Through My Lens : Recently

shoe crush is realized. Since I've been out of my ankle brace, I actually get to wear my Nike Air Pegasus 83's
I won't be running anytime soon but at least I can walk around with slightly more freedom now.
Reorganized the top of my dresser and found that a votive is a really nice way to store all my perfume samples.
I won a set of Heritory catalogs featuring an adorable Lee Seung Gi in a giveaway from Everything Lee Seung Gi.
Made kimbap for a potluck party we attended over the weekend.
Revok x Pose Street Art on Houston & Bowery. This was just replaced by a Swoon x Groundswell installation.
Tristan Eaton's mural of Audrey Hepburn on Mulberry & Broome as part of the Little Italy Street Art Project.
Fall color has been a little late to arrive in NYC this year but it's so pretty now that it's here.
And a throwback photo: Hurricane Sandy hit a year ago leaving behind this view from my apt. and no electricity for a week.

88 comments

Alexa said...

Love the shoes...and oh the sushi!

Unknown said...

Really lovely photos! Hope you can run soon! xx

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trishie said...

Gorgeous photos, Rowena. I esp love the one of the mural of Audrey Hepburn.

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Amazing photos doll, love this last one, so awesome!! Am glad your doing better, I hope it will continue :) Have a gorgeous week xx

Jackie Harrison said...

Beautiful images love the sushi want one lol.
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Unknown said...

Your images are just beautiful! I am so impressed by your culinary skills Rowena, and that street art is fantastic!

xo Mary Jo

Lilli said...

Morning Rowena! Love this kind of post from you, is like to know you better. As you already know, I love your Nike sneakers and I'm glad you are able to wear them. Autumn in NYC must be outstanding, just love the colors of the leaves from your snaps. I'm also curious to taste the Korean dish, looks very appetizing and something I would definitely enjoy to eat. Wish you a great week ahead my dear, kisses! xo

Elle Sees said...

i love graffiti and those are some gorgeous pics

Peet said...

You made kimbap all by yourself?? You're either a magician or a frigging culinary genius.:D

Emmylou said...

Awesome awesome photos, Rowena! Can u send me some of that kimbap? :P

Adam said...

cool nike shoes

Samantha said...

I love your nike shoes!! And you take such amazing pictures! Your kimbap looks delicious..definitely making me so hungry right now!!

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little luxury list said...

Mmm kimbap!
I have thrown my makeup in a crystal candy jar and also love how it organizes everything.
I do miss fall in NYC and am really surprised that the colors started changing so late.
Have a great week dear!

xoxo,
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Darcy said...

This sounds like a fun weekend! I love all the fall colors, looks so pretty.

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Jane said...

lovin these photos. kimbap looks so so good. i just saw mandu on someone else's blog and now kimbap. my stomach is officially growling. oh and your shoes look great!

A Very Sweet Blog said...

i love your new tennis rowena. gosh i remember when you guys were going through hurricane sandy. it was terrifying. that's a very cool way to store perfume samples. i will have to do the same. love when the leaves turn like that. the colors are always so pretty.
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FASHION TALES said...

It' great to hear that you're able to work a bit freely now! I think a comfortable shoe is definitely essential look like a lovely weekend. Have a great Monday! :) x

Unknown said...

love these photos, you're very talented!

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ALLIE NYC said...

So glad you are out of your brace. Maybe yon can get to Lucky FABB next year. Wow that mural is breath taking. I m going to have to pop down there and check it out.

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Unknown said...

You made those? They look amazing. I love the pictures, especially the art ones.

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Erika Lee @ A Tiny Rocket said...

Looks like it was gorgeous weekend and super cute shoes.

Federica Di Nardo said...

That sushi looks delicious!

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Jessica said...

Awesome pictures, love the fall in NYC, the colors are incredible! =)

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Unknown said...

Ciao Rowena, nice you are better, love your sneakers and pictures too!
Ciao ciao

Anonymous said...

Love these photos. Those sneakers look very comfy and the colors are great. I love how the fall colors are starting to pop up in the city.

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Love and Ace said...

You made the kimbap?? Wow I'm impressed - looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing these photos, hope you're ankle heels soon but I do love those Nikes! xx Kat


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MILEX said...

Quite intruding

Oh to Be a Muse said...

I love posts like these because they really give us a glimpse into your life. I love the art by the way!

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Lena L said...

your kimbop looks so adorable!
glad to hear your ankle is better.
i really enjoyed your pictures. why new york is always more beautiful through other people's eyes? ;)

Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky said...

you made that? dang, i can hardly make RICE. talented!!

-kathy
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Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Lucy! Me too!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Trishie! It's even nicer in person!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you Mary Jo! I really tend to cook easy things.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Glad you do Lilli! Autumn in NYC is indeed one of the prettiest times of the year. Same to you :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

It's actually not that hard but I really like what you said :D

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

You got it Emmy ;P

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Ali! I hope so! I came very close to buying a ticket this year but I still have to be careful with my ankle so I didn't think it'd be a good idea. You should. It's even more stunning in person.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! They are quite comfy. The city is really lovely this time of year.

Unknown said...

Such lovely shots Rowena! I love clean shots like this and you've got them perfectly!

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Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Aww thanks! They're actually pretty simple to make once you get the hang of it. I love them too :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Aw thanks Lena!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Hehe thanks! I use an electric rice cooker to make rice. It's foolproof :)

Unknown said...

i lovee kimbap. and your nikes! i'm thinking about getting nikes on black friday :)


MI VIVERE .

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Unknown said...

Very beautiful and inspiration images darling!
Love sushi so much!

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M.E said...

Love your pictures! Those beautiful fall pics really make me want to live in cooler countries again ;)

Carolina Krews said...

amazing photos ;)

xo

C.

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get carried away said...

great photos, and i love the shoes, so cool!
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Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Love those sneakers on you!!! And that mural of Audrey is awesome!! Great pics!!

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Style Servings said...

Gorgeous pics, I love seeing NYC in Autumn.. Can't believe that pic of the aftermath of Sandy though.. It looks so scary!

Sam said...

Hi doll, thanks for sharing these lovely NYC Fall photos with us, I think autumn must be the most beautiful in New York. Those wall art/murals are amazing, your sneakers look terrific.

Jessica (Coco/Mingo) said...

Great photos, Rowena!! You never fail to capture anything beautiful :) Also, those kimbap rolls looks so delicious, I get veggie kimbap rolls at a place near my work soooo good!!!

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Rebecca said...

Glad to hear that you are recovering even if is is slowly. Just one day at a time! Love the sneakers! They are so cute! Great idea about storing the perfume samples! I should really do this too!

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Diva In Me said...

Nice pair of sneakers! You're a sneakers chic now =)
Pretty autumn pictures too.

Imogen said...

Very beautiful. There's so much to love about this post!

Stella said...

I love kimbap!!!
You have so many samples, so you can try different parfume everyday.
x
Stella from a A Shiny Place

Marcela Gmd said...

Nice pictures!!! I love the mural of Audrey!!!
Have a good week, dear Rowena!!! my g+ and like for you!!!:)))

Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

fashgrace said...

you have great photography technics girl! and the sushi looks so nice. what camera did you use?
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Amy said...

These photos are so prettyyy.
It's starting to look like autumn here too. Leaves changing always gets me really excited!

j said...

Congrats on the winning LSG catalogs, I know how happy you must be about that. The votive and the outdoors are so pretty! I've never been to NYC in the fall, only the spring and the cold, cold winter. The kimbap looks delicious, what is the yellow part? I think I can identify the rest. :)

I love your new shoes! I'm returning the Pumas. They just aren't comfortable for me at all.

Ana Mascara said...

Woahh the mural is so beautiful! I am in love with all the colours.
And what beautiful pictures, do you mind if I ask what camera are you using?
I'm still looking to find one for myself :(

Thank you so much in advance.
You have a very lovely blog. ^__^

sandy sandhu said...

Following you hun.Love
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CQUEK said...

nice pair of nike...

Danielle said...

these are lovely!

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Unknown said...

the audrey hepburn mural is lovely! good to see that you're getting up and around again :)
mi vivere

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Nilu!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

You should totally go for it :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Jessica! We're lucky there's so much beauty in NYC :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Yep one day at a time and eventually I'll get there. Thanks!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you! I used a Fuji X100 for most of these shots and a few were taken with my iPod.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Me too Amy! I bet it's real pretty in London.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

That mural is amazing in person! I used a Fuji X100 for most of these shots and a few were taken with my iPod. Good luck finding a new camera ^_^

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Hehe you know I am :) Fall in NYC is one of the prettiest times of the year. That's pickled radish. It's a kimbap essential and what's awesome is that you can buy it pre-cut.
Thanks, I love them too! Aww bummer O_o

Classiq said...

I've been wearing sneakers a lot lately, especially on weekends and I sometimes don't want to take them off (I like pairing them with a trench and a clutch). Love that photo with the cab!

Jenmarie said...

I love the way the perfumes look in the candle jar! Such a cute idea :)

DC2NYCo said...

Wow! Beautiful photos! Rowena, thanks for being a loyal reader of my blog and your sweet comment. I know I wasn't blogging for some months, but now I'm back with new inspiration.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I know, it's so hard to take them off cause they're so comfortable.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I wish I'd thought of it sooner but I like that it's functional and pretty ;)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! I'm glad you're back!

Jo said...

I like to read posts about your life as it makes me feel like I know you better. Glad that you are finally outta the ankle brace! Oh... fall... I always always always love to look at how nature transform during autumn.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I'm so glad you enjoy these Jo. I do try to share myself and my life in these posts. Fall is seriously one of the most beautiful seasons :)

Ivana said...
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Ivana said...

Oh sweetie, that third to last photo took my breath away! You should make it into a print, I would buy it in a heartbeat! I would add it to the Chrysler Building print that's been proudly sitting on my new desk :) you are such an incredibly talented photographer!
And how amazing is that idea of storing perfume samples in a votive? I'm going to try it ASAP!