I ate this one up, so to speak. I love the farmer's market and you made me feel that much luckier to live near all this bounty, which inspires people to show their effortless style. And then you threw subway style in too! Thank you!!
You're the bees knees. Thank you for bringing me to Union Square. I have a hot pink rhinestone cuff I bought there at the Christmas market in 2000 and I'm putting it on NOW
On my recent regular farmers market rounds, one of my local Kentucky farmers recognized my Belgian Shoes and started a conversation about NYC - turns out she was at Ralph Lauren corporate in the late 80s/ early 90s and my heart just about exploded.
Living in Jerusalem we shop in shuk occasionally. It is nothing like NYC farmer’s markets. The shuk is loud, boisterous and constantly in motion. Samples of halvah are sweet and sticky. We can never pass it up. You can find everything one could possible want or need, it is not just fruit and vegetables brought in the dead of night. Meat counters, fresh roasted coffee beans and gelato next to bins of housewares. I love to wander the aisles but it gets very crowded especially Friday mornings before Shabbat. The fashion could be similar to NYC but there would be less flesh showing. Skirts would be longer as would sleeves. Secular women dress as they want but Orthodox women are much more covered and can be exquisitely fashionable. I love people watching at the shuk.
Fully aware! And why I mentioned that they are actually fundamentally different. Both my parents are from the Middle East and I have visited many bazaars and markets in my day, least not the very Jerusalem one you mention! The resemblance to me is more about open air shopping in warmer weather (usually when I’m present in those places). That said, you described the essence of the shuk beautifully and precisely. Felt I was there for a second! A premature Shabbat shalom to you❤️❤️
These street reporting pieces are my favorites!! I absolutely love being a part of NYC from your up close and personal captures. Today the vegetables, dogs, and pink shoes were highlights. Special request. The next time you're out and about will you capture images of the older men who play the street tiles (dominoes) if you see any? (By the way. I see why your feet/ankles were in distress from the shoes you walked in-- concrete sidewalks are not made for less than sturdy, functional shoes... I had issues in the past and learned my lesson the hard way. Once these issues surface they can come back and nag you at the most inopportune times.)
Really this was a wonderful mini vaca- thank you
Your post is such a treat, so inspiring and just what I needed on a rainy day in the south of Iceland. Thank you.
Okay- USFM shoppers aren’t playing. This letter was 100! Heading to Santa Monica FM this morning to also buy four packs of berries in cut off sweats.
Another wonderful piece of writing, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
I ate this one up, so to speak. I love the farmer's market and you made me feel that much luckier to live near all this bounty, which inspires people to show their effortless style. And then you threw subway style in too! Thank you!!
You're the bees knees. Thank you for bringing me to Union Square. I have a hot pink rhinestone cuff I bought there at the Christmas market in 2000 and I'm putting it on NOW
I love this post! When you live in the city, a farmers market is like a day on vacation!
On my recent regular farmers market rounds, one of my local Kentucky farmers recognized my Belgian Shoes and started a conversation about NYC - turns out she was at Ralph Lauren corporate in the late 80s/ early 90s and my heart just about exploded.
The signaling at work!! It’s amazing when it can connect us no?
Truly the best part of getting dressed for me.
Living in Jerusalem we shop in shuk occasionally. It is nothing like NYC farmer’s markets. The shuk is loud, boisterous and constantly in motion. Samples of halvah are sweet and sticky. We can never pass it up. You can find everything one could possible want or need, it is not just fruit and vegetables brought in the dead of night. Meat counters, fresh roasted coffee beans and gelato next to bins of housewares. I love to wander the aisles but it gets very crowded especially Friday mornings before Shabbat. The fashion could be similar to NYC but there would be less flesh showing. Skirts would be longer as would sleeves. Secular women dress as they want but Orthodox women are much more covered and can be exquisitely fashionable. I love people watching at the shuk.
Fully aware! And why I mentioned that they are actually fundamentally different. Both my parents are from the Middle East and I have visited many bazaars and markets in my day, least not the very Jerusalem one you mention! The resemblance to me is more about open air shopping in warmer weather (usually when I’m present in those places). That said, you described the essence of the shuk beautifully and precisely. Felt I was there for a second! A premature Shabbat shalom to you❤️❤️
You know I love this. Holler when you’re over here, I’m always at the market. Sometimes even with my Brigette Tanaka bags!
Wednesday is usually my day!! We go tg next time
Yaya, I’ll text you next week! Weds is my day too bc as you noted its cheffy day
Might have a brand new baby on boob
stoked
These street reporting pieces are my favorites!! I absolutely love being a part of NYC from your up close and personal captures. Today the vegetables, dogs, and pink shoes were highlights. Special request. The next time you're out and about will you capture images of the older men who play the street tiles (dominoes) if you see any? (By the way. I see why your feet/ankles were in distress from the shoes you walked in-- concrete sidewalks are not made for less than sturdy, functional shoes... I had issues in the past and learned my lesson the hard way. Once these issues surface they can come back and nag you at the most inopportune times.)
A+ attention to detail
Dogs are simply the best.
Wearing a look informed by the slime green pants and pink pops today. Fun to be inspired by the everyday!
Magic of the ordinary ❤️