30 Days

2010-01-07T12:41:00.002-08:00

Day 1

On my way to work when we decided to run up to my roof for a quick picture. This coat is AMAZING because it was $25 and people always ask if it’s Marc Jacobs. The skirt was $20 from a thrift store too. And yellow polka dots are just good!

2010-01-07T12:41:00.001-08:00

Day 2

I was in action! Ha! I love white tee shirts and really dark, untreated denim. These jeans were $35 from H&M, I just cropped them a bit. I think they look much fancier and more expensive than they really are. My cardigan is from Opening Ceremony.

2010-01-07T12:40:00.002-08:00

Day 3

At the Tracy Reese showroom… I’m wearing a “subtle” animal print blouse and marled cardigan—both by Tracy Reese, my boss and friend. My high-waisted Acne jeans are tried and true favorites. They fit me perfectly. Which is a good thing, because I wear them almost every day.

2010-01-07T12:40:00.001-08:00

Day 4

Having a drink at Elsa in the east village and I gotta say, I really like my colors today! But that angora sweater smells like a grandmother no matter what I do. I love those tights too. They are ripping and I keep trying to save them with clear nail polish.

2010-01-07T12:39:00.002-08:00

Day 5

Looking for some last minute fabric to fill a hole in the Frock collection. These glasses have changed my LIFE. When I’m hung over you can’t really tell because of the distractingly large (and rad) frames. I met the coolest woman in NYC buying them. Her name is Linda Director and she has some serious style. My oversized rust sweater is by Tracy Reese.

2010-01-07T12:39:00.001-08:00

Day 6

This dress is the best…it has a pleated, stiff cotton skirt and a soft, silk bodice. The boots I’m wearing were an obsession forever. They finally were marked down enough for me to splurge. They’re Junya Watanabe and are my answer to feminine combat boots. I love a sweet dress with a tougher boot.

2010-01-07T12:38:00.000-08:00

Day 7

This is one of those perfect days in Central Park, the kind that leather jackets were made for. Mine is by Tracy Reese. My scarf is from Madewell and will make several appearances in the next 30 days (I’m sure). Stripes make everything more fun.

2010-01-07T12:37:00.002-08:00

Day 8

Me at work in a zig-zag print skirt from work. I love this print! I altered the skirt to fit high on the waist. That necklace is funny and great. It’s by Gerard Yosca and has a dinosaur on it. He is so fun!

2010-01-07T12:37:00.001-08:00

Day 9

I was on my way to see a friend’s band play and wanted to be comfortable. I love my Madewell top. Not only because one of my best friends works for the company…it’s also plaid! Those jeans are great too. They’re from Oak and make my ass feel HOT!

2010-01-07T12:36:00.002-08:00

Day 10

This skirt is one of my favorite purchases this year. I was with my good friend Chris and we were just about to leave it at the store until he knocked some sense into me. It was only $20, it’s leather, high-waisted, and really FITS. The blouse is another goodie from Madewell and the bag is a cool find from Argentina.

2010-01-07T12:36:00.001-08:00

Day 11

I was just about to leave for a party at the Tracy Reese store but had to finish one more thing. This dress is from Frock. It really accentuates the waist and makes you feel good!

2010-01-07T12:35:00.002-08:00

Day 12

I’m at a photography exhibit at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. There are those Acne jeans again! That green is the BEST GREEN…I love this shade! The cardigan’s from Tracy Reese. The black appliqué adds some edge.

2010-01-07T12:35:00.001-08:00

Day 13

I was dancing around my apartment with my friend, Joe. He was rehearsing for a holiday talent show at work. This dress has a built-in petticoat underneath. It makes you feel like a GIRL! That necklace is from Gerard…God love ‘em.

2010-01-07T12:34:00.000-08:00

Day 14

We were all cooking dinner together at my friend’s place (lasagna!). This blouse has a simple hand-drawn stripe on it. I think the cream buttons look like candy you want to eat.

2010-01-07T12:33:00.002-08:00

Day 15

I really love Sonia Rykiel and my high-waisted knit skirt is one of my favorite Sonia pieces. That vintage beaded collar was a Chelsea flea market find. I couldn’t live without it!

2010-01-07T12:33:00.001-08:00

Day 16

This vintage shirt is UGLY CUTE. I have always loved it and am constantly surprised by the amount of compliments I get when I wear it. Those jeans are my favorite shade of tomato red. I was so delirious that day…super late night. No sleep.

2010-01-07T12:32:00.002-08:00

Day 17

This plaid dress is by Plenty. I like that the border is so non-traditional. These are my obsession-boots again. Junya Watanabe should be paying ME by now I’ve worn them so often during this project. It’s just that damn Victorian-esque heel that makes me love them so much.

2010-01-07T12:32:00.001-08:00

Day 18

I was visiting my friend Joe who works at In God We Trust in the Lower East Side. I think we scared some of the customers away with our foolery. Sorry! My favorite thing in this picture is my necklace. I had just bought it in Argentina at one of the amazing flea markets there for $3. It’s an old bull-fighter’s whistle.

2010-01-07T12:31:00.000-08:00

Day 19

I think everyone needs a little lame in their life...gold, silver, leopard print…any of it will do. I tend to play everything else down to make room for all that sparkle. Of course there’s always room for stripes.

2010-01-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

Day 20

McCarren park is right outside of my apartment and lately I’ve seen some really amusing outfits from my window going around the track. This jumpsuit is from Fluke, a vintage store in Williamsburg. You can’t see the details but there are these awesome cut-outs at the shoulders and down the back. That coat was my mom’s in the 70’s. It’s grey leather!!!

2010-01-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

Day 21

This jacket is RAD because it’s all black sequins with big white buttons (so random)! There are those Madewell stripes again and my favorite Acne jeans. My shoes were super-cheap, but they are cute and so easy to wear all day long without any pain. That’s a plus in my book.

2010-01-07T12:28:00.002-08:00

Day 22

Wow, I look serious! Hey, shoes are serious work. This dress is a new purchase. I like it because it’s a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll. Also, it has snaps all the way down so if you needed to, you could rip that sucker right off!

2010-01-07T12:28:00.001-08:00

Day 23

I’m on my bike in McCarren park. Bike riding is my favorite thing to do. My coat has a really cool, architectural shape and ¾ sleeves. You need long gloves if it’s cold out. These are from Club Monaco.

2010-01-07T12:27:00.000-08:00

Day 24

OK, OK, I don’t think I look my best here, but it was a really tough day and this is real life! I worked super hard on the print for that blouse though. I’m proud of that!

2010-01-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

Day 25

I’m showing a buyer the Frock summer collection. This dress is an older Tracy Reese number but I’ll love it forever. It reminds me of a tennis dress from the 20’s.

2010-01-07T12:25:00.002-08:00

Day 26

Getting ready to go out. That’s my bedroom! My dress is from H&M. I like to belt it and wear it with chunky tights.

2010-01-07T12:25:00.001-08:00

Day 27

I’m having a dinner party at my house. This skirt is totally faded at the hem but I kind of like that. It was $6 at a thrift store. My tee has Coco Chanel on it and my sweater is by Tracy Reese

2010-01-07T12:23:00.001-08:00

Day 28

I got red wine all over me and my friend, Joe is doing a little spot cleaning! This dress reminds me of Jean Shrimpton in the 60’s. It is from my favorite vintage store called Off Broadway in my hometown, Albuquerque, NM.

2010-01-07T12:22:00.000-08:00

Day 29

This vintage dress is so prim. I love the white fold-down collar. I always feel cute in this dress. I’ve been reading a biography about Elvis and I think his style in permeating mine!

2010-01-07T12:17:00.002-08:00

Day 30

I think this picture turned out CUTE even though I wasn’t in a great mood that day. That dress is by Tracy Reese but I shortened it and took it in a bit. We were at Diner in Williamsburg have a late brunch.

2010-01-07T12:17:00.001-08:00

Day 1

Day 1 is a mystery day. Michael told me about the project but I did not know that I would be starting so soon. On this day, I was at work and I had just returned from partying at my good judy from Morehouse 30th birthday in D.C. As we traveled back to NY we went thrifting and I found these vintage Ralph Lauren country collection suede pants with fringe down the side. I recall this morning vividly because it took me 16 minutes to get the leather, riding boot over the suede pants, but nonetheless I made it to work safely and unharmed effortlessly! ha!

2010-01-07T12:16:00.000-08:00

Day 2

So it was Thursday after-work cocktail time and I felt like a sailor. As you are following through these 30 days, you will realize I enjoy themes. I did not realize I had so many nautical pieces in my closet.

2010-01-07T12:15:00.002-08:00

Day 3

Today I had a photography shoot where I was one of the models. It is always scary and funny being on the other side of the camera. I guess I will get use to it somehow. This broach that I turned into a bowtie is another wonderful D.C. trip find at Unique Thrift Store. I am really a one hit wonder because you will be seeing this piece again! I paired it with my RL cashmere holiday sweater. This was my holiday outfit for every party!

2010-01-07T12:15:00.001-08:00

Day 4

Today I had a brief meeting with the Alvin Ailey PR department about dressing them for Alvin Ailey's 50th anniversary gala. Michael met me in front of the building and I thought I needed to be a little stern with these women, who turned out to be sweet as pie, so I opted for a strong motorcycle chicness.

2010-01-07T12:14:00.002-08:00

Day 5

When you get my full deal I do not stray away from conventional menswear. I just like to play around with fabrics and textures. This may have been my sexiest day ever. I was meeting a model friend after work for coffee and we were just sitting on these bar stools in the cafe in Hells Kitchen. My thighs were literally on FIRE.

2010-01-07T12:14:00.001-08:00

Day 6

By now Michael and I our almost best buds. He ventures up to Harlem to catch me on an off day at the barbershop. I go to one of the best barbers in New York who happens to be Dominican and very handsome. So you can thank Fantal for the wonderful face and mug shots during these 30 days. I own three pairs of sneakers and these leather converses are essential. It is a real relaxed day in DOHA at the barbershop.

2010-01-07T12:13:00.000-08:00

Day 7

"When Sunday Comes"

You see I am totally a Southern church boy and Sunday brings out the best in my clothes and me. This is a beautiful winter Sunday in my apartment sitting in my favorite chair after service reflecting on the Word!! I am wearing a dismantled usher uniform. We wear black suits, but I wear a black tuxedo. The key item in this ensemble is my too small ultra tailored lil boy 14 Brooks Brothers shirt.

2010-01-07T12:12:00.002-08:00

Day 8

Today was probably one of the most “real” days you’ll see me living. Mr. Fine caught me in the act of running and doing my steps. I attempt to work out 3 times a week. (I know you didn’t think this physique was all natural). At times like these you won’t get sequins or stir-ups, just a cashmere royal shawl neck sweater, my favorite gym shorts and an orange ski vest for safety and warmth. The most couture object in the shot is the location: City College. The buildings are amazing. I like doing the steps there because it gives me a little taste of Europe.

2010-01-07T12:12:00.001-08:00

Day 9

It’s a quiet day at work, around 5pm, and I’m on set 3 checking email. I am going through a colorless phase where I only want to wear black grey and white. Cream is an actual colour and it makes me feel fresh and renewed like a virgin. I do not believe in wearing a designer head to toe, but in the case of attaining a consistent cream colour in my cords and cardigan, it was necessary. Oh, and here is my favorite neckpiece again!

2010-01-07T12:11:00.000-08:00

Day 10

This vintage military pea coat is probably one of my best purchases this season. It finishes every look of mine. On this day I am doing showroom returns in the fabric district. And for the record, I was rocking the green glove way before First Lady Michelle. In this picture, it is all about what you cannot see. Underneath my coat, I am wearing a serious long sleeve RL polo shirt with the largest, gaudiest horse head. I finish the riding look off with some little boy baseball pants that make my rump look so right. I couldn’t give it all up to you people, so Michael shot me from the front using my closed jacket as a modesty piece!

2010-01-07T12:10:00.002-08:00

Day 11

Sometimes even I don’t feel like changing out of jogging pants and leaving the house. Unfortunately I had to get it together to shop with my friend Omar on 34th street. I’d like to point out that my jogging pants weren’t pulled from the bargain bin. They are Ralph's signature (almost cashmere-feeling) relaxed joggers. Paired with my British Knight trainers and my motorcycle jacket, I may have been the most fashionable person in that overcrowded, tourist area. I take that back. Omar is one of the most done people I know.

2010-01-07T12:10:00.001-08:00

Day 12

Usually I do not believe in going below 14th street unless it is for parties. Today I was rushing to meet with a friend after work for drinks. Here is my favorite coat from Metropolis with a serious splash of colour from my red stretch jean. I have two pairs of great riding boots that got me through winter in New York. I thought my canvas Louis Vuitton bag was relegated to summer 08, but it’s started to make cameos throughout the winter because of my need for more colour!

2010-01-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

Day 13

I have a thing for cobalt blue. It may seem like I live a very social life, but I really do. Tonight after work I met my Best Rory for drinks at a new Thursday hangout on 23rd street. I cannot say it was the best time, but at least the bar accented my outfit.

2010-01-07T12:08:00.002-08:00

Day 14

This day was possibly one of the most interesting days. One great thing about being in New York is that crazy park in the middle of the city. I have only actually been in there a few times and today was probably the best. This is one of my favorite capes that I borrow from my flatmate, Shaun. We have certain items that are “house pieces” and I am trying to make this cape become one of them. The patent glove is a gift from a dear friend. I do not know how I lived without them being in my life before. My black super skinny Levi’s leads way to my ultra slutty nude shoe. This image feels like some sort of historical reference to a preacher. I am actually reading my Bible and from the look of it, I it seems like I am on a pulpit trying to deliver New York City from bad fashion sins.

2010-01-07T12:08:00.001-08:00

Day 15

Snow Day

It is a serious mystery how you can wake up to a few feet of snow in New York on any given day. Today was one of the first days that the snow has actually stuck to the ground. Michael caught me as I was heading to a photo shoot in DUMBO. This area is so cute actually too cute, but thank goodness it is too small to become like other trendy neighborhoods in Bk. Whenever I see white on the ground I always think of wearing my favorite white jeans. This is probably one of my most practical outfits because the thigh warmers come in handy and my little cable knit skully is for warmth. Underneath is a lack luster green shawl collar sweater. This sweater makes me feel like a Tuskegee Airman!!

2010-01-07T12:07:00.002-08:00

Day 16

Today it seriously rained and snowed all afternoon as I was shopping for a client. I was with my friends, David and Omar and we found some great treasures in unexpected places. I love when you leave your apt and you are not appropiately dressed for the weather because that is when you really use your creativity. I was on the hunt for some thermal underwear until I stumbled upon some thigh warmers that I thought were scrap material at first glance. So the outfit you see here is not what I left my apt wearing, but it is a combination of a new pair of socks, some awesome thigh warmers and a frisky new umbrella.

2010-01-07T12:07:00.001-08:00

Day 17

This probably one of my favorite days. Do you not love it when you find that right piece in your wardrobe that just saves the day everyday? This black slinky almost see through turtle neck from Sisley is mine. It is amazing because it is light weight and too small. This is after a long day of working on an empty RL set at work. I had an art director, Meagan, for this shot. She positioned me in the correct spot in front of a hollywood style makeup table. This shot is an ode to Billie D and Huey P with a Diana Ross twist.

2010-01-07T12:06:00.004-08:00

Day 18

There is nothing like a saturday morning in Harlem. If I do not have to leave my apt on the weekend I do not. It is a lazy morning and I am enjoying tea in my favorite chair while wearing my navy pajamas. These are my favorite frames from Fabulous Fannies and one of my most comfortable cardigans. My friends laugh at me because I sleep in this cardigan. I cannot really wear this in public because I have seen too many people with such a signature piece.

2010-01-07T12:06:00.003-08:00

Day 19

Some days when you look so awesome, you can feel so shitty. I was walking from Church and the wind somehow blew my favorite vintage clip on bow tie off. I made it home anyhow bowtieless, but wearing one of my favorite capes. Sometimes you just need colour in your life to make life better. And nothingelse can make you feel more fabulous than a cape. Capes are lost staples in the male wardrobe. Now the frames that I am wearing are my real reading glasses and somehow I have seem to have lost them since this picture. So if anyone knows the whereabouts of any of these mentioned pieces please contact me or my stage manager at 555-fashionmisfit.com. There is a reward with no questions asked.

2010-01-07T12:06:00.001-08:00

Day 20

I guess I am in cape fever. It is mildly rainy day in the west village. I am on a pilgrimage to grab a disc from a photographer of a shoot I did last weekend. I am compiling photographs of fashion/fetish shots. My friends and I are eventually going to publish this risque book in 2010.
Whenever I am not feeling like myself, I seemingly find myself through my attire. It was one of those days when NY was not giving me what I needed. In this picture I feel very Londontown with a white jean in the middle of winter. I hardly ever pre-plan my outfits, but my mohair cape accented the plaid umbrella very well. I had never worn this cashmere cable knit turtle neck and I realized why. That thing is just too hot!

2010-01-07T12:05:00.003-08:00

Day 21

The one great thing about working on the west side highway is the view of the pier. We often times come out here and have lunch. I am wearing my favorite nautical Escada blazer. Very themed and fitting, the red ship is an added extra to my affect. This nude shoe is another slutty favorite.

2010-01-07T12:05:00.001-08:00

Day 22

Do you ever have those days when you feel like you have gotten life right? Well today was one of those days for me. I am wearing some tuxedo pants that I turned into pumpkin knickers and my favorite shreeded bowtie. One of my coworkers asked me if it was Valentino. I laughed and walked away knowing that it is actually a club monaco tie that I have just worn one too many times. My riding boots has made yet another appearance, but rightfully so this time. The gray braces are just an added extra to make my knickers high-waisted. Here I am on set at a still life shoot for Belks. And if you do not know what Belks is just think about the best of TJ Max with a touch of Macys.

2010-01-07T12:04:00.002-08:00

Day 23

This had to be the one day when I was feeling myself. I had just come out of a horrible beginning of the week and I needed a peppy outfit to spruce my life up. I was getting tired of wearing coats, so I grabbed a blanket from my linen closet and belted it. My white super skinny levis were under my turqoise turkish thigh warmers. A tomatoe orange shawl neck sweater was my top piece. It was a day that life just made sense.

2010-01-07T12:04:00.001-08:00

Day 24

A day of Fetish

Another day in the studio, but it was a day of frisky fun in fashion. I was wearing my favorite riding pants and turtle neck combo. The fun part about the ensemble are my red Chanel braces and this leather harness. Why would someone wear a harnass to work, who knows?

2010-01-07T12:03:00.002-08:00

Day 25

Today Michael caught me on a journey to find thin turtle necks. My search lead me to Sisley in Columbus circle. It is a simple saturday with my peacoat and fox stole.

2010-01-07T12:03:00.001-08:00

Day 26

The shame walk home

It is something that you never want to do is to be caught out in the morning with your last night party clothes. I do not remember which party I had come from, but it must have been good because I broke out the vintage white Brutini. I had always wanted to do a photography shoot based upon the shame walk home. I never knew that the story would begin with me. I just so happen to be in Brooklyn at an after party and so I met up with Michael to get the shot.

2010-01-07T12:02:00.002-08:00

Day 27

Im an architect not a stylist

As a stylist, you always need an easy outfit that is safe. For me it is a 3 piece suit without the coat. It always looks daper and smart. It just makes me look more important than I really am at work. I am styling still life today, but look like I am designing a serious building in Chelsea. The key piece in this look are my seaweed filled cuff links. Everyone thinks they are filled with MJ.

2010-01-07T12:02:00.001-08:00

Day 28

Blankets are chic

It was such a pretty day atop of my friend's, David, apartment in East Williamsburg. I just got this crochet number from my secret thrift store wearhouse in Alabama. These boots are some of my favorites, they just make everything look so rustic. In this picture I am channelling Mary McClaude Bethune!!

2010-01-07T12:01:00.000-08:00

Day 29

Pumping Gas

Being fab is not about just about being cute in pretty places. It is about what you wear to the grocery store and to pick your kids up from field hockey practice. I am wearing this beaver head wrap full with head with eyes. I found it at Fabulous Fannies and it is my new favorite piece. I also like when I wear trainers, it makes me feel down to earth.

2010-01-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

Day 30

All good things must end: It is finished

2010-01-07T11:59:00.004-08:00

Day 1

Got up at 6am to Peg Leg Rugby long sleeve pull over, J Brand Jeans jeans and white sneakers from a thrift shop. Came back in at 9 am from upstate

2010-01-07T11:59:00.003-08:00

Day 2

American Apparel grey shirt, pony hair belt, high waisted jeans, and jcampbell shoes - Soho House for meetings, had acupuncture in the morning, and swung by work

2010-01-07T11:59:00.001-08:00

Day 2

American Apparel grey shirt, pony hair belt, high waisted jeans, and jcampbell shoes - Soho House for meetings, had acupuncture in the morning, and swung by work

2010-01-07T11:58:00.002-08:00

Day 3

Jeans and a white central park west shirt…meeting with Gersh Agency.

2010-01-07T11:58:00.001-08:00

Day 4

Vintage belt, converse, jeans and a plaid button down. DKNY trench. Raining! Workin from home, dropping off grad school admissions stuff, errands around town. Later than night, I threw on a black blazer, with plaid shirt underneith, rolled the sleeves to show the plaid at the elbow, red Tara Subokof killer heels, and a feather in the hair.

2010-01-07T11:57:00.002-08:00

Day 5

Dog Park with Gustav - bone ring - striped long sleeve with blue grandpa sweater, jeans, brown boots and old brown leather jacket with scarf.

2010-01-07T11:57:00.001-08:00

Day 6

Being an interior decorator is one of my many current jobs. This was taken in front of a clients apartment on Park Ave. Being that I was stenciling two dressers I painted for her today, as well as hanging mirrors and pictures, I dressed for the occasion! I wore my favorite ripped Miss Sixty jeans, a plain white American Apparel tee (i live on the edge when i paint) complete with blue tape, my Steven sandals, with my necklace, that's vintage.

2010-01-07T11:56:00.002-08:00

Day 7

I'm on my way back from an interview at an Architecture Firm that does a lot of interior work. (I got the job!!!) I'm sporting white Marc Jacobs aviators, and my beat up Botkier bag, an american apparel dress I wore as a shirt (love them....i guess you noticed this at this point) vintage skinny belt, a floral skirt from Anthropologie, Theory heels (really worth showing, my newest spring purchase!!!) complete with my boyfriend's black Massimo Dutti sweater and always pink, pink nails!!

2010-01-07T11:56:00.001-08:00

Day 8

I stayed in and worked from home today. It was raining all day today, but I had to go grocery shopping - clearly not a happy camper! Wearing my hot pink rain coat from H&M, summer scarf, Diesel blue sweater, and Roxy jeans...not shown, my Valentino slip ons and my dog, Gustav!

2010-01-07T11:55:00.002-08:00

Day 9

I stop by and say hi to Guadalupe every day before heading into the city!!! Botkier Bag (different...) Marc Jacobs flats with hearts (I spray painted them black...they were pink.... in NYC they turned a very nasty shade of I don't know what), black skinny jeans from Urban Outfitters i think, a J-Crew red top, and a military inspired jacket to boot. It was my first day at Wettling Architects!!!! They are the coolest firm!

2010-01-07T11:55:00.001-08:00

Day 10

Today was crazy! I had work in the Morning, a Dr. appointment in the afternoon, two auditions (fingers crossed people!!!) and headed back to work to wrap stuff up. I was feeling a little teacher-y today! I'm wearing a skirt I got at a boutique in the West village, my grey vintage belt, a grey tank from ... you guessed it, American Apparel, (I should just open up my own store) a white sweater from Mango, a vintage purse necklace I got in Michigan, and my Sigerson Morrison purple rubber puddle jumpers (it was misting all day!!!)

2010-01-07T11:54:00.001-08:00

Day 11

Today was not very busy. I had an audition in the morning, and a business lunch discussing the Reeve Rocks event to help raise money for the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation. I am helping them out with PR, and securing auction and gift bag items. Then headed back for early Friday evening for bloody mary's in Williamsburg with some friends visiting from Australia. After that, my boyfriend called to say he left work early because he was sick, so I went over to his house to take care of him. :(
When I walked the dog this morning it was quite chilly out, and cloudy, so I bundled up...leaving the house in jeans, a simple yet extremely thin grey t-shirt, my green and black stripped cardigan that I took from my little sister last time I saw her in Boston, a vintage reversible brown cape and my vintage grey kitten heels with amazing old lady gold clips on the front. I also had to steal Mike's ray bans for the shoot...it was WAY to bright out and I forgot my sunnies! I had no idea I would have to shed every layer by the time I had to go to lunch. Oops! But Gandhi didn't seem to mind

2010-01-07T11:53:00.002-08:00

Day 12

It was a beautiful Saturday! My boyfriend thought he felt good enough to go to brunch, so we went to brunch at the Sunburnt Cow, only he felt like crap after, so we went to his apartment and watched the rest of season 2 of Friday Night Lights. (best show ever) I'm wearing my strapless vintage light blue floral dress with a white Hanes singlet underneath (not quite ready to bear all shoulders!!) and a vintage white belt from the 70s with my white zip up Keds. I'm also wearing my snake hoop earrings with emerald eyes and a giant blue flower earring. Both I got at a boutique in the west village called Darling.

2010-01-07T11:53:00.001-08:00

Day 13

Just another day at the office...only this is after the office at home before making dinner. I'm wearing vintage Ralph Lauren with little flowers all over the dark blue dress, that same grey vintage skinny belt and my zip up white Keds.

2010-01-07T11:52:00.002-08:00

Day 14

Today I was at Wettling Architects all day. I wore a black and white checkered dress from H&M and my blue pleather jacket with Black Heart shaped sunglasses and my white zip up keds. After work I raced up to a friends' premiere of his film uptown. The red bucket guys are awesome!

2010-01-07T11:52:00.001-08:00

Day 15

Today was absolutely disgusting. I never remember it raining this much in spring in New York! Non-stop rain all day! And of course it was a day I had to run around the city all day, which is why I wore my green galoshes!! I paired it with a grey shirt with my mum's old tuxedo jacket rolled up to the elbows, with my yellow summer scarf. Gotta have the hints of colour! After my audition in the morning, I went up to Skarstedt Fine Arts to my friend's Gallery (where this is snapped) to grab lunch with her before heading back downtown to another audition and then home to plant my ass on the couch, where I will be all night. Has been the only night in WEEKS I've been alone! Wine and movie, what could be better!

2010-01-07T11:51:00.000-08:00

Day 16

Day trip to Target on Atlantic Ave. A few friends and I drove to Target to stock up on mass amounts of house supplies. We try to do it once a month, as it seriously becomes a day trip. I'm wearing a white Elie Tehari thin long cardigan, a pink and white scarf from route 66 (those of you who know this brand rock) dark jeans a black flowy tank top and my black steven sandles.

2010-01-07T11:50:00.002-08:00

2010-01-07T11:50:00.001-08:00

Day 18

Finally, a break from the rain!!! I decided to ride my bike into the city. I had an audition in the morning, and then went to work the rest of the day. I busted out and dusted off my favorite vintage heels, wore my high waisted jeans from the LF store, my American Apparel grey tank and my vintage white belt! I had just gotten home - rode my bike all over the city - I was one sweaty mess by the time I got home!

2010-01-07T11:49:00.000-08:00

Day 19

Today was a particularly horrid day. I'm not feeling to hot today. I stayed home and worked. This photo is taken in my building's game room - so i was shootin' some pool with the dog to blow off some steam! I wore my plaid PegLeg pull over, Jbrand jeans, my zip up Keds (my obsession) and my stormy Kromer hat!!

2010-01-07T11:48:00.002-08:00

Day 20

All this rain is reminding me of Belgium..and how much I don't miss weather there!!
I had an audition in the morning and then since I was in my old neighborhood, I decided to hit up 'snice in the west village....that place is sooo good! Then I went to work to sit in on a meeting with a potential new client. I wore my jeans cuffed, my grey vintage kitten heels with old lady metal clasp thingies on the toe, a grey American Apparel T and a three quarter length mini jacket from Bizz. Later that night, Olde English had a "very fresh" show at the Upright Citizens Brigade, which was absolutely hilarious, and on the way home, I got caught in the downpour walking from the L.....was soaked head to toe, but SOO much fun!!!!

2010-01-07T11:48:00.001-08:00

Day 21

after last nights fiasco in the rain after the show....(and being a little hungover....) I didn't have much time to pull myself together at work..hence the hat! I got the hat in LA at some weird little store in Venice....Jeans are Tsubi I got in Australia, the green tank is from American Apparel, and the little jacket is Yoana Baraschi, from Intermix. Shoes are Marc Jacobs flats. Work was great, as always, but I definitely got some bad news at the end of the day so I decided to treat myself to a Manicure (where this is taken).

2010-01-07T11:47:00.000-08:00

Day 22

Not gonna lie, woke up today with a rather large "headache" - so stayed in bed most of the day! I needed to stay in and read a script, so I did that, and then met my friend at Cafe Mogador for tea before seeing a play that her husband is directing and a very good friend is acting in. I decided to wear high - waisted PegLeg purple polka dotted jeans that I cuffed and wore with my white zip up Keds. I just tucked in a dark grey v American Apparel shirt, threw on some lipstick and my ray bans and took off with my teal umbrella. Rain rain go away already!

2010-01-07T11:46:00.002-08:00

Day 23

Today was finally a beautiful day with no rain! My friend was hosting a BBQ down in Red Hook, so my boyfriend and I decided to ride our bikes down there, hit up Fairway and head to her roof! I wore a navy striped vintage dress with my vintage white belt and my zip up Keds.

2010-01-07T11:46:00.001-08:00

Day 24

Today I stayed at home to work on some stuff from home - needed to send out my resume to a few places, and needed to do laundry! I wore J brand jeans, white Keds that I spray painted pink stripes and a white ka7 silk blouse with a pink tank underneath.

2010-01-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

Day 25

Today I biked into the city for work (of course with pants rolled up!!) and had a meeting with Michael from The Roster after work before going to my boyfriend's house for dinner.
I wore my Ditto high - waisted green, green flaired pants, a Splendid grey T - my A.P.C. pony hair belt, A Ben Sherman grandpa sweater, gold platform wedges from Banana Republic and my bright pink Braccialini purse.

2010-01-07T11:44:00.002-08:00

Day 26

Today was a pretty great day - rode my bike into the city for work, which is always a blast going to, then left to go to Young-ja, my acupuncturist, for an appointment at 3. After an hour and a half of pricking and feeling amazing afterward, I hit the salon for a pedicure before going to Babbo for dinner at 6:15 with my friend's mum who is in town celebrating being asked to design a table display for MacKenzie Childs. I left my bike locked up in front, and after dinner, I was supposed to go to a fundraiser for the Cooke Foundation, but dinner lasted too long, so I ended up at the Maritime Hotel with some buddies for a few drinks before. As soon as it started to rain, I jumped a cab to my bike and rode it to my boyfriends house to keep it locked up before heading home to BK. Pretty early night...need sleep, my best friend arrives tomorrow from San Diego! WOOHOO!

2010-01-07T11:44:00.001-08:00

Day 27

My best friend came in town from San Diego today so we made a regular Thursday night an extravaganza!!
I met up with my friend Steph earlier and hung out inside because it was raining so hard, but then we went out to Griffon, then Pastis for dinner and then Drinks at Griffon again before heading to the Maritime for a drink and then calling it a night! I wore my, what I call, Atlantic City Jacket, that I got at LF, with an American Apparel grey V neck T shirt underneath with jeans and my Theory Heals!

2010-01-07T11:43:00.001-08:00

Day 28

Today I had to head into work to do some work for a couple hours, then met up with my boyfriend for lunch, and then met up with my friend in town at Soho House at 3 and stayed there until 8 when I met my boyfriend to go see The Hangover on 19th street, then headed back to Soho House for a few more drinks before calling it a night! I wore a dark grey v neck American Apparel Shirt, a vintage skirt i got at a garage sale, my grey skinney vintage belt and my keds!

2010-01-07T11:42:00.000-08:00

Day 29

Saturday - I've started a brunch party at the Cabanas at the Maritime hotel. Despite the rain, a bunch of us headed over. It was coverd and is a great place to party when it's raining because you feel like your outside! Food is great, the Pizza is unreal, and the drinks just never stopped coming. I wore my theory Shoes - a black and white skirt from privee, a teal tank from American Apparel and my boyfriend's black sweater...

2010-01-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

Day 30

2009-12-22T14:17:00.000-08:00

Day 30

All good things must end: It is finished

2009-12-22T13:03:00.003-08:00

Day 1

God I’m hungry! Cinnamon and Sugar toast. On my way down to Chinatown for my monthly facialista. I don’t care what anyone says- they are the BEST at skincare. Also, no one could beat their prices. I’m talking about the most thorough facial you’ve ever experienced at a third of the price.

2009-12-22T13:03:00.001-08:00

Day 2

Obsessed with football pants! They are the most comfortable things and, I’m just going to say, I kind of like the front pouch. Nothing like a day to take advantage of my “backyard,” or more commonly referred to in NY as fire escapes. It’s a nice way to get away from the hustle and be able to paint in the outdoor privacy of my fifth-floor walkup. Taking time to paint is my way of feeding my creative appetite.

2009-12-22T13:02:00.001-08:00

Day 3

Breaking down a scene for class at Doma. I try to get over there on the Westside at least once a month for the great vibe and delicious treats. They request that patrons make cell phone calls outdoors for the sacredness (and how sacred it is) of human to human contact. At least that’s my take on it. This red leather jacket by Truth and Pride has made it’s way up to being one of my favorite articles of clothing.

2009-12-22T13:01:00.000-08:00

Day 4

Atlas Café is one of my favorite neighborhood spots in the East Village. I go for a morning coffee as often as I can (which isn’t often enough)- and my favorite thing about the place is Mimi, who remembers almost every local’s name. I’m a big fan of having staple items in my closet, so these black skinny jeans by Sass and Bide are practically slept in.

2009-12-22T12:59:00.000-08:00

Day 5

I think journaling keeps me sane. For those who know me well, I suppose that doesn’t say much for my journaling skills ☺. I rarely go anywhere without my journal. It doesn’t matter how much I’m lugging around in my bag, my journal is undoubtedly in there. These black riding boots by Cole Haan were my favorite things by far this winter. They are so amazing I got them in brown too!

2009-12-22T12:56:00.000-08:00

Day6

Peter Pan’s rain boots? Absolutely! Wearing these are tricky, sometimes I have to plan an entire outfit around them, but they’re so fun. My skirt is actually a top. I tend to do that a lot with my clothes. I’ll see something in the store and think about how I can cut something off, or sew something on to make it work better for me.

2009-12-22T12:55:00.000-08:00

Day 7

It’s rare to see me without my black leather jacket on. It’s such an easy way to change the look of an outfit completely, and bonus… it keeps you warm. A day like this is very typical for me. On any given day I am usually running uptown, downtown, eastside, westside, for castings or class. And of course the glasses- I wouldn’t find anything without them.

2009-12-22T12:54:00.002-08:00

Day 8

Haha. This is the story of my life. Lines! I’m either studying a new scene, breaking it down, or memorizing lines. This scene is really fun though. It is a one act by Lanford Wilson called Home Free! I’ve been working on it for the last month or so.
I am loving bowler hats right now. This one is my friend’s - we swapped. I have a bigger head than he does, so as sad as it is- his fits me better.