Monthly Archives: November 2011

The past week has been even drearier than this day. Between fighting to fend off a mean bug (or something), I want nothing more than to feel like myself again. But first I’d love to share some photos from a work event held about a week ago. This was our inaugural Networking Event for the 63rd Street Growth Commission. It was definitely a success and we’ll be continuing again next year!

Couldn’t have done it without her!

Helping to pass out raffle prizes, ack!

My most favorite business owner ever, Noemi Salazar of Yuriria’s.

Love her!

The whole crew, (minus one, plus one random guest). Can you guess who?

Today was such a dreary day, with the cloudy sky and the rain early this morning, that it made getting out of bed feel unwarranted. And coming back to work after a long weekend made this Monday feel especially draining. Even the book I’m currently reading (Mercy by Jodi Piccoult) didn’t make lunchtime feel any more festive. Instead, on a cold gray November day like today my mind wandered toward one of my favorite book series EVER: Madeline. An “old house in Paris covered in vines” sounds pretty nice right about now. And check out this awesome post about Modern Day Madeline.

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I have been known to watch what some would consider seriously bad TV: Keeping Up With the Kardashians (hello, guilty pleasure), 90210 (the original, obviously a 90’s classic), What I Like About You (uhm, Kelly Taylor reprising her role). But one new show I’m slowly becoming hooked to this season is Once Upon A Time. It’s a little strange, but I’ve found myself being sucked in for the past two weeks. Not to mention, it seems like fairy tales are all the rage this season. How cute are these modern day fairy tale posters?

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Do you ever find yourself reaching for a certain piece of jewelry simply out of sheer comfort, and the fact that you expect it to always be there? If I forget to wear my watch one day, I’m constantly looking down at my wrist to check the time, only to find it bare. The same thing happens when I wear a certain necklace for weeks on end. But a few months back when my treasured black onyx bracelet unraveled and had to be repaired, I couldn’t wait to have it back. Now that I do, it’s a little piece of comfort.

I don’t mean to beat this topic over the head, but I couldn’t help sharing this last round of photos from Latino Fashion Week, which ended yesterday. These shots are from Friday’s shows, and despite some technical difficulties, the designer’s pieces, and the models, shined.

Jewelry showcase

Macy’s Wedding Venue

All designs: Alicia Estrada, founder of Stop Staring Clothing