Manhattan's Elite

My trip to NYC wouldn't be complete without visiting all of the Gossip Girl film locations, so we went on the On Locations Tour that started at the Bass/Van der Woodsen residence during season one.



Constance/St. Jude's second location.



The Met steps!



Harry Winston. Swoon...



Bendel's was everything!



Blair Waldorf's penthouse.

Although the Gossip Girl tour ended, we continued our own little tour of the Upper East Side with GG inspired stops. 

The Plaza hotel where Blair and Chuck crashed that Bat Mitzvah.

St. Regis where Louis and Blair's wedding reception was.

Chuck Bass' Empire Hotel.

And yes. Yes I did order the "Chuck Bass." It was quite delicious, by the way!

Red Chantel

Jeans: Forever 21 - Top: Target (similar here and here) - Sweater: The Loft (similar here and here) - Purse: Sole Society - Bracelet: Henri Bendel on SALE - Shoes: Seychelles - Shades: Ray Ban

This red Chantel bag from Sole Society just arrived on my doorstep this week and I'm really glad to add another bag to my wardrobe. I have two on rotation, so it's nice to have another option. I'm also ecstatic to say that I got it for just over $8.00, tax included and free shipping. It was on sale and then I had a credit from a price adjustment. I think within the past year I've become the queen of the price adjustment, but who likes to buy something and then see it go on sale? No One!

This Loft sweater is amazing too! I've been browsing their website lately and am really digging their styles and quality. There was a one-day 50% off in-store sale last week, so I picked up a couple of items. This sweater is so warm and just oversized enough for me without swimming in it. However, I couldn't find it online so I linked some similar styles. I can finally shop at more than one store for work clothes. These are the sleek chelsea boots I talked about and bought a couple weeks ago. Seychelles' Solitude bootie has a rather pointy toe so they fit a bit different than any boot I've worn before. I was skeptical when I first put them on, but they fit perfect and are very comfortable. The leather is so soft and are worth every penny.