My favorite place to visit on a summer day in the city is the brand new Domino Park. Domino Park is a 6-acre public park in Brooklyn, New York City. It spans a quarter mile along the East River near the Williamsburg Bridge, at the site of the landmarked former Domino Sugar Refinery.
Jumpsuit: DL1961, Sunglasses: Carolina Lemke, Bag: Cuyana, Shoes: custom Amanu
Photographer: Cici Avedon
I have a large bucket list of all the countries and cities in the world I want to travel to and keep marking them off every year. This past year, I knew I had to travel to Iceland and found the perfect flights from NYC to Reykjavik in September. I researched and found that September is one of the best times to visit as it isn’t extremely freezing but you can still see the northern lights. Follow along for my list of what to do, see, and experience in Iceland on a quick 72 hour trip (trust me, that is enough time to do and see it all).
STOP 1 - The Blue Lagoon
Direct from the airport you can take a bus right to the Blue Lagoon for the ultimate spa experience.
Views from the VIP Retreat Spa - I suggest spending the extra money for the perfect spa day complete with private pools, spa treatments and changing rooms.
STOP 2- The town of Reykjavik
Our first day we explored the town and local sights/restaurants before heading out into the wilderness. Beware- everything is extremely expensive in Iceland so you want to research the best accommodations and restaurants before you go. Also, Reykjavik is a hotspot for nightlife and there are numerous bars/restaurants/clubs to experience until the wee hours.
Hallgrimskirkja church
STOP 3: Skógafoss
This breathtaking waterfall is one of the top of my list to see in Iceland. Not only is it beautiful, but you can walk behind it as well. It was one of the most spectacular views I’ve ever seen with hundreds of rainbows glittering off the water.
Stop 4- The Southern Loop
I suggest renting a car and driving along the Golden Circle, as well as the Southern Loop. We chose to see half and half with a 24 hour rental car. While the Golden Circle’s Geysir and the interior landscape of Iceland are beautiful, the south is the most breathtaking to see.
STOP 5: BLACK SAND BEACH
The walk to the airplane crash is over 6 miles round trip but trust me, it is worth it. The location is not only eerily like a lunar scene, but was also a Star Wars location for the movies.
Stop 6- ION ADVENTURE HOTEL
Located just over 2 hours outside of Reykjavik, this eco-conscious luxury hotel has everything you could want in Iceland. From a bar with views of the norther lights to a geothermal pool, this is the perfect retreat after a day of exploring the island.
With Spring right around the corner, I thought I would do a little high-low dressing in a fun and colorful way. With Givenchy glasses & bag, Zara dress, and Nicole Benisti jacket, the look was complete.
When you have nothing to wear, just throw on a fun outfit, add some wild accessories and you are good to go. I had the best afternoon with my friends (and some pups) testing out some new chic pins by Mignonne Gavigan. I usually stick to black, white and denim clothing so the pins add a perfect pop to my outfits.
Jacket: Oscar de la Renta, T Shirt: Goldie, Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
All pins, Mignonne Gavigan, available here
One of the most coveted events of the season is always the Frick Young Fellows Ball where the social (under 35) set gather for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing. It has become tradition for me to wear Oscar de la Renta to the ball, and this year was no exception. I tend to wear neutral colors on a daily basis and a little color in the summer, but generally choose bright ball gowns for the Frick as a break from my daily routine. This year I decided to wear black- my go to color, and have a little more fun with my accessories. I wore my favorite diamonds from Azlee, and chose to top off the look with a tiara from Mignonne Gavigan. My favorite looks of the night can be found at the Town & Country Magazine website here.
Photo Courtesy of Julie Skarratt
The old T&C team was back together! From left: MaryKate Boylan, Emily Selter and myself
Photo Courtesy of BFA
It's been a minute since I've been on here but there is no time like the present to get back into the swing of things. I've been fully absorbed with my work at Town & Country Magazine but i'm back into my blogging as well. I'm excited to share the exciting things I've been up to since my hiatus. One of my favorite parts of the past year has been working with new and exciting brands like P.E Nation, a modern and sporty active wear brand based in Australia. I was thrilled to workout at The Dogpound with P.E Nation for a 7 AM workout full of boxing and cardio.
The Frick ball's theme this year was a "a night at the spanish court" and it was everything I could have hoped for; the sultry gowns, the perfect champagne, and my favorite artwork all in one place. The T&C girls (including myself) wore Carolina Herrera perfection and it couldn't have been a better evening. Check out all the Town & Country magazine gossip from the night here.
BFA image of LOGAN SYKES, BRITTA BRISCOE AND SARAH BRAY IN CAROLINA HERRERA WITH LAUREN PRITCHARD IN MILLY.
The perfect dress for the evening with an Oscar de la Renta clutch
Dion Lee- photography by Lauren Altman
Frame Denim Presentation
Richard Chai show
Getty Image- Sitting with Morgan Saylor front row at HONOR
Getty Image- Front row at HONOR
Trying out the fuchsia Nars lipstick on the way to the shows
Gabriela Cadena
NYFW is always an exhilarating experience chock full of beautiful clothing, people, and sets, but it is also simply exhausting. Running from Lincoln Center, to 1 World Trade Center made for extremely long days. I am fortunate enough to get to experience these shows first hand, and I wouldn't have the crazy week anyother way, but I have to admit the freezing weather didn't help. To brave the storm (literally) I chose to layer my outfits with neutral pieces and pops of color to add an edge to my usual monochromatic look. At the first few days of the shows I had the realization that I NEED some flares, and the 70's are back in a big way. While I usually stick to more modern looks, my inner Colorado boho will be making an appearance come Fall 2015.
Working straight for a month left me with little time to update, but I can't complain since we did some amazing shoots. Once back home in Aspen, I was able to relax and focus before the new year. Winter white is a staple for me, and the crisp white J Brand jeans were just the ticket. I couldn't wait to wear my new Taylor and Tessier necklace, and it gave the perfect sparkle to my neutral outfit. While I only wear color in the summer, I could't resist the bright purple of my new Balenciaga bag, which helps add a pop to my neutral outfits. My fashion resolution this year is to wear more color, and take more fashion risks. Cheers!
Prada jacket, similar styles avaialble at the Aspen Colorado location.
Modern, sleek, and timeless are just a few words that describe Baylee Zwart's beautiful new fine jewelry collection for Spring/Summer 2015. Not only are her jewels drool-worthy, but each piece sold gives a portion of the proceeds to ocean related causes (shopping and giving back, whats not to like). I am honored to have been able to consult on her new line and look book, and I cannot be more proud of the pieces Baylee created. Check out the sneak peek below, with more amazing new pieces coming soon.
All photography is the property of Baylee Zwart, and will be coming soon to azleejewelry.com
Working at a magazine is non-stop, everyday, so for NYFW I had to keep it comfortable yet fashoin forward. While dressing for my Saturday shows (starting with Tibi) I wanted to be sleek yet casual. I love an interesting hem, and the perfect summer-white top kept the look dressed up enough to wear my favorite denim shorts underneath. Alexander Wang can seriously do no wrong, and my classic bucket bag literally goes with everything. To finish the look I needed something easy I could run around in, and the nude sandal was the perfect balance to the look with a low heel and nude color.
Top: similar styler here, Shorts: Vintage Levi's, Shoes: Sigerson Morrison, Purse: Alexander Wang, Bracelet: Custom Taylor and Tessier.
Top Necklace: Azlee, Bottom Necklace: custom design, Ring: Vintage.
Photography by Christina Cochran
Going to Parsons helped me meet exceptional artists from around the world, and that is a priceless part of my education. While in Parsons, I met the photographer Diggy Lloyd who started the best project for the millenial generation called 20 Some-Thing. We are asked what we worry about, what we love, and you get a feel for what our generation is truly about. Everyone should check out this amazing photographer and her work.
Dress: Vintage, Shoes: H&M Conscious Collection, Jewelry: Hadria and Estate.
Photography by Tini Cochran
As I was organizing my closet, I started noticing the color red popping up over and over again in my wardrobe, from the straps of my Loubs to the print on my dress (seen below). While I don't consciously gravitate to the bright color, it slowly snuck into my life one accessory at a time. This summer I wanted to experiement more with prints and color through more unique silhouettes and styles than I would typically wear. I mean, I'm only going to be able to wear cut-outs and short skirts for so long, so I might as well "carpe everyday".
One of my favorite pieces I have designed to date is my black fox/rabbit fur jacket. I made it for my senior thesis at Parsons, and I wear it every winter. I was inspired by a "Mad Tea Party" that took on a darker side, and was also inspired by Victorian era mourning clothing. The jacket has alternation chevorn pieces of fox and rabbit, and comes to a point at the back hem. With a 3/4 sleeve, the jacket takes on a fresher and younger style that is definately not your mother's fur jacket. Styled by Adrianna Beer, who also created the custom Hadria necklace pictured.
Contact Hadria Jewelry for details on the necklace
Some of my favorite pieces in my closet are shoes. I. am. obsessed. I bought these lipstick- pink Louboutins a few years back, yet they still look fresh and on trend. I liked the idea of a pop of color with my usual all black, because lets be honest, every girl likes a hint of that Barbie pink.
Shoes: Christian Louboutin similar here, Jacket: Zara, Dress: Vintage, Rings: Estate Jewelry
Since NYC has decided to jump back into a cold spell, I thought it would be fun to do a studio shoot with my favorite photographer, Robert Clyde Grima. My go to "uniform" typically involves a black jean or leather legging, with a comfy T-shirt and fun jacket, so I decided to just wear what I love. My jacket is extra special for me because I bought it while interning at Oscar de la Renta, and it is the perfect piece to dress down with some leather and boots, or dress up for an uptown girl moment.
All dresses are custom Bridal for Tara LaTour
While working on my blog today, and joining Bloglovin, I was looking through some of my past work and thinking about my design future. Going to School at Parsons School of Design was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life thus far, but also the most rewarding. I met life long friends that are all working throught the industry, and my friend Tara LaTour was simply the most amazing bridal designer I have seen. I was fortunate enough to see her create her thesis (she sewed all the dresses above by hand... herself!) and continue on to use her thesis as her first namesake collection which I modeled for. What makes Tara unique is her use of color and fabrics which you don't usually see in bridal. She is definately one to watch and I can't wait to see how her company grows.
