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07/23/13 | Delicious Eats, Food and The City, New York City

A brunch blate (blog-date) you ask?  Why yes! On Sunday morning I met up with three lovely ladies in the West Village for brunch as a going away for Seterra who is moving back to Virginia after four years in New York City.  We bonded over everything, from our love of the five for $25 deals at Victoria’s Secret to how annoying it is when the subways are under construction and how they run less frequently on the weekends! The Mexican restaurant Diablo was a great setting for brunch even though it was a bummer than they were out of mimosas – we opted for the red sangria instead! 

From left to right: Michael from Crazy Tragic Almost Magic, Hannah Margaret from HM, 
me, and Setarra from Quaintrelle. 

The food was delicious and the company was even better.  It was so interesting to hear how, when, and why these ladies started their blogs and everyone’s unique experience working in NYC. I rocked a statement necklace to our blate and will continue to wear them as a way to accessorize in this crazy heat! The one I am wearing in the photos above is from few season ago but these are eight of my favorite necklaces right now: 
ROW ONE: Tom Binns Electric Color Statement Necklace, Rose Pierre
Banyan Tree Bark Collar Necklace, Primary Warrior Pendant,  and Lulu Frost
Impromptu crystal lips necklace
ROW TWO: Kendra Scott Betty Long Necklace, Floral Beaded Necklace, 
Betsey Johnson Peacock Large Long Pendant, and Gold-Tone and Teal Stone Necklace
Have you ever been on a blate?  How did you accessorize? 

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Comments

  1. Janna Renee says

    July 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I love Michael and I’m so jealous y’all got to “Brunch” together!

  2. Aileen says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    This post makes me hungry!
    xx

    whateveraileenwants.blogspot.fr

  3. Nikki says

    July 24, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I love the idea of a bloggers brunch! I wish I had more close contact with local bloggers from my area :/ Hey, love the necklace you wore! x

  4. Winston Willow says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:26 am

    I just left virignia after living in Norfolk.. Hope you enjoy it but I don’t think it quite relates to NYC!
    Charlotte

    Website | Winston & Willow

    Bloglovin’

  5. Tesa Jurjaševič says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:22 am

    lovely photos!

  6. fashionischeap says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:01 am

    lovely statement necklace!

    new outfit post on fashionischeap.it

  7. Delilah says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:24 am

    Hello, I’m Delilah.

    My blog is http://dancinginmyawkwardarms.blogspot.com

    I’m focus on fashion illustrating, so if you interested please take a look and follow me if you like it. Thank you.

  8. Jessica @ Here(and)Now says

    July 24, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I love blates – it is so fun to dress up & hang out with other fashionable ladies!
    xx
    Here&Now
    Enter my $50 J.Crew giftcard giveaway!

  9. Lindsey says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Statement necklaces are amazing, and I love your picks! It looks like you had a fantastic time!

    -Lindsey | Zip & Zeal

  10. Just Another Shopaholic says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Looks like fun girl!

  11. Rachel says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    Yay looks like so much fun! we will meet soon once I get settled in my new place 🙂

  12. Setarra says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Yay for NYC Blates! So happy it all worked out with us meeting up. Such a great time 🙂

  13. Genie says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    This is pretty awesome! I would love it if there were a group of bloggers in the area where I live so that we could meet up and chat. Love the statement necklaces, I’m hoping this fall I’ll be able to wear a few more. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog, I really appreciate it!

    xoxo,
    Genie

    http://www.uniqueandchicstyle.blogspot.com

  14. Ashley says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I didn’t know you knew Setarra!!!! How awesome is that??! And blates are seriously the best. All four of you are looking fantastic!

  15. Arien Ruiz says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Hi dear
    Nice lunch and beautiful necklace
    xoxo

  16. Anngelik Martinez says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful time! I want to have one soon and get to know other bloggers.

    -Vogue&Heels
    http://www.vogueandheels.com
    http://www.shopvogueandheels.com

  17. Megan says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Love the blate idea 😉 I’m obsessed with statement necklaces at the moment too!

    http://hellonewlywedlife.blogspot.com/

  18. Head to Toe Chic says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Sounds like a lot of fun!!! I love the necklace you’re wearing!

    xo,
    Angela

  19. Fabrizia says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Sound like a lovely dinner!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???

  20. Катерина Швед says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    You are very beautiful.
    What about following each other?
    just let me know
    http://katrineshwed.blogspot.com/

  21. Michael says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I love that floral beaded necklace, the peacock and the very first one. Statement necklaces are my favorite. I was going to wear my purple one but it didn’t look right with that shirt.

  22. Glorieta says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Que guapasss me encantan las fotos y el post un besazo fuerte

  23. Sandy a la Mode says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:26 am

    you girls all look soo fab! and are making me hungry!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

  24. TheTinyHeart says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Oh how fun, blates are the best!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Forever 21 Giveaway!

  25. Alyssa says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:03 am

    It looks like you guys had a great time–and I gotta say, that food looks incredible!

  26. Jessica says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:01 am

    You look great and I love your beautiful statement necklace. It looks/sounds like you had a great blogger meet up. I really wish I didn’t live so far away from all of the wonderful bloggers I have gotten to know through blogging.

    Tracy @ http://www.sunnydaystarrynight.com

  27. Tribute to the Tribe says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Great necklaces. The Tom Binns Electric Color Statement Necklace is my favorite.

    http://www.tributetohetribe.com

  28. Sam says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Hi dear…I appreciate your kind visit 🙂 Sounds like a wonderful meet up, everyone looks so stylish. Loving the pretty necklaces, the first and fourth ones are my favs

  29. jackie jade says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:25 am

    awww so fun you got to meet up with some other lovely bloggers! love your statement necklace – they are such a quick and fun way to bling up an outfit 🙂
    — jackie @ jade and oak

  30. TaraMixandMatch says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Sounds like fun…and I’m loving all the neck candy!

  31. Ashley says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Cute pictures and I love your necklace!

    Xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  32. Nikki says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I’m always coveting those Tom Binns necklaces but never take the plunge – a statement necklace is my fav! Love the one you’re wearing too 🙂
    xoxo,
    Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

  33. katie @ sappy and happy says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:22 am

    i’m your newest follower 🙂 i love your necklace here! xoxo

  34. Helena Resende says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Cool post 🙂

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