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Romanticize Your Summer In NYC
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items Slow down and fall in love with your life this summer. Think soft mornings with iced coffee and a good book, golden hour picnics in the park, spontaneous solo dates, and nights that feel like a movie. Whether you’re exploring hidden gems in New York ...
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Soft Morning Coffee
Picnic & Park Day Essentials
Beach Day Escape
Solo Date Activities
Romantic Summer Reads
Hot Girl Walk Essentials
Soft Morning Coffee
Start your day slow. Journal, read, people watch, and sip something cold and sweet. Visit some of NYC aesthetic cafés.
Really like this coffee shop. Warm Pastries and breakfast burritos pair great with their coffee. Often busy but was worth it.
Best coffee in NY | Under Pressure Coffee | Coffee near me | Under Pressure Coffee
Such a great atmosphere, the workers are great. Definitely a place to great place to grab a coffee and stay awhile. They have Filipino inspired coffee's and they are super delicious.
Millie’s Coffee Co (@milliescoffeenyc) • Instagram profile
They have a brown butter latte on TAP that is so delicious. Not much seating but, perfect if you would like to take your coffee on a slow morning walk.
Caffe Paradiso ♥️ (@caffeparadiso.nyc)
Journaling is the perfect way to document your everyday life. These journals are a great size for carrying around and affordable.
PAPERAGE Lined Journal Notebook, Sage Green, 160 Pages, 5.6x8 in, Hardcover
Picnic & Park Day Essentials
Romanticize doing nothing. Lay in the grass, snack on fresh fruit, read a book, and let time slow down.
Perfect for taking on the go. Mainly use when I go to the beach or picnic days. Lasts about 7 hours.
JBL Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Blue
Love this table! Holds wine and wine glasses. Great for a beach day or picnic.
SASIDO Portable Acacia Wood Wine Picnic Table
Definitely prefer a sunscreen spray over a lotion. Doesn't leave skin feeling sticky and has a great smell.
Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - Sun Bum | Ulta Beauty
Love the gingham design of this blanket. Great size and easy to clean.
ZAZE XL Waterproof Picnic Blanket 80x80 Green
A card game and food go hand and hand at a picnic for me. UNO is my go to game.
Uno Card Game 2 Pack, Red
Beach Day Escape
When the city gets too hot, escape to the beach. Salty air, cold drinks, and a full reset.
Lightweight and for a great price. Surprisingly spacious and fits all my essentials.
HOHOM Summer Mesh Beach Tote Bag with Pocket
Love that these are waterproof. Perfect for beach or pool days.
Hoyle Waterproof Clear Plastic Playing Cards
Absorbs fast and not sticky or greasy. Love that its super lightweight.
Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 50 Spray 6.5oz
Absolutely love these! Saw my aunt with them and just had to have them. Great size and lightweight. I mainly use as a blanket.
Genovega 6 Pack Oversized Turkish Beach Towels
Will be taking this fan with me everywhere this summer! Powerful fan with great battery use.
Portable Handheld Turbo Fan - 5 Gear 4000mAh
Great spending some time on the sand with a good book. Compact, the perfect size for fitting in your beach bag. Have all your favorite books in one place.
Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model)
Matte collection bathing suits are a must for me! 90% of bathing suits I own are from there. They always have such fun styles and prints, that are different every year.
Michail One Piece - Red Snake
Great price for a 4-piece towel set. Lightweight, Love the vibrant colors and the size.
Utopia Towels Pack of 4 Oversized Cotton Beach Towels 30x60
Solo Date Activities
Take yourself out. No waiting, no plans just doing what feels good
I always try to go to the MET once every summer. They always have an amazing fashion exhibit, which I live for.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Go Hungry! There are so many food venders to choose from. Just pay attention to what locations they are at and on what days.
Smorgasburg
Do yourself a favor and visit the Barnes and Noble flagship store when you're in NYC! They have 4 floors filled with books, with the addition of a cafe. I could spend hours and hours there.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Union Square, NY | Barnes & Noble
Romantic Summer Reads
Books that feel like warm air, and falling in love. Perfect for park days, beach trips, or slow mornings with coffee.
Great read. Emily Henry books are some of my favorite books to read. This book is more of a slow burn in my opinion but stick with it because it's worth it.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Will definitely read again! Adorable love story with lots of funny moments.
The Summer of Broken Rules: YA Romance
Hot Girl Walk Essentials
Turn your daily walk into a whole experience filled with confidence, fresh air, and a playlist that makes you feel unstoppable.
Super comfortable! Perfect for long walks.
New Balance 530 - Women's | Foot Locker
Take this bottle everywhere since I got it. Love the slender look and lock mechanism.
Owala 40oz FreeSip Sway Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Misty Meadow: Insulated, Leakproof, BPA-Free
Don't leave home without! Use to track my daily steps. Most satisfying when all three of my activity rings are completed.
Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm Rose Gold
Don't leave home without! Use to track my daily steps. Most satisfying when all three of my activity rings are completed.
Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm Rose Gold
Absolutely love these! Connects to devices seamlessly and can wear for a long period of time without discomfort.
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Perfect for on the go everyday use.
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L
Ever since I saw her interview with Tracee Ellis Ross, I fell in love with this podcast. I find it motivational and Emma Grede is a good interviewer.
Aspire with Emma Grede
Fell in love with this show and their season one soundtrack. A touch of nostalgia and romanticizing life.
Forever on Apple Music
Summer Night Magic
Slow down your nights: dinner, city lights, rooftop views, and moments you’ll want to remember.
Great place to slow down and go for a walk, especially at night. Has a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Enjoy classic movies we all love in a fun outdoor experience.
Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, New York