Is two months to the date too late to share my birthday dress? Well, if you’re interested, I’m sharing my love for it over on Kaity’s blog this week.
If not, I leave you with this picture of the view from Manhattan’s Morningside Park, just a few weeks before the leaves turned.
~ Sarah
I’m sure you’re all over the holidays because it is already mid-January, but whatever, I really wanted to share these pictures. My senior year of college I didn’t have a chance to do any classic New York Christmas stuff, so I was determined to this year (well, last year). Despite the crowds and some transportation issues, it was a great escape, and I loved seeing some of my college girl friends. Also, Shake Shack.
~ Sarah
P.S. By the way, Katie and Nancy, I’m sorry the picture I had taken of you guys was horribly out of focus!
News/Misc.
Actor Paul Walker, the very private star of Hollywood’s ultra-successful Fast and Furious franchise, passed away this weekend. If you’re going to read one “in memoriam” piece about him, may I recommend this exploration of his different passions from EW.
Gothamist takes a look at what it’ll take for the South Bronx to gentrify.
A new book studies children who believe they have been reincarnated — freaky to say the least.
Pop Culture
My love for Love Actually has been documented here before so of course I loved this Buzzfeed “which character are you?” quiz.
If you haven’t read Joe Jonas’ “open letter” (more like rant) to NY Mag, you’re missing out.
The Hunger Games (spoilers)
A super-interesting take from NPR on the Katniss-Peeta relationship.
Related: I loved this hysterical roundup of all the times Peeta messes up in Catching Fire (thanks, Vulture).
And I know Jennifer Lawrence is the Oscar-winner among the cast, but I agree with R29: Jena Malone stole the show.
Fashion
Alicia from River City Chic has a great list of 9-5 essentials.
My bestie Christine gave the wardrobe from The Emperor’s New Groove a winter twist, and it’s awesome.
And the guilt-inducing story of the month: a look at the textile industry’s dangerous practices in India — and the extent garment factories go to cover it up.
~ Sarah