independence day

{ this independence day i felt very independent. i had a few moments throughout the day where i thought to myself, am i really living in new york city? on my own? doing exactly what i want to be doing? i hopped around, between roof top parties, terraces, bakery windows, and the dream hotel downtown. it was a fabulous fourth of july, i love this beautiful free country. cheers to america! }

{ festive rainbow straws in tribeca }

{ the most american beverage i can think of with a view of the freedom tower }

{ a fourth of july cake at empire cake in chelsea }

{ terrace view @ phd dream downtown’s sunset party }

{ an unbelievable show above the hudson that prompted my independent epiphany. american girl by tom petty was blasting and every party goer sang along. }