First day at Lollapaloza.













































shorts, blouse, headband, ear rings: F21; boots, fox tail: Target; bag: Vintage; bracelets: H&M
photos by John and myself

Our fourth and final day was recovery mode from the night before. We left the club late an slept when the sun was rising. ha! We packed, checked out of the hotel and hopped on the subway for some brunch. Before brunch, though, we went to Battery Park to see the Statue of Liberty. We didn't really have time for a ferry go to the island. We were okay with seeing it from afar.
We then walked on to Wall Street and had brunch at Water & Wall (hotel). It was good, but I wasn't really feeling well. Surely the subway rides weren't helping either...we commuted to Coney Island from the city and it took FOREVER! Well, about 45 minutes...I basically wanted to snap some shots of Luna Park and the Boardwalk.
After a few shots, it was time to go back to the city and get going back to JFK. It was a hot, humid weekend, but a good one spent with friends.
















dress, cardigan: UO; shoes: vintage
photos by Jackie, NYPD, and myself

You can't go to New York without visiting the MoMA. People need to go see all the original art work and appreciate that our country has them available. Although I went earlier in the year, I couldn't resist and showing my friends everything that the city has to offer including original paintings from Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Dali.
After leaving the MoMA, we walked through downtown and stumbled upon 30 Rock and the NBC Experience Store (bought me a FNL t-shirt). We were on a schedule, which prevented us from going to the top of the Rock among other things.
After much walking, we were hungry and moved on to Little Italy, a strip of Italian restaurants and welcomed to the public. We ate at Benito 1 and enjoyed the outdoors while eating our authentic Italian food.
The last thing on our agenda for the day was to visit the Brooklyn Bridge. We were lucky enough to have such a gorgeous photo background. The sun was the setting, the bridge lights were turned on and it made it for a perfect photo. It was beautiful! Last time I was on this bridge there was a snow storm and we still managed to walk the whole bridge. We asked a couple of girls to snap a photo of all of us and as a returned favor, I snapped a photo with my DSLR and e-mailed it to them. They were from Jersey and were very nice. Thank you!
After hours of getting ready for a date with the night, we walked a couple blocks down to a nightclub called Pacha. Let me tell you...nightlife in NYC is very expensive! What you don't pay for a car in you make up in cover fees and other things. Pacha was a European style nightclub and were open til 4 a.m. It was nice to finally experience the nightlife with girlfriends.








NY Starbucks


















PACHA Nightclub

dress: Forever 21; hat, sandals: UO

Our second day in New York was as hot as the first one, except it rained a little. New York pedestrian traffic is no joke. We walked through Grand Central Station and OMG...we couldn't walk through without bumping into people. It was insane. We managed,however, to walk through SoHo and shop and eat at America's first pizzeria...Lombardi's. I've never tasted such delicious pizza ever! It was an orgasm in my mouth...I wish they could deliver to L.A.
While walking in SoHo, the "Queerballs" group marched through the street chanting their song, "We'e here, we're queer. We're fabulous don't fuck with us." This past weekend was Pride and everyone came out and joined. I really like how their togetherness brings excitement.
In the evening, we hit up Chelsea. We actually went to the Standard to go into Le Bain. While making line, an Italian group asked us to be a part of their group because they needed females to get it. That was out ticket in...you were only allowed if you were on their list. After going in with no cover, we managed to go the french themed roof top (they a little crepe shack) and WOW...it was beautiful. The scenery was amazing. It was very mod and hip. Definitely a place you should go if you are in New York.














"we're here, we're queer. We're fabulous don't fuck with us!"







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outfit 1: dress, blouse: Forever 21; sandals: Target
outfit 2: blouse: Foreign Exchange; shorts: Forever 21; boots: Jeffrey Campbell
photos by Jackie, Isabelle and myself

Our big trip finally came! We successfully arrived at JFK yesterday after a 5hr starving airplane ride (we didn't have time to grab food while waiting in the terminal). Our trip was so early in the a.m. that I didn't sleep because I was packing, eating snacks, and browsing the web (hence, my tiredness).
Anyway, the minute we stepped out of the 757, our clothes stuck to our skin. It was so HUMID and disgustingly HOT! I don't know how people do it...seriously. We showered twice in one day. It's even hotter underground where the subways are.
After we checked in to the Roosevelt Hotel, we freshened up and went out to dinner at Morton's Steakhouse. OMG! Their steak was delicious...especially the Cajun Ribeye. yum! We decided that after consuming an insane amount of calories, we wanted to walk all throughout Times Square...there were thousands of tourists walking and stopping. We heard a ton of different languages and saw thousand of cameras all over. It was ridiculous. Most of the shops close at 11 pm except for Forever 21...they are open til 1am! 1am!! No wonder this is the city that literally never sleeps...sheesh!














dress, blazer, bracelets: H&M; shoes: Aldo; clutch: American Apparel
photos by Jackie and myself

Our planned last day in Boston consisted of shopping on Newbury Street. If I ever had to move out to Boston, I'd choose this area. It's so hip and cosmo. Also, no tax on necessities equal awesomeness!







trousers: target; blouse, parka: Cotton On, scarf: H&M; shoes: Forever21; bag: Michael Kors
photos by John and myself

Plymouth, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. That was our day 3 in Boston. We rented a car and drove everywhere. Got a chance to visit Plymouth rock, the Mayflower II, ate seafood in Cape Cod, drove all throuh Rhode Island to get to Connecticut. It took all afternoon and evening, but it was fun.
















dress: Forever21; hat:UO, shoes: H&M, jacket: Cotton On, purse: Mango
photos by John and myself

Day 2 of our Boston trip consisted of attending the second game of the Cubs vs. Red Sox series. This game was rather interesting...the Cubs scored about 5 runs on the 8th inning. Before going to the game, we went to Cambridge (Harvard square) to do some shopping and to eat at UNO Chicago Grill. Their pizza was soooo delicious! Highly recommend to go there.

















sweater: H&M; trousers: Target; sunnies: UO; bag: Michael Kors
photos by John and myself

Well, our trip to Boston finally came. We were there for five days, but only were supposed to bet there for four. U.S. Airways cancelled our first class reservation back to Los Angeles and were stuck for an extra night...not by choice. Anyways, our first day in Boston consisted of going to Boston Common (garden) and mainly just going to Fenway Park for the Red Sox vs Cubs game. Apparently, it's been about 93 years since they've played each other and that weekend was a big deal. I'm sharing photographs from both parks and my outfit worn for that day.
p.s. I packed for rain because it was supposed to be raining and not be gloomy or sunny.





Fenway Park 5/20/11


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John and his father




tunic, socks, necklace: Forever 21; boots: Dolce Vita for Target; purse: Mango
photos by John and myself.