February 22nd, 2010
Forever 21 Top and Skirt, Vintage Aviators, Martin + Osa Necklace, Sabertooth Ring, Coach Clutch, Alaia Platforms
One of my favorite things about watching shows at Fashion Week was seeing the models’ hair and make-up. The wind-swept styles were simple and sweet, while their lips were painted in vibrant shades of coral. I don’t often stray from my normal make-up routine (which you can see here), but I love the pop of color Revlon’s ‘Strawberry Suede’ lipstick provides, especially when juxtaposed with a perfectly worn-in sweatshirt.
February 19th, 2010
{Early morning light in my bedroom}
I love how a quick trip can have the most profound effect on your daily life. When I arrived back in L.A., I promptly rolled down the car windows and breathed in the balmy air before heading out for some greasy Mexican food. Besides the weather and culinary advantages of living in California, it’s just nice to be reminded of what you miss most about being away from home.
Also, a huge thank you to beso.com for sending me out to New York for Fashion Week and for taking such great care of me.
{It’s good not to have to resort to the mini bar for spontaneous snack attacks. You’d be surprised at how easily the cost of pretzels adds up.}
{My boyfriend and I plan on catching up on missed shows and watching the Olympics. I think it embarrasses him how often I cry during sporting events.}
{Luna kept me up my first night back with spontaneous baths and a constant purr, but it was worth the loss of sleep to share my pillow with her.}
February 18th, 2010
Every time I visit New York, I’m blown away by the energy of the city. At all hours of the night, there’s an electricity that simply can’t be found in other places that I’ve visited. My trip was an exciting whirlwind of fashion-related events and blogger meet-ups, but I still managed to squeeze in some quiet time just for myself. Despite its reputation as “the city that never sleeps,” I can always find comfort in fresh baked goods and a soft snow fall.
{A warm apple muffin, miniature chocolate cake and a latte. Yes, I occasionally have dessert after breakfast.}
{Snow-covered trees in Central Park}
{I loved to work while it snowed outside. It was so peaceful.}
{Jane’s Iced Latte at Le Pain Quotidien}
{Hanging marshmallows at The City Bakery}
February 17th, 2010
With each recurring Fashion Week, I come home with lessons learned and a greater appreciation for prevailing taste. I’m heading back to L.A. this afternoon, but not without sharing my top five things I discovered while in New York.
1. Anna Wintour’s hair really is as perfect as I had always imagined (I sat intimidatingly close to her at the Sophie Theallet show).
2. Pack extra Band-Aids when you plan on propping yourself up in 5″ heels for multiple hours at a time.
3. A clean and simple ponytail never goes out of style.
4. Despite how late you stay out the night before, there’s nothing a couple slices of New York pizza can’t cure.
5. If the entire contents of your suitcase are splayed across your hotel room, don’t be ashamed to decline the maid service.
