Best Times with Besties

I'm already home for the holidays, back in Guatemala, relaxing and visiting my family and friends, who I don't get to see very often. One of those friends is my best friend Patti, who came to visit me earlier this year. Here's some photos of our adventures around New York City. It was so fun to have her nearby, be able to hang out, eat, shop and eat some more, plus share with her a bit of my life in the States. 

Patti and me, shopping at Williamsburg vintage store Monk, trying on some outrageous vintage hats. 

Here I am modeling another outrageous hat. It reminds me of something Hilary from Fresh Prince would have worn. I am also wearing the vintage leather jacket that Jon's grandma passed on to me (which I wore the entire Fall), and a vintage scarf from Old Hollywood.

After a day of shopping, we went to my friend Leslie's party. I loved this shot Patti took of Jon and me... awww.

It got chillier the next day, so I lent Patti a vintage knit beret. I snuggled into my Eugenia Kim hat, my favorite leopard print sweater and a Maje sparkle tweed cape.

Thankfully, the weather came through the next day, so we walked around Williamsburg enjoying a bit more of the Fall weather. We asked someone on the street to snap a pic of us in front of a brownstone. He neglected to mention my face was in the sun, and hence I look like I am some kind of vampire who doesn't appear in photos - but hey, vampires are in vogue now, right?

We'll consider this shot an outfit shot? Why not.

I wore:

Tee, Fred Segal

Belt, vintage Christian Dior

Skirt, J. Crew

Tights,  American Apparel

Shoes,  Marc Jacobs

Shoe Clips, vintage from Erica Weiner

Necklace, vintage from Amarcord

Cardigan, Zara

Jacket, Geren Ford via Gilt.

Patti wore my vintage black coat and some newly purchased boots from Steve Madden

Here's a close-up of our shoes. I swear these are probably the oldest pair of shoes I own. I love the classic pump shape, with a small stached heel, and the bright fuchsia color. You may remember them, since I wore them to our Fashion's Night Pop-Up Shop. I accessorized them with these vintage shoe clips from Erica Weiner, which I love because they feature my initial - C. 

One of our shopping pit stops was Built by Wendy, which is a favorite label of mine. I love the quality of materials and the classic construction, and invest in pieces by her almost every season. This time around, I got this dress. I take care of them a lot, hoping someone will treasure them when they become a vintage classic.

Patti laughed as she took this picture of me leaning into the counter, which makes me look like a 5-year-old trying to peek at the ice-cream flavors at a soda shoppe. I barely reach!

Later on we went to pick up my last CSA delivery, and Patti couldn't resist riding my vintage trike. I don't blame her, it's way too fun!

Then out and about & dinner in the East Village. Patti- come visit more often!!