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Refinery29's #29Rooms NYFW Installation 2016

September 23, 2016

A couple weekend's back, I got to experience this year's version of Refinery29's ultimate fashion / technology funhouse: 29Rooms. This is the second year that they've done it, and I'm sure it will continue to be an annual thing. I remember being completely blown away last year, and this year was equally as fulfilling. The visual stimulation of texture and color and overall interactive experience is just a real treat, and I'm already wondering what they will do next year!

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In design, wanderlust Tags Refinery29, R29, 29Rooms, fashion week, FW16, NYFW, interactive art, art, New York
I have no idea who this girl is, but she was one of my favorites that I saw on Saturday!

I have no idea who this girl is, but she was one of my favorites that I saw on Saturday!

NY Fashion Week Street Style 2015

February 20, 2015

On Saturday (Valentine's Day), I trekked up to Lincoln Center to take some photos outside for day 3 of NY's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! Despite freezing my ass off for a little over 4 hours, I had a great time.

Last year, I went for the first time with a small group of people. We didn't stick around for too long because it was painfully cold. Luckily it was in the 30s on Saturday, which is warm compared to the windy ass days that followed. I was able to stay outside longer this year, and I took a lot more pictures (over 500... lol).

Despite not having a ticket to any of the shows (cuz I ain't got money for that) - I really enjoyed loitering outside near the fountain and playing paparazzi. It was basically like a giant gathering of beautiful people (from all over the world) - all ready for their close up. As a matter of fact, I think most of the people I photographed weren't native NY-ers. I really enjoy portrait / fashion photography, but haven't had the opportunity to do any lately - so this was a lot of fun for me! 

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one of the first 70 & sunny days after the longest winter called for a beach day 🌞🐚ðŸ’Ķ

#jerseyshore #jerseycollective #njisallgood #sandyhooknj #beachday
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📍 81 Christie St. (soft opening now; grand opening April 3 ðŸĨģ)

I ordered the matcha soft serve latte today (an iced matcha latte with matcha soft serve on top 😋) 

they’re known for their matcha ge
backlog of nyc glimmers on my camera roll from the last couple months of winter âœĻ

blanket of snow in front of @chrisriggsart mural at @orchardstnyc ❄ïļ

@shopofthings cutie hello kitty themed chalkboard sign 🎀

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chinese new year / lunar new year highlights 🧧ðŸŪðŸīðŸ”Ĩ🎊🌕 

@welcome.to.chinatown lny market at @kamman.canal 

lny spongie (apricot orange) from @spongiescafe 

lo bok go (turnip cake), fa gao (steamed cupcake), and flat rice noodles at home

painte
matcha shortbread cookies dusted in powdered sugar, drizzled with white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed freeze dried strawberries ðŸ’ŦðŸĩ⭐ïļðŸ“âœĻ

#shortbreadcookies #matchastrawberry #matchawhitechocolate #matchacookies #bakersgonnabake
my galentine spread from last weekend’s junk journal meet up with @artsncraftsnyc at @bananas_nyc 💘💋💌âĪïļðŸ’•âœĻ

if you’re going to tonight’s event, have the best time! 😘

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passenger princessing in pennsylvania easter weekend ✌ïļðŸĶĒðŸŒļðŸŒģðŸ“ļ

#pennsylvania #easterweekend #passengerprincess #joyspotting #passengerseatphotography dinner at @am_thainyc ðŸ‡đ🇭ðŸĨ˜ðŸœðŸ”Ĩ cozy & casual with friendly service and lots of vegan & gluten free friendly options 😋

we ordered the pad thai & the green curry ðŸŒķïļ and also thai iced teas (one traditional and one infused with pandan)
first time at @loafonpaperny ðŸ˜ŧðŸĩ📝 it’s the most spacious and beautiful space (much bigger than the original sister store @niconeco_zakkaya in the east village)

the front half is a cafe, so ofc we had to try the matcha 😉 (ordered the strawbe dream world is always a dream ðŸŦ§ðŸ§ļ🎀💋âœĻ @haricotvert @inthecraftnook @dreambeanbk 

#williamsburg #joyspotting #junkjournal #charmbar #nyccafe the chaotic camera roll chronicles of how that giant smiley face balloon ended up @inthecraftnook 🙃🎈

@bigntoasty had the idea to pick up a balloon from @villagepartystore en route to @oldfriendphotobooth. the allen st location’s line was aro breakfast with the biggest bird on the block ðŸĶðŸĨŊ🏙ïļ

stopped at @russanddaughters to grab a bagel omw to @nychighline to bid farewell to “dinosaur” on saturday ðŸĨē such a fun experience walking up to it on 10th ave, and sitting with it to
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one of the first 70 & sunny days after the longest winter called for a beach day 🌞🐚ðŸ’Ķ

#jerseyshore #jerseycollective #njisallgood #sandyhooknj #beachday
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DIY origami seed packets â™ŧïļâœ‚ïļðŸŒą

my favorite way to reuse paper shopping bags / food takeout bags (but you can use any paper you have)

great for sharing seeds with friends or exchanging  seeds at your local community seed swap ðŸĨ°

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welcome to Chinatown @aokomatcha ðŸŦķ💚ðŸĶðŸĩâœĻ

📍 81 Christie St. (soft opening now; grand opening April 3 ðŸĨģ)

I ordered the matcha soft serve latte today (an iced matcha latte with matcha soft serve on top 😋) 

they’re known for their matcha ge backlog of nyc glimmers on my camera roll from the last couple months of winter âœĻ

blanket of snow in front of @chrisriggsart mural at @orchardstnyc ❄ïļ

@shopofthings cutie hello kitty themed chalkboard sign 🎀

dressing room of dreams @bigbudpress ? chinese new year / lunar new year highlights 🧧ðŸŪðŸīðŸ”Ĩ🎊🌕 

@welcome.to.chinatown lny market at @kamman.canal 

lny spongie (apricot orange) from @spongiescafe 

lo bok go (turnip cake), fa gao (steamed cupcake), and flat rice noodles at home

painte matcha shortbread cookies dusted in powdered sugar, drizzled with white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed freeze dried strawberries ðŸ’ŦðŸĩ⭐ïļðŸ“âœĻ

#shortbreadcookies #matchastrawberry #matchawhitechocolate #matchacookies #bakersgonnabake
the second blizzard of the month just when we were starting to see the grass again ðŸĨē it’s pretty, but I’m desperately longing for warmer days 😅ðŸŒļðŸŒŋ luckily @mrsmeyerscleanday rose room freshener is making the inside of our cozy abode sm
can’t wait for the snow to be higher than my boots again ðŸĨē

#dogwalkersofinstagram #dogwalking #dogwalkinglife #olympics #milanocortina2026
happy year of the horse! ðŸ”ĨðŸī🧧🎊ðŸŪ took a little time to myself to decompress and celebrate chinese new year by painting this year’s chinese zodiac animal (the horse) ðŸŽĻ - I started this project last year with the snake 🐍… should I sti
my galentine spread from last weekend’s junk journal meet up with @artsncraftsnyc at @bananas_nyc 💘💋💌âĪïļðŸ’•âœĻ

if you’re going to tonight’s event, have the best time! 😘

#galentines #valentinesday #junkjournal #scrapbooking #things valentine sweet treat round up 😘âĪïļðŸ’•
- chocolate orange marmalade linzer cookies (regretted not making more of these for christmas so made them again 😏)
- chocolate covered pretzels & strawberries 🍓ðŸĨĻðŸŦ (annual classics)
- sweet potato peanut
long overdue desk deep clean with @mrsmeyerscleanday’s dewdrop 😌 has me dreaming of spring and warmer days 💧ðŸŒŋâœĻ #mrsmeyerspartner

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