STYLE CREDITS
Kathleen (@KathleenBIly): Marc Jacobs coat; Topshop mockneck top; Vintage feather skirt; Lulu Frost bracelet; Oscar De La Renta earrings; Marc Jacobs shoes
Christina (@Manneeni): Vintage coat; DEIVIE romper; Glitter Bomb choker; Lulu Frost bracelet and earrings; Schutz shoes
[Photos by Jenna Burke]
All my dating profile says is that "I hate cats, I love burgers" because, you know, that really tells you a lot about a person. Despite Taylor Swift's efforts, cat people are weird, and there is no way a hard-core carnivore could end up dating a vegetarian or, even worse, a vegan. Luckily I live in a city that is essentially a mecca for burger joints and enthusiasts like myself. Not one to let an opportunity pass me by, I created this column as an excuse to eat burgers on a weekly basis and tell you about my favorites. Since I am not a food critic and rather just a fashion girl who loves a good piece of red meat, I figured I'd shake things up and give you Burgers N' Bling -- accessory features with a side of beef.
406 E. 9th Street, New York, NY 10009
It's always fun to try a burger from a place that specializes in them -- these are the spots that get really adventurous with their flavor combinations. In the mood to shake things up, I finally tried the East Village burger bar, Whitman's, and the experience was a montage of *pow* emojis. After some serious menu anxiety (I am the worst at food decisions), I finally settled on the Famous Juicy Lucy, a pimento cheese-stuffed short rib delight topped with caramelized onions. Served on a super soft sesame seed bun, simple enough to complement the otherwise decadent burger, the Juicy Lucy is a gooey, cheesy dream. I was literally on the brink of hanger mania when I arrived, but once my order of sauteed kale arrived, salty and crisped to perfection, and I took a bite of this burger, all was at peace. Not to mention they serve Genesee beer, which scores them extra points just for being cool.
Burger by Whitman's: Beef short rib blend burger stuffed with pimento cheese, served with caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, spicy pickles and special sauce on a sesame seed bun. Caution: juicy lucy is very hot in the middle and might squirt.
Whitman's Famous Juicy Lucy
Photos by Tommy Mendes at The Randolph Brooklyn
STYLE CREDITS:
Christina (@Manneeni): Zara crop top; Banana Republic white jeans (available here); Vintage sheer jacket; Schutz wedges; Ray Ban sunglasses (available here); Lulu Frost earrings (available here); DEIVIE ring; Loreal nails in Flirt
Kathleen (@KathleenBily): H&M dress; Lulu Frost jewelry (available here); Prada sunglasses (available here); Schutz sandals; Marc Jacobs bag
Cristina (@CristinaBlairGibson): Antoinette dress; Lulu Frost jewelry (available here); Schutz heels
Sidenote: All the bomb jewelry in this shoot was designed by Kathleen Bily for Lulu Frost! Get to know this talented babe in her cult chat here.
Photos by Jenna Burke @ Cult Factory HQ in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
STYLE CREDITS:
Christina (@Manneeni): LOOK 1 - Mara Hoffman swim cover up; Old Navy black bikini top and bottom (available here and here); BCBG beaded sandals; H&M earrings (available in-store); Versace X H&M ring; LOOK 2 - Old Navy rash guard (available here); Old Navy bikini bottoms (available here); SCHUTZ sandals
Laura Lane (@LauraLane__): LOOK 1 - Mara Hoffman crop top; Forever 21 rainbow swimsuit (available here); Vintage wide-leg pants; Topshop sandals; Bracelets her own (from South Africa and Mexico trips); LOOK 2 - DEIVIE mesh tank; Old Navy black bikini top (available here); Vintage printed pants; Birkenstock sandals (available here)
Photos by Dani Mac at Sweethaus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
STYLE CREDITS:
Christina (@Manneeni): Vintage top (available here); American Apparel skirt (available here); Schutz wedges (available here); Elaine Turner bag; Urban Outfitters sunglasses (available here); DEIVIE ring (inquire here); Essie "DJ Play That Song" nails
