New York

Jumble of a Day

May 23, 2012

I saw the above when I went to get some coffee today. It’s kind of apropos for where I am right now in my life. Sometimes things happen in life that are a turning point to bring you where you’re really supposed to be.  I keep telling myself that I never know where something is going to lead me in life.  
I feel like I’m waiting in line to ride a roller coaster, but I haven’t quite made it to the front of the line. I’m sort of nervous of the unknown, but secretly thrilled. I am trying REALLY hard to be patient, but sometimes I just want to run away from that line and hide somewhere safe–even though I’m not completely scared….
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On a lighter note! (I feel like I always have to say something “lighter” after saying something serious.) Here is a picture of me wearing a skirt in the “real world” from The Curvy Elle! Business casual with the blazer or take the blazer off and you have plain casual! I love having a statement blazer, it adds a nice pop of color!
….AND me trying to photograph myself for the store, but that experiment obviously didn’t work! I really need some advice on taking pictures using a timer. They all turn out so bad!
(BTW, this dress and a few other things are coming VERY soon to The Curvy Elle Store. I just need some decent pictures first!)
Happy “Hump” Day everyone!

Weekend Doings

May 20, 2012

This weekend was a very good weekend. I had some friends visiting from home that I met up with for lunch, did a lot of walking, sold two more shop items (!!!!!!), and did some thrifting/vintage shopping.
I was able to take a little trip across the Hudson to do a little exploring of the local New York tri-state area thrift stores–or I should say thrift store, because I only went to one in Jersey. It is amazing what you can find (vintage wise) once you leave the island of New York. When you go to any of the thrift stores in Manhattan, all you will find are glorified vintage shops. For the very few “real” thrift stores, everything is so picked through, that it is hard to actually find much. It’s a bit depressing. I think I am going to do more research and plan other out of the city thrift trips.

These pictures were taken on the roof of my building by my friend and fellow tenant, Katherine. I live in one of the last women’s residents in New York City. Sometimes it is like living in a big crazy dorm. It is a plethora of eclectic women ranging from 18 to probably 80 years old. There are women who have lived there for 30+ years, students from Europe, business women, interns….  Makes for an interesting place to live. It is a nice place to call home for the time being.

I had been hoping that the roof would be empty, so I wouldn’t have people watching me–but, alas, we were not along. Even though I really enjoying doing photo shoots, I’m still getting used to being a center of attention.

This is the view from the roof. The tallest building in the center of the last photo is the new World Trade Tower. Amazingly sad to see. New York City, you are so beautiful and ugly all at the same time.

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Tie Dye Top:  Forever 21 Plus Size
Plaid Skirt: The Curvy Elle Shop (BUY NOW!)
Belt: Off a skirt my grandmother bought.
Shoes: BCBG Maxazria
Hand Bag: Vintage – The Curvy Elle Shop (Coming Soon)

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