Pedi-cab Santa & Louis Vuitton luggage. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Loves Christmas at Tiffany’s To prepare for my first trip to New York in 2014, I rewatched the essential Breakfast at Tiffany’s. When I got here, Tiffany’s... Home 18 Dec 2024 | 01:25
Singing to the sky at the pinnacle of the QM2. ( Photo: Andrin Issac) Karen’s Quirky Style Voyages on a Modern-Day Mayflower I have always been fascinated by the brave Pilgrims who risked everything for freedom. So this October, I took a trip on... News 20 Nov 2024 | 02:11
Let’s do the Time Warp again! ( All photos: Andrea Thurlow) Karen’s Quirky Style Does the Rocky Horror Picture Show The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is my favorite movie of all time. I’ve seen it at least 30 times. I’ve gloried to dress... Features 27 Sep 2024 | 03:30
Manhattan model Karen Rempel tips their hat to the Village People’s cowboy, Randy Jones, at the former YMCA that inspired the song. ( Photo: Phil Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Channels the Village People at Chelsea’s Fabled YMCA This is a first for Karen’s Quirky Style—Karen in drag! Were you wondering who that mustached dude was? Ha, it’s me! This... Home 29 Aug 2024 | 05:08
Manhattan model Karen Rempel feels as cool as a summery popsicle at the Chelsea Hotel’s Lobby Bar patio. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Luxuriates at the Hotel Chelsea Rooftop Spa & Lobby Bar At the Hotel Chelsea you can check out any time you like, but you won’t ever want to leave. With the recent opening of the... News 31 Jul 2024 | 01:03
Manhattan model Karen Rempel admires the Salmagundi Club’s 46th annual open photo exhibition. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Celebrates Art Prize at the Salmagundi Club The Salmagundi Club of New York is one of the country’s oldest arts organizations, founded in 1871 by artists and patrons... News 03 Jul 2024 | 03:20
Manhattan model Karen Rempel flashes a peace sign in retro seventies style to honor the BBC series On the Buses and Daisy the Double-Decker bus that was transported from London to the Chelsea hot spot. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Revisits Daisy the Double-Decker Bus at Chelsea’s High Line Hotel The year is 1973. On the Buses is rolling out of the depot for the last time after a four-year run on the BBC. Daisy the... News 05 Jun 2024 | 05:02
Manhattan model Karen Rempel paints the town red at Travelers Poets & Friends, a heartful Italian café market, bistro, and bakery, centered between the Pamina gelato shop and the elevated New Italian restaurant, Alaluna. ( Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky Style Celebrates the Sunny Flavors of Italy at Travelers Poets & Friends It’s time for celebration as Travelers Poets & Friends brings the sunny flavors of Italy to an empty storefront at Sixth... News 15 May 2024 | 02:03
Manhattan model Karen Rempel savors the sparkling speakeasy cocktail vibe in the Chelsea Living Room. Photo: Philip Maier Karen’s Quirky Style Samples New Chelsea Hot Spot Hello friends, I am delighted to welcome you to Karen’s Quirky Style and introduce Chelsea’s newest restaurant, the upscale... Voices 19 Mar 2024 | 01:18
