Another day, another manicure: RGB Cosmetics in Dusk, a gunmetal grey with iridescent purple undertones. It’s not out until fall but here’s a similar(ish) color.
I won’t be disingenuous and say that “Oh, no one cares where you went to college, it doesn’t matter one bit.” Yes, people who go to Ivy League colleges in the US (the equivalent, I suppose, of Oxbridge in the UK) have a minor edge in that they have that glossy name on their CV’s. But, honestly, what it comes down to at the end of the day is your work ethic, attitude, street smarts, and personality. I’ve had interns from the best colleges in the world—who haven’t had the aforementioned qualities—and have had interns who’ve gone to community colleges who have. Quality, passion, and drive will always win. (And superior organizational skills). My advice to you is to network as much as you can—talk to your school’s alumni office and see who they can connect you to—and begin interning as soon as you feel ready to. You will have the incredible advantage of going to school in one of the major fashion cities in the world. Supplement the education you receive at your university with all that the city has to offer. Good luck!
These leather Comme des Garcons Play sneakers are so cute, I can’t even properly articulate how much I want them. They’re out next week at the NYC store, may I kindly suggest that you get on the list now?
For some reason, this giant arrow I spotted in Chelsea reminded me of those horrid “I’m With Stupid” t-shirts once popular with fraternity brothers and younger brothers around the world. Shudder. That said, if there were a shirt that said “I’m with Phillip Lim” I could totally get behind that because that’s what I’m wearing (top and shirt. Shoes by COS, clutch by Celine).
PS: want to attend the CFDA Awards (and see designers like Phillip IRL!)? Check out their contest on Instagram!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a quote but, well, Victoria Beckham + spot-on message = a must-do. I have to say, 99 percent of the people I work or have worked with are hardworking, completely focused, intense, demanding of perfection, yes, but ultimately grounded. When I do encounter 1 percenters with ego, entitlement, general rudeness manifesting in a “Do you know who I am?” attitude, it’s always bewildering to me. The industry is so, so small and when people act a fool, it’s remembered. So! Never, ever get ahead of yourself. That’s my thought of the day.
These vaguely nautical, totally chic Illesteva sunglasses are on my summer wishlist in a very major way.
Alessandro International, a new nailpolish brand that manicurist Myrdith McCormack used on me a few weeks ago, kindly (very kindly) sent me what feels like every.single.color of theirs. Happy Tuesday to me ^_^
I’m impressed—and you sound like you’re on the right track. Even if none of your products are explicitly labeled “Anti-Aging Cream For People Who Don’t Want To Look Old”, I’m sure they’re infused with antioxidants, vitamins, proteins, and other ingredients that are healthy-skin staples. And, honestly, the most important thing you’re doing is setting up a consistent routine. That’s the hardest part and what most people dilly-dally over. “But it’s so much… work!” people mutter or they’ll dejectedly ask “What’s the point?”: I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. So much of skincare is being consistent. Skin, like a potted plant, needs to be fed and watered regularly. Anyway, I’ll get off my soapbox to answer your questions: a) I personally don’t use a neckcream. But I do make sure to put SPF on it every single day (and ditto for the backs of my hands (and face, obviously)). b) don’t ever smoke. c) add a retinoid to your daily routine. It’s the only ingredient that every single one of the many dermatologists I’ve ever met agree on and like an insurance policy for your skin—you won’t have immediate results (but when you’re 35 you’ll be very glad you’ve been using one). Keep up the good work!
I need another pouch like I need a hole in my head, but this Marc by Marc Jacobs iridescent number is really fantastic. Perhaps I can justify the expense if I chalk the purchase up to organization & office supplies?
As promised, here’s another installment of Beauty Confidential (wherein I break down every single thing I use in painstaking detail). Now, the truth about my hair is that I’ve always, always wanted delicious typical Asian hair (thick, lustrous, black). Instead, I have fine, bleh, and medium brown (!) hair. What! I know, sigh. I wrote a whole article about my hair routine in ELLE (read it here). In any case, here’s what I used on it this morning to fake delicious typical Asian hair:
I use a Sultra blowdryer, brush it out with a Mason Pearson, and done (whew)!
Nailpolish is one of the best obsessions, in my opinion, since it’s a ridiculously fun and (fairly) inexpensive way to stay on-trend each season. Note the aforementioned word “fairly” because if you buy, say, thirty polishes a season, that can quickly add up cost-wise too. If you have friends who you’re rather certain are nail fungus-free (sorry to go there, but it’s true), may I suggest a seasonal polish swap? And I actually really, really love drugstore brand nailpolishes: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure is my favorite. The brush head fits my nails perfectly and I have literally applied the polish in the back of a moving taxi (en route to a fashion show!) effortlessly. I also love L’Oreal Paris’ colors, they’re always on trend and the formula is super shiny.
And, as for your second question, depends what industry you’re applying to. Finance (& similarly stuffy ones): be low-key. Fashion: go for it, but exercise chic restraint.
This is indeed a clutch fashioned in the shape of my favorite French pastry: the golden, flaky croissant. I wonder if Charlotte Olympia would consider making ones shaped like my two other favorite French pastries: the chocolate croissant and the millefeuille… (Yes, I was hungry when I wrote this post. That said, I’m always hungry).
Slightly spendier top and shoes (Marc Jacobs for both) paired with my beloved Whistles full leather skirt.
