Sorry! I'm just really obsessed with Trader Joe's

Blood Oranges?!?!?! Woah. Woah. Woah. No, it wasn't a dream. Last time I tasted this sweet, tangy fruit was in Positano, Italy. Thank you Trader Joe's for a $2.29 (for a whole bag!) well spent.

Haven't you heard of Tulip Tea?

Aren't they lovely??? A Trader Joe's special! I had plans to put them in an empty Purple Moon wine bottle (another Trader Joe's special *wink....Queenie *wink), but they didn't fit! The only thing I could find was my tea kettle. I think it's kind of NYC chic, you? I put a few pennies on the bottom to make the stems stand up straight. However, just found online that this is a myth.... Oh well, I like the thought! Tulips are preeetttyyyy. AND, they inspired me to clean my room!

To those of you who thought ALL fashion is glamorous, ALL the time.....

hahahaha....ooohhh you knowww...just had to pick-up a few pieces of jewelry for a photo shoot here. 5 flights up...walking...many interesting doors....

Street Art Mondays: Round 4

Natasha and Holley. Street Art on 13th st and 2nd ave

Unintentional Street Art? Somewhere near Washington Square Park.....

Be a Star

Being my paranoid self, I used to wince at the idea of walking in the city while listening to music on my ipod. Seriously, that's safety rule #1. You need to be able to hear the kidnapper sneaking up behind you, right? However, now that I have an Iphone (!!!!!! birthday present woooo) I can't help but plug my headphones in and strut the streets. NYC walking+bumpin music=instant rockstar/music video feel. And, don't you worry fellow worriers! I keep my wits about me, while jammin/starring in my own music vids.

Hidden Chaos

I helped with dressing models/backstage maintenance at the Ports 1961 show on Wednesday. I learned that Fashion Week has a lot of hidden chaos! 32 models changed in a tiny room, with a temperature of approx 70 degrees. The models definitely block out that people are changing them. Otherwise it could get awkward. One of my jobs was to make sure that there was two inches between the knee and the top of the sock on each girl. At first, I would ask them if I could fix their socks. But, eventually everything got so last minute, I would just bend down and fix all the socks whenever a model walked by me. Things like safety pinning and lint rolling are done literally the second before the model walks out onto the runway. I was the one who had to sprint up two flights of stairs to find a lint roller. When you think about it, is it really going to make a difference that the model is lint rolled 5 times opposed to 6? Well, maybe. These shows determine the success of the upcoming year (maybe more) of the designer/company. It was an interesting experience. I've always loved behind the scenes stuff.

I really like the details of the Ports show. The black and gold fishnet socks and the pinky leather glove pulled everything together.

All photos are taken from style.com

My New Obsession

No, these feet do not belong to a girl. Before moving to NYC, I would've said that men in capris were feminine. My opinion has undoubtedly changed. If you're a guy, try it out. You have to do it right though! This can easily turn into a fashion disaster. Wear this trend with a slight hipster, relaxed, artsy attitude.

Coffee Hater Finds Alternative

Argo Tea in Union Square is my new favorite! ( http://www.argotea.com/ ) Ok, they do serve coffee, but let's be honest, tea is their true passion. I tried a Vanilla, Green Tea, Teapuccino! mmmm..... Next time I'm going for the Red Velvet (Red Tea, Raspberry and White Chocolate).

Providence, RI

After a 3 1/2 hour ride on the Megabus, Providence, RI was a welcoming sight. I was happy to rejuvenate myself with a new city/state for the weekend. I've also decided that traveling by train or bus around 5pm in February, is the most beautiful scene.

Street Art Mondays: Round 3

Norfolk Street...between Rivington and Stanton

East 4th Street...Between Ave C and Ave D

Essex Street Subway Station

West 27th Street...between 10 ave and 11th ave

Quarters

Everyone knows that quarters are the most valuable coin. You feel like you won the jackpot when you see a "lucky" quarter on the sidewalk. However, it wasn't until last week that I fully appreciated the value of a quarter. I need to start savin' em for my laundry!

Street Art Mondays start today!

Somewhere near soho. Exploring after some hummus with the wonderful Chelsea. yeah yeah yeah!

Shoes Shoes Shoes

I first came to NYC on a visit when I was 12 years old. Sitting on the subway for the first time, I made a comment: "Everybody here has such great shoes." I stand by that to this day. Shoes are important in New York. While walking (in heels) to an interview on Friday, I got this strong feeling of importance. When people see you in heels, they know you mean business. That's if you can walk in them of course. On Thursday, I dressed models for a fitting for Fashion Week (coming up soon). One of the models told me about her experiences at castings.

(Russian accent) "Sometimes at castings they make you walk in shoes that aren't the right size and then say 'oh she can't walk'. But, if they let you wear your own shows at the casting, some girls will glue the shoes to their feet to help them walk." Wow! That's some sneaky shoe action!

I love going out here on the weekends because you can never be too overdressed or too crazily dressed. I wear 3-4inch heels whenever I go out on Friday/Saturday. They complete the outfit but also once again, make you intimidating. I like that. However, it all comes with a price. Last summer, I wore heels out so much that I lost feeling in my big toes! It eventually came back after a month! Currently I have a strain in my calf muscle from dancing in 4 inch blue strappy heels on Friday night.

I'll leave you with this picture below. I took it while walking through 30 Rockefeller Plaza. This is the line for business men to get their shoes shined. The time was about 3pm. Men like shoes too.