I love you Caitlin!

Okay so there is this place, completely underground, hidden from the craziness of NYC…full of models. Yeah, I know, sounds super intimidating and scary. I felt the same thing when I heard about it months ago, but it is actually pretty incredible! It’s called Modellounge and it’s basically a really rad space for models, and now even participating NYC bloggers, to hang throughout the day, whether it be to escape the super hot heat and grab a cold drink (we’re talking Illy and VitaminWater mhhmmm) , or hit up one of the many laptops to check their emails. There’s always something new going on whenever I pop by, like today, there were MASSAGES, gahhhhhhhhh. How cool is that? I wish I had more time throughout the day to visit, but at least I know there is this really comfy place in Union for my friends and I to meet up! Modellounge is currently working on videos and making sure to get the best updates behind the scenes for fashion week, with little sneak peeks at how the NYC models are prepping hehe! Be sure to check out the Modellounge blog for fun fashion week updates! I’m sure it will keep you entertained 🙂

(Volcom top and pants, Dolce Vita from Helianthus boots, Koshka bag, Vintage hat)

I realized my style completely changes depending on what coast I’m on. On the East Coast, my style is a lot more simple and classic, and then I jump on a plane to California and BAM, I’ve got a lot more color and funkiness. Basically, I haven’t worn a hat in MONTHS. I am also donning a full on Volcom ensemble. Representing my California natives of course! Main reason I’m back in Cali for the week is continue my work with Volcom. I just shot the summer ’12 campaign and already, moving into design with the brand! I just made a visit to the Volcom headquarters down in Costa Mesa the other day to review the final samples for my Fall ’12 design collaboration. I am BEYOND excited for my pieces to come out next year and to see people on the street wearing clothes with my name on it! So surreal, I really need to pinch myself. Expect some killer separates: we’re talking a staple dress, skirt, vest, and some HOT HOT blouses. Next up? My Holiday ’12 design collabooooo. For the holiday season, all I can think about are sparkles, lace, and all sorts of yummy goodness. Sketches and color palettes are floating about the office before we get into production and create some samples. This is one project that I’m super duper OUT OF THIS WORLD stoked about! Being volcomized has never felt so good…

Keep up with my Fall ’12 design collab project and meet my Volcom design partner in crime, Grace Lee, here on VOLCOMUNITY!!

(Bikini and Cover-up c/o Tigerlily, Pour la Victoire sandals, Milor Italy ring, LowLuv ring, Vanessa Mooney bracelet)

So I’m back in California and loving every minute of it! And check out my TAN. ohemgee right? Well, it’s totally fake. For the second time in my life, I got a spray tan, but only because I had a summer photoshoot and needed to get rid of my vampyness. I was terrified to be honest. All I could think was “OMG I’M GONNA LOOK LIKE SNOOKI AND CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR A WEEK” Anyways, it was a lot more pleasant than I thought. I went in, was given a disposable thong…imagine, a DISPOSABLE THONG…I nearly laughed out loud when I saw it, but the spray tan was soon over with, and yes, I got to take the darn thing home. WIN. Just kidding. Anyways, I’m kind of liking this look! It actually looks really good on the beach and in my bikini! I’ve suddenly got some definition in my legs! Anyways, I spent my afternoon at Newport Beach. I was in the area, working on a very special project that (which I’ll tell you about very soon!) The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. I definitely missed the cool, breezy air of the California coast while I was in NYC. A bikini and beach coverup can easily become my daily outfit here! I’m obsessed with the laid back beach culture and so this afternoon was perfect. Only weird part of the day? Getting approached by these young boys who traveled here from Oregon for the first time. They wanted to take a photo with me…which was TOTALLY AWKWARD, but they turned out to be pretty cool dudes just overly excited to be in Cali and see a girl with a pretty rad spray tan 🙂