Post-NYFW Retail Therapy at Urban Space Meatpacking

Now that NYFW is over...where to go, who to slap (referencing the fashion-related slapping incident just a few days ago)? After brunching at Pastis this Sunday morning, we suggest you walk over to Urban Space Meatpacking, an oasis in the shadow of the Standard Hotel. 

The outdoor market is reminiscent of the Union Square and Bryant Park holiday markets, but in our experience has been far less crowded than either of those bustling venues. With many up and coming designers showcasing their wares, this is a great place to find something bearing that elusive trifecta: stylish, unique and reasonably priced. 

Specifically, Urban Space Meatpacking is a fabulous option for accessories and food...perhaps two of our favorite things. Among the various jewelry vendors, our favorites were the geodes and gems of Rifle + Radford and the colorful chunky necklaces at wink&flip. Foodies can get anything from Sigmund's pretzels (including a sunflower seed version) to gourmet pizza to homemade popsicles. Mmmm, we're off to USM - see you there!

Fashplosion at Fashion's Night Out

Following our own advice, we braved the stylish swarm that descended upon Meatpacking for FNO last night. For those of you who couldn't make it, let us paint the evening in broad strokes. Dancing in the street -> accessory shopping and cotton candy consuming at Urban Space Meatpacking -> dancing in the street...all against a backdrop of champagne corks popping.

If in need of inspiration for your weekend looks, here are some of our favorite trends that we spied on the Street StyleSetters:

  

Fashplosion! 90s throwback (washed out pearl-studded denim vest), sky-high bun accentuated with enormous 90s style bow, mulletskirt (we decree that this should officially be one word), and, obviii, sparkly converse sneakers.

 

 Xoxo...sky-high bun and wrappy bracelet combo. 

   

Tribal print + maxi skirt/dress

 

For our part, we were inspired by these trends to style an ensemble of simple neutral maxi-mullet dress + accessories from Wink and Flip + Candela sandals.

Welcome back, Fashion Week.