It’s that time again for one of my non-sequitur posts…and by the way, I (heart) Vampire Weekend.
A million extra points for the Jake Gyllenhaal cameo.
I can’t say I’m in love with NY style pizza yet (sorry, it’s the Chi town girl in me). But there are some exceptions. I was introduced to Joe’s Pizza recently by a friend who had to horribly make up for the last place he suggested. It’s the same West Village location that is frequented by celebs and also where they shot scenes from Spider-Man 2. Other random trivia: its sister location in LA is where Heidi Klum did her I Get That A Lot spoof for the TV show. I picked up some very lovely ladies, Samira and Mariam, for a little taste test:
FYI, I kinda got cheese all over my teeth in the first bite so I may have made a questionable face BUT the verdict: This is some good NY-style pizza. Fresh, crispy, with a good balance of sauce and cheese. I love their no-frills approach too — just plain cheese or pepperoni, at least at this location. It’s a tiny place, and you might not get a seat since it seems to always be crowded, but that’s what the park just across the street is good for. I’ll be going back for sure…
I love pastel nails! I paid a visit to Modern Nail Salon in Arlington, VA, and told my manicurist I wanted something light with a spring-ey feel. I finally decided on lavender but was not completely sure. I guess she felt the indecisiveness in my voice, so with a grin, she said she’d bring me a very pretty color from the back.
She emerged from her “secret room” with OPI’s Hey! Get in Lime.
I’ve been forever looking for a cafe in the city that captures that cozy, low-key atmosphere that I sort of miss from my U of I college days. I think I can safely say I was finally introduced to something that fits the mood: Bee Desserts in the West Village.
They are known for their all-natural honey cakes — a sugar and preservative-free chocolate covered cake that comes wrapped neatly in its signature gold tin foil.
Bee Dessert's Honey Cake
Poached eggs over a potato pancake
Still can’t get over the delicious brunch I had at Cafe Orlin in the East Village last weekend. I’ve been to Orlin for some yummy dinner but this was my first day time meal there. We had a mix of savory and sweet, starting with this Middle Eastern inspired dish below:
Malawach, $8
YouTube makeup guru, Michelle Phan, just posted her nails for an upcoming Tim Burton-inspired tutorial, and they look NUTS! I just had to re-post:
Kinda makes my nails look so safe…and boring.
Cast for the future of Blogging Panel: Britt Aboutaleb & Lauren Sherman, Bryanboy, Tavi Gevinson, Susie Bubble, and Phil Oh; Moderated by Jennine Tamm Jacob
Independent Fashion Bloggers hosted a super informational conference for the blogging community during Fashion Week. I was really impressed with the speakers who were so resourceful and well-spoken. Just wanted to give a run down of the speakers and their links since they really are leaders in this fashion blogging business.
Gina Gurrubbo, Mary Scherpe, Clark Hoyt, Jessica Schroeder, Imran Ahmed, and Diane Pernet
Here’s some awesomely free advice: If you ever see a Mud coffee truck, chase it.
I went to Mud cafe last summer in the East Village, so when I saw the actual Mud truck near the Astor Place subway stop last weekend, I had to try. We ordered two chai lattes and vanilla latte after brunch, and it was SO GOOD.
