Saturday was another fun and fashion filled adventure. After finally flagging down a cab, Elizabeth, Tieka and I headed to Frankies to meet up with a few more fab bloggers. This is where I experienced the best breakfast sandwich in the world. I consider myself somewhat of a breakfast sandwich connoisseur and this one topped them all. It was worth the ten dollars I spent on it.
Christina of Second Skin and Jen of JenLovesKev
To pass some time before the Chictopia10 summit began, we wandered to a candy store (thanks to Nikki of Wild as a Mink for the great idea!) Despite feeling claustrophobic and overwhelmed with people, I purchased some candy for me to snack on at the conference. I always need a snack. On the way to the summit, Mel of idée géniale hailed the cab. I got to see a real New Yorker in action! She was aggressive, stepped into the street and got us one! Mel works for Kensie and I kept asking her a thousand questions about it. Thanks Mel for your patience with me!
Julie of Orchid Grey
Tieka in the candy store! Nom nom nom!
I photographed the Christina, Mel, Tieka and Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky. These girls are gorgeous. Check out their blogs to see their photos! And had Tieka snap a few quick ones of me. It’s interesting because I wouldn’t feel comfortable standing in downtown Lansing having someone snap photos of me and it seemed like a natural thing to do in NYC and as the people passed, they didn’t stop and gawk–they just continued on their way. I even pointed the lens at a man with some hot Clive Owen features and he just smiled nonchalantly and continued on his way! If I photographed a random dude in Lansing he would demand to know who I worked for and where the photo would be published.
Hi there…
[tank top dress by t by alexander wang, cardigan by barneys co op, tights by american apparel, scarf by moda, boots by steve madden, necklace from urban outfitters]
I was going for a loose, layered look. I wanted to be super comfortable and warm for sitting all day.
Outside of the tents at Bryant Park
Elizabeth had an extra ticket to see the Academy of Art show during New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park and she invited me along. This was surreal. I was actually inside, photographing the models from my seat. I was so inspired by a couple of the collections with their neutral colors and minimalist style.
I’m on the runway!
After a couple wrong turns on the subway, Elizabeth and I ended up back at the conference. It was interesting to see so many bloggers such as Sea of Shoes and Late Afternoon in the same room! Love their style. I wasn’t so impressed with the conference itself. There were technical difficulties and it seemed very disorganized. IT was the wrong venue to host a conference at and I hope they realized that. I would be more than happy to volunteer my time next year to make it run smoothly. I’m a perfectionist when it comes to event planning–they could use my skills. We did get to view collections of a few up-and-coming designers. Seeing male models was definitely a redeeming quality of the conference.
I’m certain he caught me drooling over him after the conference.
The random guy picture – ooh la la ! He is so cute ! 😉
It is so cool to see all this through your eyes Andrea. You sure have a fun blog !
aww im so happy 4 u…seemed like u had a ball:)
mmm that sandwich looks delicious lol and you have the most gorgeous head of hair! the show looked fab!
XO Kimmy
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yay for more pictures! I love all the pictures you took, still jealous of you! 🙂 Cant wait to hear about the after party!
lovelove, M.
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Thanks for sharing these experience with us! I would love to go to NY some day!
PS. i love your outfit and your hair as always!
So THAT'S where you two went! I had spotted you guys at the beginning of the conference and had hoped to chat, but then I couldn't see you guys. ha not like you missed much :/ I really hope it's at a different place next year. By the way, I was up front where the male models stood, and the first one who walked out was seriously smirking the whole time. I was like "pull it together kid! you're supposed to look moody and sexy not goofy!" but the maroon velvet jacket was nummy.
Loving these photos! You look great. That sandwich does look pretty delish. And that guy is fiiiiine.
Hey. I just started following your blog and I love it. Awesome.
Hey I wasn't the only one who thought the boy in the burgandy suit was a hottie. I loved his ragged hair do' and his suit happened to be the coolest too!
I love your blog so much! I'm just that little french girl from Montreal and can't stop looking at your look and style ! You really look great and seem to be so nice ! Good job on this website. I hope you enjoyed your experience , the shows seemed great ! I hope the Montreal Fashion Week will be as great !
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Sounds like you guys had a fantastic time. I love seeing all the pics from NYC this weekend…such an amazing experience.
Aw, so fun!
You make the grocery store look fabulous c:
this looks like such an amazing experience!
that breakfast sandwich reminds me of the restaurant we went to that made me throw up… thanks for that 🙂
No, but really.. you are a breakfast sandwich connoisseur. I really agree with that statement.
I'm glad you & tiek had fun and were safe and are back home in one piece (well, two pieces seeing as you and tieka are 2 different people).
LOVE YOUUU!
oh andrea it was so lovely meeting you in person! thank you so much for all the advice you gave me about photography! 🙂 i will definitely do what you suggested! you look great as you always do!
so that's what you disappeared off to do–SEE A FASHION SHOW? and ACADAMY OF THE ART no less?!?! eek! so exciting! 🙂 and i totally agree the male models…HOT 🙂
ANDREA!! All of you GORGEOUS pictures on everyones blogs turned out so Beautifully! You have a gift Woman! You were such a pleasure to meet and hang out with! So fun and SO beautiful! I am so happy we have met! Thanks again girly!
you and elizabeth have my dream hair, wild curly and huge.
I'm loving all the pictures of the summit, maybe someday I'll be there and get to meet all you fabulous ladies!
I think an enormous cat fight would've erupted if the male models had been up for auction, hahah!
P.S. Best breakfast sandwiches of all time.
Oh wow, this guy on the street is sooooooo yummy. His smile is the cutest thing. I'm in love.
I also like your other pics, but this guy…. Sigh.
Tanks for the response about the scarfs. Im sure you now know theres still plenty of winter left on the east coast too, Ill def start looking at Urban for some. It looks like you had an AMAZING time in NYC, whats not to love??
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I love your outfit here, especially the grey tank dress.
You know… I keep a fashion inspiration book to document all the "looks" that I like and would like to try sometime, etc. and I have MORE outfits of yours in there than any other blogger. (Most of my inspirations come from catalogues and store websites, etc.) I really admire your style.
And your hair.
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Great photos! It looks so fun! I can't wait for another one so I can finally make one of these! You all look so cute!
Just started reading your blog, and i have to say your hair is a masterpiece! Also, super jealous of your NY trip. Can't wait to read more :o)
What a cute post! I laughed thinking of you taking photos in the bustling metropolis that is dt Lansing 🙂 Although yours & Tieka's posts always make me miss MI so much, even craptastic lansing.
i love your blog, its sooo amazing and fun.
i spent almost an hour trying to figure out how you tied your scarf but i wasn`t successful 🙁 teach me pleeeease 🙂