Yesterday’s high came within a degree of setting a new record in Central Park. That was topped this afternoon when the mercury blasted up to 91 degrees, breaking the 1991 record of 89! The hot, dry weather combined with a breezy afternoon have led the Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for the area. Temperatures will remain in the 70s along south facing shores thanks to a sea breeze, demonstrating why Coney Island was hugely popular before air conditioning was invented. Shifting winds and late afternoon clouds will hold tomorrow’s high to the lower 80s.

A day like this and I almost called in sick to work to run away to long beach.  But the responsible one in my head made me go into work and sadly stare out the window daydreaming of the day I could have had.  Oh the sorrows of being an adult.

Also, if you happen to bump into Francis Ford Coppola or Jackie Chan today, please wish them a very happy birthday for me.

Ladies:

1. Basic White Tank top

$45 @ www.clubmonaco.com

2. Asymetric Leather and Cotton Skirt

$595 @ www.net-a-porter.com

3. Balenciaga Womens Handbag

$970 @ www.yoox.com

Guys:

1. Rakun Check Shirt

$61.20 @ www.yesstyle.com

2. Men’s 3 eye shoe by band of outsiders

$199 @ www.sperrytopsider.com

3. Silver Movember Cuff-link

$65 @ www.arbitrage.com

4. Frogskins Collectors Editions

$120 @ www.oakley.com

5. Gradient Hat By Robert Geller

$265 @ www.blackbird.com

6. Obey Poor Boy Khakis

$92 @ www.blackbird.com