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A Picnic in the Park

One of my favorite things to do in New York City is going to the Whole Foods in Columbus Circle, getting food from their delicious buffet, and taking it over to Central Park for a picnic.  I totally recommend going through this ritual one day with a few close friends.   It’s a beautiful way to experience New York and one of the few relaxing things I’ve ever participated in on the island of Manhattan.  I strongly recommend bringing cocktails or wine with you on this weekend excursion, but be sure to keep all such beverages in unmarked containers.

As tribute to one of my favorite weekend activities, I’ve put together the perfect Central Park Picnic outfit:

1.  TOPSHOP Check Floral Lattice Sun Dress: Every picnic is a great photo opportunity.  Be sure to get some angelic shots of you and your friends with Central Park in the background.  The outfit is key.

2.  kate spade new york seaport grand bracelet watch: I’ve been obsessed with this watch for a while.  So I obviously had to include it.

3.  Chloe Sunglasses: Never spend the day in Central Park without a stylish pair of sunglasses.

4.  Picnic Time Picnic Basket: Very cute to have for those summer days in the park or on the beach.

5.  MIA Bonita Orange Nova Flip Flops: When going on a walk or picnic in the park, always wear sensible shoes that match your outfit.

Dressing Like Pippa Middleton

In a world of Kardashians, it’s important to have positive role models.  So, it will be no surprise to you that mine are Pippa and Kate.  It’s easy to feel connected to them when we have the same color hair and social aspirations.  In honor of Pippa being rumored to be back with ex-boyfriend, Alex Loudon, a cricket-player-turned banker, I’ve recreated two of my favorite looks she has sported throughout her continuing reign of fame.

1.  Love Made Love Blue Blazer with White Buttons:  A royal blue blazer for Her Royal Hotness.

2.  Rich & Skinny White Wedge Skinny Jeans:  Having the perfect pair of white jeans is a summer essential.  Plus, I love that there is a clothing company called Rich & Skinny.

3.  Big Buddha Addison Grey Handbag:  This classic grey bag is bound to go with a number of outfits.

4.  Etienne Aigner Avion Pale Ivory/Beige Glove Leather Flats:  Ivory flats are great for spring and early fall.  I guess you don’t always need heels for social-climbing.

1.  Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Crocheted Cotton Mini Dress:  The crocheted style dress look was made popular by the Middleton sisters.  They are truly taking over fashion.

2.  Diba Red Rose White Patent Platforms:  When walking around the big city on a warm day it’s always great to have some white wedges.

3.  TOPSHOP Crop Denim Bleach Jacket:  The denim jacket adds a chic casual element to the look.

4.  D&G Aviator Sunglasses:  Like many stars, Pippa sports sunglasses most of the time to help ease the glare of the paparazzi.  Love the aviators.

5.  Mulberry Pebbled Beige Glossy Baywater Bag:  Whenever I go into Mulberry, I always think of Pippa and Kate and how I could see them wearing almost everything in the store making it one of my favorite brands.