Inspired by the warm winter sunlight, we took to Central Park for an impromptu photo shoot. This walk sign on the road takes street style to a whole new level with a chic Vanessa Bruno tote. We get all our Vanessa Bruno loot from Soho gem Kisan and the French boutique Ludivine on the Upper East Side. Pictured bottom right are on-trend sneaker wedges from Schutz and Grey Goose, and a pair of edgy Ash boots like Cara Delevingne's. 

It is It 
"It" by Alexa Chung is a personal collection of photos, likes and dislikes, tips on how to go to a music festival in style, and her thoughts on life. A quick read that you can skim through and reread in times of needed inspiration, we recommend this fun book for all Zollarites. 

Affordable Art 

On the lookout for a small, affordable photograph? Lumas is your answer. This art gallery, founded by Stefanie Harig and Marc Ulrich, with New York location in Soho and the Upper East Side, aims to make high quality photographs accessible to everyone. The photograph pictured above is a smaller version of an originally larger print and sells for $129.00. The subjects of their photographs cover everything from icons to fashion to stunning images of the ocean. We are putting this stunning image of Audrey Hepburn on our wish list! 

Are canelés the new macarons?
Photo from Canelés by Céline website

Canelés by Céline is a small shop specializing in canelés that recently opened on 82nd between 1st and York Avenues. Although the outer, crunchy caramelized layers of these sweet French treats, lined carefully in neat rows like gemstones, may appear to be the same, the soft custard on the inside of each is a surprise. They offer every flavor imaginably, from a sweet vanille to a tangy citron, in addition to savory flavors like basil pesto  and parmesan cheese. Will canelés be the new macarons, sweeping the city by storm and available in every combination of flavors? Canelés by Céline already sells a truffle canelés, and just recently Payard came out with white and black truffle macaron. If these little custard filled delights do gain the fan base of a Ladurée macaron, just remember- Zollare caught it first! 

There is nothing like a chic fur jacket to keep you warm on a windy winter day. A shorter jacket is typically better so the fur does not become overwhelming. Blue Tree, own by actress Phoebe Cates on the upper east side, has a great selection of fur outerwear. Pair with boots in the same tone. And a sparkly Vanessa Bruno tote never hurts. 

Let them eat cake! 

Follow Marie Antoinette's wise words and trade in Cheerios for a slice of Galette des Rois. This French   cake made of flaky pastry filled with almond cream to celebrate Three Kings' Day, serves as a delicious breakfast as well as dessert. Pick one up from Eric Kayser and hope to find the small porcelain toy tucked in your slice! Whoever finds the toy gets to be King or Queen for the day. If only the cake came with dresses and shoes like Marie Antoinette's. 

If shopping in Gramercy, stop by ABC Kitchen  and sip on one of their fresh sodas. Pictured here is the lemon thyme. Easy to make for yourself at home too!