Feeling Festive!

Setting up the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller 

Preparing the ice rink 

Floating snowflake on 5th Ave

5th Ave Christmas windows 

Empire State Building

Radio City Music Hall

Thanksgiving at the 'Barraza' home

Festive inspired Birthday pressies from the fam, note handmade Christmas decorations from Jess and cup cosy knitted by my mum! They also slipped in that delightful magnet, which sums up how they feel about me, lol! 

Birthday present to myself!

Hi all,

It's been a a fun and festive couple of weeks! 

I took a trip to NYC, to see the Christmas windows at Bergdorf Goodman in 5th ave, the whole avenues looked really pretty with all the twinkly lights :-)

The Christmas tree wasn't quite ready at the Rockefeller, which is a shame, but I'm going to see the tree at the White house tomorrow, stay tuned for photos!

I got to experience my first Thanksgiving too, I was invited to my friend Sarah's house, along with my work colleague Mahesh, who's also from England,

The food was so yummy, and Sarah's family are so welcoming, I've been invited back for Christmas :-)

Also it was my birthday a few days ago, I got myself a fancy fur scarf and my roommates got me a bottle of champagne!

I got presents sent all the way from Manchester to DC from my awesome family, thank you so much! 

Also please note:

I put together these drawers all by myself!! Ta daaa....

I'm gonna stain and put new handles on it though (always a visual merchandiser!) 

Eastern Market

Please note, the georgous red coat with fur collar! It will be mine!! I just need the funds first :-) 

So I discovered my new favourite place in DC, Eastern Market, it's full of amazing goodies! Including vintage clothes, furniture etc 

If I had a million pounds I'd spend it all here! 

I had a lovely brew at the Vigilante Coffee Company, also best branding I've seen so far (take that Starbucks!)

I finished off the day with a margaritas and tacos at El Centro in Georgetown, 

I'm heading to New York tomorrow, stay tuned....

Fast Food

Whilst staying in Virginia I got to experience an authentic American diner, I was healthy at the beginning with a salad sandwich combo, then I go ruin it with a mocha milkshake, yuuum! And the biggest straw in all the land! 

Check this cool diner jukebox 

Also They love me so much here, they decided to name a salon after me! 

Wearing my new 'Stone Cold Fox' top and Topshop boutique trousers to go and eat some delicious all American food, in northern virginia! 

Drinking and Shopping

The Smithsonian American Art Museum

African Culture Festival, Downtown DC

New purchases - Coat 'H&M', iPhone Cover 'Free People'

Topshop, almost ready for the grand opening!

Hey :-)

So I've been enjoying the nightlife in DC which is pretty cool, it's not as crazy as New York, but I've come across some real gems! My favorite so far has been 'Madams Organ' situated in the neighborhood of 'Adams Morgan'....get it?! It's interior is a melting pot of random ornaments and junk yard memorabilia, also there's a lot of taxidermy (note the leaping cat in the second photo!) 

Adams Morgan is my favorite area so far, every bar seems to have lots of live music going on, ranging from jazz bands to rock and folk music,

I got to do a spot of shopping too for the fall, as most of the clothes I packed seem to be for the summer!

I bought myself a pale pink jacket from H&M, also while I was in NYC I bought a phone case from people people, which is also pink for some reason, I don't know why!!

I then went on a wander around the Smithsonian American art museum, which has really cool stained glass windows, while I was heading back to the train station, I stumbled upon the African Culture festival, selling some amazing clothes, jewelry and food, unfortunately I didn't buy anything, as I'm saving for rent on a new apartment! But it was nice to 'window shop' anyway!

Only one 26days till my new store opens, can't wait to get in there and make it look pretty, I'm so excited to get back to styling again, it's been a while!