red white and blue

Button Down: Zara (last seen here) // Shorts: Joe's Jeans // Sneakers: Converse Chuck Taylors // Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo (also in black here) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Hair: 6D Hair Ties c/o // Lips: Sephora 'Scarlet Luster' // Nails: OPI 'Big Apple Red'

Happy belated July 4th! I hope you all had a beautiful day yesterday filled with friends, laughter and BBQ. Enjoy the rest of this gorgeous holiday weekend!

xo,

Becca

Photos by: Matthew Barros

garden walk

Dress: Forever 21 // Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo // Heels: Zara (old, but similar here) // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Number One' (also love this color) // Jewelry: Bauble Bar // Lips: NARS 'Scarlet Empress' // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

Rockin' all my new Bauble Bar favs in this outfit.. from my white out 'Aztec' earrings right down to my pave cuff bracelets and double cage rings. Perfect when stacked all together.

Hope you're having a wonderful Memorial Day!

xo,

Becca

Photos by: Matthew Barros and Jen Arcebido

twilight

Denim Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch (old, but similar here) // Dress: Target (last season, but similar here and here) // Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo // Clutch: Givenchy // Sunglasses: Celine 'Audrey' // Lipgloss: NARS 'Années Folles'

There's nothing quite like golden hour in the city.

Photos by: Matthew Barros

weekend eats

New Yorkers do brunch like I've never seen. It's as if you committed a cardinal sin if you didn't brunch on Saturday or Sunday. So in order to adapt to my surroundings, I too stay brunching on the weekends. Here are a few of my favorite spots in Brooklyn. And, oh yes. Did you see those pancakes up there?! They are the most delicious pancakes I've ever tasted. Ever in life. They're crispy and buttery on the outside, but so soft and fluffy in the inside. Topped with fruit and a dab of syrup, you won't be able to stop eating them. 

Cafe Luluc is probably my favorite brunch spot on Smith Street. Well, maybe even in the entire borough of Brooklyn! I know. Pretty strong words. Check them out one weekend, they even have an outdoor porch area that is just perfect for the spring weather. Other favorite brunch spots Matt and I frequent are: Seersucker, Chez Moi, and Ted and Honey. And one I really really really want to try soon is called SoCo (located in Ft. Greene area), known for their fried chicken and red velvet waffles. Drool.

Smorgasburg has been a Brooklyn tradition for years in both the Williamsburg and Dumbo area. They've recently moved to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5 area right across from the volleyball courts and soccer fields, which is an even closer walk for me! I love going to Smorgasburg for brunch and make an effort to try something new every time.

This trip, I tried the teriyaki balls (filled with shrimp) by Mimi and Coco. They were delish! Hot and chewy, and really filling! My favorite part was the extra crunch from the cereal topping.

Matt went for a trio of Vietnamese summer rolls, filled with shrimp, steak and pork! So good. This cold version of egg rolls were the perfect compliment to the rich teriyaki balls.

You really can't beat these views of downtown Manhattan from the Brooklyn side. If you follow me on Instagram (@ohsnapitsbec), you probably notice how obsessed I am with this skyline. It reminds me every day how lucky I am to be living and working here. 

Blouse: Forever 21 (old) // White Tee: J. Crew // Shorts: Forever 21 (similar here and here) // Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo // Hat: Zara // Sunglasses: Ray Ban // Lips: MAC 'Up the Amp'

Don't mind me, I was just pretending I was at Coachella that weekend. If you're wondering what's in the paper bag I'm carrying, it was a cafe au lait donut from Dough that I took to go ;) Hope you're having a great weekend! 

xo,

Becca

Photos by: Matthew Barros

walk it out

Jacket: Urban Outfitters (old, but similar here) // Graphic Tee: Urban Outfitters // Leggings: Zara // Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo // Sunglasses: Ray Ban // Sneakers: Nike Air Max // Jewelry: Bauble Bar, Capwell + Co, MODERN TREND // Lips: MAC 'Up the Amp'

Happy first day of Spring! Hope you're enjoying your day with some fresh air and warm(er) weather. Matt and I are off to Florida for a quick weekend trip and I can't wait for the beach and sunshine!

Cameo by: Beemer the Chihuahua

Photos by: Matthew Barros

amour

Coat: Zara (old, but similar here) // Sweater: Forever 21 // Jeans: Zara // Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo (in so many fun colors here) // Shoes: Nine West // Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Beanie: Zara (similar here) // Jewelry: J.Crew, Rivka Friedman // Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

Matt and I always keep our eyes out for the newest, creative, and most talked about street art in NYC. A few months ago, we were chasing Banksy's daily pop ups (see this post) and just before that, we were able to jog to and view one of Shepard Fairey's largest murals in Dumbo. I've been wanting to do a blog post at this location and we finally were able to do a "drive-by (photo) shooting" last weekend. I was so happy to see that the mural wasn't defaced yet. If you ever have time to stop by Dumbo, be sure to check this mural out (right off the York Street station), then stop by the Brooklyn Bridge for some of the best pizza you'll ever taste at Julianna's!

xo,

Becca

P.S.

The blog is currently under construction, so please excuse the dust!

Photos by: Matthew Barros

soho streets

Coat: Kenneth Cole (old, but similar here and here) // Jeans: Zara // Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo (similar here) // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Scarf: Zara (similar here and here) // Sunglasses: Celine 'Audrey' // Rings: MODERN TREND // Lips: Stila 'Beso'

Love wandering around these streets. Love being inspired by the people around me. Love every moment spent living here. #iheartNY

Photos by: Matthew Barros