Plus Size Fashion
One of the style aspects I get complimented on most is my ability to source unique pieces to zhuzh up my outfit. From eye-covered scarves to Brooklyn Bridge rings, I feel proud of my eclectic collection of accessories. My jewelry tends to…
When I was in Providence, Rhode Island, for StyleWeek Northeast (more on that soon), the hotel I was staying in, the Omni Providence, had some of the most perfect areas that just begged for a photoshoot. Come pose like a boss bitch on us, the…
Many people (e.g. NYCers) view midtown Manhattan with a snarl of disdain. Dominated by Penn Station, the Manhattan Mall, and literal boatloads of tourists, it’s not necessarily the area where you’d seek a comfortable & chic respite. But…
With all the anti-plus talk lately I wanted to share my thoughts. Although I had originally written this for Refinery29 in May 2015, it unfortunately is still relevant. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment I realized I was fat. It might have…
Regardless of how glamorous NYFW can seem, by the time the second week of shows rolls around, you can see the fatigue on every face. For day 6 I wanted to take it easy, so I skipped my morning shows and only stopped by a few shows and events in…
Day five was pretty calm, with only a few shows and meetings on my roster. I stopped by Lela Rose and ran into the fabulous Nicolette Mason, who made for a welcome seat-mate. After the show, I had a fantastic meeting with the killer-chic…
I’ve never been a fan of Valentine’s Day, and these last several years have kept me busy on February 14th, so I’ve had quite the convenient excuse for some time. But Sunday rolled around and it was literally the coldest day of the year, with…
Day 3 we were hit by absolutely frigid temps and I did something I never thought I would do….wear an ankle-length puffer jacket out during fashion week. But, as the wind whipped down the west side highway, and I trudged from Art Beam to Pier…
Because I was so tired and had such a full schedule ahead of me on day two (including covering Chromat for Refinery29), I skipped my morning shows for a little extra time to rest and recharge. I still managed to hit seven shows, so not a shabby…
I started the “official” day 1 fairly early – in the city around 9ish for my first three presentations and a runway show, then home for a bit, and then back into the city for another presentation and two runway shows. NYFW gets built up as a…