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As a longtime West Coaster, I thought maybe my move over to the East Coast would be a shock to my "I can always venture to the beach/mountains/open space whenever I want" mentality and in some ways, that's been true. I'd be lying if I didn't admit it's been an adjustment on my part (a welcomed one, for all the trade offs this beautiful, crazy city has to offer), but an adjustment just the same. And yet, there are times I'm strolling around Central Park and I can't help but think to myself, "Where am I right now? Am I even in a city anymore?"

Admittedly, I don't get up to Central Park as often as I would like, making it a personal goal I'm resetting for myself this year. So when the folks over at Longchamp and Vogue Magazine asked me if I wanted to join them on a pedicab tour of some of their favorite hidden gems in the park, I jumped at the chance! Certainly didn't hurt that they let me borrow a few fall worthy pieces, all inspired by their latest Fall campaign "Urban Jungle" (fitting for a day in Central Park, right?). My good friends, Charlotte and Brooke came along for the ride, rounding out our trio, which much like the video, we all played a sartorial role, hitting different notes of the collection. I happened to represent the "vegetal" portion here: deep olives, earthy tans and calming greys, in rich suedes and fur trims. Exactly up my alley, if you ask me and just what I'll be reaching for this fall.

For anyone's who visited the park before, you might know a few of my favorite spots already (I've shot at them many times). Topping the list, we have Bethesda Terrace (pictured here), the Loeb Boathouse, Jackie O Reservoir and Strawberry Fields, most of which we had a chance to swing by during our tour. And to my surprise and delight, we had a few new-to-me spots as well, including Shakespeare's Garden, Belvedere Castle (highly recommend!) and Bankrock Bridge.

We ended the day with a late lunch at Loeb Boathouse, which many of you may recall from a certain Sex and the City episode where Carrie and Big fall rather unceremoniously into the lake. Rest assured, none of us fell in -- but we did enjoy some seemingly bottomless mimosas instead, which I think Ms. Bradshaw would approve of.

Huge thanks to the Longchamp and Vogue team for playing tourist with me the other day -- and if you have a moment, do check our their latest fall campaign video here. It has a fun, quirky Wes Anderson vibe -- what's not to love?

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This post was in collaboration with Longchamp and Vogue Magazine. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Photos by Falcon Griffith