From Paris via NYC with love - The Tulip Skirt

I am so inlove with this skirt -- it has a slight twist to the regular tulip skirt.  It was an awesome find at the BCBG outlet store while in NYC.  At first you don't think it works when holding it up --I had to take a second look, even try it on since it looked oddly mishapen when not worn.  Once I tried it on however, your natural shape fills the skirt,  draping of the fabric in all the right places and creates a wrap like effect.  It's like magic! the natural tulip shape of the skirt just appears as you wear it.

Day 3:: Fallon and Dinner in Flowy Bandage Dress

Day 3 was a personal fave of mine --I got to see a taping of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!  He's hilarious as a SNL cast member and I've loved watching his shows when I can catch it so it was a treat to see him live!!! Unfortunately there were no cameras allowed in the premises so I have no photographical evidence lol...Although u can catch a slight glimpse of my bf and even me in one of the camera shots! lol.

After Fallon, we decided to catch a steak dinner at one of the better dining establishments --Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.  We got all dolled up and had a great time!

to find out what i wore...

Yankees Game: Casual in Cropped Cargos

Day 2: Yankees Game

It was game day for us on day 2.  We had decided to make the most out of our trip by catching a Yankees Game.  It was NY Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals -- a game day that almost wasn't to be.  It was up in the air since the weather had been up and down for days with the rain coming in and out making the possibility of a rain-out happening.  Alas, the skies parted and it didn't rain! To top things off, the Yankees won!!! It was a surreal experience that I would love to have again...Love!

NYC: Departure outfit:: Utility Jacket and Boots

Departure day...or night.

We officially crossed the border at around 11pm, at which time we had several hours to kill before our flight. To me it seemed ideal seeing as how our previous trip to NYC went off to a shaky start with a red-eye flight leaving us super tired...

I decided long ago to dress comfy for this flight --i initially decided and wore my aritzia fair aisle lambswool sweater, but a few hours in while at the airport, it proved slightly warmer than anticipated.  Luckily, I had my jacket to switch to in case the occasion called for it....

to check out what I finally wore to our departure to NYC..check it out!

Go Yankees! lol

While in New York recently, I was lucky enough to visit a baseball game between NY Yankees and KC Royals...People take their baseball there seriously! lol.  I was able to purchase some swag after the game --but just hats at the team store.  This tanktop was actually from Victoria's Secret! love this tank..so cute!  I went to their site recently and found that they've got cute fan gear for every team! awesome for the ladies that want to support their team and look cute doing it!

Travel Series: Perfume to go!

I love my mini bottles and cases that I get to take with me while on travel.  I hate having to leave something behind because it may get too heavy for my luggage...This is why the Travalo mini perfume bottle is good for me!

It's not so much like the other perfume travel containers for perfumes where you have to pour it in and gets messy.  This is quick, clean and painless!  Just attach to the pump on the perfume and it fills up in seconds!

I love it so much right now that I'm thinking of purchasing two more for other perfumes that I want to take with me in my travels!

This is definitely going with me to NYC!

The King? one woman renaissance

If you've ever followed the NYC scene, you may know the one woman renaissance often coined  "downtown's sweetheart"..Vashtie Kola!

I happened upon her while surfing the net for another music crush, Q-tip lol.  Yes, yes, I know...wow, so unlike me! Every once in awhile I do stray from the commercialness of music and the world of art inspiration and go indie for some instant boost of creativity.

She's this all-around creative woman that's been a designer (for violette?), director, artist, promoter, entrepreneur just to name a few... I admire strong, independent women that do the daily grind of working, on something they love and for what they believe in.  No b***sh*t.

Anyone that can lay claim to being the first woman to redesign the Classic Air Jordans is the tops in my book...damn i want these lol.

from: http://www.rockthemicnews.com/profiles/blogs/rtm-pharrells-former

Check out her blog...

http://www.vashtie.com/blog/

keep doin' your thang...

Creativity rocks.

NYC: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

One of the things that I will dearly miss this year from cancelling my NYC trip? (well maybe, cause my departure was slated for the day it starts) The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week from September 8-15.

Debuting their Fall/Winter 2011-2012 for the world fashion stage....

Max Azria will be on Sept 8, streaming live at 10am (ET i'm guessing)...If you're a fan like me, you'll mark it on your calendar too!  I'll try to sneak a peak during work i guess! lol.

For more info....Mercedes Benz fashion week website.

NYC Bound!

I am so excited to announce, I am NYC Bound in 4 weeks! I can't wait!  5 days in New York City, to check out the sights, and experience New York...

Feelin' great at 28!

I had a blast last weekend for my birthday!  All in all it was a great day and night!

It started in the afternoon by gallavanting with my cousin around robson on a sunny--but cold day! We had fun and bought our last minute stuff for that night.  Then I came home to a yummy dinner with the familia, bbq and of course, noodles--it's a must for long life as my parents like to say...then finally, off for some more fun at night with family and friends! loves!

The night started off with alot of waiting (epic fail on Icon promoters for that!) and but when we did get in, everyone quickly go into the party mode.  It also helped that they were playing good music for most of the night!  As soon as my feet and the rest of me defrosted, I was all up for a party!

It was a great night, having my bf, brother and cuz and the rest of the our friends to party with us!  There is nothing more fun that partying the night away with loved ones =)

Awesome night overall, came away buzzin' and had fun with loved ones.

My Outfit:
BEBE tube top
BCBG bandage skirt
BEBE black platform sandals

Aldo leaf necklace
Juicy Gold Bracelet
Aldo Black/Gold square earrings

Nine West Black clutch

My Make-up:

Eyes:

MAC Naked Pigment
MAC Parfait Amour e/s
MAC Indian Ink e/s
MAC Contrast e/s
MAC Carbon e/s
L'oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black
Maybelline stiletto mascara
NYC eyebrow set
MAC eyebrow gel (clear)

Cheeks

MAC Cham Pale special reserve illuminating powder - rose ole
Nars Blush - Orgasm

Lips

MAC Cremesheen in Fashion Whim

Face:

Revlon New Complexion foundation in Tender Peach
nyc loose setting powder
MAC Concealer - NC30 (forgot which type)

Another year older, not quite wiser lol...to 2011! =)

NYC trip October 2009!

I was going through more of my pics and realized that I never posted ANY pics of my trip to New York City in October 2009!

What was I thinking!? lol The trip left me in awe and utter amazement that a city can be so resilient and lively after a big devastating and life-changing event.  It was truly an honor to be able to visit the city that never sleeps--The big Apple, New York, NY!

I fell inlove with New York City during my short trip there in 2009 and hope to return again one day.  I urge anyone that loves to travel to take a trip there and experience it the only way to do it--first hand.

When in Rome....

A few months back, I was lucky enough to be able to watch the movie 'When in Rome' with my oh-so-fave actress from the Veronica Mars series Kristen Bell and Las Vegas series Josh Duhamel.  Even when I first saw the trailer, I knew instantly that I would love this movie--and I was right!

This movie has instantly become one of my fave movies of all time--bar-none!

I guess this more relates to a movie review than a fashion related entry, but in a way, it still relates.

I loved the fashion in the entire movie, from her office wear at the museum in New York City to when she was in Rome and even while at the actual event for the museum to showcase the art.  The fashion was bang-for the ever-lovely Kristen Bell.

Of course who could forget, major eye-candy, Josh Duhamel!  Fashion sense and comedic timing--puurfecto!

I would recommend this movie to anyone that is into romantic comedy like me....It's the new wave of romantic comedy...Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan had to step aside sometime!

Make-up in the spotlight.

I thought I'd take the time out to talk make up.  Ever so often, I get that 'if you were stuck on an island..' game, and the question of what make-up I would take if I ever got stranded on one, and actually I don't know.  It always seems to change...I thought I'd shine a light on my makeup bag and it's contents.  Then maybe I'd figure out what I can and can't live without in the process lol.  Though if you've seen my make-up bag that I take with me everyday, it's going to become obvious why it's so hard for me to take just one thing on an island! lol

To make it easy, I've numbered everything instead of taking a pic of each and every piece on it's own like I usually do =)