Friday, August 19, 2011

Lace: A Gentlemen's Club (According to the Sign)

Remember how I was saying that we were taking my mother-in-law for a day trip to NYC? Well, we did. I got a sunburn waiting around outside all day for some stupid tour bus (hate those things by the way) and went to the sewer that is Times Square for the fiftieth time to marvel at all the tourists thinking that this was the ultimate New York experience. But I’m not bitter. Highlights of the day included some great night time photography from the Top of the Rock, glam shots of me being a grumpus outside of Lace: A Gentlemen’s Club in Times Square (yeah, there's no gentlemen in there), and a chance encounter with a certain Mr. Stephen Colbert.



(I'm cranky because a) I'm sunburned b) I just paid $5 for a Vitamin Water c) I hate Times Square d) I dislike smut peddlers e) I'm generally just cranky a good 5 hours or so out of every day











pants: Target / shoes: Converse / shirt: F21 / blazer: F21 / ring: House of Harlow / purse: Old Navy

44 comments:

Closet Fashionista said...

LOVE your outfit!!! Yes, Times Square is way too insane for me o.O
and woah! Colbert! haha...
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Unknown said...

HAHA I love these images, stephen colbert :P your hair looks awesome girl!

xoxo

Opal Wells said...

I've been so distant with work and such but....

I LOVE YOUR NEW HAIR SO FUCKING MUCH! It looks sexy and healthy as ever. Fantastic!!

Opal Wells said...

ps- i hated time square too. I'm just not a new york kind of gal

oomph. said...

you got some great shots of ths city lights.

love the addition of the coral (color?) blazer against the blue.

[oomph.]

Marie a la Mode said...

There he is! Stephen Colbert! Woot woot! LOVING you new hair do : )

StyleIDnet said...

Your pictures are beautiful. This is your first (well 2nd but 1st official) post with new hair and it really looks very pretty.
Yes, NY is very expensive for all of us who live outside ....
Loved that 'Cranky you' you picture, Thanks for sharing.

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Claire said...

okay, i love these pictures (though sorry you ended up grumpy and i totally understand). but your hair looks SOOOOOO FABULOUS! i'm excited you've finally debuted your new style!!!

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FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

Your hair looks absolutely AMAZING! LOVE it.

Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

Bwahahaha, that grumpy one is the best photo of you ever! Loving the new hair, it really suits you xx

Alexa said...

You are so funny. I feel like I'm grumpy a good 5 hours out of every day as well. Ha.
xo

Destined For Now said...

Stephen Colbert! Nice. I've only been to New York once and I definitely had a distinct dislike of all the busy touristy places I went. You were so kind to go along and be a good sport though!

the nyanzi report said...

you run into the colbert! nice.

roberto syrious said...

wow love the outfit!!!
and the pics are great!!
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Miles Of Style said...

i'd love to visit NYC someday...

The Clothes Maiden said...

I love your house of harlow ring! and them night time pictures over looking New York are stunning!

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Unknown said...

Wait a second is that a new hair do? How fabulous- I love the red with your skin tone! It's worth the grumpiness and general madness of NYC to catch a glimpse of Stephen (I admit to having a school girl crush on him!) Fabulous coral blazer!

Bonnie said...

WHADDUP, STEPHEN COLBERT?!!??!?!?!?
P.S. I love your rings.

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Oh to Be a Muse said...

i really, really, really love your new hair cut and color! you look amazing. i'll be in nyc next month!

ugh...$5 vitamin water...

Unknown said...

Love the pictures and COLBERT! I would be jumping up and down like a dork if I saw him. I've only been to NYC twice and never saw Times Square, I mostly end up around Soho and cupcake shops lol.

I hate sunburn too, I'm very pale and just blehq. I like your new hair, it is very cute.

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Katie said...

Especially love the grump picture! Great outfit, and so cool you saw Colbert!! xo

jess said...

It's neat the you saw Colbert.

Jessica Weingarten said...

Words CANNOT describe my jealousy right now - not for the Times Square tourist agony, but Stephen Colbert! The Colbert Report is my favorite.

LOVE that coral blazer as well, so good for colour blocking this season!

LyddieGal said...

yes to the new cut as well! and the night skyline pics, and extra yay for celeb sightings!

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Wida said...

Looks so beautiful!

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Unknown said...

Beautiful photos. When I see this I really miss NYC!! It is such an amazing city.

Pratishtha Durga said...

Love these images. I'd be cranky too if I had to pay $5 for vitamin water. And sunburns are not good with me either. You still look cute, though.

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Gosh I heart that city...I'll be there in a few weeks and can't WAIT!

welldressedmaker said...

Stephen Colbert, what what? How lucky! And your cranky face is adorable! I'd be cranky too if I got a sunburn. GAH. sunburns.

Ashley [Free Honey] said...

I love that bright blazer! I've never been to Top of the Rock...I should really check that out next time I have a visitor, the view looks unreal.

And everyone feels that way about Times Square...I work next to Bryant Park, just south of there and avoid it as much as possible. But even I have to admit, there's just no place like it.

xo, Ashley

Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark said...

OH MY GOOOOOSHHH STEPHEN COLBERT. I love him.
Also, Times Square makes my head explode x1000. Its so heinous. You're a trooper for braving it though.

Leia said...

LOL at your grumpus face!

Leia

Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...

So avoid Times Square at all costs then? I have a NY trip planned for soon so this is very helpful! The pictures of the park look amazing and I love your outfit!

Anonymous said...

You are too cute. I am loving your hair short. I had doing the touristy stuff too. I can't stand the wait, lines, whatever... I'll admire from afar. xo

Ellie said...

Ugh I hate Times Square! But I do love these photos, and your hair looks amazing!
-Ellie

Anonymous said...

I have never been.

{The Perfect Palette} said...

time square can be crowded, but i'm such a fan of broadway that that area sort of has a soft spot with me.

xoxo, chrissy
The Perfect Palette

Amber said...

Oh my gosh thats Stephen C! You lucky girl. So was he on his way to class or something (whats with the backpack Stephen)

stylenuggets said...

No worries - I get cranky if I'm not fed and watered regularly too. And LOL that is Colbert!

Anonymous said...

awesome hair!
Are the pants elasticized at the bottom?

Isabel said...

at least u spotted a celebrity! lol

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a wonderful time!
Five dollars for water? Jeeeze!

However, it is nice you get along with your mother in law! What a rare thing!

Girl about Town XxX

Fashion Limbo said...

you're too cute when you're grumpy Courtney ;) Still loving your new hair xxx

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