Change of Pace and Place

It's somewhat of a dream to spend longer than a few days in NYC and we are heading off soon to enjoy an injection of the city before we make the more permanent move to a low key Byron Bay. I'm packing my city wardrobe and looking forward to some cultural time in one of the world's greatest cities. While my husband is hanging out at Saturday's Surf Shop in Soho (apparently even Anna Wintour herself is a regular), I will be studying photography and following the kids around in their new school program at Studio Creative Play to see exhibitions at MoMA and the Met from a kids perspective... Here are a few photos of the city that I love.

Photo courtesy of Wired New York

Photo courtesy of Saturday's Surf Shop

You won't catch me here at Bergdorfs... no, no, no.

Photo courtesy of The Sartorialist

Photo courtesy of The Sartorialist

Photo courtesy of Style Files

Photo courtesy of Saturday's Surf Shop

Jean George I love you.

Photo courtesy of Hofer 11

Photo courtesy of Garance Dore-NY It Girl

Guest Stylist - Lauren Krasowski

Lauren is a California girl with a New York heart. Lauren was my assistant stylist on a fashion shoot in Bali and has been passionate about fashion, pretty much, forever. Recent grad of Woodbury University in So Cal with a degree in Fashion Marketing, Lauren currently works as an assistant buyer at Arden B. I email her about trends and sourcing and she always knows her stuff. I will never forget when she brought the most brilliant head pieces, hand carried for a shoot in Bali, they were the perfect feather concoctions by shopbando.com. I love her youthful eye and even more because she is my (Sybil's) brilliant baby cousin and we share a love of all things stylish and beautiful.

Lauren Krasowski

Coast to Coast Obsessions


California - Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

Favorite Shopping Spot: Bella Bleu

This cute boutique draws you in with its black and white striped roof and charming visual displays. So unexpected on 17th street on the border of Newport beach and Costa mesa strip mall. This street is loaded with special boutiques you would not notice unless you scour the street store by store. The prices range from cheap to steep, but well in budget.

Favorite Eats:

Plums Cafe

Keeping with my favorite street in my neighborhood.. it's just a short walk from Bella Bleu to Plums Cafe on 17th street. Eating at Plums you would think you were in the city with its unique gourmet menu. My fav: the meat-loaf sandwich with mash potatoes. Yum!

Beach Pit BBQ

If you're in the mood for a more laid back meal, head over to the Beach Pit for bbq tri tip sandwiches and salads!

The Cannery

For a romantic dinner bay-side, The Cannery is a real treat!

Favorite Spot to Relax: Dog Beach

One of my favorite things to do in Newport Beach is taking the pup to the dog beach off Pacific Coast Hwy and Orange street and walking along the back bay.

New York City - Lower East Side

I recently took a girls trip to New York City with my mom and sis. From the help of the buyers I work with, we discovered this hip part of down, the Lower East Side.



Favorite Shopping Spots:

Dolce Vita



Tulips



Pixie Market



Some Odd Rubies



Foley and Corrina




Favorite Eats: The Stanton Social

From the outside you would never guess that there was such a gem inside. This two story eatery was absolutely amazing. The tapas style menu and the doughnuts with dipping sauce for desert hit the spot. The atmosphere is chic and trendy with chandeliers and dim candlelight setting.

Favorite Spot to Relax: Mamas Spa

If you hop off the red eye at 5 am and discover that the stores don't open until noon like we did, head over to Allen street to Mamas Spa. This place saved our life! Friendly staff, amazingly cheap yet great massages, and carrot and apple smoothies to top it off.

Favorite Spots to Stay:

The Thompson Hotel



Hotel on Rivington

Guest Stylist - Kimberly Jackson

Today's guest stylist is more than just a girl-in-the-know, she's family! Meet my (Leslie) sister, Kimberly. Both a talented interior designer, and a successful real estate agent, Kimberly's days are filled with 5th Avenue Penthouses and Park Avenue Mansions. Recently listed as one of the Top 5 Sales Agents of the Week, on TheRealDeal.com, Kimberly is making a real name for herself in the competitive world of Manhattan real estate (she'd kill me for saying this, but it's true)!

Kimberly Jackson

As an agent at Sotheby's in New York City part of my job is accessing some pretty fabulous homes. If you've ever strolled down Park, Madison or 5th and gazed up at the stunning facades and wondered what's inside, now's your chance! Let's take a peak inside some of New York City's most desirable homes (currently on the market, if you're looking!)...

This 21,000 square foot, Upper East Side, limestone townhouse can be yours for a mere $75,000,000!

This uptown mansion use to be home to The New York Observer. At 10,000 square feet and a list price of $27,000,000 it's ready to become a home for you!

If you like opulence then welcome home. This $25,000,000 penthouse is just steps from Central Park.

Listed at $9,950,000, this Upper East Side Townhouse was built in 1874, and since no home is complete without an elevator, 5 fireplaces and a wine cellar/grotto, this house delivers on all accounts!

This eight room apartment has views of Central Park, Madison Avenue and beyond. Currently listed at $9,900.00, it's move in ready don't you think!?

Photos courtesy of Sotheby's.