Spotted: Riverside Park

Back in January New York City was dusted with just a little snow. It was the kind I like because it had melted by the next day. Well I took a stroll through Riverside Park to enjoy the view and to share some pics with you which I posted the next day. I also happened to run into street photographer/blogger extraordinair Lord Ashbury!

He grabbed a shot of me walking in Riverside Park and boy can he take a picture! Now I must apologize because he did happen to catch me with zero makeup on, just popped out of the apartment for a quick stroll and a stop for some groceries...so that goes to show you, you should always look your best walking out of the house. Mais t'inquiete pas my dears, c'est la vie.

Source: lordashbury.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Lord Ashbury continually snaps great photos of the style throughout New York City for his site, so be sure to stop by and be inspired. He got plenty of goods from the recent New York Fashion Week and this vixen in the patterned fur has me particularly dreamy eyed.

Source: lordashbury.com via Jessica on Pinterest

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I Can Pack for That: Vail

It occured to me that all the packing how-to posts I have done for travel fashion have been for warm destinations because that is the only place I want to travel! And how easy is it to pack for warm places when all your clothes are the equivalent of negligees? But I can pack for that too...How about a nice trip to Vail, Colorado? You twisted my arm.

I can pack for that...Vail by fashiondiva304 featuring fur boots

Every celebrity seems to visit Vail, Colorado for their Christmas vacation...well that or St. Barths. I get the appeal, cozy cabins with grand fireplaces surrounded by a mountain range of grandeur. Plus, I still have to check "Learn how to snowboard" off of my Bucket List, so why not! 


The West sure is completely breath taking. So I suppose I can pack for that...if I must. Besides New York City is having a very unseasonable warm winter!! This time last year the snow was covering cars and didn't move for 5 months. This week, we are in the 50's! I will take it, and I will rejoice! 

Are you ready to be a ski bunny?

Street Scene at Paris Couture Fashion Week

The fabulous are crawling out of hibernation for their early start to the fashion season. Paris Couture Fashion Week has arrived and I've never seen Paris so colorful. It really is exciting to walk the grounds of any fashion week, not only because of the shows, but the fabulous people watching around them! The street scene surrounding the couture happenings is just as inspirational and entertaining as the shows themselves...see for yourself!

Tommy Ton was on the scene to grab some amazing street scene photos as per ushe, of Paris Couture Fashion Week. I love how fabulous everyone is, and how every detail counts, every pattern pops, and every color is brighter than the next.

 Paris Couture Fashion Week will run January 23rd - 26th, not a full week, but they are also riding off the coattails of Men's Fashion Week, and then will have Paris Fashion Week F/W 2012 by the end of February. Quite a busy calendar.

Food for thought: Americana is back in a HUGE way. Whether Native American, Classic Prep Americana, or the sporty hip of Grease Lightening. I love seeing the world embrace the varied American history.

What is your favorite aspect of the 

Paris Couture Fashion Week street scene?

What I Did This Weekend: Snow in NYC!

It finally snowed in New York this weekend and what a beautiful snow it was. Light, short, and melting by the next day. Perfect. I was so scarred by the last NYC Winter that I was very wary leading into November, espesh after October's freak snowstorm. Alas, here it is January and we got our first (and little baby) snow in NYC! Therefore what I did this weekend was walk through Riverside Park my favorite NYC locals park and book a lot of veg out movie seshes with the roommie!

Riverside Park is on the Hudson River along the Upper West Side. It is by far the most quaint and remote park in the city, with I would guess 98% locals. This is where I go running...although what I did this weekend was merely spectate the snow in NYC....not run on it.

 Fun Fact: Riverside Park is where You've Got Mail was filmed. The whole movie was actually set in my neighborhood on the Upper West Side. As is, Will & Grace and How I Met Your Mother!

 I love watching old favorite NYC movies and discovering they are right around the corner from my apartment! That actually happened this weekend when my roomie and I watched Uptown Girls!

I had quite a productive weekend. I ironed all of my clothing alterations. My fashion friend and I have regular sewing nights which we grabbed one on Martin Luther King Day when we were both off of work. I then cleaned my room putting away my better fitting clothes and  I prepared my taxes for Tax Season 2012. To end the perfect weekend, I watched the NY Giants field goal kick their way into the Super Bowl! Since my dear Carolina Panthers are officially out, bless their hearts, I begin rooting for my NY teams. It's hard having a divided heart...

Congratulations New York Giants!

Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?

It is Winter which can take a toll on your tootsies but just because it's cold outside doesn't mean your fashion should suffer too. Winter boots lend an opportunity for many looks and much creativity. Here are some ideas to get you through these cold Winter months with some fabulous footwear!

Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? by fashiondiva304 featuring thigh high boots

Camilla Skovgaard black leather boots
$658 - my-wardrobe.com

Tory Burch leather thigh high boots
£218 - theoutnet.com

Gareth Pugh high heels
$643 - monamoore.com

Black wedge boots
$3,132 - jildorshoes.com

Jeffrey Campbell high heels
$280 - shopakira.com

Thigh high boots
$199 - jildorshoes.com

Isabel Marant high top sneaker
$760 - lagarconne.com

J.Crew mid calf boots
$265 - jcrew.com

Old Gringo cowgirl boots
$500 - sheplers.com

Whether Western, Eskimo, Urban or everything in between, what style will choose to rock your boots to this Winter?

Downtown Chic on a Cold Winter Night

It's a breeze to dress fashionable when it's 72 degrees outside...but how do you dress downtown chic when it is a cold winter night? Living here in NYC, I have mastered the art of layering and its a pretty fun game to play. Here is what I wore for an edgy look for dinner downtown in December...with a fur coat of course.

This coffee rouched Helmut Lang dress was transitioned to winter with a basic long sleeve shirt and leather leggings. Don't forget to throw in boots and a warm fur coat for good measure. Downtown chic always calls for leather, black, and boots... and isn't it lucky that so does a cold winter night?!

A funky hairstyle is also crucial, especially when you need to avoid the harsh winter winds. I french braided it to the side and the alternated pinning into a low side chignon. No plan, just braid and pin. Voila! Downtown chic and ready to brave the elements.

How do you layer for a cold winter night?

What I Did This Weekend: Christmas in NYC

I had one of my dear friends from back home in Charlotte come visit me this weekend. I was so excited to take her around and see Christmas in NYC which is such a magical experience. Here is what I did this weekend in some fast and fabulous photos... what did you do this weekend?