fashion school yuppies

sorry, but I really want to vent about some of these little bitches running around my school. when school started I could tell right away who were the people actually interested in learning about fashion, and who were the girls that thought just because they could afford designer duds that meant that they should go into the fashion industry. I am amazed and can't stop staring at this one girl who comes to class all decked out in hair and makeup. her makeup makes her look like a clown and every class she mentions her house in Malibu and whats going on at Barneys and Bendels. Another girl today who is a complete idiot was going on about her new Burberry trenchcoat and how she really needed to go to Bendels to shop. I am so glad I don't act like a spoiled rugrat anymore because these girls are fucking ANNOYING. Even some of the teachers are just as ignorant.

Now i am starting to wonder if the fashion industry is really for me. i couldn't care less about whats in fashion. I have no idea who half the designers are that we talk about in class. I would much rather talk about current events than the current sales on 5th ave. Almost every girl in my school carries around a Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Venneta, or some other designer bag. I am pretty much the only person that comes in with no makeup, my hair on my top of my head, and my favorite sweat outfit.

I am so glad i am not like these girls and realize there is a world beyond the clothes you have on. i just have to keep reminding myself why I came to Parsons and that I really believe in my clothing line. Going to the sports bars and watching MNF and college ball with passionate fans reminds me why I'm doing University Girls.

world's tallest boy

I just found this and had to share it..the world's tallest boy that is in middle school. he is only 14 years old and he's 7'4"!!!!! When he was 5 years old, he was already 4 foot 5..could you imagaine?? I am going to estimate he will grow to 8'7

YANKS DO IT

I really need to update my blog with Halloween shenanigans and other NYC stuff, but I think its really important that I mention that the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series last night!!!!

My roommate and I went to this bar right on our corner, Croxley Ales, and made some friends with some other Yankees. I have always liked the Yankees (if I had to pick a team), but really haven't ever followed baseball until I moved here. Its really hard to get into baseball cause there are a bajillion games, and I only correlate lots of beer drinking with baseball games. But since the Yanks have been in the Playoffs, I've kinda been obsessed! For those of you that know me, I love sports and am actually really excited to be a Yankees fan!! Matsui is my favorite. I have been watching him throughout the playoffs and he is a stud. I was a lil surprised he won MVP and I had no idea this was A-Rod's first WS win!

I want to put this out there and some people might get mad, but I only have 3 followers so I'm confident no one will read this.

I think that I am a sports good luck charm...let me just explain. Not to be conceited or anything, but this can't be coincidence. When I was at WVU, we had our BEST years in football and basketball EVER. When I left, things started to not be as great. I moved to Pittsburgh after graduation, and the year I was there, the Steelers won their 6th Super Bowl and the Penguins won the Stanley Cup. Now I have moved on again to New York City, and the Steelers haven't been having the best year. But, the Yankees just won the World Series!!

I mean, maybe I've just been living in places where sports programs are doing well, but I think it's really me. :o)

Empire State of Mind

I just want to say that I LOVE NYC!! I am so happy that I live here; this city is truly amazing. I'm sure by now everyones heard the new Jay-Z/Alicia Keys song "Empire State of Mind" and if you listen to the words, they sum up the whole New York lifestyle and experience.




A close friend from back home was visiting and we had a great conversation about changing your life and being happy. So many people are not happy with where they are in life whether it be their career, relationship, location, or anything thats affecting them negatively. I was one of these people until I took some initiative in my life and quit my job and moved from a place I wasn't happy in. My friends thought I was sort of crazy and being spontaneous by just picking up and moving, but I never saw it that way. Instead I felt like I was making moves in my life by going after what I really wanted. People need to realize that they are in charge of their own lives and nothing comes easy or magically appears. There is no such thing as luck; that person simply wanted something bad enough and they got it!

This might sound corny, but everyone can really have everything they want in life if they just want it bad enough and make moves!

I hope that my small words of wisdom can inspire other people to not be scared to go after what they want!! Nothing comes easy, and big risks bring big rewards!

peace and love

Reppin the Mountaineer

My boy Young Joc attended the BET awards reppin the WV with a coonskin hat.


I think he looks pretty dapper!

Saturday night out

I wanted my 2nd post to be really positive and tell ya'll an amazing story about my adventures, but after today I think its important that I talk about some real shit.

DISCLAIMER: if you have made some kinda impact on me, good or bad, im probably going to talk about you

So my new friend tricked me into going to a "cool party with sophisticated people" that she thought I might enjoy. She got me by saying there would be food and hot guys. Of course, I dressed to impress and we went to the party on the upper west side. Right before we walk in, I asked her "Whose party is this?" to which she answers, "Oh, I don't know anyone there. It's a party with a bunch of people I met online through a website." Immediately I thought of the craiglist killer, but she assured me it was cool and that she had been to one of their parties. We walk in and the lady at the front checks our bags to see what goodies we brought, and then charges us an additional $10 because we were supposed to each bring food and wine. I forked over the money and proceeded through the hallway where I soon found out the theme of the party: Middle Eastern. Everyone had brought pita bread and hummus, and my $17.99 bottle of Pinot Noir was the classiest drink there. I'm not gonna lie, I said I dressed to impress, and I was looking good. The 10 middle eastern/Indian middle-aged men at the food table started eyeing me up to be their bride. I knew I was in trouble. Some Arabic guy with a receding hairline approached me with, "Hi," and an awkward smile. I said Hi and shoved pita into my mouth and headed for the nearest exit. It wasn't long til he found me and the empty seat next to me. These guys are seriously looking for their wives, and I will have no part of this search. There really wasn't anyone interesting to talk to, so I thought I would entertain myself with this guy. One of my biggest peeves is when people don't know West Virginia is a state!! I had to tell him 5 times it was, and when he asked me if I was sure, thats when all reservations were gone. I convinced him I was a 34 year old divorcee' that moved to the city to pursue my newly single Sex in the City life. He said I looked like I was in my early 20s and asked for my ID, but I told him my license was taken away because of some trouble I got into down south. Surprisingly, he believed me and still wanted to be my husband. This party was going downhill fast, and I am so glad my friend had the balls to demand our $10 back.

We bounced up outta there with the back up plan to go to Pink Elephant, some club my friend knew a promoter could get us in to. We get to the club, and the promoter walks us to the front of the VIP line, tells us the head security guy doesn't like him, and runs away. So of course when we dropped his name the security dude told us to wait. He lets in a bunch of 16 year olds in prom dresses and braces, and then comes back to us. He gave us a looksy and said, "Sorry, probably can't let you in tonight." I was like, "NO HE DIDN'T!!" Here we are standing at the front of the VIP line and literally 17 year olds and 45 year olds in their cheap looking outfits and bra straps all hanging out are going in before us! Shorty, this is how I will refer to myself, don't play that. This will be the first and last time someone tells me they "Can't do it" as in let me in to a club based on my appearance. ESPECIALLY when everyone going in isn't even going to spend any money. I don't even like clubs and this is exactly why. My friend wanted to wait around to see if we would get in, and I said, Uh Uh, I will not stand here and look like I want to be a part of this crowd."

On my subway home I made friends with a nomad. I like to call myself a nomad but this guy was legit. He made my night better and put me in a better mood because he was kinda cute and funny. I felt better about my night until I got home and went to the bathroom to wash my face and was greeted by a creepy crawly with 500 legs!!

This night was a total bust.

Here I Am!

Hi Ya'll! I have finally arrived in NYC, it took me about 5 years, but here I am! New York has welcomed me with open arms and I can't even begin to explain how happy and excited I am to be here. From everywhere I've been and everything thats happened in the past few years, I am exactly right where I should be.


*not the best NYC skyline pic, but I'll get a better one!

In the past month besides attending amazing parties and clubs, I have started school, which I LOVE (I know, who says they love school?), and began interning for a lovely lady named Julie Erinc. She has her own juniors clothing line called Brow-Ny, which you can check out at http://www.brow-ny.com/. She is also helping me produce my first full line for University Girls for Fall 2010!!! I am finally making the moves and progress with UG that I dreamt about, but I still have a hella long ways to go.

Thanks to everyone thats always encouraged me to go after what I really wanted. I couldn't have made it here without ya'll!