Upper East Side Doors

Today was big day for me. It's my first time "posing" for my blog. I have a new respect for bloggers. It's a terrifying experience to be in on the street posing for pictures when people are walking by, especially in outfits you think are cute and fashionable and worthy of being photographed. It's not very humbling. Plus it doesn't help being camera shy or a little sheepish. I think know my heart was pounding the entire time. But I must say, it was a great achievement to overcome a fear of mine. I think I made it to Step 2 on getting over my stage fright.

Living on the Upper East side rather than Downtown has some perks. It's so much less crowded, and it makes for the perfect background.  Instead of rats and garbage we have flower beds and beautiful brownstones. What I love most about living up here are the beautiful doors. Most of the buildings up here are converted carriage houses. Today we took photos of the Historic District of 73rd St. in between 3rd and Lexington Ave. One block over is Carrie Bradshaw's apartment, and two blocks down is Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn's character in Breakfast at Tiffany's) apartment.

 

Wardrobe Essentials: The Black Shoe

At one point in my life I told my I never wanted to wear black. She always suggested that color to be because she said it was the most slimming and flattering. I always took that as an insult to my weight and so in defiance of my mother's guidance, I wore color. In hindsight, maybe I shouldn't have worn so much color, but luckily her advice is still in the front of my mind and it's now my go to color. I'm surprised my entire wardrobe isn't entirely black. When it comes to accessories, I love to have staples. Black bags, black shoes, black nail polish. It is always timeless and sophisticated and far from simple. From booties to stilettos and sandals. Here is what's on my wish list.

Row 1: Custome National, Chie Mahara, Custome National, Row 2:  Rag & Bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Giuseppe Zanotti, Row 3: Vince, Vince,  See by Chloe,