straight man's guide to fashion: barney's.

 True conversation. 

man: Barney's is not just retail dear.

woman: So what is it?

man: It's more of a lifestyle

              Truth be told.

              Hip, but not hipster.

              Suave, but not quite debonair.

              It's a beautiful balance of trendy with ergonomical value.

              Really a nice store :) 

              I like that place. 

         

I got fashion-schooled by a man. 

today was a fairytale.

I have yet to really share my internship experiences on my blog. I currently intern in the Marketing department for JEZEBEL Magazine in Atlanta, which is a part of Modern Luxury. Recently, I've been lucky enough to be given the opportunity to help one of the editors on a story she's working on. I'm usually there 3 days a week, about 7-8 hours a day. I wish I blogged about my experiences in New York because there were many great stories to tell and plenty days full of crazy. Better now than never, I suppose.

Today was intense.

Here's a log of my day. I got the idea from ELLE, when I read their special edition issue. 

7AM:  ::Alarm:: - I get out of bed, turn on the lights, turn on the morning news, get back into bed and sleep. 

8AM:  Still groggy. I think I'll sleep an extra hour. 

8:30: Nope.

9AM: Quick morning routine. Grey tights or black tights? (on) Grey. (off). Black (on). 

9:20: Keys? Check. iPhone? Check. Ebonie? Check. Off I go. 

9:40: Traffic?! 

9:50: Oooo - Chick-fil-A. Spontaneous drive-thru.

9:55: Why don't I have a straw for my drink??????? 

10AM: Running late for my meeting with invitation designer.

10:20: Good, I'm close. 2 minutes later - No. I'm not. Where is Howard Ave.??

10:23: Driving on Commerce Dr. towards E. Ponce. 'Maps' app.

10:25: Driving on Commerce Dr. towards W. Ponce. 'Maps' app is frozen.

10:27: Driving on Commerce Dr. towards E. Ponce. iPhone is frozen. "iPhone!!! I hate you." 

10:35: Driving on Commerce Dr. towards W. Ponce. iPhone won't turn on. 

10:38: "Finally!!! UGH! There's Howard Ave.!" 

10:40: Meeting at Atlanta Wedding Loft.

11AM: On my way to the office.

11:15: WE BUY GOLD guy is dancing on Cheshire Bridge Rd. again in his tacky green outfit. He points at me and thrusts his pelvis, again. I laugh, again.

11:18: "OMFG, there's a praying mantis in my car!!!!" composure. "It's just a big green leaf, hehe..."

11:20: Arrive at Terminus 200 Parking Deck.

11:26: 10th Floor in the parking deck. (Yea, it takes 6 minutes).

11:30: Intern's Office holding 8 look books, 2 bags, a laptop, a huge knit sweater, my straw-less Chick-fil-A cup, while balancing in my heels. 

12PM: Scrambling to finish up pulling looks for a story. 

12:30: Re-vise 178 contacts.

1-2PM: Resume. Thank GOD for Print Screen, Ctrl C, Ctrl V. Thank GOD for Paint???? 

2:35: I have no knowledge in Men's Fashion! ::cut, paste, cut, paste, cut, paste::

2:59: Did I pee today? 

3PM: Pow-wow with the editor. Yay! Success! 

3:45: Frozen Yogurt! I can take a breather.

4PM: Did I say breather? I meant breathing hurts! ::cough, cough::

         Still have 5983954385 more things to do.

4:15: Phone call 1. Phone call 2. Phone call 3. E-mail 1. E-mail 2 - I sent a message to my boss, where I signed her name. Hi K, blah blah blah blah. Thanks. -K. E-mail 3 - Hi K, blah blah blah, haha ha, sorry! - Ivory. 

4:30: Working on task #5983954380

5:10PM: E-mail 4. OMG, I forgot to do task #5983900000. Oh well. Leave office.

5:21: On 6th floor of the parking deck.

5:24: Make it out of the parking deck.

5:30: Head over to Benetton at Phipps for my next job.

6:00-7:30PM: Fold. Fold. Fold. I should probably catch up to a couple e-mails while I'm here. Fold. Sell. Why is this lady telling me her life story? I don't get paid enough for this. Fold. Fold. Is he really trying to get my number in front of his mom? Fold. Fold. There's a customer.. oh, wait... nevermind. Fold. Fold. 

8PM: Ooo. Free sushi from my manager. Nomnom :)

9PM: Leave work. 

10PM: Hang 50+ article of clothing piled on my couch. Momma makes me dinner- oh, sweet momma!

11PM: Skype :) 

12AM: Blog. 

1AM: Sleep to Sex and the City. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OF MY INTERNSHIP. 

island nostalgia.

"You were bound to come back kiddo, this is your town."
-rm to moi. 

confession.

My day was full of ever-so-lustful temptations when I nearly lost my mind on a shopping trip. Nearby spectators easily witnessed the twinkle in my eye, revealing my lust. Like a mad-woman, I swept through J.Crew grabbing a chambray top I've wanted for some time now. I was convinced I'd make that purchase but in the nick of time, my brutal memory ceased my impulse buy, reminding me - 

I vowed not to shop for 3 months, just 4 days ago.

When in doubt, shop vicariously. 

mister,

I've been shouting into deaf ears.

listen: fast car

Spending a lot of time alone at home has given me the chance to do things I used to do. For instance, I've picked up my acoustic guitar and have attempted to play again. I feel like I was much better at 16 than I am now, but I forgot how difficult it is to strum, sing and keep up with changing chords. I recently heard this cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" and thought it was beautiful and worth sharing. 

Cheers.

Tomorrow is a continuation of yesterday. 

Happy 2011. 

Risks

Take a leap of faith, why don't ya?

Truth:

"I'm walking on a broken roof while I'm looking at the sky."

Au Revoir Pour L'instant

Farewell for now Island. 

I'm listening to Dave Matthews Band's, Crash Into Me.

Into your heart I'll beat again, Sweet like candy to my soul 

Oh I watch you there, through the window,

And I stare at you, You wear nothing but you

wear it so well.

Granted it's a sexual song, but I'm using part of the lyrics to express my goodbye. 

The last time I left NY it rained, and here I am again, departing on a rainy day. 

My November/December: 

11.30.10 - Kate Spade's P.S. I Made It Event

Nami and Leandra Medine in the back, because she was too frightened to ask for a picture!!!

12.2.10 - On the way to Gingerman's on 35th and 5th.

Only in New York

12.4.10 - Last night in my own NYC apartment. 

12.5.10 - Brunch at Pies and Thighs

OMG! The best Chicken and Waffles! Sorry Gladys :/

12.6.10 -Snow Flurries at the office

12.10.10 - Last day at STARWORKS. Baked by Melissa Treats - YUM!

12.11.10 - Eating across from Nami while she attempts to write her papers.

3 Starbucks coffee and a millions of books.