January 2016 – trafash

Background: World Financial Center and Freedom Tower, NY. Dress: C21; Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi

Hi folks!

These pictures are from my recent December shoot in downtown Manhattan, where our talented photographer from Kichaak productions captured my different moods in various locations. In this post, I would like to share some of the must see attractions of downtown manhattan.

Weather: New York is freezing right now (January) as we just got done with the snow storm-Jonas-this past weekend. Good time to visit, is sometime between April-October, since New York is usually very cold in winter. Like any other big city you needs at least 10-14 days to see the city. New York is one of the most populous, diverse, and fast-paced city in the world. Due to it’s high diversity, you will see a mix of different cultures with a blend of modernization to it. Some of New York’s museums and attractions are worth seeing and spending time at. City has top-notch restaurants and possibly every cuisine you could think of.

Attractions: In downtown, NYSE on Wall street, Bull on the broadway, Brooklyn bridge, South street seaport, 9/11 memorial, Freedom tower observatory, Statue of Liberty and Battery park city by the Hudson river are must visits. You can also take a morning/evening ferry tour to see the island of Manhattan or you can take a 15min chopper ride and see the aerial view of the city.

Commute: Cabs are little expensive to commute for tourists, while trains are relatively cheaper and has great connectivity all over Manhattan.

Clothes: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as you might need to walk a lot while exploring the city. In evenings for classy dinners, a cute dress with heels can be worn with chic accessories.

Time to plan a trip, see you soon in NY!!

(This photo shoot is brought to you by Kichaak productions)

k11 — A walk in the gardens of Battery Park City, NY.

Hold the traffic! On the streets of New York City. Dress: C21; Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi; Earrings: uncuts polki by trafash

k14 — Walking in the gardens by the Hudson river, NY. Dress: C21; Clutch: YSL; Sunglasses: RayBan

k12 — Bidding adieu to the fall colors of New York.

Trying to give a glamourous shot here. Handmade Cuff: Spain

k10 — Admiring the beautiful colors of almost gone fall. Dress: C21; Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi; Earrings: Uncuts polki by trafash

New York’s famous yellow cabs in the background. Dress: C21; Clutch: YSL; Earrings: Uncuts polki by trafash; Handmade Cuff: Spain

Last summer, my younger brother was visiting from India, so we decided a sibling getaway to Colorado. I flew to Denver from New York and drove to Estes Park from there. It’s almost a 1.5 hours drive from the airport. We stayed in Estes Park, it’s a cute little town with gorgeous scenic views and is situated in the lap of lush green and snow capped mountains, and comes under Rocky mountain national park. A cog railway train to pikes peak (the highest summit of Rocky mountains) can be taken from a small town called Manitou. Views from the top is believed to be breathtaking but it was snowing when we went there, so there was hardly any visibility. (Lesson 101: make sure you check weather before heading up there!)

Weather: It was quite cold even in summer, a slim jacket/ sweatshirt/ shrug is required all the time. While going to Pikes peak, a woolen jacket is a MUST, or be ready to freeze to death!

Points of interest: Rocky mountain national park, Garden of Gods, Pike peaks. A walk in the evening in a small town of Manitou and Estes park is highly recommended.