Lower East Side Adventure

I'm happy to say I have made some amazing friends while here in NYC. Katrina, who is interning at 2 dance companies here in New York (I know right, frickin' awesome!), and myself love to go on our adventures to find the extremely cheap or free entertainment. She calls it "extreme couponing", I can't help but laugh.

We recently took a subway to the Lower East Side to catch a street performance. The sky promised rain but since it didn't hit yet we hoped for the best and continued on. On our way we stopped at this adorable little coffee shop called, "Think Coffee". How can you just NOT stop there? Katrina got this cappuccino and they did something amazing with the foam <3

Everywhere we turned there was something unique and fun about this neighborhood. I immediately stopped in my tracks when I came across this little garden and wall that was literally right next to it. Katrina was amazingly patient as I clicked away.

 

Finally we made it to the street where they were having the performances. It began to drizzle a little but nothing to pull you inside to seek shelter. The dancers had just began to get into their places to start. It was a very interesting performance. Very modern and "funky" as Katrina put it. More like a story being told through this interpretive dance.

Then right as the next set of artist were to begin the heavens opened and the rain began to fall. I have to say, getting used to all this rain up here has been a little strange. Coming from Texas I am used to the dry 100+ degree heat. On more than one occasion I have had to grab a jacket because I was, yep, "COLD!". Which is very weird to say in the middle of June.

We took shelter inside the theatre to use the RR and roam around for a bit before we decided to just face the rain and explore.

There was one street lined with the sweetest little boutiques. Dusty Buttons and Pink Olive were just 2 of the several we stopped in to visit. Just look at how cute they are!

I could have died when I saw all these old school cameras, and then I did DIE when she told me that these on the shelf actually work! Unfortunately they were a little out of my budget, but there were still nice to admire.

You have to love Vintage <3

I think I could rock this look, don't you think?

"I have found getting lost in New York is one of my favorite past times. "

Stumbling across little boutiques, shops, and spots like these are what make New York, New York. There is always a hidden park, vintage shop, or perfect little coffee shop you can visit to submerge yourself in. I literally melt when I walk into a new place and breathe in the unfamiliar air. It consumes you and overpowers you in all the good ways. It is like a little accomplishment every time you find a new undiscovered trinket. 

It is as though it has just been sitting there, waiting for you to find it... and in all places, New York City.

xoxo