Landing in New York City was a strange feeling. New York was home to our family just 6 short months ago so I wasn’t sure how I would feel going back. I walked right to our secret cap line at LGA, still no wait. (Yay, I still feel like I am not a tourist!) But, when I didn’t give the cab driver our old address and I had to direct him to my hotel in the Upper West Side, I felt a bit of nostalgia for TriBeCa, our old neighborhood. As we drove closer to the city and I saw a glimpse of the skyline, the old excitement and energy rushed over me. I get it every time I see the skyline. It is true, those lights will inspire you.
My flight was slightly delayed and my schedule was already tight. Between the flight delay and traffic, I had already missed my first show, Kate Spade, before I even reached the hotel. By the time I got checked in and change, I had now missed another presentation. There wasn’t anything I could do except get changed and pick up at the next scheduled stop. So, I headed to Lincoln Center. And on the four block walk from my hotel, it hit me…
It was freezing. I was freezing. Knox would not be happy in New York this winter. He could not play outside the way he can in Houston. We would have to bundle up in so many layers. The parks off the water in TriBeCa are always the coldest! I am so glad we are in Houston now. There, I said it. It’s official. For so many reasons. I love you New York, but you are not home anymore.
After a long weekend in the city, I returned home last night so grateful to be close to our families, living in a house with a backyard, in a wonderful neighborhood, with a car, and a warmer climate. Houston is now our home, and I couldn’t be happier.
Until next time, NYC.
xo, CHK
Photographed by Lydia Hudgens
Outfit details: top: Kate Spade | skirt: Kate Spade | shoes: Joe’s | coat: o/l Cheeky Vintage | sunglasses: similar | handbag: Chanel | bracelet: c/o Brandy Pham | rings: Kate Spade, BaubleBar, Dana Rebecca
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Wonderful and such an inspiring outfit! Love how you’ve styled it.
Your skirt and coat are outstanding pieces!
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Love, love, love the outfit! And that coat is just the cherry on top.
xo
Michele
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Aww, that’s too bad you missed your first few shows, but such is life. I can totally understand missing the warmth of Houston, in Canada it dropped to -41 c with the windchill, our water pipes froze!
Love the outfit, it looks so Spring like and I need a little Spring in my life right now!
XX http://www.celebratingthislife.ca
This Kate Spade look is perfect! Love it. Also, glad you’re happy in Houston – I’m sure it will give you appreciation for New York (once the weather warms up).
Pink Champagne Problems
Yay, so glad you are loving Houston! I’m just dying over this outfit. It’s gorgeous on you!
xxChristie
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That Kate…she can do no wrong. This set is amazing.
~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life
That secret cab line is the best trick in the book. 🙂
What an elegant look! You look stunning!
X
Miri
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Beautiful !!! But why didn’t you wear tights?
I completely agree…..a house with a backyard and weather warm enough to be outside in the winter is a must when you have a little one
Dresses & Denim
yes this NYC winter has been absolutely brutal and I agree that when my husband and I have kids we will definitely trade in our cool NYC digs for a house with a yard and room to grown. However, how did you expect to not be cold in that outfit? It was under 20 degrees for fashion week. And yes the outfit is lovely and I can definitely see myself in something similar come mother’s day brunch. But to complain about the weather while dressing for 40 degrees warmer than the actual temps seems a bit silly.
Hi Kat!
Thanks for stopping by HoH! I hope things have warmed up for you a bit in NYC since FW! To answer your question, I was excited to wear this outfit and thought I would make it work with the warm coat and gloves. I only had a short walk to Lincoln Center so I thought I could tough it out. 😉 As soon as I got two blocks down the street, I realized that was wishful thinking! ha!
My memories of NYC winters (after living there for 4 years) were cold, but not THAT cold! The record temperatures weren’t a joke!
Overall, I was talking more about the lifestyle we left. I had brunch on Sunday with my friends and their children and it made me realize how happy we are back home, near family. Although there is so much we miss about NYC, Houston feels like home to me now. And, I didn’t see a single friend that wasn’t complaining about the weather! As silly as it is, since there isn’t anything we can do about it, it seems all New Yorkers do in February is complain about the weather. Come spring everyone will be happy to call NYC home, again. Funny how that always works. 😉
Enjoy the city while you are there, there truly is no place like it!
All the best,
CHK