My first night in New York - The Jane

View from my room by day

by night

After a whole year in the making I finally got my chance to spend a week in the big apple. To say I had an amazing time is an understatement, what a ride, what a place; so many stories to share. New York is like no other city I have ever experienced, it's BIG, HUGE! I only just touched on the surface. I'm feel inspired, excited and look forward to sharing with you all the best bits this week on the blog. 

To begin my epic journey let's start with my first night. I stayed at The Jane in the Meatpacking District, a cute boutique, stunning hotel situated on the skirt of the Hudson River, what a view! I stayed in the Captain's Cabin, a little indulgent for one but well worth every penny. You can however stay in one of their cabins for as little as $100 but you do need to share a bathroom. 

Cafe Gitane is situated on the ground floor, I sampled their signature Merguez Sausage Cous Cous tower and polished it off with the first of many cocktails. Twas the perfect first night.

Stay tuned this week for What I wore, What I bought, Places & Architecture, My best mate Fi and anything else I can physically fit in, I'm still fighting the jet-lag but still very much on a high.

Spring Racing and twinkle toes

Night racing at Mooney Valley Racecourse

This was actually a lovely serving of Salmon & Sushi  

Before the night kicked off hence the lack of horses  

Bailey's moose and meringues, nom nom 

New shoes

In my normal life I hang around playgrounds with my 3 year old in my new shoes

Only 3 more sleeps till New York so this will probably be my final post before I go!

Last week, I was delighted to be invited to the Committee Dinner at Mooney Valley Racecourse celebrating the start of the Spring Carnival. It was a fairly lavish affair and unfortunately my pics do not do the night justice. My beloved and I were treated to a three course dinner on the top floor of the establishment and spent the night drinking and losing money, twas fun, I wore my Holly Fulton frock. The room was full of the crème de la crème of racing, trainers, die hard equestrian athlete lovers! (yes, horses! that's what racing folks call them), not the fashion conscious you would say, I was most definitely the brightest person in the room.

One small purchase before the trip was these cute jelly bow shoes from Peter Alexander, reminiscent of the Melissa shoes at the bargain price of $29, twinkle toes indeed, next time you see me on here I will be on the streets of Manhattan, until then, take care.

Love Sleekit x

A few new things around my home

English Cornish-ware, you can get some here 

 The Chinese Girl (often popularly known as The Green Lady) is a 1950 painting by Vladimir Tretchikoff.

My mum recently moved house and with a smaller space has off loaded some treasures to me. The Vladimir Tretchikoff print has been in my family for years and I have always loved it, it sat at the top of our stairs in our house back in Cumbernauld, Scotland, always visible as you came through the front door. It was given to my mum and dad as a wedding gift. It was mass produced in the 60s and became the world's biggest selling art print. Reminds me of home and growing up.

The English Cornish-ware was also given to my mum as a gift. I love the simplicity of the design, it's so iconic; conjures up images of British families sitting round the breakfast table. I hope to buy some dinner plates and bowls to add to the collection.

Have you inherited something that reminds you of your youth and growing up??

Polka dot playsuit

In a previous post I mentioned that I had purchased a Polka dot playsuit from Sportsgirl; well here it is in all its glory! A belter huh, I love it! The perfect day to night outfit for my up and coming trip to NY (I'm sorry if I have been droning on about this trip for an eternity but I'm bloody excited!).

I will spend a couple of days in NYC on my own before I hook up with my friends from Glasgow. My best mate I haven't seen for a couple of years and the rest of the girls, its been yonks, so I wanna make a bit of an entrance. What do you reckon, will this do??

playsuit: Sportsgirl

belt: Kookai

shoes: Gifted

box: Mimco

blazer: Urban Outfitters

bangle: Kinki Gerlinki

ring: Sportsgirl

brooch: somewhere on Elgin st 

ps I also plan to get some wedges to go with it when I get there as it's a wee bit too long in length at the mo. 

Friday treat Bjork | Moon

Just beautiful. I heart Bjork. Originality is a precious thing.

How to colour block

I find it slightly annoying when a style you have been working for some time becomes a 'Trend'. How rude! If you have been following my blog you will be well aware that my look is very much about colour and in particular the art of 'colour blocking'. Colour is an aesthetic I am very comfortable with and I love to experiment. In my day job as a Graphic Designer, I work closely with colour designing logos, brochures and print material and find that helps when I work my wardrobe.

If your slightly terrified at the prospect of colour blocking why not start with one colour; for example, if you mostly wear black why not try mixing in orange or yellow. If you want to be a wee bit more adventurous then think complimentary colours: red and blue, orange and grey or purple and red; look to nature for the best inspiration, especially of the flower variety. 

Here's a few Sleekit looks from over the last couple of years, yes can you believe I have just passed my second Anniversary, that's a whole lota colour. Go on have fun with it.

Love Sleekit x

Lunch at Trunk

I have been rather slack on the posting front; life has been busy, busy, but today I took time out for lunch at Trunk. It was glorious day in Melbourne, albeit a wee bit windy, unexpectedly flashed a few cars when a gust of wind sent my silk dress a flying and on the power walk back to the office my sandle snapped : ( Ach well, will just need to buy myself a new pair in NY, 3 weeks today till I go! eek

So, back to the lunch, Trunk, a perfect spot to indulge in a delicious lunch and make the most of the alfresco weather. I munched on a meatball baguette while my new partner in crime (at work) Beth enjoyed the Tuna salad. 

dress: Alice McCall for Target

sandles: Nine West (pre snap)

bag: Thrifted from Fashion Hayley

shades: Urban Outfitters

cardie: Jay Jays

And in other news, let me introduce you to my new one-sy, currently on lay-by at Sportgirl, it's gonna be a perfect day to night outfit for my trip. I'm planning on teaming it with my red patent belt, red bow shoes. Cute huh? I probably need to lay off the meatball baguettes though!