Snow day in Central Park.

I keep falling off the blog wagon, but I think that has more to do with a lack of adventures than a lack of enthusiasm. It's tough to run around town (and country) when the weather is so gloomy. One major exception: last Friday's walk through Central Park.

We trekked from 30th Street on the East Side across the Great Lawn and around the Reservoir before finally heading home. Our hike took nearly four hours.

Standing at the end of the Mall, with no one in sight, under this canopy of oaks, made me feel so tiny.

Sadly these Hunter wellies were my most suitable shoes for the adventure. Despite keeping me dry, the toes were not toasty. 

Next time I'll follow my hiking partner's lead and don Bean Boots. But of course a Rhode Islander would be better equipped for twenty inches of powder.

But even he wasn't prepared to take on these tots and their sleds. (We should have taken a sled!)

The weatherman promised 50 degrees this weekend so hopefully this (above) is the last snow we'll see till next winter. Hopefully.

Manufactured in N.Y.

Last November Nick Schonberger of Selectism tapped me for a new project. It was originally conceived to coincide with the premiere of "Made In New York," but I have trouble staying on deadline, so now it stands on its own.

Anyway! I had the good fortune of interviewing five designers who work and manufacture their goods right here in the five boroughs. The masterminds behind Mister Mort, Epaulet, Unis, and the Wurst Editions all gave me their time, wit, wisdom, and sneak peeks into spring collections. And most importantly they shared their experiences navigating - and reviving - one of our city's oldest industries.

Try on the final product here.

Girl American: Lindsay McCown

Lindsay is a true California girl: born and raised in rural Missouri, she forged West to strike gold and ended up finding herself along the way. That's why I've chosen her as my first Girl American for 2010. 

Her original blog was titled "Lindsay Needs Coffee", but I disagree. This girl has more energy and optimism than a field of java beans could ever produce. A tireless volunteer for hospice and cancer patients, she imbues her personal style with practicality and ease of movement. She has no time for clothes that slow her down, and that refusal to be inert or restrained is an inspiration.

"That Brooklyn bullshit, we on it."

On Sunday Samantha and I went to the Brooklyn Flea to kill a couple hours and inspire ourselves. 

Prost! A toast...

Kate Huether, my original Girl American, flew to Mexico last week and came back with an engagement ring. Ever the style star (even in a post-proposal daze) she is already filling her blog Joy & Cake with amazing photos of nuptial inspiration. I am so excited to see what this girl pulls together for her party of a lifetime, and undoubtedly Saint Louis' chicest wedding. Many congratulations to her fiance Deni and best wishes to Kate as she begins this exciting new chapter in her American history.