Chelsea: How to Spend a Rainy Day

9th Avenue Side of Chelsea Market

The weather in New York has been significantly less than stellar for the past two weeks. And by that I mean today was almost 90 degrees, incredibly humid, and off-and-on stormy. Which means an ideal hang out spot should be air conditioned and dry. 

Chelsea Market fits that criteria. Between 15th and 16th you'll find an indoor market with a range of great food, pleasing every one of your friends without having to compromise, as well as beautiful art installations to perch by as you dig in. 

On a hot and humid day like today wearing anything feels unbearable. Still, nakedness is not an option so I went with a floral dress and strappy sandals. Feeling equal parts ballerina inspired and overheated I wore my hair in a messy bun.

Dress - Brandy Melville, Lace Bralette - Urban Outfitters

Sandals - Urban Outfitters

Pouch - Pamela Barksy

For food I opted for vegan sushi. Two stores down I met friends who found dessert at Doughnuttery, where you can watch chefs make adorable mini donuts as soon as you order. Searching for seating for four girls near the food stalls was a bust but we managed to snag a bench under one of the most instagrammed corners of Chelsea Market, a pathway where the ceiling is covered in beautiful string lights that fall into curtains in four corners.

Beyond Sushi - Spicy Shitake

On a nicer day we could've taken our food to the High Line, train tracks turned into a public park just outside of Chelsea Market. Unfortunately that trip will have to wait until the weather turns around.

Wishing you all a lovely week!

Post by Naima Drecker-Waxman

Outfit Photos by Dale Li. Remaining Photos by Naima Drecker-Waxman.