May 25, 2011

More of my NYC Trip....

BlogFest was a nice event and for only $100 per person to attend, it was a great deal! I enjoyed the short time I attended, which was only the first day. So, that means I can't get really in depth - but I will tell you that I'll probably attend next year as well! We were all introduced to editors from several magazines, including House Beautiful and Veranda


The first event was mostly introductions as well as a nice delicious lunch on the 44th floor of the Hearst Tower hosted by House Beautiful Magazine!  


Below I'm posting pics of the event along with other places I visited while in the city! Enjoy!






Me, Sue DeChiara of The Zhush, Abbe Fenimore of studioten25, Beth Dotolo of PulpDesignStudio, Ashlina Kaposta of The Decorista



above: gift bags given to all os us at the end of the first event! 
below: My pedicure and the peep toe leopard heels I wore on the first day of BlogFest!




below: bracelets galore!!!  A stop at Lord & Taylor was much needed, I left with a few bangles. It's a shame that we don't have so many options here in Las Vegas. I went crazy when I saw the vast selection they had in this one department store!! 








below: I've spotted these studded bracelets all over the place, except here in las vegas. So the minute I saw them in NY, I had to buy one!











I really loved this all black Starbucks storefront. 




below: We ate at this cool spot in Soho called Boom. Lovely Italian dishes & a large skylight in the back.






below: Of course I had to make a stop at Magnolia Bakery. This was my first time ever in this amazing bakery. In fact..... it was so close to my hotel- and I had no idea!!  I always knew about the one located downtown, so this was a nice surprise as I was walking around midtown. They actually have four locations in the city, you can find them all here.



below: I bought these for my mom...











below: The best storefronts are in Soho....



below: my guy and I had lunch at Maze by Gordon Ramsey - which was delicious. Highly recommend it! 








below: I could not leave NYC without visiting the MOMA. Here I am standing in front of a Picasso painting, I was so taken aback...I love ART.



below: this exhibit at the MOMA blew my mind. For all of you who know the iconic 'I LOVE NY' logo by Milton Glaser, they also had the piece of paper he first scribbled his idea on. Very cool. 





below: Corrado on the upper east side was a great place to visit for cappuccino. One of the best I've had in the city. This location was on 70th & Lexington Avenue. Anyone else been there?






below: my guy waiting to hail a cab....right before it started raining, again!!








-most images by jen ramos



68 comments:

  1. WOWWW!!!!!
    this is like the best post!!! it's my dream to visit NY!!
    these photos are amazing,you must have had a great time :)

    kisses <3
    caramellitsa

    http://caramelitsa.blogspot.com

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  2. amazing photos
    seems like you had a very good time there :)

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com

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  3. Gorgeous pics. Your making me want a trip to NY :-)

    A Girl's Next Best Friend

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2011

    In the picture of you and the other ladies, you forgot Sue, of The Zhush! :) Just thought you might like to know ...

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  5. I heart NYC! Looks like you had a fabulous time...too bad there was so much rain because it's so nice to take long walks in the city. I'm going to jot down the name of the restaurants!

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  6. I think I just died :-) I am so jealous! I'm going to La this summer so I plan on making the trip just as fabuloso!

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  7. KATIE: oh! Thanks! just added it...

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  8. AnonymousMay 25, 2011

    Great Pictures!! If I am ever in NY again, I will have to visit some of these places =)

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  9. Corrado is great! I used to work close by and stopped in quite often. Too many people come here NYC and only go to the touristy spots... and miss the actual great things about NYC. It seems like you did the right thing, made the right choices, and went to great places.

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  10. Thank you so much for posting these lovely pictures :) Feels like I was RIGHT there with you! Looks like you had a fantastic time and ate well...so jealous.
    xoxo
    -linh
    http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

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  11. Jen, these photos make me want to book a flight back to New York asap!! I was there in December and am already plotting my return back next February! I hope you write a couple more posts with your recommendations soon :) xo

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  12. eeeek! Love the city!! Looks like you had an awesome time. Can't wait until the next time I go back. Magnolia Bakery is so yummy - makes my mouth water just looking at your pics!

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  13. Wow what a treat!
    Thank you for taking us along for the ride - strangely enough I'm feeling a little peckish now - I wonder why?

    Loving the selection of nail polish that you featured, I could wear every single colour in the selection.

    Happy day, xx Felicity

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  14. Enjoy living vicariously through you. Maybe our paths will cross eventually :)

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  15. FABULOSITY!!!!!!
    I especially love the "love" pic!

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  16. We love the MoMA too! What a great exhibit of Milton Glaser's iconic I Love NY. We have the poster I love NY more than ever in each of our kids rooms.

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  17. Jen..it looked like you had the most awesome weekend..and squeezed so much in!!! I noticed there was one cup cake missing out of the box? Hmmmm lol
    That artwork is amazing..no doubt it gave you loads of inspiration for your next artwork peices..and I Love your hair wavy too...very boho girl..love it! So glad you had a great time x

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  18. So jealous! My dream is to work in NYC one day with some type of Fashion PR job. All of this is just dreamful!

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  19. Great photos! It looks like you had lots of fun in NY.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  20. Sounds like you had a great time! I'm heading to NYC tomorrow and couldn't be more excited (just not excited to pack)!

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  21. AnonymousMay 25, 2011

    I adore your photos. I cannot wait to attend my first Blogging Event.

    xoxo, Amy from heyimamy.blogspot.com

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  22. what great pics, love them all! Never been to NY would love to go.

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  23. That's so great that the first I LOVE NY print was saved!! How need to see it in person! All the bangles look so enticing!!

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  24. You were right near where I always stay when I go to NYC :) Love it!

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  25. All such wonderful photos and so many awesome places! I am so jealous of you. I mean, from the bangles to the cupcakes, I was seriously drooling!

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  26. The food looks amazing!
    I need to do back to NYC asap

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  27. Jen,
    I was so happy to meet you at Blogfest! I remember those leopard shoes!!

    How fun to see how you spent the rest of your visit in NYC. Looks like you did it all!!!!

    xo Elizabeth

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  28. May I ask what color you have on your toes???

    thanks!

    Amy

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  29. Boom is soo super yummy!! Love how there are so many pictures of my hood. Next time your in town I'll have to take you to some of my fav eats.

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  30. AnonymousMay 25, 2011

    I looove those bracelets, a trip to L&T is in my future! So nice to meet you at blogfest!

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  31. You are making me miss NY.

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  32. WOW Blogfest looks like a ton of fun!! What kind of camera do you use?!!!!! Your pictures are AMAZING quality..Please tell me what camera you have!!

    Thanks

    XO
    D

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  33. Blogfest looked like SO much fun!! I love Magnolia Bakery its my fave!!!
    Where is your camera from?!! Your picture quality is amazing! Please answer ;) I am on the market for a new amazing camera and your pictures look so crisp!

    Thanks

    XO
    D

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  34. Thanks for sharing Jen! I always love being in the city.

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  35. It looks like so much fun! I have been flirting with the idea of moving to NY - and super nervous about it - but if I end up there, I will make sure to follow your tips and favorite spots!

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
    http://acasadava.blogspot.com

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  36. Wow your trip to NYC sounds a lot better than mine! You really knew how to hit all the hot spots. Looking at your pics make me wanna re-do my trip. =)

    chicscapes.blogspot.com

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  37. Love your photos of NYC Jen! Moma is one of my favourites too. And thanks for stopping by Gild and Grace :)

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  38. Ahhh - looks like you had a fabulous trip! The food, the shopping, the scenery, everything looks incredible!! And that House Beautiful mag - I have it in my living room on my coffee table as we speak! Love the cover of that issue!! Thanks for sharing the pics!

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  39. Such fabulous pics! So much to love :) xxx

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  40. Hello from Norway!

    Love your blog! It`s beautiful - have to read more and get to know this blog better :)

    Have a nice day!

    Hanne

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  41. Looks like you had a great trip! Love the shoes you wore for the first day!

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  42. I loved Soho when I was there... And I miss it so much! =( Nice blog by the way, I'm gonna become a follower! Thanks! =D

    http://bloobreyplace.blogspot.com

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  43. these are some amazing pictures, jen..looks like you had a great time..but how can one not have great time in NYC?? thanks for sharing your experience here..have lovely day..do visit my blog when you have a moment..xx meenal

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  44. I was in NY at the same time !!!

    So I know what you mean by RAIN....

    I also enjoyed the MOMA !!!

    But I miss Kate Spade....

    I will have to return soon...

    Love from Buenos Aires

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  45. Those cupcakes look amazing! I'm glad you had a great time, and great eats.

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  46. I've had dinner on the 44th floor of the Hearst building!! AMAZING building. Would have loved to work there. Interesting story - When they were handing out office spaces during the fairly recent overhaul, the more successful the magazine, the higher the floor they were placed on! Apparently.
    Great pics, Jen - looks like such a memorable trip. I love NYC so much...
    xLouise

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  47. what an amazing place to visit..were they velvet cupcakes? i know easily distracted!

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  48. Great pics. The bruschetta looks amazingggg. Reminds me of the recipe I make from the Julie and Julia movie :) I'd love to go to Blogfest next year!

    http://fortheloveofluxe.blogspot.com

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  49. I used to live right by that Corrado and spend many weekend mornings there. They have the best ham and cheese croissants ever!

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  50. AnonymousMay 26, 2011

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
    Next year, if it all goes as planned ... ME and MY GUY!!!

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  51. So gorgeous photos!!
    the colorful bracelets are amazing !

    love the post ;)

    love, Santi

    sanntiroyalhome.blogspot.com

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  52. Looks like such a fun trip! I am so anxious to visit NYC!

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  53. Jen thanks for including us to thow us your trip to nyc and blogfest. It looked wonderfull, and i am a fan of Gordon Ramsey too, it looked mouthwatering good!
    xoxo chantal from Beau Lifestyle

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  54. Those bracelets! Those cupcakes! Awesome! I am soooo jealous:)
    Luvs!

    http://mylittlelovesblog.blogspot.com

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  55. Thanks for sharing your trip! I love feeling like I was part of your trip! I hope you feel better.. coming back to reality after a vacation sucks... and to be sick is even worse!!

    Tiffany {living savvy}

    www.savvydesignwest.com

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  56. Amazing pictures! Will look out for these places when I get to go NY! Love Picasso, I went to the one in Barcelona, so inspiring! x

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  57. TRACY: Yes! they were red velvet cupcakes...the best!

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  58. DANIELLE: Thanks! I have a few cameras but the main ones i use are a Canon Powershot sd1400 IS & an SLR Canon EOS Rebel T2i :)

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  59. PRETTY PINK TULIPS: Thank you! It was awesome to meet you too :))) I had a blast in NYC will be back soon!

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  60. DOMESTIKATEDLIFE: it was awesome to meet you too! thanks!

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  61. TAMRA OF WALKSWITHBELLA: Isn't it great? Sounds good to me, thanks!!

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  62. THE HUNTRESS: The color is Angora Cardi by ESSIE :)

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  63. EMILY A. CLARK: Yes, hope so! would be great to meet ya!

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  64. You packed so much in to your trip! Love seeing it all through your photos. It's awesome that you got to meet all those fabulous ladies.

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  65. Love the pictures! Corrado is actually just up the street from the New York School of Interior Design, ate many of pastries there!

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  66. awwwwwwwwww!!!!!!! wow!!! greetings, angie

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  67. Hope you are having a blast in NYC! I love it here :) And great job stopping by Magnolia- amazing. YUM! If you have a chance, you should find Crumbs as well, while you are here. XO

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