What I Want: The Great Frog Rosary

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This is amazing. I just wish it wasn't over $1500. My friend has a beautiful rosary on his rear-view mirror that is metal and I've been obsessed with finding an antique looking one. I need to get something from their website ASAP. The stuff is reasonably priced.

What to Wear Daily: Owen it.

(Rick Owens dress and boots)

I normally don't wear head to toe designer, but I couldn't help it. I wore this to see the Gareth Pugh video installation at Milk Studios.

Milk Studios: Gareth Pugh

(Gallery attached to DVF with animal masks)

I went to see the pre-video Gareth Pugh did for Milk Studios yesterday. It was a nice walk to the Meatpacking District from my house. While I was taking my time with each video (it was a four large screens that had projectors playing all the videos simultaneously; put together to look like a large cube) I couldn't help but notice Gareth Pugh in front of me all of a sudden when I was at the last video. This was the first time I have seen a designer in New York that I really admired. I was in such shock. I wasn't sure if he would even have enough time to even come down because of his show in Paris.

It was a cool moment for me.

Hectic Day... running around like a maniac.

The day before the fashion show... I was so incredibly stressed out... plus I had the coolest friends in town. I couldn't even show them around. But like I said, they are amazing... so they didn't mind at all.

My first Fashion Week and for my designer... it's really fun actually. I don't even know why I'm up right now (well, I really do, but I wont tell). I gotta get up really early and deal with the next day.

I don't wanna take too many pictures, but I wanna give you some quick shots.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Back to Cali

(Lucus hanging out on his favorite love seat... doesn't he look sweet?)

I’m actually on my flight right now back to San Francisco. It’s a weird feeling… a bit of excitement because I get to see people that and the familiar space. Since I have never felt at home in California before. Home as in, where I belong. Any time I have ever been to New York, I always felt like this was where I truly belong. In California, I have amazing family and friends and I love them dearly… and miss them badly. But I don’t regret moving 3000 miles away.

New York is like what everyone says. It loves you and it eats you up and spits you out. You have intense days- good and bad. There are times when I’m there and I hate it so bad, I was thisclose to moving back. I found a few reasons that made me want to almost move back immediately. Things that I loved and that were familiar, but I knew it wasn’t right. Being in New York is meant to be.

I had only 10 days to pack to get here. I threw everything in boxes and said my goodbyes and in a blink of an eye, I was in New York. My boss, which is an amazing, kind person, set me up with his friend that was living in Brooklyn. She let me crash there for a few days, while I was trying to find a place. I found one within 2 days and moved in. I love my apartment and I love my neighborhood. I mean… I’m near everything and I don’t even need to leave a 3 block radius (but of course I do.) When I thought I was settled down enough, I looked for a job in fashion. I looked thoroughly and applied at places that I knew would be a great experience. I got replies back right away and then, I found the perfect job. Ideally, I want to work with someone that is absolutely passionate in what they do. I want to be behind them 100% and I want to work hard for them. Within the first month with this designer, I’ve learned so much about all aspects of her business. It’s very serial for me and exciting and overwhelming. Sometimes I can’t believe I’m sitting with her there and looking at fabrics for her current line. I only dreamt about doing that and then bam. I am.

But anyways… going back to California reminds me of this dark time for me… when I was struggling really hard to even get my foot in the door. I don’t regret anything I’ve done in my lfe that has brought me to where I am now. Not a single thing. I’m lucky to now be residing somewhere where my opportunities are endless. I love how I can have a conversation with someone that doesn’t even know me and they can just tell how enthusiastic I am and passionate about what I want to do… and they want to help me. Surprising right? Everything that I have done has been because of me and it’s liberating. I know that the best way to get in the door is if you know someone, but I came there knowing no one. I think the majority of people that move to New York take that chance and end up finding what they were looking for. Some people stay, some people leave but you just can’t bet what a city like this ends up giving you.

I’m just glad I never gave up.

What's in the Closet: Rick Owens

I own a good amount of pieces from Rick Owens... I'm kind of shy showing this stuff... so...

These are my boots from a while back. I love them... they are amazing and comfy but sometimes I feel like I'm too close to outer space... haha (but always in a good way, I swear!)

I still haven't gotten all my stuff shipped to NYC, yet. It's though though, 'cause I wanna buy everything I already don't have here yet... wish me luck!

What I Want: Lanvin Men's Sneakers

(via The Selby)

How amazing do these look? Too bad they will never come in my size! Ugh.

Pleats Please: Robert Gellar Pleated Pants

I have this pet peeve about men's pleated pants. Whenever I see one of my friends wear them I cringe and remind them that men in their 50s are the only ones that can get away with them (mainly only because of their age). They just make a man look so wide and frumpy. With a flat front, a man looks so much sleeker and thin.

But I changed my mind when I saw these pants from Robert Gellar's AW 2009 collection. They actually are really well designed. These don't look wide nor frumpy.

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I really want to pay more attention to men's ready to wear. I just feel like it's so neglected. Whenever a guy asks me what they should buy, it's so hard to me to visualize designers or even stores that carry stuff that is relatively affordable... Chain stores like H&M or Zara just isn't enough when it comes to structure and cut.

The Barneys New York Warehouse Sale

Did you guys even realize that the Barney's Warehouse sale is already going on in SF? It ends on the 9th...

I can't believe that I finally move to NYC and the warehouse sale moves there... Insane! Hope you guys are finding some great things there!

Expect to see me at the NYC one... I'm praying that I'm not going to have to elbow someone for a pair of Margiela's... wish me luck!

What I Want: Balenciaga caged suede boots

Only one word can describe these: Wow.