The Snapshot: Say Cheese

While innocently wandering the streets of Soho I was suddenly approached by a girl with a camera.  Before getting a visual I wasn't too pleased at the thought of being bothered by a potential mugger/salesman/beggar but I unwillingly turned around.  Instead of a threat, some twenty-something year old girl asked to take a picture of us interns.  How nice :)

Take a look!  

(Sorry I couldn't upload the actual picture to the blog...)

The Snapshot: Knowledge Is Power

It's not hard to be aware of what New York is known for......their fashion, duh!  My day was open and I stumbled on a link for "Mike's" tours of the garment district in Midtown Manhattan.  I was interested, especially by the price (which was nothing at all) and set out for my next GREAT adventure.  We met by the statue below and were then led by an energetic and sarcastic man, at least in his seventies, around the area.  He explained historical details explaining everything from the state flag to the pavement, most of which pertaining to fashion.  Unfortunately it was a Sunday, therefore we couldn't venture into areas in which the tour usually took place; Mood fabrics, fashion showrooms, and factories.  I would definitely take this tour again during the week and experience everything it has to offer!

The Snapshot: I Am A Spy

My apologies in advance for these poor quality photos, but you must realize what extreme circumstances at which they were taken...between the judgmental stares of security I braved all and shot at my own mercy.  An act somewhat comparable to scaling the empire state building....or anything else a secret agent would do.

The exhibit took place at the MET Museum in New York and featured two designers, Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, Elsa whom designed mostly for the top half of the woman, and Muiccia for the bottom.  Together they make the perfect yet clashing pair, completing a look not intended for the common wallflower.  For more details, check out the museum's page.

The Snapshot: Your Fate Rests In Their Hands

Street entertainers.  Mimes.  A man playing the accordion in Starbucks.  The one thing that never ceases to amaze me in New York is the number of seriously insane people that reside here.  So your life's mission is to yodel with an iguana on your head? I respect that.

The Snapshot: Pretty In Pink

You thought that you could escape her blue, plastic eyes once passing the age of four, but here Barbie is, back to haunt us with her "no" jointed plastic anatomy.  Though I had to withstand her for every Christmas of my childhood (until the age of 14, thanks to my Aunt), she is brought to the public in a much more creative and respectable way.  

I recently visited FIT in New York and saw the Barbie-inspired display including presentations in photography, interior, and fashion design.  Special student work was selected for the display, which ones are your favorite?

The Snapshot: My Greatest Regards

Alright....it's been awhile.  And my sincerest apologies, I know you've been DYING to know what my latest endeavor has been...or not.  Between interning, working, and exploring the city, I have loads of ridiculous images to share with you.  For this post, I'll start with the most recent experience, though that doesn't make any sense at all.  I've just return from working the Governor's Ball music festival, AKA working in a parking lot directing traffic for 8 whole hours.  Oh yes, the glamorous life I lead.  But I met some cool people, ate a funnel cake, and was able to enjoy a couple of the concerts going on.  Take a look at the lineup!

Here's the most hilarious part of the festival, the room with the silent DJ.  Everyone wore headphones, was listening to the same music and busting out moves while at the same time, being completely silent to anyone walking by.  What a revolutionary idea.

The Snapshot: It's All In The Details

I once again was sent to Midtown, right next to Times Square for some fabric errands for my Ref internship.  I got to visit Mood for the third time, it's now becoming one of my favorite places (happen to be hiring??).  My mission this time was to specify on lace and crochet trims...though I was a little distracted.  Hopefully I passed the test! :)

The Snapshot: I've Turned Into A Foodie

Oh, dear old dad.  Instead of playing golf and grabbing a six pack to zone out while watching football, my father obsesses over his exquisitely made meals, repeating a recipe is a crime in itself.  We have never ordered a pizza, probably a little strange for a normal American family, never thought I fit into the stereotype anyways.  So along with the family genes, a sense for the culinary has also been passed onto me, thanks dad.  I now prefer any kind of foreign food instead of American, lets get fat on gnocchi and naan instead of McDonald's fries.

Pork Bun from Chinatown  

Free Indian food at a festival in Washington Square

Sopa at a Mexican restaurant

Didn't eat these...

Irish stew with potatoes, lamb, and carrots

The Snapshot: Momma Mia

Little Italy--full of real gelato, convincing foreigners (though most of them are from "eastern" Europe), and some hit or miss "real" Italian food.  My gnocchi was average at best but the gelato definitely made up for it, maybe I should just stick with dessert as a main course.

The Snapshot: Just Like A Picasso

More street art at it's finest.  Other than my far from flattering outfit post....ignore it and just admire the awesome graffiti.  

The Snapshot: Let's Get Baked

While walking the streets of Soho I almost missed a tiny, inconspicuous shop but I'm so glad the smell of freshly baked cupcakes caught my attention.  Baked by Melissa is an adorable shop that sell mini cupcakes, your choice of three for $3.  And these weren't no ordinary baked good, this was the melt in your mouth kind of delicacy that you don't want to stop eating...good thing my wallet refrained me from having to go up two pant sizes. 

The Snapshot: The Reformation

The second week of my internship at the Reformation is already here, time is flying by!  After going on an errand for safety pins and proceeding to get lost, I was sent to help out at their store, conveniently on the same street that I am living.  Once there, everyone working today was nice and helpful (looks like I lucked out for once).  I mostly worked in the back room organizing merchandise... oh what a glamorous life I lead.