Urban Safari

This week I busted out all of my tribal, and safari-esque pieces and wore them in one outfit.  Knowing that I was going to be wandering around in this week's intense NY heat, I wanted to keep layers to a minimum, so I popped on this dress that happens to have a huge, non-work appropriate, open back, and topped it with my favorite safari vest from Madewell.

I finished the look off with my Bacio 61 wedges {they're so comfortable!}, and my Rachel Roy x FEEDProjects FEED India Bag.  Each FEED India bag feeds 100 children in India, such an awesome cause.

2012: Year in Review

I've had such an amazing year from my move to New York, to my brother's wedding, and a pretty intense hurricane, among other things.  Enjoy my 2012 year in photos and have a look back at my {almost} equally as great 2011 while you're at it.

I shared a look at my journey to NY, and I also shared what I would be wearing during my first week at work!  

I experienced my first NYFW presentation when I went to check out Odilon.  I also hit the 5,000 view milestone earlier this year.  Later in the year I hit 10,000!  

I spent many days exploring my new 'hood and even got to spend a weekend away with my friend in Vegas. The views from the plane did not disappoint. 

It was in Vegas that I got lucky.  Marni x H&M was finally mine!  In May my brother and {now} sister-in-law got engaged at the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge park with both the BK and Manhattan bridges in sight.  

In June I accepted a full-time position at Attention, and I also got to spend a weekend on the water with my family.  

I checked out the amazing Little Black Jacket exhibit when it made a stop in NYC, and in August went home to be a part of their amazing wedding.  

September meant that I got to go to work at a NYFW presentation for Rachel Roy's Spring 2013 line.  It also meant that I got to attend a swanky picnic at Fort Greene Park.

I started sharing some outfit photos with you all, courtesy of Miss Whoever You Are.  In the aftermath of Sandy I took a run to the Manhattan bridge and saw Tower 1 lighting up lower Manhattan.  

I spent the night at Parlor Showroom enjoying some art and fashion during the Holiday party season before coming home to Michigan to enjoy time with my friends and family.  

In the new year I plan to explore the city in ways that I never have before, and become even more a part of the amazing community in Brooklyn that I've been welcomed into.  2013, I can't wait to meet you.  Happy New Year!!

‎"Tomorrow is is the first blank page of a 365 page book. 

Write a good one." - brad paisley

Just Another Day at Work

Another super quick NYFW post!  Yesterday I had the pleasure of going to work offsite for the Spring 2013 presentation for my client, Rachel Roy.  Rachel is known for classic tailoring, stunning brights, and her knack for killer patterns, scroll through and have a look.

 This white eyelet dress was RIDIC, as were the white palazzo pants down the line, they're eyelet at the bottom!  So in love.  And hello pink chiffon dress...........

Bag is poppin, and have a look at those heels.  

 Some behind the scenes model action after the presentation.

Then of course, this happened.  Joanna Hillman walked into the presentation and I think I may have audibly gasped.  She is one of my all time fave street style stars, and her insane hair and signature lip color ALWAYS set her apart.  Girl is stunning for real, she and Rachel make quite the pair.

  

It was certainly a busy day, but so much fun to be a part of.