Slow Down Sunday

Early Sunday Morning, Zac and I decided to visit our old church in Brooklyn. After getting dressed we headed towards our local bus stop and learned the bus wouldn't come for another 30 minutes and 86'd the whole idea. As an alternate plan, we headed to see my Grandparents and basque in whats left of the 50 degree weather.

Childrens Place Woven Shirt,
Children's Place Vest,
H&M Men's Bow Tie,
Tumble N' Dry Jeans
Zara Leather Desert Boot

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New Hair! New Year!

For the past 4 years I've worn the SAME EXACT hair style!

As I breezed through my Facebook pictures and bored myself from the lackluster side swept bangs, I realized it was time for a true change.

My hair has been natural for quite some time meaning:

-NO relaxer

-NO texturizer

-NO perms
With that, I decided to join the kinky-curly crew and embrace my naturally beautiful hair.

 For the past week, I've been trying the Bantu Knots and manipulating my natural curl patterns to see where it takes me. The entire has been quite interesting but I thank GOD everyday that my Mum is a hairstylist... Lord KNOWS the outcomes may have been truly TRAGIC, lol

Wish me luck as I figure out how this works.

I need products to try out...

ALL recommendations will be greatly appreciated :)

enjoy your weekend!!

SoHo wit My Lisa

For the past 3 weeks, my DARLING little cousin Lisa (Melisa) has crashed into New York and brought some well needed excitement to my dreary days.

My Lisa (Melisaaaaa) happens to be a creative cluster of amazingness... Graphic Designer, Model, and maker of great drawings. 

To get her re-acclimated to the Big Apple, we've gone on quite a few escapades throughout the city but more recently, my mother, Lisa, and I spent a Ladies Day Out with lunch and shopping in SoHo.

Funny Faces at lunch time

MAJOR sale shopping at H&M

Awkward moments during shoot time... I'm the worst!

Me: Zara Vamp Heels, Levi Legging Jeans, Forever 21 Studded Top, Urban Outfitter Blazer, Zara Parka Jacket

Follow her on instagram @Medousv

Farewell to The Gap

This year gave me quite a bit to look forward to.

I was lucky enough to be hired to work with one of the most well-received stores in the Downtown Brooklyn area, gain an unexpected promotion within my arrival and learn some overwhelming news along the way.

The store I most recently said farewell to will now share farewells themselves.

The Flatbush Avenue Gap at Kings Plaza will be closing down.

It's quite a surprise to hear.
The store that once housed a beautiful variety of Men's, Women's, Kids, and Baby clothing will no longer be. Loyal customers will now have to travel as far as Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, or 17th and 5th, considering the unfortunate closing of South Street Seaport from Hurricane Sandy.

Originally, Kings Plaza was the shoppers destination for local Brooklynites and Gap was the place to find your must have basics. As the economy changed and gentrification reared its head, the need for the mall changed. Security tightened up as rambunctious after school shoppers participated in unfortunate mayhem and assisted in the downgrade.

I was given the opportunity to work with wonderful people and learned more humbling and lifelong  lessons there than at any other Flagship location in my 5 year Gap history. I applaud and salute the ten year team and those who desired to make a difference.

The store may be closing its doors as early as the 26th of January.

Word on the street is, alongside Gap's inability to make quota, the property owners were not interested in downsizing and rebuilding the space and may be utilizing it as a Food Court.

How strange is that?

Here are a few pics of Gap Kings Plaza- hard work and merchandising.

My VERY first window set on my 2nd day of work at Gap Kings Plaza Sept 2011

What I like to call "React to Sell Through" Floor Change after a big sale with limited merch

Window change for Gap Kids and Baby Gap

Quick moves made during power hours in Women's Dressy Dept

Playing dress up in KP fitting room

A beautiful window set by Annalee, Jessica, and Myself

Fun Updating window presentation for GapKids

What is your reaction to Gap at Kings Plaza's closing? Is it well needed or could it just use re-vamping?

Just Can't Let Go!

Zac has been growing all too quickly!

I haven't been all too brave as far as letting him start school. 

I know it sounds a bit silly but, I find that the more kids are exposed to... well... OTHER kids, they can become slightly... different.

I'm somewhat nervous of Zac picking up phrases or habits I don't support at home.

As unrealistic as that sounds, I fought my fears and took my chipmunk to experience a trial day at a neighboring day care I grew up in.

Although I didn't show up in time, here's the gear I intended him to wear, lol

Baby Gap Hat, H&M Bow-tie, H&M Button Down, Baby Gap Crew Neck Sweater, H&M Skinnies