Spring in Soho

It is officially spring (according to the calendar) and hopefully the flowers start to bloom and the weather changes to be warmer soon! Spring in NYC is very special - Soho is such a magical part of NYC filled with the cutest shops and the buzz of old meets new. Soho stands for SOuth of HOuston and is an integral part of downtown Manhattan.  Soho's cobblestoned lined streets are a popular tourist destination as well as a local favorite. There are some of my favorite shops and restaurants located in the neighborhood and there is always excited when walking down the streets there. 

Whether you are familiar or a local Soho will always be a fun and invigorating gem of NYC

Cronuts

I don't usually have a sweet tooth but when I do I really go for it! One of my favorite desserts and treats is Dominique Ansel's famous Cronut. This treat is a delicate combination of a donut and croissant. This butte flaky crust stuffed with a filling is mouth watering and delicious. The flavor is changed monthly based on seasonality of the ingredients used -  this month is Blackberry Buttermilk and it is a must have if you are around soho! Oh and they are made in limited quantities so you better go early or they will run out

Art Week - NYC

Aside from Fashion Week, Art Week is my favorite week to be in the city! 

During Art Week the city becomes the center of art fairs and artist are able to exhibit their works for the public to view and purchase. I am members of an art club, Artadia, and through them I receive VIP tickets to all of the art fairs. 

I love how art evokes different emotions, can tell a story, and be a form of self expression. 

If you are in NYC here are my top art fairs that I reccomend checking out!
Armory
Nada
Scope
Art on Paper
Frieze
Affordable Art Fair

NYFW- Leanne Marshall

One of my favorite shows that I saw this week was Leanne Marshall. I absolutely loved her collection of bright, vibrant and beautiful gowns. Each one that came out was more stunning than the one before. I loved how the colors popped on all of the models. The girly and flirty silhouettes explored a scalloped motif, different necklines and different fabric illusions.  Safe to say I am very looking forward to this collection coming to life next season! 

NYFW - Enny Luap

Enny Luap was an amazing show that featured wear now clothing for the modern & sophisticated girl. Each look was tailored and perfectly styled with well put together hair, makeup and accessories. The loos ranged from a variety of dresses, pencil skirts & more casual denim looks. The easy and totally wearable dresses were my favorite and I am looking forward to seeing more from this designer in the future! 

SIMPLY - NYC Fashion & Beauty Conference 2018

Saturday 2/10 felt like a Marathon day but one of the events that I really enjoyed attending was the Simply NYC Fashion & Beauty Conference Powered by NYLON. There were different stations from flower crowns and hair dos from Wen beauty, Marc Fischer shoes, Minigrown treats, a Braid bar and more! The first thing I did was check out the flower crown station. I was wearing a flirty & punk look featuring my favorite red wrap dress with flowers and combat boots. I thought the flower crown worked on the flirty & girly aspect of my look and I loved getting my hair done to compliment the crown! The station also had a Mir Mir photo booth which was awesome and a decorated swing - perfect for instagram worthy photos. 

The next station was Marc Fischer shoes! I loved seeing the new collection that are available online and checked out the newest trends. Minigrown, a noodle bar, was also there giving away juice samples and I am really looking forward to trying their noodles next time I pass one around the city. 

I also checked out the Rodial beauty station and had the chance to meet the gorgeous Maria Hatzistefanis the Founder & CEO of Rodial Beauty. Her beauty products were amazing to try and she was so sweet to talk to. Another cool station they had was the You Cam Makeup App station. This app which you an download for free on your phone uses the latest technology to apply beauty virtually to your face allowing the user to then purchase the products that are being "virtually" tried on. The technology was really cool and I had so much fun giving myself a crazy lip, smoky eye and pink hair! 

Lastly at the end of the event I checked out the Glam App station and got a super cool braid from the braid bar! Overall the day was so fun and I loved checking out the conference. 

NYFW - DAN LIU

The Dan Liu show was a spectacular show at Spring Studios on Saturday 2/10. This show titled "the spy who loved me" displayed beautiful clothing all in the theme of mystery and romance. The music fit the looks perfectly as the looks were styled with glasses from Nectar Sunglasses fitting into the allure of mystery. The 36 looks featured contemporary pieces for a variety of different women and yet was entirely cohesive. I really enjoyed the looks and the entire vibe of the show. There were a few dresses I was definitely eyeing as they walked down the runway! I loved the pink tones as well as the sillohettes .

NYFW - Oxford Fashion Studio Group Show

Another show that I attended was the Oxford Fashion Studio show featuring a group of designers. I was able to watch the Rachel Pollack & Tadazzleme shows and they both were great! Rachel Pollack was stylish and sexy evening wear featuring deep V necks and long gowns. Tadazzleme featured amazing shoes in a wide variety from booties, heels & sandals. Veronica, from In Love & Lace and I were seated in the first row which was also a treat! 

Maybelline Master Class

During NYFW I attended a Maybelline Masterclass featuring Desi Perkins & Katy DeGroot featuring their BFF Bundle of recommended makeup products. This class & interview took place at the Samsung store in meatpacking and wow was that a beautiful location and perfect space! V & I were VIP and were able to sit at the seated section below and met other bloggers and beauty influencers in our section. The Beauty Duo are not only BFFs in real life but they are also beyond gorgeous and shared their tips and tricks on how to apply makeup! I learned about contouring the cupids bow between your lips and nose as well as how important highlighter is! Hello Game changing beauty hacks! They also gifted products from there beauty bundle, and let me say, it all went on very smoothly and I am obsessed with the highlighter and eyeshadow palette. The beauty bundle is available at Amazon for $25.99 and they have the items that both Desi & Katy recommend and live by.

NYFW - 2/8/18

NYFW is such a fun and busy time!! I linked up with my BFF Veronica from @in_loveandlace and we reached out to a bunch of different shows and events and luckily have a very busy weekend ahead of us! Not only was the day amazing but it was so fun, especially having my BFF run around the city with me. 

Our first stop was House of the Creative featuring Kingsny and Khoman Room. This presentation was in Soho and the vibe was street and cool.  The clothing featured different appliques and embroidery as well as complementary color tones in mustard and blacks. 

The next presentation was Sylvian Hyde down in financial district. This fashion  presentation featured a range of clothing and a great vibe! There were different tailored looks as well as street looks all styled with an edge. The collection had shorts, outerwear, denim, and more casual pieces, all with a clear point of view.

Next we checked out Style Fashion Week events at Cipriani and we will be back again later in the weekend.

Lastly we checked out the Shoe Box party on the Upper East Side and it was so fun! The store was very cute with clothing, shoes and accessories. I already picked out a couple pairs of shoes that I am dying to go back and buy! Everything there was on trend and I definitely recommend checking the store out. 

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House of Creative -

Sylvian Hyde

The Shoe Box