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NYC: Fire Escapes

stuff-i-love.com: New York fire escapes

stuff-i-love.com: New York Upper West Side fire escapes

stuff-i-love.com: New York Upper West Side fire escapes

stuff-i-love.com: New York Upper West Side fire escapes

vintage fur coat

New York fire escapes, vintage fur cape, J. Crew, Banana Republic

Fur coat/cape – vintage (similar ones here and here at great prices) | Sweater  – J.Crew | Pants – Banana Republic | Boots – similar | Watch – Daniel Wellington | Bracelet – J.Crew (similar) | Lips – Burberry No. 30 Primrose Hill Pink

I love the way fire escapes look and I think they’re the quintessential feature of New York architecture. My concerns with building security aside I think they add so much character to a building. Having a photoshoot on our fire escape was a no brainer though I had doubts about its structural integrity. I sat on the window ledge for a bit then slowly transferred my full weight on the platform. There’s a black plaque on the railings with a warning that a certain activity on the fire escape, like perhaps storing things (the letters were very faded), or maybe photoshoots, would incur a fine of $15. Assuming inflation is not included it would have been totally worth it.

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  1. Stephanie says

    March 28, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Pretty photos! I absolutely adore those ankle boots! What a neat idea to take photos on a fire escape. I’m actually afraid of heights but it makes for a fun background!

    • Jenny @ stuff-i-love.com says

      April 2, 2013 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you Stephanie! It was a bit scary at first!

  2. Alyssa says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Agreed, those boots are lovely — looking through all the different outfits you’ve worn them with makes me realize how versatile they are.

    • Jenny @ stuff-i-love.com says

      April 4, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks Alyssa! I wear them more than I’d like to admit. They give me the height gain that I desperately need and are comfortable to walk in.

  3. Cabbage Girl says

    April 9, 2013 at 3:42 am

    What an old building. I think you add some modern contrast to NYC. Good Job, Jenny!

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