Backstage at Derek Lam with Estée Lauder














(H&M blouse, Topshop jeans, Ax + Apple necklace, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Lowluv ring, Pour la Victoire shoes)

One of the best shows I got to attend this fashion week was Derek Lam. Thanks to Estée Lauder, I got amazing tickets…and backstage passes to view the Spring ’12 collection with my sister Dylana. Getting to see the collection up close before the models strut down the catwalk is always wonderful. But my favorite part? Watching the makeup artists completely transform the models. For the show, makeup was very simple, clean, and fresh. Everything was done by the beauty label that I use religiously,Estée Lauder. I loved the nude, beautiful faces and sleek hair. It’s the epitome of classic chic. Even the clothes were all about clean line, beautiful textures, and some really beautiful bright colors. It was held at the large stage at Lincoln Center and I believe anyone I’ve ever seen in magazines was there! Such a dream show to attend. I have to admit, getting backstage was the best part!! I ran into a lot of other people that I’ve worked with. For the event, I went with a very simple and casual look. It was in the middle of all the craziness of fashion week and all I felt like wearing was a pair of skinnies and a button down. But I of course added a dark plum lipstick…my favorite which is Estee’s “Plum Couture!” Probably the hottest shade I own!

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Threadsence $75 GIVEAWAY!

Take a look at some of my favorite images from the latest Threadsence lookbook! SO dreamy! The clothes and photography make me swooooooon. It really makes me want to fly to the west coast, get back with my friends at Threadsence, and literally start making floral headbands. No joke.

In celebration of the new STUNNING Fall ’11 Threadsence lookbook, I’m giving away a $75 gift Threadsence giftcard to one lucky reader!!

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Good luck everyone!! The giveaway will run until this Friday, the 30th! xx

Launch of Rebecca Minkoff for Vogue Eyewear CFDA Sunglasses









I am super excited to announce the launch of the Rebecca Minkoff for Vogue Eyewear CFDA sunglasses! I feel so lucky to get to work with Rebecca on this cool project and have been dying to finally get to show you these shades. The sunglasses, inspired by the rock n’ roll history of The Bowery, are so my style. Getting to represent the NYC girl to rock these shades is a total dream come true. The shades have a bit of a cat eye and some really amazing metal details. Talk about perfection! I got to give these babies a test drive as I spent the day out with Rebecca. Together we explored all her favorite spots, each of which I fell in love with. We met up at the quirky, yet totally charming coffee shop, The Smile, and from there walked to a local floral shop. Being so new to New York and getting to visit these hole-in-the wall joints really opened my eyes to how much the city has to offer. To end our relaxing day out and about in The Bowery, she took me to her favorite art gallery. Everything was just so amazing. I can see why all of these little places inspired her to design the sunglasses for Vogue Eyewear. SO city chic! Watch the video as Rebecca Minkoff and I take on lower Manhattan! Rebecca, being pregnant, still looked so radiant and beautiful, having so much energy to take me around town 🙂

The sunglasses will be out on September 29th at Sunglass Hut!!

Spray Painting with Emily Cho Handbags

A peek into Spring ’12!

The Emily Cho design duo acting silly in Sherel’s hats!

I made a visit to Coterie earlier this week to visit my good friends Emily and SJ of the handbag label, Emily Cho! Coterie is basically the Vegas Magic Trade Show of NYC. I love how crazy fun these girls are! When I arrived, they were already experimenting with SPRAY PAINT, and omg, never have I ever thought I’d have so much fun! We basically took the handbags and started mixing colors and getting downright silly. I even took the stuff to sign their booth with. How cool is that? I’ve always been a huge fan of Emily Cho ever since I started sporting this gorgeous handbag earlier this summer. Their folded clutches are so stunning and unique. The shape gives any look a cool, edgy look. I’m currently lusting over their oversize folded clutches. A clutch that can actually accommodate things is pure genius! I’ve also just started carrying that bright yellow squared handbag from the Spring ’12 collection during NYFW. It grabs the attention of so many people when I wear it. More photos to come! For now, enjoy this insane spray painting session. And yep, we moved on to completely destroying (I mean, personalizing) Emily’s jeans!

Visit the Emily Cho shop!