NEW YORK. DAY 4

DAY FOUR.

We travelled to Brooklyn today by boat. The views of New York across the pier was beautiful the pictures did not do it justice!

We had a lovely and sombre day in Brooklyn, we didn't know it had so many vintage and unique shops. It was a different environment to Manhattan, the people were more approachable and it was a more calming atmosphere, they even related to us when we were speaking about the drastic cold weather yesterday!

Cute bookshop

I admired Brooklyn's street art, each piece was unique and inspirational. Perhaps my favourite part of Brooklyn. 

After countless attempts to find Brooklyn museum to see the 'Killer Heels' exhibition we failed. So, we decided to visit Central Park and also explored Macy's and did some shopping too. Central Park was breath taking and so peaceful, it definitely felt like I was transformed into 'You've Got Mail'. 

Central Park

Until next time

x

NYC. DAY 3

DAY TWO.

Today was another packed up day. We had the garment district tour which I found interesting. From the tour I understood how hard a seamstress' job can be, having a mother as a tailor I now understand the unresponsive answers whenever I asked her a question whilst she was working. I didn't know there were so many machines for specific fabrics and patterns!

Below are a few images from the Garment District.

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Thread central

Handmade fabric patterns

We also visited Modern Vice, an upcoming New York leather shoe company, where we had a tour around their factory and offices. Possibility of a 'next big thing' idea?

Modern Vice shoe showroom

Jordan Adoni co founder also featuring thumb on lens

After the tour was over, we decided to take the subway to the other side of New York and visit the 9/11 memorial. It was an emotional yet educational experience and we were glad we had visited the memorial site and museum. 

Ground Zero

One Tower

Ground Zero at night

Weather update! Coming back from the 9/11 memorial site it was -12 and I cannot say how we managed to get back to the hotel and get food...maybe that dunkin doughnut for dessert did the trick..

Until next time! 

x

NYC. DAY 2

DAY 2

Today was our first official day in NYC! Wrapped up in countless of layers, feeling like an eskimo, we decided to head out and tackle 5th Avenue to become familiar and get our bearings around New York, well attempt to.

I will never forget the strong and bitterness of wind pushing against my face, I have been cold before but NYC was something and apparently we're braced for even colder weather!

New York City!

We walked down 5th Avenue, gratefully our hotel is located right in the centre so figuring out where most landmarks, shopping attractions and museums soon began to become familiar. Walking past Chanel, Tiffany & Co, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton it was an adventure and experience. You could immediately notice the contrast from 5th Avenue to central and the rest of New York, the only way I can express into words how I felt is: I felt like I was in an episode of Gossip Girl. Most people do not understand the appeal of 5th Avenue, I know, but to me it makes you feel surreal and, no to sound silly, but it is in a way inspirational creatively.
We were also lucky to see the Bergdorf Goodman display windows a day before they were supposed to be taken down! Not surprisingly the windows were amazing, it was a contrast to the christmas displays shown here in the UK, the windows were decorative and each had its own theme and unique essence.

Tiffany & Co

PRADA

Harry Winston Jewellers

Wanting to embody the typical New Yorker we stopped off for a lunch time treat....PIZZA of course, I felt like Joey Tribbiani. The Pizza was as big as my head and every bit worth it!

Best. Pizza. Ever.

We headed up to FIT to see the 'Faking It' exhibition, which I found to be informative and interesting, I have some information upon fashion 'fakes' but did not have much content into how the fashion industry reacts personally and financially.

Today was a busy day for us! We even visited MOMA and because we came in at 16:30pm we got tickets for half price, $7 is not bad at all. I was inspired by some pieces of the Henri Matisse Exhibition: The Cutouts, whilst some were too 'wild' for my likings I preferred Matisse's simplistic art works.

The great thing about our hotel is that it is near The Empire State building! We braved the -7 winds and it was worth it! Going at around 7:30pm-ish there were no queues and we strolled through to the top, elevator of course. The view was spectacular and breath taking even though I had to have a tight held grasp on my camera, literally almost blew away!

Empire State

To top off a great night, we are once again in McDonalds, yes I know! But our snacks, breakfast and lunch have been American so far! I assure you tomorrow will be authentic New Yorker dinner.

Until next time fellow readers!

x

NYC. DAY 1

OH HEY NYC

Day 1: Arriving in NYC

The day finally came! After a loooooong flight, 7 hours due to a jet stream, we finally arrived in the Big Apple even though we were tired and physically drained from the journey we were still in awe that we were in New York City!

We got to the hotel relatively late, so after unpacking we decided to have a little stroll outside our hotel, and also hunt for food! The streets were still busy with taxis honking and attempting to swerve past slower cars.

After a long (short) stroll we came across a long lost but, familiar friend our dear McDonalds! I know travel all the way overseas and what the first thing to eat in NYC? The meal was well worth it after travelling for at least a full day. Currently, my eyes are drooping so I must finish off the last of my fries in bed and conjure with my fellow roommates on what to see and do tomorrow!

Until next time!
(p.s added bonus, we have WiFi)

Our hotel, 'The Wolcott' featuring car.

Traditional American meal

NYC...HEY THERE!

SO, tomorrow is the big day!

Currently sat in my uni room anticipating the countdown until my alarm goes off my 'anxious' feeling has shifted and butterflies, nervousness and wait for it excitement has escalated.

I am most excited to see the wacky to the chic street styles of New Yorkers and hope to incorporate them into my Street Style essay to eating as much Pizza as I can and seeing breath taking land marks. It's safe to say I am ready for New York, probably not the cold weather, let's hope New York is ready for a overpacked-airport stresser-excited girl.

So for now I must farewell from you England and the next time we must be interacted will be me writing my stories and sharing my photos from New York.

Hasta-la-Later!

xxx

2014...MY STYLE CRUSH.

FASHION AWARDS.

First prize goes to...BLAKE LIVELY.
This hot mama to be sizzles off duty and on the red carpet. My favourite look pre-preganacy had to be the 2014 MET Gala. Oozing glamour in Gucci, she challenged nude upon her bronzed skin tone, whilst it would have washed against others, she somehow managed to make the colour seem effortless to pull off, channeling old time glamour.

GUCCI MET GALA

Pregnancy wise, Lively is killing the style scene. whilst other expectant mothers stick to flats, sweats and maxi dresses. Blake casually strolls in heels and fur capes, faux fur for most people's sake. My favourite two looks one of which had to be one of her earlier pregnancy appearances, dressed in Michael Kors, and glowing she became the envy and lust of expectant mothers everywhere. Her most recent was at The Angel Ball dressed in Gucci and looking enviably effortless. Let's hope the universe is in my 'Blake' favour when my time comes....way way way down the line.

Michael Kors

Gucci Cruise

2014....LET'S REFLECT.

2014.

I feel 2014 was the year for BALMAIN. My opinion.
Though I do not understand the Kardashian/Jenner clan, I hate to admit I am loving their recent involvement with BALMAIN.
I have loved BALMAIN for a long time, their structured leather jackets have been on my lust wall for a long time, but found they drifted away for a while until Olivier Rousteing was named the new creative director in 2011. Can we say WOW. I found the involvement with the reality favourites increased the reputation of BALMAIN and in my opinion made the brand more approachable, excusing the price. Could BAMAIN ring in 2015 becoming the must-sort-out fashion house?? We'll have to see....