The Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, reactivates our senses with unique tools of artificial intelligence and computer-generated imagery to traditional formats of x-rays, video animation, light projection, and soundscapes.
Utilizing 220 garments & accessories we are connected to nature in incredible ways (hello wall with flower smells!). I was in awe of all the pieces I saw.
From LOEWE to McQueen & even H&M! I kept gasping everywhere I looked, touched, smelled. It was really something to behold. I also got to experience—via Pepper’s ghost (Disney kids just screamed!) the most beautiful “hobble skirt”. It was gorgeous.
There is something about living in New York City that makes you want to romanticize your life a little more. Maybe it's the morning coffee runs, the sound of the subway pulling into the station, the fall leaves scattered across the sidewalk, or the feeling of walking home with your headphones on and realizing that, somehow, this is your life.
And yet, it's so easy to get caught up in the everyday routine of it all. You're rushing to get somewhere, checking your phone, thinking about the next thing on your to-do list, and suddenly another week has gone by without you really stopping to enjoy it.
November in New York City is a little bit of a personality shift.
One minute, we're still holding onto the last bits of fall, looking for changing leaves and ordering something pumpkin-flavored. The next, the holiday markets are opening, the city is putting on its sparkliest outfit, and suddenly everyone is asking when we're decorating for Christmas.
And honestly? I love that about November.
It's a month for long walks in a good coat, coffee dates that turn into afternoon adventures, browsing little shops, getting a head start on holiday shopping, and remembering that you don't have to wait until December to enjoy a little holiday magic.
If you're looking for the best things to do in NYC in November 2026, I've rounded up the events worth knowing about, seasonal experiences to add to your calendar, cozy neighborhood plans, and a few simple ways to enjoy the city without spending a fortune.
This exhibit ends on September 2nd. I’m happy I worked up the nerve to get to @metmuseum before it left. It's like a tradition now to go every year and also grab the accompanying book.
From a rich vanilla latte to a matcha moment, here are three NYC coffee spots worth adding to your coffee crawl.
If there's one thing about me, it's that I'm almost always down for a coffee run. A little walk around the city, a cute café, a latte in hand, and absolutely no reason to rush home? Sounds like a perfect day to me.
Living in New York City means there is always another coffee shop to discover. Whether I'm wandering around a new neighborhood, taking myself on a solo date, or grabbing a little pick-me-up before a busy day, finding new places to try is one of my favorite ways to romanticize everyday life.