The good thing about returning to a city for the second time, is that you’ve most likely visited all the really touristy things first time round, so you have a lot more room in your schedule – yes I am that anal person that tries to schedule a trip to get maximum New York fan girl time – to just wander the avenues, get lost amongst the quieter streets and generally just take in the real city vibe. Rather than just that of the overly populated areas full of fellow tourists and more selfie sticks than Kim Kardashian’s had relationships.
So on our second from last day, after visiting the Rockefeller which we hadn’t managed to squeeze in before – more on that stupidly, ridiculously beautiful experience later – we had a bit of spare time to wander the upper east side. And pull over into the middle of the road to take some outfit snaps #DedicationToTheCause
And whilst I didn’t find Serena or Blair, Chuck or Nate (it would have been really nice to find Nate)… I did find a new possible favourite area of New York. xoxo Upper east side (I’d like to take this moment to say that if you aren’t familiar with Gossip Girl, I promise I haven’t regressed to my 14 year old self using phrases like “xoxo”).
Shirt – New Look / Trousers – Oasis via Liv who I bought them from at The Bloggers Market / Boots – ASOS
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Rewinding to post “Sorry Dan, but you’re going to have to wack the camera out because I need some upper east side/yellow taxi background shots please” moments, when we headed to the Rockefeller centre. I had high hopes for this as first time round everybody had advised me to head here instead of the Empire State, but I think there’s just something about going to NYC for the first time that attracts you to the Empire state first. All I can say is, the reality of the Rockefeller was everything I’d heard it would be and more…
I spent a long time wandering around the Observation deck – making sure to head up to the top section like my good friendJess had told me I had to do – and in all honesty, it was only the promise of a Starbucks and gluten free pizza that managed to drag me down from there. The views, quite frankly, are absolutely breathtaking. I defy anybody not to go to the very top and not be blown away by what you see.
I definitely had a little moment to myself [read: slight tear] just thinking about how lucky I was to be there, and how devastated I’d be to return home. NYC really will always have my heart.
So that brings my fourth instalment to the NYC diaries to an end. I do have a Travel Guide/”I love NYC so much” ramble coming soon however I’ll be returning to London/Christmasy content for the next few posts as work calls. (Sometimes I forget that this is my actual job and some things have a deadline and I can’t go fangirling over NYC for the rest of my life).
Oh, before I forget, I also have a vlog of my whole trip so if you fancy checking that out, I’ll pop that here…
I really, really hope you’ve enjoyed these posts though, I would love to know which was your favourite from the NYC diaries? Also, if you have any recommendations, I may have already had a sneaky peak at flights for March 2016. Just saying… π
As always, thanks so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post!
Oh Elle, you look beautiful. I have this shirt in the reverse colours too – great choice I think π Your photos are gorgeous too, utter perfection xx
I will never get over that view. I had no idea Central Park was so huge! Your vlog was a nice little (or long actually) break from working, it made me feel so excited even though I'm not going any time soon! Loving your NYC posts x
You look so pretty! I was a big fan of GG and this video was like short bits from GG, especially Grand Central Station bit:) I really want to visit NY and watch this spectacular view from the observation deck! x
This has to be my favourite from your NY diary Elle. I am a sucker of a good top view wherein I can see almost the whole place/city. Also, your photos are impeccable as always! Xx
Wow that view is just incredible, definitely putting this as one of the first places I visit in NYC (if I ever go). Love your outfit too, the shirt is so pretty and you look amazing as always. Fair play to Dan for getting such great shots too x
Love Rockerfeller Plaza..there is so much to see! I know exactly what you mean about the touristy places though. Living in NY most of us don't really enjoy going around those areas much either. There is so much more too see when you just get to explore on your own! Omnivogues
Really enjoying your posts about NYC Ellie! It's my dream to go there. I have a really similar shirt to this but black with white hearts from Matalan π
Wow, the view from Observation Desk is breathtaking, I think that it must-have when you're in NYC π What about your outfit I really like it and I see that you have similar taste, because today I was wearing very similar outfit to yours (including trousers in this beautiful, wine color and white shirt :D) π
Hi, I really appreciate your inputs on my situation Dr happy and what could I do with-out you. Thank you in advance. I was in a relationship with this guy for the past 1 and a half year.. We became close real fast and were very serious about each otherβ¦ heβs German and was in the country for his internship.. he left after first 6 months and came back after a couple of months.. he said that he had come down for me.. WE started living β in.. We discussed faMILY, KIDS, future, moving to EU together.. everything was going good until of last August when I started to get jealous about his moves, I got controlling and things started to get worse.. we spoke about it a lot of times where he expressed how he felt but I was not able to understand why I was doing that.. During our discussion I would always say I did .. This February he called it off and since then I have been a mess.. I gave it a lot of thought and realised my mistakes and why I was doing it.. I tried talking to him .. begged him.. pleaded him .. but he says that he has lost all his feelings for me and would never get back to me..I was in my knees praying looking for help, them i fine a comment online how a spell caster help to restored relationship get ex lover back, β so i decided to give a try coz i love my boyfriend so much. so i contacted Dr happy http://happyspelltemple.webs.com/ tell him all my problem and he gave me 100%guarantee that i will have my boyfriend back after the spell so i was gifted and lucky to have contacted him i did every thing he ask of me and to my greatest surprise a day after the spell my boyfriend call me and apology for what he did to me and ask for my forgiveness to come back again for me, we both are happily living together again plz Contact him urgently via……… happylovespell2@gmail.com or add him on whats-app +2348133873774 Junia Noel from USA
I love your outfit, awesome photos as well. Oh I really want to go to New Yoooork! π X!
http://www.lemontierres.com
Ah thanks so much lovely, so pleased you like the outfit!
xx
The heart shirt is so cute!
Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
Thanks lovely, I love it too!
xx
Loving your outfit! Especially the heart print shirt, so cute! I'm dying to go back to the US, so envious!
http://www.duchessoffashion.co.uk
Thanks so much lovely, I love it too. Ahh I'm jealous of my past self, I want to be back in NY!
xx
Oh Elle, you look beautiful. I have this shirt in the reverse colours too – great choice I think π Your photos are gorgeous too, utter perfection xx
Sam // Samantha Betteridge
Ah thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it, such a fab print right π
xx
I love your boots! All of your New York posts are seriously making me want to go like now! x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Ah thanks so much lovely, so so pleased you liked it!
xx
Ahhh. You're making me want to go to New York so bad! You look too cute! Loving that blouse and those booties are fabulous!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Thanks so much hun, I honestly couldn't recommend NYC enough!
xx
The views really do look fantastic from the top of the Rockefeller Centre, I've only been to the Top of the Rock bar for a drink at night
Suze – Luxury Columnist
They really are so incredible right? I definitely need to go back up at night!
xx
Amazing photos and nice look! I like your heart-print top π
MONDAY PROJECTS
Thanks so much Alyssa!
xx
I will never get over that view. I had no idea Central Park was so huge! Your vlog was a nice little (or long actually) break from working, it made me feel so excited even though I'm not going any time soon! Loving your NYC posts x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
Isn't it just so beautiful? Central park is absolutely ridiculously large, you could be there for hours and only see half of it!
xx
Ever so stunning! NYC! Cute shirt!
Chichistashan.blogspot.in
Thanks so much Chi Chi!
xx
gorgeous pictures!!! you look amazing! the print of the shirt is just adorable.
Thank you Stephanie, so pleased you like them!
xx
You look so pretty! I was a big fan of GG and this video was like short bits from GG, especially Grand Central Station bit:) I really want to visit NY and watch this spectacular view from the observation deck! x
http://www.elabellaworld.com
Ah thank you hun, that is definitely the biggest compliment π
xx
This has to be my favourite from your NY diary Elle. I am a sucker of a good top view wherein I can see almost the whole place/city. Also, your photos are impeccable as always! Xx
eLLa
every LiTTLE thing07
Ah thanks hun, so pleased you enjoyed it!
xx
Love your outifit – I've been looking for a shirt like that! x
http://www.beckieeschle.com
It's so lovely isn't it, it's actually my Mum's lol, from last year. I love it!
xx
You are a super stylish cold weather dresser!!! I actually had a dream a few days ago about nate…..it got real. HAHAHAHA xxxx
Haha oh after these photo's I definitely wrapped up hard core π I definitely need to hear more about this dream!
xx
What lovely photos! I hope you had a lovely time in NYC and you are very lucky to have such an awesome boyfriend who helps you out with your photos!
Rae | Love from Berlin
Thanks so much Rae, I really am!
xx
lovely outfit combination! NYC looks incredible!
http://www.ohsobecky.com
Thanks so much Beckie, isn't NYC incredible!
xx
Wow that view is just incredible, definitely putting this as one of the first places I visit in NYC (if I ever go). Love your outfit too, the shirt is so pretty and you look amazing as always. Fair play to Dan for getting such great shots too x
Beauty with charm | AVENE GIVEAWAY
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you like the shots. He did OK didn't he π
xx
Wow these pictures and the views looks absolutely stunning, I can't imagine how breath-taking it is in person, you lucky girl!
Dana || fashion-dew.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Dana, it really is breathtaking in real life!
xx
I love your patterned shirt, the hearts are so cute. The pants color is perfect! π
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Thanks so much, so pleased you liked it!
xx
Love Rockerfeller Plaza..there is so much to see! I know exactly what you mean about the touristy places though. Living in NY most of us don't really enjoy going around those areas much either. There is so much more too see when you just get to explore on your own!
Omnivogues
So so true lovely, I am beyond jealous of you living in NYC by the way, the most amazing place!
xx
Nice post, and thanks for your share
Janny | http://www.missydress.nl
Thanks Janny!
xx
Looks great!
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Thank you!
xx
Really enjoying your posts about NYC Ellie! It's my dream to go there. I have a really similar shirt to this but black with white hearts from Matalan π
Kirstie | http://www.kimamelybeauty.com
Thanks so much Kirstie, it really is a dream place to visit, I love it so much!
xx
I truly fell in love New York too and those views are just incredible!
Lots of love,
Angie
SilverSpoon London
Me too lovely, such an amazing place isn't it!
xx
You look beaut here! I love the purple trousers, I have some burgundy jeans that I've had for years and I've no idea why I don't wear them more!
Robyn / Phases Of Robyn
Ah thank you love, so pleased you like them!
xx
You look so cute Ellie.
Lovin the heart print top π
The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic
Thanks lovely, so pleased you like it!
xx
Love that shirt on you Elle, and top of the Rock is my favourite place in NYC – makes me want to go back so bad!
Lauren x
Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Beauty
Ah thank you my lovely, isn't the Rockefeller the best place… incredible!
xx
Wow, the view from Observation Desk is breathtaking, I think that it must-have when you're in NYC π What about your outfit I really like it and I see that you have similar taste, because today I was wearing very similar outfit to yours (including trousers in this beautiful, wine color and white shirt :D) π
http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/
I think you're outfits are cute and not boring love the black and white top by the way super cute.
http://artadorned.com/
Such a stunning city! and I love your trousers.
Rubi | Instagram | The Den | http://www.the-den.blogspot.com
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Hi, I really appreciate your inputs on my situation Dr happy and what could I do with-out you. Thank you in advance. I was in a relationship with this guy for the past 1 and a half year.. We became close real fast and were very serious about each otherβ¦ heβs German and was in the country for his internship.. he left after first 6 months and came back after a couple of months.. he said that he had come down for me.. WE started living β in.. We discussed faMILY, KIDS, future, moving to EU together.. everything was going good until of last August when I started to get jealous about his moves, I got controlling and things started to get worse.. we spoke about it a lot of times where he expressed how he felt but I was not able to understand why I was doing that.. During our discussion I would always say I did .. This February he called it off and since then I have been a mess.. I gave it a lot of thought and realised my mistakes and why I was doing it.. I tried talking to him .. begged him.. pleaded him .. but he says that he has lost all his feelings for me and would never get back to me..I was in my knees praying looking for help, them i fine a comment online how a spell caster help to restored relationship get ex lover back, β so i decided to give a try coz i love my boyfriend so much. so i contacted Dr happy http://happyspelltemple.webs.com/ tell him all my problem and he gave me 100%guarantee that i will have my boyfriend back after the spell so i was gifted and lucky to have contacted him i did every thing he ask of me and to my greatest surprise a day after the spell my boyfriend call me and apology for what he did to me and ask for my forgiveness to come back again for me, we both are happily living together again plz Contact him urgently via……… happylovespell2@gmail.com or add him on whats-app +2348133873774 Junia Noel from USA