in a new york minute

A few favorite moments from NYC, according to my Android :)

1.) Each time I head out to New York, I try to make a point to see a Broadway show. This time, Heather, Tara and I caught a matinee showing of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Scar Jo, which was an excellent production. Highly recommend. 

2.) An ariel shot of the Conrad Hotel lobby from the 11th floor. Dizzying, no?

3.) Alicia and I ran into Bill Cunningham at Lincoln Center. He called each one of us "child" and my heart melted a bit.

4.) No NYC trip is complete without indulging in a Rubirosa pizza. 

5.) What the West Village looked like right after Nemo hit. It was so cute seeing kids out and about playing in the snow.

6.) A grand staircase display at the Conrad Hotel. 

7.) Playing dress up in some Jennifer Chun pieces -- Unfortunately, I didn't get detailed shots of this dress, but I'm hoping to borrow it again soon to really show it off. The pleat detail in front is killer.

8.) There's breakfast in bed. And then there's lunch in bed. Gotta love room service while lounging in the softest hotel robe ever.

9.) Sigh. Charlotte Olympias. In my size. On sale at Bergdorfs. Had to walk away from them though.

10.) Overlooking the Hudson from my room at the Conrad Hotel in Battery Park. 

11.) Digging through the sale section at Opening Ceremony in Soho. This Christopher Kane dress was calling my name (again, had to walk away from it).

12.) A farewell shot of Manhattan before heading to JFK. 

nyfw photo diary

While Nemo certainly put a cramp on my NYFW style, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better time. From staying over in Battery Park at the gracious Conrad Hotel to spending time with old and new friends alike, this was probably one of my favorite fashion weeks yet (although, it could be argued, that they're all pretty epic in their own way. It is Fashion Week after all!). The whirlwind trip may be over, but here are a few of my favorite moments...starting with the Kenneth Cole show where the models turned the tables and snapped photos of the audience during their final walk through.

After much internet admiring from afar, I finally had a chance to meet Jennifer Chun, the designer behind her namesake label -- such an incredibly sweet, not to mention, talented woman and I selfishly can't wait until her pieces makes it out to San Francisco! More to come on my studio visit with her soon.

Sultry evening looks from Sachin + Babi. I'm loving the fur top layered over an evening dress.

Trekking around the West Village post-Nemo storm with Heather. You can see the full details of this outfit here.

Lots of beanie babes at the Rebecca Minkoff show.

A sight for sore eyes (and an empty stomach!) after braving the cold -- sweet potato fries! 

His and hers: shoe details from the J.Crew presentation. 

I couldn't help myself -- had to post this gentleman from the J.Crew presentation. He was smizing with me, after all.

An unstoppable girl crush duo: Ms. Lyons and Ms. Doré. Yep, I was that awkward girl in the back snapping photos of them. 

I spy with my little eye...some bejeweled leather gloves also from the J.Crew presentation that I need to get my hands on, er, in! And don't get me started on the grid-printed trousers. 

Another look from the Prabal Gurung show that I just can't get out of my head. 

Big thanks again to the Conrad Hotel for hosting me!

j.crew fall 2013 {details}

There's always something undeniably appealing about the J.Crew presentations each season -- from the quirky styling touches (hello leopard baseball cap) to the fresh faced beauty inspiration (I loved all the models full eyebrows and deep red lips) I usually end up leaving with a strong desire to channel my inner Jenna Lyons. My favorite look of the collection? It would have to be geometric print dress with matching elbow length evening gloves (second to last photo). The odd matchy-matchy pairing of it had me at hello, so of course, I made a beeline for it when I first walked in.

Stay tuned for a NYFW recap post tomorrow! 

nyfw photo diary

After pouring over memory card after memory card, I think I just about exhausted all my snaps from New York Fashion Week. Part of me still can't believe it was two weeks ago! Feels like just yesterday I was complaining about my battered feet to Heather. :)

So if you're experiencing NYFW withdrawals like me, perhaps this stroll down memory lane via Instagram is just the thing we need for this Monday morning...

From top left to right:

1.) No NYFW is complete without a Bill Cunningham sighting. I just love how he's always smiling behind that camera. 

2.) A quite fetching printed short suit (donned with an embellished tie!) at the J.Crew presentation. Major swoon.

3.) An outfit snippet from Day #2. See the full deal here.

4.) A beautiful trumpet skirt gown dream at the Zac Posen show. 

5.) Guess who I ran into at a random Starbucks on 9th Avenue...getting her own coffee...

6.) Quick detour through Central Park.

7.) Park benching it to read the New York Times Style Section (and loving the cover story on the Proenza boys!).

8.) Backstage glamour shot at the Prabal Gurung show. Did you catch my recaps here and here? How about the little styling challenge Heather, Alicia and I had here?

9.) Dear J.Crew, Your shoes get me every time. Every. Time.

10.) Resting our feet in front of Lincoln Center, right Julia, Kiley, Taylor and Caroline?

11.) Pink lady in full force for the Zac Posen show.

12.) A sweet bouquet the man friend sent to my hotel after the IFB Conference wrapped. (He knew how nervous I was -- and sent me my favorite flowers!)

Of course, if you want more, you can catch up on all my show coverage here and all the outfit changes here. Lastly, I wanted to send out another huge thank you to the Yotel hotel for being such a gracious host during my stay. Definitely a great home away from home during such a chaotic time.