Shopping, sunshine + a ladies lunch! What more could I ask for?
You never know what you’re going to see in NYC! LOL bears!!!
I spent the morning shopping. I wanted to bring home something as a souvenir! I went to H&M and tried on a few items.
Almost bought this puffed sleeve purple shirt, but I have this complex where I won’t both waiting at the register and carrying around a bag for just one item if it’s just something small, so I ended up leaving it behind.
Also tried on these items that did not end up coming with me either!
Some holy jeans!
I went in a few more stores by knew I had a final destination:
DROOL over all of the beautiful items!!! Bowls, candles, DRESSES!
I tried on a lot of definite no’s:
But I found my one souvenir! This cute summer sundress on sale for $69. Dress it up or dress it down with different footware!
I ran out of time (and that was enough money spent!) so I walked another mile over to the Chelsea Market to meet my blog friends!
Lindsay, Amelia, Sarah, Jen, Jen’s roommate (please forgive me for not catching your name!!), and Ashley
Chelsea Market was A-mazing. Sooo many cool places to eat!!! So as to avoid 20 minutes of exploring and deciding when I was short on time, I decided to just go with One Lucky Duck since I was in the mood for a big salad.
They had all of their best already made and ready to go:
I chose the s+m again – it’s such a good one and comes with Quackers!!
I also spontaneously stopped into Lucy’s Whey Cheese Shop and came out with a tiny slice to share with the group –
TONS of flavor in this aged beauty!
I assembled my salad, which came with hemp seeds, a pumpkin seed sesame dressing and dulce ( think that’s what it’s called – it’s a seaweed!). I added a 1 ounce looking piece of cheese.
Cheddar Quackers!!!!!!!! I barely made a dent in these because my salad was so big
I also got to try a piece of Amy’s Bread – totalllllllly good! And you know I’m picky about my breads!! It was so sweet and tasted like a doughnut but was also nutty and seeded and likely a large percentage whole wheat if not 100%. I wanted to get some to bring home but I ran out of time.
The lunch was great but SOOOO salty!!! I’m dying of thirst now! I decided against a veggie juice at OLD because they were $10 a piece and I’ve spend so much $$ on juice lately!
I really wish I had had time to get Pinkberry or a cupcake or something really fun but time was of the essence and I had to quickly head back to the hotel for my luggage and then straight to LGA for my flight this afternoon.
NEW YORK – I WILL BE BACK!
Lisa @ Early Morning Run says
You didn’t pick up chocolate at Jacques Torres right there near One Lucky Duck? My favorite chocolate in the city (and some of the best cookies, too!)
Glad you had such a great time!! Safe travels!
Mae says
I love love love Chelsea market! It’s so much fun. Its also cool to see where the food network people do their shopping. 😉 Is One Lucky Duck right in the market?
Kath says
Food Network people!?
Yep – OLD is right in there.
Diana says
The purple shirt looked really good on ya! Shame you didn’t end up getting it! 🙂
Cute dress!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
WHAT FUN!!!! So glad to hear that you are having so much fun!!!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Girls days in NYC can be so fun. I can’t wait to go back for another visit and try out all your fun little spots.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
NYC shopping is like a dream of mine haha! That dress is ADORABLE Kath!!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I always call my roomies polar bears because they set the A/C at 50 degrees…even in the winter! There is an anthro 2 blocks from my home (condo) and I go in to drool at the kitchen stuff all the time. I want an apron so badly 🙂
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Ah that dress is adorable, I love it!!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Thank you so much for linking to all the girls you met!
Looks like another great day 🙂
The Wife of a Dairyman says
Looks like a successful trip to NYC! Does Anthro have any new spring bowl out?
Kath says
Of course!
theemptynutjar says
i live in the wrong country. would love to meet up with ya for a meetup otherwise. u seem so fun.
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
Great choice on the dress! Can’t wait to see it again soon in a post 😉 Fly safe!
Ellen says
I love that purple shirt with the puffy sleeves–super cute.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
oh, you should’ve bought that purple shirt (although i totally understand your “thing” with small items and not waiting in line), it was so cute on you! looks like an amazing day! have a safe trip home!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Oh man, I want that dress!
Lauren @ A Fit Foodie says
I love NYC! I would love to live there one day! It’d be the ultimate place for me to spend the rest of my life and raise children! So jealous that you spent some time there!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love Chelsea Market! Such a great place!!! Sounds like you had such a great trip. I am sure Matt will be glad to have you back though! Have a safe flight!
lk - healthy delicious says
those buttony pants are actually super cute on you
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Your lunch sounds fabulous!!! I want to go to One Lucky Duck SO badly!
CUTE dress!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
anthropologie used to be my go-to store for pants. but for some reason they don’t look so hot on me anymore!
Cole says
I want to go to One Lucky Duck so badly!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Too much great food, too little time 🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Chelsea market is so cool! I did a food tour in NYC and they took us through there and to the different stores. Sounds like you’re having fun!!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Did lucky duck have raw cheese? If so, you should have tried that! It’s my new raw addiction–so flavorful!
Kath says
I think so!? I didn’t get any just because my salad had a lot already.
Emily Eats and Exercises says
Very cute dress. And reasonably priced for Anthropologie. I’ll have to find Lucky Duck when I go to NY next.
I agree with you on the calorie on menus – I understand why some people are against it, but it would definitely help me stay mindful in a positive way.
Midgetkeeper says
Love the dress! Your NYC trip looked like so much fun.
Nicole says
That dress is ADORABLE! I want it! I want it!
amber's notebook says
OmgI love the dress and the shopping pictures! That is such a KATH dress. It reminds me of your bowls and place mats! I have that puffy sleeved shirt in black and white =)
Ash Bear says
Kath I had such a wonderful time meeting you today and enjoying Chelsea Market and the other readers/bloggers. Hopefully you can tell from today’s post that I took everyone’s comments to heart. I even enjoyed some Pinkberry for you afterwards. 🙂 I’m glad you two enjoyed a great date night as Bo and I did the same. Also, Bo said that if Matt is coming up with you later this summer you all are definitely invited to our home for dinner! He’d love to host the other bears 🙂
Kath says
Hey Ash Bear!!!
Would love to see you this summer and meet Bo!
Wish I could have joined you for Pinkberry!!
Princess Hotcakes says
LOVE the summer dress!!! Great find – Anthropologie is dangerous! 😉
Dee says
Oh! How fun! Looks and sounds like you had a blast!
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
What a pretty dress! and that ages cheese made me drool 😛
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
$10 for a juice!!?? Crikey, NYC really is exspensive!
Glad you had fun 🙂
Hannah says
I’m so sad I couldn’t be there! But Lcuky Duck has been on my list for awhile – and I love that you treated yourself to some good quality cheese. I miss the cheese I had in Paris two weeks ago!!
Lele says
I have that shirt 😀