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May 31, 2015

Skylines and Summertime

Somehow I always fall behind, and now have to catch up on my second semester in just one post! It was a busy, fun and exhausting one and I'm happy (relieved?) to announce its officially summer break. Here are some highlights of my second semester in the city that never sleeps:

Attended my first official NY fashion week show! So amazing, officially checked off the bucket list:

Naomi Campell: Fashion for Relief

This was one COLD and SNOWY winter, by the way:

Cooper Hewitt Museum

Museum of Art & Design

Museum of the City of NY

Finally went to the Guggenheim (on 'pay what you wish' Saturday, of course):

Also, finally visited the Statue of Liberty with my Baker's Scholar group! Fun day visiting NY's islands:

Treated myself to a play before finals week, and I was blown away! GO see this if you have the chance:

....and just like that, I waved so long to Manhattan and freshman year, not sure where the time goes? Be sure to check back soon and i'll update you on some summer fun!

xo,

Marie

Jan 26, 2015

Year of the Snake

Happy New Year! After one of the best (and relaxing) Christmas breaks I've ever had, I had to make the tough part again from family to head back to school. I can't wait to update the blog with new fashion and city adventures, the first of which will be facing a full on blizzard! My first classes have been canceled as I watch the steady snow out the window, I will be sure to take lots of pictures.

For now, I'll try to catch up by sharing the special project I mentioned over a month ago (if you follow me @myblondeelife on Instagram, then you've already seen it, but I've added some behind the scenes to keep it interesting!)

I babble on, here's the 'Taylor Swift Project' I worked on during the break, where I reconfigured photographs to look old-school in light of Taylor's inspiring 1989 polaroid-themed album:

1. Welcome to New York

I stood on the steps of Times Square to take a two minute video, sped up and edited down to 15 seconds

2. Blank Space

I'm wearing my prom dress (with a jacket, it was chilly) in this photo!

3. Style

This mannequin was part of the Bergdorf Goodman holiday window display whose 2014 theme was: 'Inspired'

4. Out of the Woods

Part of this double-exposure photo was taken from a moving train to Beacon, NY

5. All You Had To Do Was Stay

Taken in Times Square the same day at my Welcome to NY video.

6. Shake It Off

I was previously planning to use a confetti throwing picture before stumbling upon this.

7. I Wish You Would

This suitcase is full of old love letters and poems!

8. Bad Blood

My sister and I hung a black bed sheet across the closet to create this background.

9. Wildest Dreams

This sunset was taken from the car on a road trip to Kentucky.

10. How You Get The Girl

This lovely carousel was part of Bryant Park's winter village.

11. This Love

This photo came from a shoot last summer, I had never got around to editing it!

12. I Know Places

This photo was taken in pouring rain, checkout the wet streets in the background.

13. Clean

I left out my real first initial in this adaptation of Taylor's famous album cover.

Bonus: You Are In Love

The reflection in this photo is the side of a piano, and the old school white strip to the left is actually a door.

Of course, I didn't get to finish all I hoped to over the break (time is always getting away from me), but I'm hoping to get back into modeling personal outfits again and revisiting the fun that started this blog in the first place!

xo, Marie

Oct 31, 2014

adieu, October

Oh dear blog, how I've neglected you! I've been living in the city for a little over two months now, and finally feel eased into routine. School has kept me from posting on just about anything; things have kicked into full swing (and finals are coming fast), plus I'm now working two jobs so there hasn't been much time (where I've had the energy, at least).

So during my moments of free time this month, I've visited the New Museum, the New York Historical Society, Studio Museum in Harlem, El Museo del Barrio, and the Brooklyn Museum. I also saw my first movie in Times Square (with my awesome roommates!) and tried a cupcake from Magnolia Bakery. Here's some highlights:

'Here and Elsewhere': New Museum

The High Line

Bleecker Street

Madeline in New York at the New York Historical Society

Brooklyn Museum
Killer Heels: I saw some of the most famous and mind-blowing shoes ever!

I topped off Halloween with the $3 Fraken-Frappe, and it was YUM.

I've began to realize this has turned into more of my adventures, and less on personal style, mostly because I left my lovely photographers (and tripod) back home!

No fear, I'm excited to have some time during the holiday to hopefully put together something special! I can't just leave you all with low-quality, no fun iPhone pic's, can I?

Comment if you have anywhere you'd like me to go!

xo,

Marie

Aug 11, 2014

Making the move

This is just a short update before the real fun (chaos?) begins! I will be moving to NYC starting this Saturday to start my life as a college student, and if you saw my last post I am thrilled to announce I successfully fit everything into my three box limit:

Packing is much more stressful than I could have imagined. Luckily these boxes made it to the UPS store on Friday (with the help of my awesome family) and I'll see them again on Sunday!

I also spent a considerable amount of time this weekend working on revamping the blog; how do you like the new look so far? Let me know what you think!

xo, Marie

Mar 21, 2014

Cloud nine and 7th Avenue

I have some of the best. news. EVER to share! (if you follow me on any social media, you already know, but...) I received my acceptance into the Fashion Institute of Technology last Thursday!

This dream was one of the main sources of inspiration for starting this blog, and I'm more than thrilled that it has become a reality!

Yes, my real first name is Sandra

Fun Facts about FIT:

Alumni include Nina Garcia, Calvin Klein, Ralph Rucci, Brian Atwood, etc.
Michael Kors attended back in the 70's
43% acceptance rate
It's the best school in the country for Fashion Merchandising (my major!)
The school is located on 27th and 7th, Fashion Ave!

@rogerthat27 got me these gorgeous truffles!

(Sorry for the crappy phone-photos!)

Prepare for lots more updates as another fun and fashionable chapter starts. ;)

Feb 13, 2014

Final NY Fashion Snows!

Down South we braved a much milder storm than the one blowing in The City right now, but hey let's put our differences aside, we have both been enjoying (or not) some big white flakes!