The Hell Gate Bridge at Astoria New York

The Hell Gate Bridge crosses the Hell Gate, a strait of the East River, between Astoria in Queens and Randall and Wards Islands in Manhattan.  It is a railway bridge constructed 100 years ago in 1917,  It got it's name from the corruption of the Dutch phrase Helle Gadt which could mean either bright strait or clear opening and was originally applied to the entirety of the East River!!!

My Favourite Fall 2017 Fashions

Getting my fall wardrobe ready is a lot of fun for me!!!  I am looking forward to cozy sweaters and comfortable ponchos!!!  The first thing I do is put away all of my summer clothes and assess what I already have in my wardrobe that fits into this years's look!  My must haves are a selection of cashmere sweaters, a leather jacket, a basic black dress that I can wear under jackets, ponchos, leggings and skirts to go with sweaters, jeans, and ankle and knee boots.  The only item that I needed to buy this year was a bergundy cashmere sweater to round out my look! I find that buying classic styles of the best quality that I can afford, I save money in the long run and always feel good in what I wear!111