THE NEW YORK POST

Introduction

I feel like I start every post this way but I'm sorry for being MIA the past two weeks!!!

Life has OFFICIALLY blown up for me, and it seems I don't have the free time I used to ESPECIALLY given that I had to plan, pack, and go on a trip to New York.

Now, I'm never going to complain about a trip to New York ESPECIALLY when it's one that I paid for (thanks Ace Hardware!), but packing for this trip was kind of stressful and this blog was partly to blame for that.

For this week's post, I want to talk about what I wore while I was in New York and, more importantly, what I was up to while I was there.

Note: I know this isn't joshuamillertravel.com but for the sake of my memory and entertaining the people in my life who I know read this blog, that's what it's gonna be. 🤷‍♂️

Day 1: The Met, Central Park, & Washington Square Park

As I wrote in both of my burgundy posts (1 & 2), red is the defining color of the Fall 2024 season, and since I have more red jackets than I know what to do with I felt like I had no choice but to wear red.

The jacket I wore this time is of personal significance to me because it's from my Grandma: Carol Jean Miller.

I've always loved this jacket on her because it reminds me of her and it's cool to know that my love for apparel and textiles is multi-generational.

Fashion makes me feel like I'm a part of a greater human story, and this jacket is no exception.

I paired the red jacket with a burgundy and white striped shirt and this pair of light-wash jeans from EXPRESS.

I would've LOVED to have worn my white vans, but since my foot was still healing from an injury that happened in FREAKING MARCH, I figured I shouldn't risk it.

Day 1 in New York started with Joshua (I love that we have the same name) and I journeyed up from the Upper East Side to get bagels from H&H Bagels which were surprisingly ... mid.

We then went to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) and I got to see my favorite painting in person again, which is always a joy.

My favorite thing about the painting is that the texture of the water is coming out of the canvas which helps it look even more immersive. I really could stare at it all day.

I also got this BEAUTIFUL red pin at The Met that will forever have a place on this jacket. 🥰

We ended the afternoon at Central Park which was incredible. It's just a shame that Central Park doesn't photograph that well.

I also feel like I could spend all day in Central Park.

Later in the day, we headed somewhere in New York I've always wanted to go: Washington Square Park. It was equally incredible.

Day 2: Statue of Liberty & Times Square

For Day 2 I had a hunch that I'd want to wear something a bit more formal, so I chose to wear GAP on GAP with this blue and white vertical striped shirt and green straight-fit pants.

I felt great wearing this because the shirt is so lightweight that I didn't have to worry about getting hot in it, which was a joy considering I walked 25,832 steps that day.

I woke up early and took the subway up to Washington Heights: a neighborhood I've ALWAYS wanted to visit because if I were ever brave enough to chase my childhood dream of moving to Manhattan it'd be the only neighborhood I could afford.

I boarded the 1 line at Columbus Circle and after five stops I watched three men together carrying a guitar, accordion, and upright bass get on the subway.

As the doors closed, I could only think one thing to myself: am I going to be lucky enough to hear them play? And lucky I was.

The second the subway doors closed the subway was FILLED with the sound of them playing. I couldn't help but smile at the fact that this, for many New Yorkers, is normal.

It's one thing to watch a band at a restaurant or in a park, BUT ON THE SUBWAY??? I'm still recovering.

Anyway, after two short two minutes, they got off at the next stop.

I was heartbroken.

I've been a fan of the "New York City Subway Funny Moments" corner of the internet for a long time, but I've never LIVED in one before, and now I officially have!

(not my photo)

After the free concert, I walked through Washington Heights.

I've taken a lot of walks, but I think this was one of my favorites.

The neighborhood is historically Puerto Rican which meant no shortage of reggeaton and Spanish food.

The weather was incredible, BRAT (2024) sounded spectacular, and everything was just so nice.

When Joshua woke up we then visited the Statue of Liberty by taking the Staten Island Ferry.

I will say, as someone who fell for the New York City is the best city in the world trap from a young age, I've never really understood why people are so obsessed with the Statue of Liberty.

Like, I get that it represents the American Dream of opportunity and abundance, but if you take away the symbolism - it's not THAT cool.

Regardless, after the boat ride, I dragged Joshua to Times Square.

I've been here a couple of times so I wasn't as entranced by it as I was at 15 years old, but I knew Joshua had to see it.

My favorite thing while I was there was the GAP x Troye Sivan billboard because it reminded me that the things I read about in magazines and write about on this blog are real and happening right now.

Conclusion

New York is incredible and I love it in a way I don't think I can ever describe.

As I stare at the blank white screen and the flashing line urging me to think of something to say, I can't help but think of all of the amazing things I felt while I was there.

New York is fashion in a way that goes beyond clothing - it's a place that urges you to stay in the moment.

In New York, everything is a seemingly infinite flash of today's culture, and in the blink of an eye, it's gone forever and onto the next big thing.

I constantly worry about that I'm missing out on the world, but in New York, I can't help but feel like I'm in the center of it.

I love New York, and I can't wait to go back.

Thanks for reading!