Recuperating

It’s been a long, fun week and sadly I’m back in Houston now. I made it back yesterday, but had the worst day of travel I think I’ve ever experienced. It started with a late train ride to the airport and ended with a lost bag, which I got back late last night — broken. Thank you Southwest. Anyways, I will post more information about my week and the shows that I was involved with later on, but I’m too busy being a bum in front of the TV right now. Here is a hilariously accurate video of fashion week for you to enjoy! Oh and a random American Apparel wish list.

Sh*t Fashion Girls Say During Fashion Week

 

 

Personal Day

It’s been a fun, relaxing day here in the city. I started my morning near Wall St and ended it on 79th. I managed to slowly make my way through Manhattan with shopping, tea drinking, and my first meeting. Tomorrow is day 1 and I couldn’t be more excited to get pre-collection started! I don’t think I’m allowed to take pictures through this process, except for show day, but I’ll see what I can do. Here are a few pics to document my day.. 

Soho

5th Ave. Fruit Stand

Parsons

Is this real life?

Food Day

It’s been a fun day of travel and I’m in NYC! I officially feel like a New Yorker now that I’ve drug my 50 pound suitcase through the subway, up a bunch of stairs, and to my hotel. I’m all settled in, have already walked 4 miles, and went to Babycakes and Whole Foods. Today is apparently all about food because I’m getting ready to head out to one of my favorite gluten-free restaurants in Greenwich Village. I love this city.

 

A Step In The Right Direction

 

I have some really exciting news that I want to share with everyone… I have received an internship with an event production company during NY Fashion Week. I have been assigned to work with Diesel and I’m incredibly anxious to get there! I leave on Tuesday and will be in the city for 10 days. Even though I will be working 12+ hour days, I am so incredibly blessed and thankful for this opportunity. I will try to share as much as possible throughout the week, but I will definitely let you have a summary of my time there and what all I learned and experienced once I return. This is an answer to prayer and I can’t wait to see where this road takes me!

 

Pallets

Sorry I’ve been MIA over the last week, but some crazy things have happened and I’ve been really busy as a result. I’ll tell you more about that at a later date. Onto today’s post… I am always looking for ways to decorate on a dime and I have seen some really cool ideas on Pinterest that I want to share. I’d like to know who was creative enough to think of using pallets. One day I’m going to have a brilliant idea like this.

Pallet Bar/Storage

This technically isn’t a pallet, but it could be an easy DIY project involving one! You can buy this on Etsy.

Pallet furniture? Yes, please!

Shelving

Shelving #2

Shelving #3 (Check out this website! 21 ways to use pallets)

 

 

Orange Shorts

{Orange Shorts, Turquoise Ruffle Shirt, Striped Sweater- Forever 21}

{Black Cardigan- Zara}

{Black Ankle Booties- Urban Outfitters, Leopard Wedges- Steve Madden}

{Belt- Goodwill, Clutch- World Market, Gold Bracelet-Francescas, Silver Bangles- Forever 21 & Premier Designs, Gold Necklace- Christmas}

 

So I wanted to show you 3 different looks with the same pair of shorts. The first pictures were taken in the Bahamas and the others were on top of our parking garage the other day. Taking the same clothes from summer to winter is a must and a better camera is at the top of the wish list. Obviously, I’m not a model and my husband isn’t a professional photographer, but we had fun anyways!

PS.. As you can see, I’ve lost my tan from the Bahamas.

Tough Decisions

I need help deciding on a new handbag. I’ve had my faithful Louis Vuitton Speedy for about 6 years now and I’m ready for something new. Let me know which is your favorite or if you have a great handbag you’d like to share with me!

 

 

Home Away From Home

Seville, Spain will forever be my home away from home. I love this place and miss something about it everyday. I didn’t realize how much I truly loved and cherished it until I returned home to Texas after almost 6 months of living in such a beautiful place. Here are just a few of the hundreds of pictures I have. Some of my favorite buildings and things in the city. My apartment, my host mom, the school I taught English at once a week, the Cathedral, random street markets with handmade goods, and of course the beautiful parks and lush greenery everywhere you look! If you ever get the chance to visit Seville… DO. IT.

PS. Check out this awesome video I found!

Come to Seville

 

Naturally Beautiful

Here are some of my favorite beauty products:

My make-up obsession = Tarte Cosmetics

Tarte is an all-natural alternative to other brands that use harsh chemicals and leave you feeling like a clown. The tinted moisturizer is light, but covers well. The amazonian clay eyeliner is my FAVE! I have always been the girl who applies eyeliner in the morning and by mid-afternoon it has already disappeared. Well not anymore! This stays on all day and doesn’t smudge. The mascara is also the best I’ve ever used. Don’t you just love the cute packaging too?

You can order online here or find the nearest Ulta to you.

 

      

After doing quite a bit of research, I found Abba hair care products. They are vegan, sulfate and DEA free, and also free of synthetic dyes. Beyond that, they are also really wonderful products that work. I have fine hair so I’m always looking for volume and this system has given me the best results out of everything I’ve tried during my 23 years. The hairspray is really great too. It doesn’t make your hair stiff, but gives enough hold and texture to my fine hair so that I can actually do something with it.

Check them out online here or find the nearest Ulta to you.

Longing for Summer

Since Houston won’t give me 4 seasons, I’m ready for warmer weather so I can bust out the shorts and wedges again. I’m not a fan of this in-between. (I would prefer a real winter.)

I just joined Polyvore and was playing around to see how it works. I feel like this outfit is so me. I like to invest in staple pieces and change things up with fun accessories. I didn’t spend much time on it, but the mix of masculine and feminine, extravagant and simple, muted and colorful, works for me.