on the road

Here's one of my interview outfits, remixed just a tad with the denim shirt under the blazer (a combination I've been dying to try out for a while now). Unfortunately, I have zero time to really write much here, as I'm lugging some luggage out the door and heading to the bay the second I finish.

When I finally catch my breath and stop changing time zones like crazy, I'll explain all! Until then, take care everyone! I promise posts will soon regain sanity. I hope. For my sake.

Blazer: Black tuxedo blazer, Express

Shirt: Denim button up shirt, Gap

Skirt: Floral mini, Forever 21

Tights: Black sheer tights, Target

Shoes: Black platform pumps with studs, Steve Madden

Sunglasses: Carrie sunglasses, Fred Flare (I went back to Fred Flare in Brooklyn to hunt these babies down after I lost the first pair at a restaurant a few months ago. I was so surprised the nice gals there remembered me!)

whew!

I'll say it again, WHEW! First of all, apologies are in order for the longer than expected blog hiatus. Didn't mean to leave you all like that, but when interviews are booked all week, often back to back, I just ran out of energy at the end of each day. Luckily, my sweet host, Christine of My Style Pill managed to snap this perfect photo of us at one her favorite bar haunts, Spitzers. We drank Manhattans, gabbed about blogs and dreamed about future apartments for me in NYC.

I'm currently on a layover in Chicago but will be home soon with a more informed update of the trip. So until then, lovelies, curl up and enjoy your Sunday and stay tuned!

bagels and coffee and magazines and such

Fret not. I am alive. And safe in New York. I arrived really late last night and despite my best efforts to post an outfit before I headed out for the day-long commute, I opted for a nap instead.

Right now I'm sitting in a bagel shop in Williamsburg, sipping some coffee, enjoying free wi-fi and reading up on some of the February 'zines. Lovin' it.

I also wanted to take this moment to thank all of you who offered help/places to stay while in the city. It seriously means so much to me that you guys would do that, basically open up your apartments and lives to me, without knowing whether or not I'm a psychopath, a klepto or a loud snorer. And for the record, I am not any of the aforementioned things, although the loud snorer label is up for debate.

That said, I do have to admit that posts will be very sporadic this week and I'm not quite sure when I'll be able to fit in an outfit as I'll be running around to interviews without a photographer (or tripod) in tow. I'll try my best, folks.

As for tonight, I'm meeting up with the lovely Christine of My Style Pill, who was so kind to host me for the next couple of nights! Drinks, dinner and maybe finally sleeping off this horrible jet lag. Ugh.

More coffee, please, bagel man.

blending in

I know. I know. I blend into this wall. My go-to red wall was blocked by a bunch of parked cars today, so this had to suffice.

As for the jacket, I know this is about eh, six months behind everyone else, but I finally got my hands on one of the BB Dakota Battalion jackets, thanks to the lovely folks at ModCloth. I styled it rather simply today, as I was running out of the house to do some last minute errands before next week.

Our freak snow storm (evidenced above) lasted for most of the evening and is currently melting today. But don't let the puddles of watery snow fool you. I was cold as hell for these photos and laughing only because I couldn't feel my fingers anymore.

I know I bitch about you sometimes, but where are you summer??

Jacket: Battalion jacket, BB Dakota, courtesy of ModCloth

Shirt: Grey v-neck t-shirt, American Apparel

Jeans: Dark skinny jeans, BDG

Shoes: Black suede platform pumps with studs, Steve Madden

a bit windy

If you couldn't tell, it's a bit cold here in Nevada. And windy. In fact, right after these photos were taken, the promised snow storm set in making me one unhappy Civic driver out on the roads.

On a serious and not so whiney note, I just booked my flight to NYC for next week, arriving late on Monday and staying until the following Sunday. I had originally planned to stay with a friend for the week, but as it turns out, can only stay with her for the second half of the week. I know this is extremely last minute, but are there any New York readers out there that wouldn't mind lending their couch for, say a desperate Nevadan to sleep on? I promise to stay out of the way and you don't need to show me around. I'll be out most of the day going to interviews and whatnot.

Also, I will happily repay in wine. Or your drink of choice.

If this sounds doable, please send me an e-mail at krystalbick@yahoo.com. I would really, really appreciate it! Thanks!

Dress: Vintage floral dress (that I butchered and cut too short), Virginia City

Skirt: Black velvet mini, H&M

Jacket: Black leather jacket, H&M

Shoes: Black suede over-the-knee boots, Topshop

Tights: Black sheer tights, Target