Backstage was some version of organized chaos. On the surface, it seemed like everyone was running around in a mess of tulle, makeup and in some state of undress. But when you looked closer, every designer had their station, every model was readying for her turn on the runway and the make-up artists consulted the stack of face charts for each look. An assistant checked me in for my showcase and thrust a lanyard over my head to grant me access to backstage. I walked past secu

The months leading up to New York seemed to drag on forever. And, as with most things you’re looking forward to, in a blink of an eye I was dragging my carry-on through Sky Harbor. Five hours later, we landed in New York and got in the shuttle. Driving through the streets you can actually feel the energy from the crowds seep through the windows. I felt tired from the long travel day, but all of a sudden, I was wide awake. We checked into the hotel as quickly as possible, and

pants via Torrid | cropped top via Leith @ Nordstrom {similar} | heels via Sam Edelman {similar} | bag via Chanel | pink hair via Bumble and Bumble Spraychalk in Blush | sunglasses via RayBan Flash Lens Aviators in Blue | I can remember the first time I wore a cropped top. It was the early 90’s and the high school I attended made us wear uniforms – kilts, polos, cardigans – the standard. Every once in a while we’d have a “free dress” day and the entire student body would rejo