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Sep 08 2012
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Life, Travel

SLIDING THRU NYC

(Photos by: TR & me)

One last round of vacation snaps and I promise there won’t be any more getaway photos for a while [sadly].

I’ve never actually been to New York City for pleasure so you can imagine the amount of touristy things we tried to fit in a few days. And the walking.. the walking!! I’m pretty sure my feet have grown a completely different entity from all the walking we did [esp. in not so walk-friendly shoes.] I should probably open a savings account for my feet with all the problems I’m going to have when I’m older. Or I should just invest in better shoes. Hah.

But I digress.

I love the city. There is such a creative, energetic vibe in the buildings, the streets, the people. I always think I want to move there every time I visit.. than I realize that means I actually need to find a job instead of shopping and hanging out in cafés all day. That might ruin it a little. But that is my favorite part of NYC. The shopping [of course] and the café life. Especially the café life. I love all the amazing restaurants and wish I could eat at every good restaurant but it would take months to eat through the city. I wish I could do that.

We hit all the spots: Liberty and Ellis Island via ferry, bike rides in Central Park, hit up the Today’s show to watch Jason Mraz live, strolled Highline Park, 9/11 Memorial, watched Dear, Suburbia in Long Island with our Salt Surf friends, hung out with new friends NYC Urchin & Mer Bags [more on them soon!!!], and of course we ate at a lot of great places and fit in some [speed] shopping.

All and all, a great [and quick] trip.. sliding thru NYC.

x

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Sep 06 2012
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Fashion, Travel

LOUNGING IN NEW YORK

(Photos by: TR)(Shirt: Vintage from Revolution , Vest: Antik Batik, Denim: Étoile Isabel Marant, Jewelry: Various)

While we had a quick minute in New York we stayed at the amazing Pod 39 Hotel. The whole concept of Pod Hotels is to offer hip and trendy accommodations at a thrifty price. It had an amazing ambiance and was definitely a modern hip. And they aren’t lying when they say pod. The rooms are tiny.. and I mean tiny. But it totally served it’s purpose. A place to sleep, keep your things, and take a shower. You don’t want to be hanging around in a hotel room when you’re in New York anyway!!!

But I don’t want to sound like a hotel review. The best, best part of the hotel was it’s rooftop bar. I heard a New Yorker [in passing] say “You don’t get very many rooftops like that in New York” as she left the bar one night. It was amazing. The view [including the Empire State Building] was fantastic, the decor made you fantasize about having it in your own home, and some of the most tasty [and exclusive] drinks in town.

My favorite time to go up to the rooftop was early in the morning. Before the heat, before the people, before heading out into the city. It was such a nice spot to sit quietly and sip on your coffee. I was obsessed with the lounge area with it’s leather chairs and african print pillows. [I have mentally prepared my future home with a lounge area just like that.] I could of hung out there all day just lounging around. It was a great way to start the day in New York.

Taking time to lounge in New York.

x

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Feb 27 2012
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Fashion, Travel

SUBWAY FASHION

(Coat: Burberry Look-a-Like; Actual: All Saint’s, Shoes: Miu Miu Look-a-Like; Actual: France Sarto, Purse: JadeTribe Look-a-Like, Actual: India purchase.) Ehehe. Underground fashion statement!

This, my friends, is as good as it gets for me in terms of New York fashion. In other words, it was so dang hard for me to get dressed in my regular attire when it is less than 70 degrees out that looking decent in cold weather is a challenge. That must sound terribly bratty but it’s true. I’m so used warm weather I had close to no clothes going to New York. I wanted to feel cute while I was there (who doesn’t??) and it was a challenge.

But on a less bratty-like note, it’s really hard to be confident about your dress in a place like New York.. during fashion week. Especially when you’re on a budget. Everybody strutting around looking fabulous made me consider dropping $1600 on the Proenza Schouler PS1 I’ve always wanted. That’s when I knew New York was getting to me.. who do I think I am even considering the idea of a $1600 handbag?? A months rent for a 2-bedroom 1-bath house with a carport and utilities included.. crazy!

But it all brings it down to perspective though.  And that’s why the “look-a-like’s” in the description are a bit of a joke. I don’t think anyone who can drop a couple thousand dollars on a handbag would be taking the subway anyway. I’m a downtown kinda girl. A budget kinda girl. My fashion will always be underground.. and on sale. Haha.

Thus, my subway fashion moment.

x

PS. On this particular night we were headed to the Philip Lim after party.. that we never got in to (hey hey, we were actually on the list!!) Kind of ironic though, considering the whole concept behind this post/outfit/etc. Haha. At least we got to watch small asian girls trying to fight the bouncers. Eheheh!!

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Feb 26 2012
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Fashion, Travel

HAIR THERAPY

Hello again world!! I have been away for so long doing all kinds of things (sleep not being one of them) and I finally have time to sit down at my computer, look through photos, and reminisce on NY passed.

One of the most exciting parts of my trip was getting my hair cut by Gerald DeCock. Before I went to pay him a visit my hair was in dreads. Literally. I don’t know if it was the New York weather and the fact that I don’t own a brush or ever really brush my hair.. but by 11am I had legitimate dreads forming on my head. My hair was in bad shape. I’m pretty sure my split ends had split ends. The only thing I had going for me was that ombre look everyone is trying to achieve. But mine was just sun/salt water damage.

Now, Gerald is one of the most interesting people I’ve met thus far. He lives in the penthouse of the Chelsea Hotel. He has got great style (love all his boots.) He is a phenomenal hairstylist.. and he allows crummy people like me to venture up to his pad to get my hair did. The whole experience was an experience. He cuts hair dry. Who does that?! He does. And my hair feels amazing. For a split second I thought I would actually need a brush. But his cut reassured me that none of that would be happening.

Oh, and his place. Yes, his place. A little gypsy heaven. I was snapping so many photos. If Gerald wasn’t so groovy he probably would have kicked me out. He painted all the walls himself, and has all kinds of trinkets and hangy-dangy’s, and there is so much color and stimulation you feel like you got knocked back to the 70′s. I don’t mind. I just wish I had a chance to peek up at his terrace! He’s been featured in all kinds of publications including one of my favorites: The Selby.

In a nut shell: The guy is talented, humble, radical, gypsy, unique, artist, classy, and any other kind of adjective in between that usually doesn’t fit into an ordinary person’s description. And did I mention my hair feels like baby swan feathers??

The whole experience was much needed hair therapy while I was in New York.

x

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Dec 03 2011
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Travel, Waves

THE GOODWIN PROJECT


 (Photos from: here)

I recently heard about The Goodwin Project and when I finally checked out their website I was close to tears. I know that sounds quite silly. But I was. It was like reading a fairy tale. A fairy tale. Everything they are experiencing, seeing, doing, feeling, touching, smelling, eating, knowing, and learning is what I’ve always dreamed of. The whole experience. The places, the people, the culture. I want that. I don’t know how else to describe it. I think I would have a heart attack out of pure excitement if I ever had the opportunity that the Goodwin’s have. Really.

So in a nut shell: Aamion, Daize, and the mini Goodwin’s set off on an epic adventure across the globe spanning from Hawaii to New York, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Nepal, Thailand, and more to come. Their life and experiences all documented. It all seems so thrilling and overwhelming in the best way possible! I’m a bit crazy/excessive and scrolled through all the pages of their blog and picked some of my favorite photos. I may have went a little overboard but there were so many amazing ones! I want to know all of the people involved in this amazing project. Really know them for all they’re worth. Because it’s all worth A LOT!!

Can’t wait for all of it to come together and see the final project!!

x

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Nov 21 2011
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Fashion

THE BUMBYS | AN APPRAISAL


(Photo 1 taken from Jennifer Binney, All other photos taken from: here)

One of THE coolest concepts I have ever come across. A man and woman dressed in disguise sitting at typewriters, You stand in line for your turn. You’re next. They look you up and down then start typing vigorously. A paper. An appraisal. It may seem a bit shallow and ruthless..  but that’s the point right? Maybe not to take it all so seriously. You know?? It’s like a parody. Our looks, how we see ourselves, etc. So what if they give me a low appraisal?? Or a high one? I would hope I won’t mind either way.. heh.

But I love their undisclosed identity. Who knows who and what they really look like?! Are they married? Are they brother and sister? What’s their real hair color? Eyes? Does Jill Bumby like to wear makeup? Does Gill Bumby eat his eggs sunny-side up? Their ambiguity makes the concept so much more alluring.. I think!

But judging by the appraisal they gave my friend it seems like they have a pretty accurate way of judging a person by their looks. For most, probably. Maybe not spot on but they get the idea about you. The best part is that Gill slyly passed my friend after the fact and whispered to her, “9.6.” Gahhaha!

All I know is I hope when I’m in NY next I can get an appraisal!

x

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