Funny Friday: Shit New Yorkers Say Edition

Friday should always be fun, you can stay out late and sleep Saturday away... at least until your next brunch, that will most definitely change your life. Going to brunch in New York is a way of life. Beyond brunch, there are a lot of things that you must do to classify yourself as a New Yorker, all of which are in this video. I have long enjoyed the funny quotes of Shit Girls Say and the always classic Shit My Dad Says but none have I found more true to me than this one! Shit New Yorkers Say...and yes I was dying laughing watching this, because I have truly said all of these things. Enjoy your Funny Friday.

Are you ready to be a New Yorker?

Pourquoi Pas?

Why not be inspired by artists today mes cheris! I don't know about you, but three day weekends always make the following week seem that much longer. Today definitely feels like it should be Friday...but at least there are some beautiful things to keep us going.

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Matt Wiseniewski

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Destiny Womack

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Dan Mountford

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Alberto Seveso

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Carly Ashdown

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Conrad Roset

May your inspiration get you to the weekend

...or maybe to a canvas!

Get Ready for Fashion Week with Pre Fall 2012

The tents are going up and my sleep hours are dwindling down which could only mean one thing...NY Fashion Week is right around the corner! So allow me to apologize in advance as it will get harder and harder for me to be responsive. But fear not, I will have your Fashion Industry Insider information coming soon! For now here are some Pre Fall 2012 looks that have me dreaming...

 Alice + Olivia Pre Fall 2012

Blazers with pops of color and a chic beret.

 Matthew Williamson Pre Fall 2012

Long sleeve dress with a dramatic V neck.

 Nanette Lepore Pre Fall 2012

Leather blazer and power color combo.

 Prabal Gurung Pre Fall 2012

Geometric prints and awesome pockets.

Rachel Roy Pre Fall 2012

Colors, layers, and a skinny belt.

 Jason Wu Pre Fall 2012

Sweetheart neckline and a frilly dress.

And ok, ok, I get that these aren't Pre Fall 2012 looks but uh...look how pretty! 

 Zac Posen Spring/Summer 2012

Can you believe how gorgeous these dresses are? We had the red one in the office last week and I wanted to cry...or wear it on a date but unfortunately the former is more of a possibility right now. And this show stopping finale dress is a pure jaw-dropper. Fitted, fishtail, and silver grey.

 THIS is how you do a red carpet dress! 

Are you ready for NY Fashion Week?

Tiffany & Co Christmas Windows

I happened to venture over to Fifth Avenue one more time before the Christmas Windows went down for good, and I just wanted to put one little sparkle of Christmas magic in your cold bitter Winter that is officially in full force. Vintage carousel was the theme of the window's of the 2011 Tiffany & Co Christmas windows. May you be whisked away in delight.

Having Breakfast at Tiffany's is so much harder when you live on the opposite side of Manhattan, but at least I do get to visit..even if it's for an afternoon coffee. After battling the tourists that are somehow still here in January (??) I think I got you guys a pretty clean shot, so you can feel like you are here with me.

The interior of the cases have the Tiffany & Co jewelry resting on the backs of little vintage carousel horses. Very cute, but unfortunately, only armed with my phone, the best picture taken was still just a reflection of Fifth Avenue behind me. 

 The gilded neo baroque mirrors framing the entrance, welcome you in to the ongoing dream that is Holly Golightly's Tiffany & Co. And the grand Christmas trees guarding all the jewelry cases are just superb.

Enjoy your cold Winter, I hope you got a little warm glow from the Tiffany & Co Christmas Windows!

"I'm just crazy about Tiffany's"

Audrey Hepburn

Golden Globes 2012: Best and Worst Dressed

Well the awards season is officially in full swing and that means lots of great red carpet moments we are all on the edge of our seats to see. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the Golden Globes 2012 last night. Of course there were pretty gowns by a few, but as a whole I was unimpressed by the red carpet fashion. The best and worst dressed run down goes as follows...

Best Dressed Runners Up

 Claire Danes worked the simple in the front, statement in the back look with this bedazzled J.Mendel gown. I actually really liked the dress but it didn't Wow me enough to make the top.

*Thank you MovieFone for the instant photo access of everyone*

 Katharine McPhee certainly has me excited for her new show "Smash"about making it on Broadway, secret dream career of mine, and I love her elegant nude ensemble a la Mrs. Donna Karen.

Reese Witherspoon took the red carpet by storm in this classic red Zac Posen show stopper. The sweetheart neckline and tailored detail fits America's Sweetheart to a T.

Best Dressed

But out of all the worthy adversaries, I must give my Golden Globes 2012 Best Dressed Award to Sofia Vergara in her absolutely stunning Vera Wang gown. Navy blue has always been a favorite color choice of mine for evening gowns since it's still a dark statement but not as often done, and add the crazy curves of Vergara and the feminine embellishment of Wang and you have a red carpet homerun!

Worst Dressed Runners Up

Ok, in their defense the clothing itself is not terrible, but could Brad and Angelina be any more unhappy? They look like two statues from Madame Toussaud's made a jail break! The white in this Atelier Versace gown just clashes with Angelina's skin making her look washed out, and with touches of that harsh fire engine red...not working for her. I'm sorry you get to sashay down the red carpet at the Golden Globes...at least look a little grateful.

I actually did some extra research for Julianna Margulies to find a flattering picture of her in this eggplant Naeem Khan gown. Naeem Khan is one of my favorite designers...but this gown makes Julianna actually look like an eggplant, she is one big column with no curve, no shape. There is a gorgeous deep V in the back which normally gets my vote every time. This Worst Dressed nom makes me sad.

 Madonna almost had something lovely with the start of this Reem Acra gown, but what craft project went awry on bottom?

Stylist mishap for Lea Michele in this Marchesa gown. Let's touch quickly on the fact that her hair and makeup styling makes her look like a man rather than the TV diva she is.  Moving on, Marchesa... again, one of my favorite designers... but didn't we learn from Rose McGowan's Dental Floss dress at the 1998 VMA's that showing too much can be a bad idea? But true, that is extreme and sheer can be done correctly...even if that's the argument...Halle Berry already wore a better version of this dress at the 2002 Oscar's. Note: If it has been done, don't try a repeat.

Worst Dressed

Although our Worst Dressed Runners Up so far are mainly for ill fitting or color qualms, Sarah Michelle Gellar in this tie dyed Monique Lhuillier gown has its own problems. A big dress with a big print, allows no room for anyone to win, so sadly that just leaves one very lonely Worst Dressed at the Golden Globes 2012. And that's a shame because I love Buffy.

Did you enjoy the Golden Globes 2012? I personally had the channel surf between the awards show and the amazing Once Upon a Time, gotta hate it when shows double book. Overall, I thought the red carpet fashion last night fell a little flat, and have high hopes for the Oscar's to redeem the awards season next Tuesday.

Who was your Best and Worst Dressed?

Motivation for 2012

As I begin my next freelance job in fashion, and as we all begin this new year, I wanted to do a post about fresh starts. That is my favorite thing about new years...a clean slate. No built up bad luck and closed door after closed door. Only opportunity...and damn it...that is what I demand 2012 will be, come hell or high water. I am keeping my chin up and staying optimistic that 2012 is the year for building on my planted foundation. So here's to you 2012... You will be Fruition.

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When something hard knocks you down, just keep on swimming. If you keep your momentum going you won't even have time to notice how strong you've gotten.

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Visualize what it is you want. What is your dream? The craziest, most outlandish, impossible dream you could ever dream. Now triple it. Now go for it, full speed ahead.

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Don't follow your dreams. Chase them. Hunt them down, wrestle them into your grasp and never let them go. It may seem hard, and at times impossible, but most people don't get to see their deepest dreams realized because they are too scared to try. Just do it and never look back.

2012. Fruition.

Black Wedge Pump: My Latest Obsesh

I have been in the market lately for a classic black pump for the office. Well a shoe hit me out of nowhere today and made me realize  why I've been coming up short. I need a black wedge pump! It was love at first sight mes cheris and has quickly become my latest obsesh.

Of course Jimmy Choo would be great to fill this black wedge pump void...but $600 I do not have.

With a slightly more rounded heel and an entire suede finish, heel included, these Kors Michael Kors black wedge pumps may have my name all over them! Also at $189 my latest obsesh is becoming a little more attainable.