a beautiful app

a beautiful app

I love what the girls do over at A Beautiful Mess.  I am always excited to see what they are wearing, how the decorate their homes, what they cook, etc.  I start off by saying that they have no idea who I am… but I do want to share something of theirs for you to enjoy today.

A Beautiful Mess has a new app…  it’s true.  It is like instagram, but with built in cool stuff!  Here is where they tell you all about it and here is where they answer some questions.

a beautiful mess app

photo courtesy of  A Beautiful Mess

Here are a few of the photos that I took last weekend in NYC using the app!  I am totally obsessed!  You can follow me on instagram at DRYINKDESIGNS.

travel nyc

view from my friends apartment on the Upper East Side

fifth avenue presbyterian

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (FAPC) – where we go to church in the city

freedom tower

view of the Freedom Tower by the river

i heart nyc

view of the city from a friends rooftop in queens

Are any of you on instagram?  Let me know your name – I’d love to see what you see!

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oh nyc – you inspire me

oh nyc – you inspire me

Today I am back in NYC for the first time in WAY too long.  The last time I was here was for some of my closest friends wedding.

Here are some pictures from that weekend.

Photobombing their photo!  Didn’t this turn out GREAT !?!

wedding photobomb

 

And this is when we were riding on a double-decker bus from the church to the reception…. just a little trip through Time square!

time square

 

 

I am so happy to be back in the city with these two!

I love everything about this city and love the inspiration that I get while I am here!  I am going to take this week to take in all of the creative genius around me.

Here is a video I found a few years ago that I watch from time to time.  A filmmaker compiled video clips that he took throughout the year in NYC and made an amazing great video.

 

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neon and pearlsnaps

neon and pearlsnaps

I like my girls in neon and my boys in pearlsnaps!

neon and pearlsnaps

I don’t know what it is, but I am LOVING all of the neon this year.   It is very summer, warm weather and I honestly would wear it every day if I could!  With trends though – I refuse to spend the big bucks on clothes.  You will find me at target, old navy, tj maxx/marshalls and any other sales rack!  Below are some great neon finds on a budget!

neon clothes

1. Old Navy Skinny Jeans  (bright rose)  2. Neon Print Top  3. forever 21 blue dress 4. Neon pink heel 5. blue and orange bracelet  6. emerald neckalce

Now for the boys.  Ok… I am going to get real here for a second…  I am from the south, I love a rugged manly man, I love cowboy boots and pearl snaps.  Don’t take my word for it – have you heard of Marlboro Man?

man in pearlsnap

Luckily The Mister is cool with my buying every pearl snap I see – and I will tell you a secret here,  Goodwill and Thrift Stores are the BEST places to find the legit, vintage shirts.  I do a quick flip through the shirts every time I go!

Here are a few others out there!

men in pearlsnaps

1. Old Navy – Navy pearl snap  2. Lucky Brand Orange Shirt 3. Fossil White shirt 4. American Eagle Plaid 5. Wrangler Pearl Snap

Happy Shopping!

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