.xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
Wow, I didn’t know the name of the waffle – thank you. It was the best waffle I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back!
idk gail. i heard there are some pretty cool people in Austin. wink wink 😛
Haha Janna. I will have to visit one day.
Love the pattern of this dress! Perfect brunching outfit!
xoxo, CiCi
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Thanks Ciera. It was the most comfortable outfit for a city brunch. ?
I’m from Austin, Texas and I absolutely love it here! 🙂 You should definitely consider visiting sometime hehe. That waffle looks so appetizing and I love the details on your swing dress! Lovely post Gail!
xo, Lynna
Thanks hon. I do hope to visit one day! Xoxo
That swing dress is adorbs!! xoxo
Thanks Samantha! Xoxo
This is the perfect brunch look! As always you look so effortlessly chic and gorgeous! Beautiful photos my friend!! xo
Thank you Ruthie! I hope you’re having a good week so far. Xoxo
A lovely backdrop for your photos Gail – very artistic and does look European, I had to read to see where these were taken. I always look at pictures first 🙂
Your outfit is beautiful – you are lookin’ good girl!!!
Have a happy day!
♥ carmen
Thank you Carmen. You’re so sweet. Hope all is well. Xoxo
Love this look and so perfect for brunch! And can I just say you dine at the tastiest looking places! 🙂 So sad your friend is leaving! Being a military wife, I know the feeling. Wishing you both are able to spend as much time together before she leaves xoxo
Jen | MrsJenFrick.com
Thank you for the kind words Jen. I will miss her immensely but it will give me an excuse to visit her in Texas. ? My brother is in the Navy – has been for 25 years – I can relate. ? Xoxo
You look gorgeous and the brunch place looks delicious!! I hope the distance only makes you and your friend grow closer instead of apart:)
Thank you so much for the kind words Nena. I do hope so too. Xoxo