Enjoy the Weekend!

Audrey Hepburn shopping in Beverly Hills with her pet deer and costar, Pippin, known as “Ip.” (1958)

Riverdale

Take the #1 train to the last stop, and you're in a completely different part of the Bronx. Riverdale is beautifully surrounded by nature. There are so many different places that make this place unique; Fieldston Historic street, Van Cortland park, Riverdale ave, Mosholu, and Johnson ave.

The first place I bring you is Van Cortland Park along Broadway, It makes me think of Natasha Bedingfield's "PocketFul of Sunshine."

"Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.

 Take me away to better days
Take me away: A hiding place.

 There’s a place that I go
That nobody knows
Where the rivers flow
And I call it home

 And there’s no more lies.
In the darkness, there’s light.
And nobody cries. There’s only butterflies."

VISIT:

Van Cortlandt Park, New York City's fourth largest park, comprises more than a thousand acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx, and its forests and trails are perfect for enjoying fall colors. The park is home to much history, including the country's first public golf course and the oldest house in the Bronx. And a public pool,

{more info here}

The park is home to different sports like: cricket, football, baseball, soccer, tennis, handball, basketball, track, lacrosse, and swimming.

Van Cortland House Museum

Merchant Jacobus Van Cortlandt began purchasing land in the Bronx in 1694. Gradually, he developed the property into a wheat plantation with extensive milling operations. Jacobus’ son Frederick inherited the estate and commissioned the present house in 1748. The House was built in the Georgian style out of native fieldstone, and its elegant interior speaks to the family’s wealth and refinement.

the Golf Course

Experience New York City's easiest accessible golf course by NYC subway. Minutes from the 1 train, Van Cortlandt is the oldest municipal golf course in America. Many legendary patrons, which included Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Joe Louis, Willie Nelson, and Three Stooges, have played this historic golf course. With its wide tree-lined fairways, this NYC golf course is renowned for its long par 5’s.

{here}

Yes, park rangers on horses...

...the horses can be found at the Riverdale Equestrian Centre

The centre was founded in 1994 by the husband and wife team of Rusty Holzer and Ashley Nicoll Holzer.

I will call you brown beauty

EAT:

There are a few options to dine on broadway close to 242nd st and Moshulu Ave closest to the stable. The local favorites are:

Jake's Steakhouse

Has live music and a great bar. (call for info)

Kelly Ryan's Pub

5790 Mosholu Ave

Riverdale,NY 10471
718.432.6500
Barbecue pit

5788 Mosholu Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-2400

Beccofino RestaurantsAddress:
Great Italian restaurant
5704 Mosholu Ave
Bronx, NY 10471

(718)432-2604

The Riverdale Garden Restaurant

(718) 884-5232

4574 Manhattan College Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10471

The restaurant has a great bar and nightly entertainment. The indoor and outdoor space along the ambiance makes this the perfect location for that special event. It's the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.Call for reservation as this place is always packed.

 

Sample Sale mania

This week there are some great sample sales that you will fancy:

Pros: I went and let me just say that they have a great selection  of past season designs. There are a lot of styles to choose from. Sizes ranging from 2-12. Friendly staff that is there to help you find the perfect dress.

Cons: Be ready to undress in front of everyone. Tiny space, and with the crowds it's hard to get around. Be ready to fight for a garment. Lowest price on a dress is $400 which for LR is cheap, but like my friend said we're in a RECESSION  people!
Some of the styles I saw

{Lela Rose}
224 West 30th Street 13th FL (bet 7th and 8th aves)
New York, NY 10001
212.564.8458 call for details

T H R E A D  S O C I A L

Pros: The SALE IS unbelievable, there are items for $50!!! A lot of past and current season styles including; Spring 09, Resort and Holiday 08 collection. great space, changing room is in a separate area. Fun and flirty dresses ranging from sizes 0-10. Friendly staff, can't make it? order online! {here} . 

Cons: For this sample sale...none

 
And I purchased the items below for $50:

I definitely need a belt, i'm thinking vintage metallic belt, cocktail ring, clutch, and red lipstick to finish this look.

Dress: Thread S

Shoes: Ann Taylor
And....

Need to Pair this awesome high-waisted trouser jean with skinny belt, hobo purse, hoops, chunky bracelet, and short cardigan. Yum!

Jeans: Thread S

Blouse: Gap

Shoes: Bandolino (in nude)

{Thread Social}
26 West 17th Street 3rd FL 

New York, NY 

212.414.8844

{More SALES this weekend via D.C.}
Archetype and Vivienne Westwood Sample Sales
What: Digby & Iona, Fremont, Quail, Eskell, and Hengst are wholesale and below at Archetype. At Vivienne Westwood, draw raffle tix ($5-$1,000) before shopping the collection — now up to 70 percent off.
Why: Two sales that fit (your schedule) like a glove.
When: Archetype, Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. VW, Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Archetype, 676 Broadway, b/t Great Jones & Bond Sts., 2nd flr. VW, Scatola Showroom, 544 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., 6th flr.

 SAVE
Lighthouse International Fashion Fund-Raiser
What: Celebs and designers (Jason Wu, Christian Lacroix) donate goods — black Roger Vivier pumps for $125, Herve Leger dresses for $100, Chanel suit jackets for $100, Dior coats for $60.
Why: Put the fun in fund-raising.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 110 E. 60th St., b/t Park & Lexington Aves. Tix and info at poshsale.org.
 
Kiki Loves D2
What: L.A.’s lauded Decadestwo vintage shop brings 1,500 designer pieces (LV, Chloé, Balenciaga) to NYC for four days (the first two of which are private).
Why: We’ve got ten tickets to the Friday sale (get in fast, as merch will be 80 percent off). E-mail us at swindle@dailycandy.com for your chance to win.
When: Open to the public Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Kiki de Montparnasse, 79 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-965-8070).

Open Letter

To the stranger who 'couldn't hold it' and defaced the train car with a lovely turd,

thanks, your "special gift" made all of us remember why city living is so special.
 
{Vintage train car photo from here}

This Weekend

shop:
Everyone is talking about it, the sad tag sale of Domino merchandise
from Here
Visit:
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
What better time than this Sunday to visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, I will be there. They are celebrating Mother's day with the world-class Louisa Clark Spencer Lilac Collection. "The collection features 150 specimens of these much-loved shrubs, including 20 of the 27 known lilac species and subspecies, and 130 cultivars."--BBG
{Image via BBG}
Also, this Sunday will be the last day to enjoy the Hanami-Celebrating the cherry blossom viewing season. {Photograph by Nan Melville via NY Times}
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-623-7200
BBG

Eat: 
Anthony’s

{Photo by Andrew Karcie NY Mag}
426A Seventh Ave 
Park Slope, Brooklyn  | Map
718-369-8315
Subway: F to 15th St–Prospect Park

Then:
Stop by and get Nicolette Camille's beautiful creations, I can't wait to see her work. 
 

What: The designer and former Domino gal sets up a sidewalk flower stand with bouquets wrapped in brown paper, arrangements in mint julep cups, and secret garden-like houseplants.
Why: Follow your nose to Mother’s Day.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Corner of N. Sixth St., at Bedford Ave., Williamsburg.

{via Daily candy} 

Enjoy the weekend!

Ultimate City Girls IV

Denise Huxtable from The Cosby Show

Looking back at old episodes, everything and everyone looks dated, except for Denise. Her quirkiness set her apart then and now; kind of hippie, kind of preppy but also kind of tomboyish and sporty at times. She wore things like palazzo pants with a man's tuxedo shirt and a tailored jacket over it all. She knew how to layer clothes and add masculine elements while looking sexy and feminine. She is an 80s and 90's style icon...

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{Image and text from IMDB}

Denise Huxtable Kendall: Mum, Dad. I need your help.

Clair Hanks Huxtable: What's up?
Denise Huxtable Kendall: Theo. He is acting weird and he is ruining my project.
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable: Oh dear. How is he acting weird and ruining your project.
Denise Huxtable Kendall: He is trying to impress Susanne.
Clair Hanks Huxtable: What is he doing?
Denise Huxtable Kendall: He has changed his clothes, he cleans his room and now he is upstairs studying.
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable: Well. We'll see if we could get her to move in.

above image from {here}

above image from {here}
Cliff: Where are you going dressed like that?
Denise: School.                                                   
  Cliff: What? Is it scarecrow day?                  

Her fashion style

1. Jumpsuit 2.Bloomingdale 3.asos 4. Ring 5.Vest 6. Blazer 7. Bracelet 8. Trousers 9. Sunglasses 10. Necklace 11. Earrings 12.Black and white shoes 13.Reebok 14.Here 15.Hat 16.

Her interior design style

{Above images from decorology}
 
{Anthropologie}.

 
Above images from {apartment therapy}

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Denise (to Cliff): Yeah man, I got married

Venitian mirror from Wisteria


Above image from here

 {Magazine clipping}

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Denise was definitely my favorite Huxtable character, outspoken, original, and smart. Her style was like no one else.

"And who am I? An industrious young woman who wants to examine life without....pressure!" --Denise Huxtable