Grown Up Girls Weekend in NYC: Part 2

Last week we gave you an itinerary for an Empire State of Mind girls’ weekend in NYC. This week we’re giving you Part 2 – for “girls who just want to have fun” and want to live it up like they’re Carrie, Samantha and the gang. Just because you’re not 25 anymore doesn’t mean that you don’t want to be in “the scene” just a little bit.

Itinerary #2: Sangria, Shopping, SoHo and the City
Friday Night:
Dinner @ Buddakan – Located in the Meatpacking District, this Modern Asian restaurant does not disappoint. You may have seen it in Sex and the City: The Movie during the rehearsal dinner scene.

Drinks @ The Standard – After dinner, head to posh The Standard Hotel for a cocktail at the bar.

Saturday:
Brunch @ Pastis – Yummy brunch and always great people watching.

Shopping in SoHo – Check out this SoHo shopping guide with tons of stores to choose from to plan your attack.

Afternoon snack @ Cupcakes by Melissa – These stuffed teeny-tiny cupcakes are so good and make you feel not as guilty eating more than one (or three!).

Dinner at Delicatessen – Great martinis and comfort food. Make sure to try the truffle spinach artichoke dip.

Have drinks while looking at the breathtaking view on the rooftop @ 230 5th Ave.

Sunday:
Brunch @ Calle Ocho – We have 3 words for you: Free Bottomless Sangria. Enough said.

Sex and The City Tour – Yes, it is a tourist attraction, but if you’re a fan of Sex and the City, we hear it’s a blast!

Dinner @ Ilili – The beautiful décor and delicious Mediterranean fare is sure to please.  And, on Sundays you can take advantage of their $38 prix fixe menu.

So what are your favorite NYC spots for a girls weekend? Tell us!

The New “Throw on and Go”: Daytime Dresses

The easiest summer casual “throw and go” outfit is no longer jeans and a t-shirt or shorts and a tank top. No ma’am! It’s the daytime dress. Think about it – you don’t have to pull up anything over those hips nor do you have to worry about that extra slice of pizza you ate (when you get the right fabric they can be quite forgiving). Just slip one on, put on some flat sandals and you’re ready to go (and you’ll be cute too!). So make the day dress your new summer casual staple. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Banana Republic Crinkle Shirtdress
2. DKNYC Linen Drawstring Waist Dress
3. Anlo ‘Jordan’ Ruffle Neck Denim Dress
4. BCBGMAXAZRIA Stretch Cotton Poplin Ruffled Shirtdress
5. RXB Dress, Short Sleeve Floral Embroidered Cinched Waist
6. Maggy London Border Print Kimono Sleeve Dress
7. Anthropologie Everywhere Dress
8. Remain Knit Dress