Seersucker & Sombrero Party | Kentucky Derby Cinco de Mayo Weekend

One of my coworkers came up with a brilliant idea yesterday that made for a promising weekend. A Seersucker & Sombrero Party! This Saturday the Kentucky Derby is actually taking place on Cinco de Mayo! The festivities will be to the max with this culture clashing opportunity, so be sure to embrace it!

The Kentucky Derby, long standing prep tradition that it is, will be the focus of my many bets, seersucker suits, and very large hats this weekend. I for one quite enjoy a man in a seersucker suit...blame it on my Southern upbringing but it just says Southern Gentleman. I also enjoy any socially acceptable opportunity to wear the most outrageous hat your heart desires...dream come true.

Cinco de Mayo AKA May 5th is Mexico's Independence Day. Now I'm not Mexican, do not speak Spanish, and have never even been south of the border but I will say Cinco de Mayo provides one big party. I do love tequila and Corona although never together, and I may just have to add a few of those interspersed between my Kentucky Derby Mint Juleps this Saturday to properly salute both holidays.

Are you attending a 

Seersucker & Sombrero Party?

Easter Weekend | Pastel Dresses, Rooftops, and Brunch

Tulips in full bloom, warm weather, and little girls twirling in their new pastel dresses...it must be Easter! My Easter weekend was eventful and spiritually enriching, how was yours?

For starters, I had a Saturday morning pancake brunch and Rooftop Easter Service with friends. We were 5 blocks away from the Empire State Building so it was right in our face. Not a bad way to jump start your Easter weekend n'est-ce pas? This is the view of the Chrysler Building (my favorite), I truly love that this is my life.

Here is me and some of my model friends working it for the camera haha....in a Blue Steel sort of way. For Easter service numero uno I rocked the yellow color fad with an oldie but goodie dress that doesn't get too much free time out of my closet. It is a trapeze dress which I despise, so I cinched in the waist with a vest, and then added tights and boots for the chilly rooftop wind.

I also mastered the art of the Victory Rolls this weekend. Secret tip? You can NOT skip the step about curling your hair first. If it's straight your hair resists being wound, but once it's been curled, it naturally loops right into a little Victory Roll for you to pin and enjoy!

I also rocked my own pastel dress. A sugar coated ice blue dress from Express, that I've owned for ages. I never had much use for it in the Carolina's where dressing up is a four letter word, but here anything and everything goes at all times. I love NYC! To add a little edge to the Polly Anna white bow top, I knotted a plaid button down! Hey, now I would also be allowed in Brooklyn...maybe! Apparently this weekend was all about reviving forgotten pastel dresses for a bright and cheery Easter.

My annual Easter Brunch with the roomies at Alice's Tea Cup was as always divine. As was our walk through Central Park...despite the loads of tourists that have yet again arrived in packs to the city. To tie a bow on the weekend I attended my Easter service at Hillsong Church NYC. It's church mixed with rock and roll, you should check it out and don't forget to find me and say Hello!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter Weekend 

and are refreshed to conquer the week!

What I Wore | St. Patrick's Day Weekend

It was a beautiful St. Patrick's Day weekend and I hope you celebrated properly. NYC was built by the Irish and since I am Irish it's even more fitting to really get in to the celtic mood! I took a weekend break and headed out to Connecticut with a bestie for some needed R+R. What I wore was demanding the Spring weather stick around for a long time.

 I rocked fun color with my floral print crop top sweater, thanks Beacon's Closet, Brooklyn. Perfect for a subtle touch of St. Patrick's Day green. This cobalt blue accordion pleat skirt from Banana Republic is the latest fav of my wardrobe and is perfection with the top. This weekend I switched out my Winter wardrobe for my Spring wardrobe...one of my favorite things to do! I love finding my favorite clothes that I forgot about since August. And I LOVE pairing my old favorites with my new favorites, as in this case!

Then armed with lots of bangles, skinny watches, and a cobalt beaded necklace, 

I was ready for a Guinness! 

My bestie represented her Irish roots very well with a deep emerald green. You cannot go wrong with a high to low dress especially when it has that gorgeous cutout trim! 

I spy with my Old Hollywood obsessed eye an iconic Upper East Side apartment....can you guess who lived here? This is the apartment of Audrey Hepburn as Holly GoLightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's! This is one of my all time favorite movies and walking down this block feels like they are about to yell action and I will Audrey Hepburn herself stroll down the stairs in her Little Black Dress, hat, and diamonds. It gives me chills to live in a city that is so iconic and special. I just love NYC.

What did you wear this 

St. Patrick's Day weekend?

Happy St. Patrick's Day | Irish Green Outfit Inspiration

I cannot believe it has been a year since last St. Patrick's Day! It is more significant for me because a year ago today was when I got laid off and had to begin my game plan for finally working in the fashion industry. This economy seems to really throw some harsh blows...but if you can stand the pressure, the reward is great. In honor of my Canniversary I thought I would keep it optimistic with some great green outfit inspiration ideas for your St. Patty's Day ensemble! I am Irish afterall...this is an important holiday!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Kiss me I'm Irish!

14 Days of Valentines | Day 14: Film

The day is finally here HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY mes cheris! May your valentine, whomever they be, know they are the luckiest person in the world to be with you. For today's 14 Days of Valentines I wanted to feature something that involves spending time together. And what better than sharing great wine, good cheese and chocolates and snuggling up together to watch a film about love? Day 14: Film. 

Yes, I know these are all borderline chic flicks, well the Notebook is all the way, especially if your man is not a film buff and will REALLY not get the Classic Old Hollywood films but hey...it's Valentine's Day. This is the one day a year I agree you get to play the sappy-love movie card (which in my defense I always advocate should not be forced on the guy). Well if you are lucky to have a Valentine for these 14 Days of Valentines, I hope you have come up with some great gift ideas and that it is a memorable Valentines!

14 Days of Valentines | Day 14: Film by fashiondiva304 on polyvore.com

Like I said on Twitter (PS: don't forget to follow me for all your Behind the Scenes NY Fashion Week Updates)...anyways like I said on Twitter, this Valentines Day and probably many more to come over the next several years I will be dating Fashion Week. And of course I always have my girlfriends as my Valentines (they are my loves)...and New York City. You see?! So much to love!

No matter what you do, be sure you find something that you love and celebrate it!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

14 Days of Valentines | Day 13: Paper

Don't forget that card! I could not skip Day 13: Paper in my 14 Days of Valentines...don't you remember growing up in school with your box full of Valentine's Cards from your friends (and boyfriends) on Valentine's Day? Mine were full of Rainbow Bright, Power Rangers, Transformers, Disney Princesses, Care Bears...all wishing me a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I may be at Lincoln Center working those runways for New York Fashion Week but I still love Valentine's Day and will just have to celebrate it a few days late with my friends. Look at all the great things paper can buy for Valentines. More than just cards you have travel journals, diaries, stationary, and amazing coffee table books which I have a serious obsession with!

14 Days of Valentines | Day 13: Paper by fashiondiva304 on polyvore.com

What was your favorite Valentine's Card?

14 Days of Valentines | Day 12: Gadgets

This was a fun 14 Days of Valentines day to put together. I just love the cute accessories that go with our gadgets these days. I'm already glued to my phone, I might as well look good while I am! So enjoy Day 12: Gadgets where iPod Nano watches are stylish, bed side lamps are iPod docks and you can have a presentation on the go!

14 Days of Valentines | Day 12: Gadgets by fashiondiva304 featuring leather cross body handbags

I am lusting after so many of these. I have been meaning to update my camera bag to something chicer so I can be a professional photographer AND a fashionable one. And did you see those watches...seriously they are iPod Nanos! How sly!?

What will you buy Inspector Gadget?