Part 2 of MBNYFW

Inside the doors of NYFW, there is even more frenzy.

There was a pit of people, hard at work.

You could sign up for a quick free manicure. Too bad it was booked. I would've loved to try Essie's new colors!

I did however, fill up on some Starbucks and coffee shaped Silly Bandz!

NYFW - Ports 1961

This year, I was lucky to get to see the Ports 1961 show. Lincoln Center definitely has a different vibe then the tents at Bryant Park. The open atrium feels like a big runway itself. Everyone is dressed to the nines.

The Port 1961 show got off to a late start as most fashion shows do. The collection was pretty. There were a lot of pieces I wouldn't mind adding to my own closet.

All the photogs waiting for the show to start.

Waiting for the show to begin!

Freja is waiting for the show to start too!

Months and months of planning and designing, for a show that probably last no more than 20 minutes.

The theme of the show was based on the sandy landscapes of the North African deesert. The color palette was neutrals with purple and green and sapphire blue. There were alot of pretty drapey looks.

Freja closing the show!

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It's been awhile since I've been here. I know, i know, I've been a bad blogger :(

Life has been moving fast and 2010 is turning out to be a year of big changes for me. I got promoted at work to Designer status and I got engaged! :)

I've been in full wedding planning mode! Luckily, I was able to attend to opening of the new J.Crew bridal boutique. There were so many pretty and inspiration things lurking in every corner!!



CEO of J. Crew, Mickey Drexler.


Walking into the store, we were greeted with a table of sweets to nosh on.


Rock candy is my favorite!


In the center of the store, there is a table filled with clutches, Essie nail polish, perfume, lacy under pinnings, and hair pins galore. So many sweet things to lust over.





Embellished belts to add some pizazz to any outfit.


A wall of candy colored cashmere cardigans.



The jewelry was to die for!

To be continued.

avec eric

When the boyfriend and I first started dating, he took me to his favorite restaurant in the city, Le Bernardin. I was wowed by the amazing presentation and every delicious course that came out of the kitchen by Eric Ripert. Ever since then, hands down Le Bernardin has become one of my top New York City restaurants. In my fan club, is the New York Times which has given it 4 stars and the Michelin Guide which given it 3 stars over a span of 20 years.

Eric Ripert has a new show on PBS called Avec Eric. We get to follow him on his travels around the world. We see where he finds inspiration, meets people along the way and then takes what he learns to bring a dish that is easily prepared by you! I know sometimes coooking can be intimdating, but he makes it so easy. I am literally drooling everytime I watch this show!

He had a screening of his show and Q&A session at the Whole Foods on Bowery.

But, the boyfriend and I couldn't even hang on until showed up . We were so hungry and the thought of watching all the delicious food made us delirious. We ended up leaving and catching dumplings at my favorite place in St. Marks, Dumpling man. The pork seared and chicken seared ones are my favorite!

an apple a day

Last weekend, a few of my friends and I made a road trip to Princeton, New Jersey to go apple picking. The weather was drizzly and cold, but since we made the drive out we decided to make the most of it. When we got there luckily the rain stopped just enough for us to pick a few apples.

The farm we went to, Terhune Farm has both vegetables and fruits to pick all year round.


The pumpkin patch.

At the on site store, we were lucky to get a just out of the oven batch of apple cider donuts. They were AMAZING!



We started a bit late in the apple picking season, so most of the varieties were all picked.






I loved the tart little crab apples. I was picking and eating at the same time.


With our fruits of labor, we made an apple crisp.


Freshly made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Heaven.

dark delights

I cant even begin to tell you how excited I am for the Tim Burton retrospective at the MOMA. Opening on November 22, the exhibit will feature his earliest childhood drawings through his mature work with paintings, storyboards, digital and moving-image formats, puppets and maquettes, props, costumes, ephemera, sketchbooks, and cartoons.

He made me fall in love with Johnny Depp when I first watched Edward Scissorhands. I love his signature dark, moody, quirky vibe in all his work.



This months Harpers Baazar, features a fashion editorial of Tim Burton's world re-imagined.








there he is!



saving the best for last.