B eing an English student in America has never felt as odd as it does now, around Thanksgiving. I didn’t realise how seriously is was taken until I got some disapproving looks whilst at group meal when I said I was most thankful for chicken. Apparently I was meant to talk about my family and stuff… Oops. I was ridiculously excited though as Thanksgiving meant that I could eat loads guilt free and go to […]
A day spent wandering round the West Village and Greenwhich is one of the best ways to fill your time in the city if you’re too tired for midtown, but not tired enough for a day spent lounging in the park. I always think that the Village is New York on a human scale: it’s still got the city feel but you’re not overwhelmed by tourists and people harassing you with leaflets for the ‘trip […]
A s I promised many weeks ago (I’m sorry I’m a terrible person) here’s an outfit post focused on thrifted fashion! In New York City there’s really no need to shop on the high street because the thrift stores are amazing. I mean, I still do both, but that’s because I’m a bit obsessed with spending far too much money on clothes. Thrifting is so great here that I found a vintage Gucci wallet for […]
H ere’s a little post with photos of the spontaneous trip my friend and I took up the Rockefeller. If you’re ever in New York City, my biggest piece of advice is to avoid the crowded Empire State Building and head to the Top of the Rock instead! The viewing platform is much bigger which means it’s easier to throw sneaky paper aeroplanes off the side. Not that we did, of course, I’m just acknowledging […]
Verity is the Spice of Life 