Hiking (Up Lex) Boots

No matter how I may try to assimilate completely as a chic New Yorker, I always find myself arriving back upon the fact that a full transformation is impossible, and I would probably be shortchanging myself if I fully crossed over.  From an upbringing in the country where I often looked upon deer in the field, had to slow down to let turkeys cross the road and would sometimes catch a glimpse of the fox, a country style was inevitable.  Barbour coats and hunter boots ran rampant, and I’m sure visitors may have wondered if they were part of the uniform.  I love this casual, rugged part of my town, which is likely why I was so smitten with Tommy Hilfigers Fall 2010 take on the Bean Boot. 

These sassy-chic boots are the perfect marriage of fashion and a rugged country essence.  The booties are perfect for day to day when the weather might be a bit dodgy, and the red oh-so perfectly contrasts with all of the army green we’re seeing this season.  The knee-highs simply shut it down, expedition style.  They entirely blew me away, and are the reason I was on the wait list since July.  I’ll have no trouble styling these with any piece of mine that’s a bit on the country prep side, and love that they are 5th ave worthy as well.  It looks as if my Hunters will be taking a back seat this upcoming fall season.  

The Farm

Sprawling across 32 acres in Green Village, The Farm is the largest garden center in the Metropolitain area and ultimate experience for those with a green thumb. They sell thousands of different flowers, shrubs, herbs, trees and vines, as well as sculptures, pots, fences, fountains and truly anything anyone might want to accompany nature.  Luckily, they are also only about a 5 minute drive from my house. Mum and I stopped by today to peruse bird baths and pots and I, naturally, got distracted. I'm counting on a visit back tomorrow to snap shots of the swans, ducks and albino peacocks.

Union Square Market

I'm not sure why I didn't conjure this idea earlier. Union square market in the morning is a literal and veritable cornucopia of vibrance in color, flavor and variety. Here are a few shots from this mornings vendors. I'll try to keep updating this as we head into fall and throughout the year.

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Weekend Upstate: a photo journal.

Welcome.

Ride.

1 threw his back out on the trail, the other is sympathetic.

Pond Inhabitant No. 1

Pond Inhabitant No. 2

Pond Inhabitant No. 3

Typical trap shooting shell count.

Cacao sacks.

And exactly what were you expecting to happen whilst doing doughnuts in the field?

Bonfire.

 

Trounce Bounce

As mellow as he looks here, he altogether betrays this demeanor the moment he gets outside. trouncing down York Avenue with no intent on forward movement, it is safe to assume that to Toby, the world is his Bouncey Castle.  I think I could learn a lot from him.