in the pitter patter of a heart♥beat..

I am back here.

It's been minutes, it's been days; it's been all I will remember.

"I've been lost in your hair.."



And in a naked slumber, I dream all this again.


Look at me I'm twenty three
Beautiful a sight to see
Tonight


We talk and talk
'round it all
Who'd have thought we'd end up here
But I'm feeling fine
Cos with you I'm running, running, running
Somewhere I can't get to
Yes I have to change the rules;
I'm with you



What if you get off at the next stop
Would you just wave as I'm drifting off?
If I never saw you again,
Could I keep all of this
Inside..



Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
...someone like me..

I'm ready now.


****
Boy I hear you in my dreams,
I feel you whisper across the sea..
I keep you with me, in my ♥



Feel this
Can you feel this
My heart beating out of my chest
Soul and spirit
Chord and lyrics


Let go, let go and believe,
Let go..



"Never say never; these things have a funny way of working out.."


**
you have me smitten once again...

Flying High - Jem


I bet there's hearts all over the world tonight. ♥

The Beautiful Ones

I've been pretty busy the past couple of weeks. Pre-Fashion Week shows have officially started in New York and I cannot express how ecstatic I am and how surreal it feels to be right smack in the middle of it. Working amidst the high-paced energy of the staff and being flanked by insanely gorgeous models, I am exactly where I want to be. It hit me just the other day that this might just be the right place for me. I have fallen in love with the city, seriously deeply smitten.. and I want to live and love in New York.. let's see where this goes. :)


Yesterday I was at the JC Penney show, dressing models. We stayed at the party and had a blast! Funny how we, the backstage staff, looked like we were having the most fun at the party -dancing, talking, laughing. Today, I arrived at the GQ show.. and was immediately struck dumb by all the insanely BEAUTIFUL male models. It was madness, I tell you. Young, chiseled, men in all their GQ gorgeousness. One of my guys was français, et il etait tres beau! I can't talk about the show or the models or any backstage experience any more than I already have, so I stop here. Just be sure to watch out for them at Style.com! ;) [I am still reeling.]






I had the most fabulous day. It was super warm today, almost felt like summer in NY. By a stroke of luck, I was able to fit Georgie in for an appointment at the heavily booked Genius Bar. I rushed out, no time to wash my hair and took the bus to the Apple Store on 5th ave. Apple rocks!! they replaced my battery and now my baby has brand new stamina to stand my very long hours on the internet. [Thank you, Tim!]




It was such a lovely day that I stayed out and chilled in front of Central Park. I sat there people watching and listening to my "NY Rocks" playlist, basking in the city's palpable energy. I was perfectly happy and content by myself, but after a few minutes I thought about how sweet it would be to have someone beside me to hold and kiss just when I feel like it. [why aren't you here!!] When I looked up, I saw this cab driver across the street smiling at me and making gestures about taking a picture. I took out my earphones just in time to hear him say, "You are very cute!" with his indian accent. I shouted back a gracious thank you and smiled to myself. Not long after, this italian dude sat beside me and struck up a conversation. He says he's also in the fashion industry and invited me to some parties.





It was all well and good, but it's funny how I was surrounded by all these men today.. and I just can't seem to stop wishing and wanting for this one boy to be here.

♥

**star sightings: Kelly Cutrone and Kate Lanphear!! both at the GQ party. I fell in love with Kate's quiet fabulousness.
*celebrities in attendance (JC Penney): Kimora Lee Simmons, Nicole Miller, Charlotte Ronson
Got a very busy week ahead, but I'll try back at commenting as soon as I can. Thank you so much for all the sweetness, I ♥ you all!

Drama Queen(s)

Being in the frigid weather of New York while my roommate flies off to the sunny shores of LA (lucky butt) makes me wistful for the beach. So I'm finally getting around to posting my holiday pictures on the tropical island of Boracay. The boyfriend took me there for our 6th year anniversary and my birthday, two consecutive events following Christmas. We didn't actually leave until after my birthday, since I wanted to celebrate with friends and family.

**birthday night, before flying off to the beach
Dinner at Balducci, Wines and Cheeses at CAV, nightcap drinks at Embassy Cuisine

Wearing the dress I got as a gift from H&M (yey!), an Eric delos Santos lace bolero (received it with a dress in a special birthday package. love you sweetie!), Get Happy buttons-and-charms necklace, boyfriend's Kenneth Cole leather strap watch, Aldo ring, and Steve Madden platforms.

the next morning and the following days... **

Above: with my little Australian cutie. Below: cutie's Aussie Dad, boyfriend and friends waiting for our food

we were FAMISHED!!

the boys and the girls

on a cruise ship that circled the island and ended the trip with fireworks (not as exciting as you may think. I fell asleep.)

***
Happy to finally be able to wear the color-block swimsuit I purchased on my trip to Milan last year!

swimsuit: United Colors of Benetton

maillot: Lae

Best trip ever. ♥

Isn't it funny how drama has this stubborn determination to follow you all over the globe? I've always tried to keep my distance from it and had, for most parts, remained blissfully unaffected. Now it pop its colorful head once again, amusing me to my bones! And I'm getting them back to back too. Oh ladies girls.. ;)

I might've lost my mind somewhere between Park Avenue and Serendipity..

So I've been chilling the past week with family friends in Pennsylvania. I really love the tranquil atmosphere here and the time I have to myself. No outfit posts (save for the one from the day of my last post).

Turtleneck tunic and belt, Zara. Tights, Aldo. Thigh-high leg warmers, H&M. Coat, Topshop. Bag and boots, Zara.

I've mentioned being addicted to The City. One particular night, when I was in the forum with Pat Field and other Ugly Betty execs, inspiration hit me. I remember falling in lust with Whitney's knitted head band, and decided to cut up one of my hats to try and do a DIY knock-off. It has layered bows instead of the flower.. I'm very happy with the turnout. Some people even asked me where I got it, and that felt pretty cool.

(I used the top portion of the beanie to create the bigger bow.)

A sort of madness has been raging in my mind since I got here and it's been crazy fun indulging in it.

☆

I finally got hit by boredom last Wednesday and decided to spend two glorious days in the city. I can't ever remember a time when I have felt so incredibly free and happy and content just being by myself. It was the most fabulous two days and I have no doubt that it will be imprinted in my heart's memory indefinitely.

♥