All this rain and concrete makes me want to escape to an environment that’s a bit more serene.

Photo of Ms. Jamaica courtesy of Don Giovanni.

Have you ever had a meal so good, so nutrient rich, that you felt good for a long time? That was our meal on Saturday. Sunday came and I was still “high” from the meal the night before. I had a lovely holiday weekend with John. We walked, talked, ate and laughed.

The first photo was taken after we’d returned from the heavenly noshing at 12th street Bar and Grill in Brooklyn. I love black. You can dress it up, dress it down, make it sophisticated or make it blase.

The second photo, taken Sunday, is of a paper mache dress (how cool is that?), done for none other than Paper Couture. All of my favorite elements are there: lace-up detailing, tailored fit and the mandarin collar.

I love this city. I love its vibrancy (the fact that it was fashion week helped a little) and I love its panache; but the thing I love the most is the willingness for the most part to be individual and have personality. It’s why I came back.