Street style: Corset & cardigan, New York

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“New York isn’t that beautiful as they make it appear…”

Such a friendly young lady, doing her study work at Starbucks. I happen to sit across her and started a small chat about her style and within a few minutes she, my wife and I we having a nice conversation about New York, its way of life and being here as a tourist.

She told us a summery of her life here in New York and it was nice hearing her honest opinion about the city that never sleeps. For instance that New York isn’t that beautiful when it’s covered with snow. “Yes the postcards only show the nice spots with snow, but the most of the snow is dirty brown/ black because of the traffic. People dress themselves quite poor and the wind can be quite harsh.”

Favorite moments: Best place I blogged

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“Combine that with your fave coffee flavour and voila”

With 100% certainty I can say that blogging in New York, especially a Starbucks with a good view on the always busy streets, is the best place I blogged. Why? Well I think it has to do with the fact that I’m surrounded with life …and by life I mean the life I need: fashionistas, gents, architecture, signs, sounds, working people, stories, interesting and contrasting street moments. Combine that with your fave coffee flavour and voila …I got myself the place to work.

I found working here just perfect, starting the day with a nice breakfast and coffee while checking the latest and posting new stuff for you guys. While working I got energized by only looking outside; the people, the traffic …all great moments to capture. So every day I couldn’t wait to finish my daily posts and grab my beloved camera and hit the streets!

Of course back in The Netherlands I also got these moments and places, but it just not that great as I experienced in New York …so can’t wait to go back again.