NYC Brunch

I am so excited to share this new project with everyone!!! I've wanted to do it for so long but I have been waiting for my website to launch!!! If I wait that long I'll lose out on so many ideas! 

On Sundays we brunch is a new project where I will be sharing my favorite brunch places in NYC.. because brunch is always a good idea!!!

For those who don't know what brunch is.. it is a mixture of breakfast and lunch! It has become very popular and almost every restaurant offers a brunch menu! 

Brunch is the best way to catch up with friends, go on a fun date with your partner or celebrate a special occasion! Although there are so many options in NYC... not every brunch place is for everyone. Some places have loud music and unlimited drinks and are good for the young crowd and other places are good for kids and families. 

With this project I will do lots of fun research and find the best places for brunch and tell you what to wear...!! 

Harlem Tavern (Upper West Side/Harlem)
Harlem Tavern Website

The first thing i loved about Harlem Tavern is the Live Jazz during brunch. The waitress was very nice and the service was fast.

I went with my sorority sisters so we had a set menu with 5 options. I recommend the Cornflake Crusted French Toast. It was delicious and fresh. The drinks are perfect as well, the mimosa is more champagne then juice.. the right way lol. They have a set price of $14.95 for brunch and a drink. It is a great place to go with a group of people. If you don't like the sun in your face i recommend sitting inside, but both are really nice.

My Brunch Outfit-- (With Links)

White Ripped Jeans-  Forever 21 Plus, Size US 18, $32
Forever 21 Distressed Jeans
Sheer Floral Top- AGACI, Size 2x, $25
Sheer Tunic
White Handbag- Paul's Boutique, White, $108
Pauls Boutique
Rose Gold Flats-  AGACI, Size 9, Rose Gold, $15
Rose Gold Flats


 




Pietro Nolita- SOHO
Pietro Nolita Website

OMG!! PINK LOVERS!! You are going to go CRAZYYYY!!!!!

There is a ALL PINK Restaurant in NYC!! 

From the Decor, to the bathroom, even the food!

I was so in Awe, i didn't take many pictures but, THIS IS A MUST SEE!!!!

Pietro Nolita is a family owned Italian Restaurant. Unfortunately, you cannot make reservations, but  It is worth the wait! The owner is really nice and the service is amazing!

I recommend trying the Uovo Strapazzate Con Pesto E Patate  
which is  Scrambled eggs with green pesto, potatoes and parmigiano

 I will definitely be coming back here! It is perfect for a friends brunch!! Take all the pictures you can!!

 

Outfit-
Dress- ASOS, Boohoo Brand, Size US 20
Boohoo Off the Shoulder Pink Dress
Shoes- ASOS, PALAIS Embellishment Shoes, Rose Gold, Size 9
ASOS Embellishment Shoes






Salvation Taco- Chelsea Area

I have been looking for a long time for a nice rooftop low key bar and restaurant. I found a few, this week I am featuring Salvation Taco. It is a small two floor restaurant with a awesome rooftop! They have brunch, lunch and dinner options. Please try the Pumpkin Tres Leche, and The Fish Tacos!!!  The first floor is a colorful vibe and the rooftop is a bar vibe!  This place is perfect for a girls day brunch!!! When we went the service was very slow, so I recommend don't go if your too hungry lol. 

Here is the link to my outfit:

Black and White Mules- 

ASOS mules

Black dress- 

Gs black dress

 

The first one i went to a took pictures in front of is Tortaria. It is a Mexican restaurant by Union Square in Manhattan. Their moto is "Traditionally Inspired. Seasonally Driven. Locally Loved." They are a authentic Mexican restaurant with yummy margaritas! They have over 10 flavors of margaritas and they have pitcher options... YUM! I recommend the brunch burrito! It was so yummy! I recommend coming here with friends! It can get loud so I don't recommend bringing kids. It is definitely a place to go this summer!!! 

Here is their website: 

Tortaria - East Village

 

Here is the link to my outfit:

plus size draped shirt 

plus size white jeans 

Aldo Shoes

Stay tuned for more of my favorite brunch places....

Xoxo,

Loralyee 

 

Goodbye Summer Hello Fall

I Hate The Summer!!! I can't wait for it to be officially over. The best way to introduce the fall is to add a layer. You can still show some skin, just add a jacket or some sleeves. The best way I transition into the fall is I throw on a jacket or I start wearing leggings. 

My first outfit is inspired by Ashely Nell Tipton. 

Ashley is one of my role models. She is the winner of Project Runway and a true diva. She recently launched her clothing line in Jcpenny. Her whole line screams my name lol. It's full of sequins, patterns and fun skater skirts. My favorite things!!! Because I love how fun and colorful she is I decided to shoot in a colorful seaglass carousel in battery park city. 

Jacket- size 2x black and white, $75, jcpenny

jacket

Skirt-- Jcpenny, size 2x, black and red lipstick print, $30 

Skirt

 

 

 My second outfit is from one of my new favorite brands RebDolls. They are my favorite because they don't separate sizes. All the clothes are from a small to a 5x. How amazing is that? I hate having to shop in a separate "plus size section" why are we segregated?!!! Rebdolls gets 1000 points for being rational!! 

 

I love leggings. I can live in them all year round!! I also have about 10 denim shirts but I love this one because it feels like a guys thicker shirt.

 

Shirt-- denim, size 2x, Reb Dolls, $30

Leggings- olive green, size 1x, $20, Reb Dolls

legging link

And I leave you with this... 

Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year

Xoxo

Loralyee