Madewell Top (Old, similar here, and loving this similar dress!) / Henri Bendel Satchel (c/o) / Anthropologie Leggings (Old, similar here, but please get these, too! Just don’t sleep in them. #lintmonster) / Tory Burch Boots (Sold out, but try these!) / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / J.Crew Bracelet (Old, similar here), Necklace (Old, but here’s my current J.Crew necklace obsession) and Earrings / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, newer styles here)
These photos were taken on Tuesday–our last day in New York–and I was exhausted. “Good exhausted,” of course, but comfy leggings (pants for girls who prefer to spend their days in pajamas!) were beyond necessary. Even though we were visiting my dad at his office in the Financial District: the land of pencil skirts and pumps.
And no, I didn’t risk my life while taking these photos. ;) I know it looks like I’m about to get his by several taxis (and a city bus), but I promise that Mitch and I are always super safe while shooting.
In these particular pics, for example, I’m simply standing in front of a street that’s blocked off by barricades and NYPD. So the traffic (which looks much closer than it actually is) has no way of hitting me, as it has to turn. So no worries!
But yes. I do love a good middle-of-the-street photo, haha.
Tips: When you can, shoot in the middle of a side street, in a quieter neighborhood. (In New York, downtown neighborhoods on the weekends used to be great for us, as were areas closer to the rivers.) Oh! You also can’t make a turn on red there. So shooting during red lights (on some streets, when the traffic was many, many streets away), was safe. But know your streets. Some red lights are longer than others! And make sure that whoever doesn’t have her back to the traffic is on lookout duty! And whatever you do, keep it short. You should be able to get a shot or two within a few seconds. :) Detail shots should always be taken off the street.
Anyway, I’m off to GET NOODLE. So excited. I’ll check back in later!
It’s almost Friday!
Tory Burch Almond Riding Boots
You make leggings look so good! I love the disclaimer on the traffic, good to know you’re staying safe out there in the streets ;)
26 and Not Counting
Haha! Yes. Always safe, I promise. :)
And thanks about the leggings! I couldn’t fathom wearing anything but pajamas that day. ;) xoxo!
Love that white bag! Way cute!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Thanks, Meg! You have to check it out… I’m obsessed with Henri Bendel’s new line!
I recognize that outfit!!! :) It was SO good to see you before you jetted back to Chicago.
SMOOCHES. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to hang! You’re the best, Rebecca! xoxo!
Hey Kelly! Just stumbled onto the blog on Pinterest, so glad I did! I’m a Chicago native and I have been to NYC a few times and love it there too! Having fun catching up on all of the posts I’ve missed so far, especially the “Surviving winter in Chicago” haha!
:)
Christina
https://justmarried12.blogspot.com/
Hi Christina,
YAY! I’m so excited that you found me! Thanks for following along. So fun that you’re from Chicago and adore both the Windy City and NYC. :) Once a city girl, always a city girl!
Keep in touch, Girl! And congrats on the upcoming addition to your little family. You’re too cute!!
Thank you for the disclaimer on the traffic! The last time I was in NYC I couldn’t handle doing photos because of the traffic!
http://www.theadoredlife.com
Hehe! There are a few streets where it’s doable… Let me know the next time you’re there and I’ll let you in on the little secrets! xoxo!!
I’m not going to lie, the question running through my head as I clicked on this post from Bloglovin’ was about the cars, haha thanks for explaining!
Sarah
Sweet Spontaneity
Such great photos and even better advice! xx
This post is great, I love your taking pictures in traffic advice!! The key is keeping someone on the watch for moving cars! :)
Hope you had a great visit in NYC!
Haha that traffic blurb made me laugh! But nice to know you guys are safe!
Love the crisp white bag too!
Your look is absolutely adorable, as always! You have my dream closet, Kelly!
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
Too funny, I always wondered how bloggers take pictures in the middle of the street like that. The pictures always came out amazing but I was concerned about taxis in the city!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Love the mixed stripes on your top! Love the street shots too – glad you were safe with them:)
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
That top is so classy! Looks great on you. I have wayyyyyy too many stripes in my closet, otherwise I’d ponder ordering one of those. ;)
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