I distinctly remember an outfit I wore in my first month as a high school freshman. I had recently discovered the namesake brand Kira Plastinina, launched by a teenager from Russia who's clothing was so different the other clothing I saw at the time, and such a refreshing addition to the Hollister's and Aeropostale's that lined the aisles of the Garden State Plaza.
Read MoreI’ll never forget the first time I witnessed fashion week for myself. And by that I mean I’ll never forget Season 1 of Project Runway. Let's fast forward to the first fashion show I ever saw up close for myself.
Read MoreWhy does the fashion industry love to torture us by letting us lust after spring clothes when it's freezing outside? Every once and a while there are a few days in winter where the weather is bearable enough to take photos in a medium weight jacket (!!!) and I always take advantage of days like that.
Read MoreBefore I get into it, let me just clear the air. Yes, I had a heavier coat as well as gloves, and Helen was nice enough to hold them for me while we took pictures. No New Yorker would dare venture out in January prepared for anything less than a tundra.
Read MoreNow that we've officially settled into the chilliness that is winter, I thought I'd quickly talk through some of my favorite fabrics to wear this season. I'm the first to admit that I'm not winter's biggest fan but as a lover of fashion I believe that there is still a way to look fabulous even when the temperatures are below freezing
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It's so funny to me how with the right inspiration you can take something that seems obsolete and make it new again with a fresh perspective. Take this lavender sweater: I bought it probably two years ago around this time, and quickly lost interest because the weather got cold much faster than anticipated.
Read Morehe thing I love about New York is that you're just one part of a massive story. Sometimes in the midst of my own life, I forget there are eight million others who are going through life each day, just like I am. While some people find it scary, I usually take comfort in the fact that I'm never by myself.
Read MoreI'll admit when I got a text from Jessie that said, "I have an idea for a shoot, but you're not going to like it," I couldn't imagine what craziness she had dreamed up that I would not be down for. I asked her what she was thinking and she replied, "sunrise shoot."
Read MoreWhen I first saw the look book for Rebecca Taylor’s new collection, La Vie, I was drawn to it because of the ease and simplicity of the pieces. I instantly thought of Paris, and felt like I was transported back streets with balconies overflowing with flowers and the smell of fresh baked baguettes wafting through the air.
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