Pack a weekend bag, gas up the car, and head west as you leave the busy DFW metroplex. After 30 minutes to an hour, your surroundings completely change. You have officially exited the big city and entered into north Texas "country." 30 more minutes, and you're crossing over bridges (Lake Granbury), watching the fishermen and boaters enjoying the water. You automatically want to do the same, and you yearn for the[...]
Bright lights, big city! That is New York City all day and night - it is a city that rarely sleeps! When people think America, NYC is one of the first places they often picture. The city itself is a cultural landmark known all over the world. This was my first time visiting NYC so I did a lot of research and asked many of my friends for their best advice on where to go, what to see and what to eat. I was[...]
As part of the Project Runway trip experience, Josh and I were able to go shopping at Bloomingdale's on a budget provided as part of winning the Connective Threads contest. We were paired with one personal shopper (Andrew Pritchard) and two previous Project Runway contestants (Dom & Char) to help us find the perfect new clothes while there. What followed was our own NYFW runway style show! read more[...]
I had the amazing blessing of winning a trip to New York Fashion Week, sponsored by Project Runway and Verizon, so I made sure to go all out and make the Old World New fashion statement seen by any eyes that would graze over me in my 15 seconds of NYFW exposure. You all know this means I wore something vintage/thrifted! This piece is one of my unique "must have at first sight" finds, even though I had no ide[...]
Day 3 in NYC Exploring the city, meeting up with old friends, more food. GELATO & fresh seafood pasta (thank God for Eataly). Dinner with Project Runway and other contestant winners at Beauty & Essex. More random NYC exploration - sending post cards to and buying gifts for family & friends, Grand Central Station at night. Did you know that SNL has a museum? It is hilarious!read more[...]
Day 2 in NYC Fashion, high end shopping, exploring, eating, and grateful to be in NYC on such a sad but bonding day in our nation's recent history. This is just a quick taste of what happened today. I'll give more detailed posts on my Bloomingdale's shopping trip with Dom & Char (previous winner and contestants of Project Runway), the Project Runway season 14 Finale show, an outfit post, and places I went fo[...]