NYC Diaries; An Afternoon Wandering The West Village
Our afternoon exploring the West Village started long before we ever set foot in its leafy streets.
On the way downtown, we made a quick stop at the iconic Grand Central Station to grab some shots.
That celestial ceiling and the constant ballet of travellers moving beneath it makes this place feel magical.
As another location where many films are shot, it almost felt like we were on set starring in our own movie.
From there, we hopped on the subway and made our way to the West Village in search of the Friends apartment building on Bedford Street.
As a longtime Friends show fan seeing it in person was surreal, like stepping straight into the TV screen I grew up watching on repeat.
It’s funny how a simple building can hold so much nostalgia.
Every corner of this neighbourhood looks like it has been pulled from a movie set; brownstones with perfectly worn stoops, tree-lined streets, tiny cafés with outdoor tables, and endless photo-worthy pockets of charm.
We didn’t manage to find Carrie Bradshaw’s actual apartment from Sex and the City, but we did stumble across a stoop that looked almost identical.
Naturally, I couldn’t resist getting a few fun outfit snaps.
I was even wearing a Carrie Bradshaw inspired fit: a chic shift dress, my favourite sand coloured long boot heels, my new Polène handbag, and classic YSL black sunnies to complete the look.
As the afternoon went on, we kept discovering more of the West Village’s character. Quiet pockets of calm, stylish locals walking their dogs, bookstores tucked into corners, and that unmistakable creative buzz that only New York seems to have.
There’s so much more to see and I can’t wait to wander those streets again on our next trip, latte in hand, camera at the ready, soaking in every inch of that West Village charm ❤
Dani Aneka 