Rings With Style

So recently I discovered an online auction site called invaluable.com and came across their fantastic selection of rings. After scrolling for a bit through simple bands to antique art deco statement rings I came across a stunner. You can filter to stone, metal, and style to better determine what you might be looking for. Naturally having expensive taste (but not the $$ to support it), and being a September baby I’m drawn to sapphires and found this awesome geometric one with a diamond as an accent piece. I love the simplicity of the style as well as the fact that the sapphire is a triangle cut. Which is not your average setting.

I envision this ring in a classic edgy style like Olivia Palmero, with belted hi-waisted flannel pants, crisp white button down and a classic jacket. Now it can go either way classy or casual, so I gave you tow options on shoes. And being that I live in NYC you know it goes both ways. Maybe you’re out for an interview or on a girl’s night out. The ring transitions beautifully with either and becomes the focal point of the outfit with the pop of color from the sapphire. The grays are a pseudo neutral and let the ring do all your talking. I also loved the shape as I have a similar setting and love that it’s a conversation starter.

So the next time you’re struggling with where to get that “guuurl, where did you get that ring?” head over to invaluable.com and scoop up a one of a kind item.

 Check them out here! http://www.invaluable.com/

Back to Basics OOTD 10/8/14

Decided to break out a wardrobe staple the TORSADE! My apologies for being MIA but I am sure as many of you have encountered, life happens. Hope everyone is ready for fall and what better way then to treat yourself to this classic beauty. Dress up a Tshirt or pair with an LBD for an instant splash of chic.

Necklace My e-boutique https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc#10855
Sweater Hungary (the country)
Pants Banana Republic (Old)
Tank Banana Republic http://bananarepublic.gap.com/
Shoes Shoegasm

Beau Monde OOTD 8/27/14

Rocking my new necklace from my fall collection

Top Banana Republic 
Blazer Macy's (old)
Pants Alloy Apparel
Shoes Nine West (old)

Shop the jewelry here https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc#10855
http://www.alloyapparel.com/

Me Unfiltered

-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder-

Sometimes as a blogger I feel the need to strive to be this ideal that we feel is acceptable, buffed, photoshopped and perfect.  But if your anything like me and live in the real world you are not those things.  You are imperfect, flawed, lumpy, and use filters to make your images look better.  Well sometimes as a blogger, and as a female I feel that I need to let people see what I really look like.  No filter, or makeup done (gasp!) and that I am just a regular female in a world bombarded by images of what we perceive as perfection. Honestly, we must come to terms with our bodies and that they are great they way they are.  I suffer from insecurties like everyone else (just ask my BF about the verbal diarrhea i had the other night) yet he thinks I am the most gorgeous person he knows.  You know why?  My intellect and attitude about life. Ask any man and most likely he will tell you that he is attracted to confidence and attitude. It took me about 20 years before I could accept myself and know I will never be what society shows as an ideal female, i'm not skinny, I think my hair sucks most days, my mascara runs, I wear glasses, and I wear sneakers everywhere. But you know what, I'm healthy and happy and regardless the sun will rise and set everyday.

So I wanted to share some untouched photos of myself and show you that its ok to be you. Make sure to check me on the 'gram at bkblueagave  and tell me your story

New Look New You

As any women who has hit her 30's will tell you its another time of reinventions.  Redefining your adult self.  There is an article in ELLE where Meghan O'Rourke speaks about finally becoming an adult and letting go of clothes that didn't fit with her new grown self. So thanks to the people at Racked.com they put together a list of the top 15 new designers of 2014.  From CDFA winners to unknowns, your sure to find a style that matches who you want to be in your 30's.  You can even check out the full list of the top 50 newbies as well.  So for those of you who are about to or have hit your 30's, embrace the change and remember what you were is an outer calling card.  So dress well and let me know who you like best.

http://racked.com/archives/2014/07/23/racked-young-guns-2014-winners.php

Photo from Rosie Assoulin

Photo from Novis

Baubles and NYC

Like Bauble Bar? Needing some new bling? Want to update the wardrobe but don’t want to spend a fortune? Thenc check out Bauble Bar’s upcoming sample sale next week. Allegedly styles will be starting at $10! So sign up for early access via the link below and let me know what you scored in the sale!

Tag me on IG as bkblueagave or use hashtag fashionfeednyc

http://lnc.hr/ilvTL

P.S Thanks Racked.com for the heads up!

 

Buenos Aires

So Friday I was feigning for some beef, if ya know what I mean...and I had heard about this Argentinean steakhouse downtown over on 6th St and Ave A.   So off me and the novio went for some steak and quality time.  I had read about this place and been meaning to make my way on down. Since I got out early we got there before the dinner rush.  The place has exposed brink that is covered with pennants from various footbol (aka soccer to us Anglos) leagues.   There was also TV's broadcasting the games.  As the dinner crowd showed up the candles came out and the lights went down.  The service was good, our waiter had more personality then the hostess and was great about keeping up with us.  We started with bread and butter, and he ordered the beef kabobs and I got the skirt steak with mashed potatoes.  A note, if you are not a serious meat eater, I would avoid this place as the Argentineans are KNOWN  for beef.

And we were not disappointed either.  My steak came with the traditional chimichurri sauce and was cooked to perfection (medium well).   My novio's kabobs were tender and juicy and easy to eat.  Because nothing is worse than getting meat that is just this said of rawhide..... Overall the meat was tender and juicy and seasoned well.  Even my boyfriend was impressed with the tenderness of the meat.  Now of course if you have learned anything its that I also need desert.  So one panqueque de manzana y cafe coming up!  We got the apple crepe with ice cream and two coffees.   And man the coffee tasted like someone's abuela put their ankles in it, sock and all (which is a good thing ask any Hispanic).  Overall the food was great and the service was decent.  I'd give it 4 out of 5 forks and cant wait to go back.

http://www.buenosairesnyc.com/

A day late YOTD

Was feeling good yesterday and loving my new shirt from Asos

Shirt Asos.com

Pants Loft

Shoes Clark's 

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

Help me make my goal

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Boots and florals OOTD 6/25/14

Taking selfies in the elevator, cuhlassy lady I is. 

Top banana republic (old)

Pants Loft

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

Shoes Clark's (old)  

Reinventing whats old OOTD 6/23/14

Well its Monday and that means the start of another week (the joy).  I recently bought this body con dress from Alloy Apparel and I'm mostly loving it, the one thing that I dislike is the scoop neck.  Its so wide it keeps slipping off my bra straps.  And unlike most of todays chicks I prefer to keep my bra straps hidden. Other than that I love the color and that it falls to below my knees.

Dress Alloy Apparel
Jewelry Chloe+Isabel (old)
Shoes Aldo

Click the links above to buy

Its the bees knees OOTD 6/19/14

I wore my bee flats today, basic casual wear.  I cant stand myself right now, two posts in 1 day!  Check me out on IG at bkblueagave and give a girl a follow.

Top Target
Pants Loft (old)
Jacket Old Navy (old)
Necklace Chloe+Isabel (old)


Shop my jewelry boutique here

Num Pang

So today me and faaablous co-worker walked on down to Num Pang on 26th and Broadway for some lunchn' and are totally digging this place. Do NOT be fooled by the interior, as it looks like the the 14th st stop on the F line.  Its a small spot with limited seating and a straight forward menu.  They offer Cambodian style sandwiches and stuff, from noodles to sides like grilled corn.  If you like Vietnamese food this is an easy walk over.  

So I ordered the chicken chimi sandwich, which is grilled chicken with cucumbers, chili mayo and cilantro and carrots. DELSIH!  Love the freshness and crispness of the cucumber against the chicken.  Nothing was overpowering and just simply made.  The nice thing about Num Pang is that they also offer a designer series of items.  This means they partner with local chefs and make limited runs of menu items.

Over all 3 out of 5 forks

So check out the photos and sites, and check them out in a hood by you http://numpangnyc.com/

Leftovers OOTD 6/17/14

A day late and a dollar short. I guess late is better than never huh? Totally ment to post this yesterday, but I had this small thing called work........

Blaze Gap (old)

Tank Loft

Crops NY&Co (old)

Bag Coach (old)

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

Iced coffee Starbucks 😘

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Monday madness OOTD 6/16/14

Back to the grind

Jacket old navy (old)

Dress sample sale

Shoes Clark's

Food trader joes

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

Sunday Funday

Off to el ciudad for a bit here's what I'm rocking. And it's all old except the shoes, so how do you reinvent the old? 

Button down NY&Co (old)

Jeggings NY&Co (old)

Sandals Clark's 

Jewelry Chloe+Isabel 

District tap house

So thanks to my job, I get to leave early on Fridays (wooo hooo).  After hitting up a sample sale I met with my friend and we went to the District Tap House, which is right on 38^th between 7^th and 8^th avenues.   If you live in NYC you know it was a torrential downpour last night, but away we went.  She sold me on the place by mentioning the food, and you all know I love to eat.  After all “feed”  is in the blog name….  newho

It’s a fairly nondescript exterior, but like most things in NYUC don’t be fooled by outside appearances…the inside was spacious, with high ceilings.  They are a bar but they do have tables in the back of the place, we waited for about 7 minutes before one opened up.  I should also mention the FIFA world cup is going on so the sound level was redonculous.  We got one of the cozy corner booths, and our waitress was friendly and attentive.  Now here comes the food part…….the menu was simple and straight forward but the dishes were all about fusion and retakes on classics.  There was duck tacos, flatbread with pork belly, skirt steak with sweet potato fries, beef fat fries (that’s next time) and the beer menu, well that’s another blog post but it was extensive.

I ordered the bon vivant, which was a combo of gin, grapefruit, basil and a few other things.  It was a new taste palette but I loved the basil. Delish!  For food we got beef buns, cheese flatbread, vegetable sliders, and my homegirl ordered the skirt steak with fries.  The buns came in the steamer and were composed of cucumber, spicy mayo, a red beef.  It was a good combo of spice and cool.  The flatbread had three chesses and came with tomatoes and arguala.  The veggie sliders had a chipotle mayo on multi grain bun.  I loved all of it and was impressed with the fairly healthy options offered.  The skirt steak was marinated and glazed and served with field greens and sweet potato fries.  The fries were the sweet to the spice of the marinate on the steak.

The ambiance was nice and laid back, noisy (but that’s a bar for you) and the beer and food selection covered almost all tastes.  The place provided a great respite from the weather and it right between times square and the garment district.   So if you like beer and retakes on classics this is a good stop. 

I would give this 3.5 out of 5 forks.

Check them out here http://www.districttaphouse.com/