the one with the fifteen things

Hey there everyone!
I'm back in sunny California.
The weather greeted us yesterday with open arms, 75 degrees and sunny!

But that was the only good thing about yesterday. Math midterm, spilt coffee and an alarm at 5:45 and class until 8:45 all made sleeping in this morning absolute bliss.

But now I'm up, I would like to share with you the

'Things I've Learned During my Weekend in New York City"

1. Cross walks are merely suggestions. Traffic laws? That's cute. Jay-walking? Go for it.

2. People are nice. I've come across more rude people in Los Angeles than I did in NYC.

3. Layers. Layers are your friends. Until you have to pee / go inside anywhere with central heating.

4. Cabs aren't nearly as expensive as I thought they were going to be.

5. When it's 24 degrees outside and the weather app says it 'feels like 10 degrees', no one cares that your nose is red and running, because there's is too.

6. Sometimes, your fingers freezing off for a really great picture is worth it.

7. Be bffs with the head security guard working the doors at NYFW.

8. Be bffs with Carly cause she can talk her way into anywhere. Including New York Fashion Week.

9. Pizza for breakfast is totally okay. Right Nicole?

10. Black ice is a pain in the ass. Literally.

11. The most random cafes are the best.

13. When the icy wind is blowing in your face- you're not just cold. You're numb.

14. The bathrooms at the Met Opera are great.

15. Defrosting is more painful than freezing.

I had the most amazing time. This past weekend was perfection in every way.

I'd like to thank Carly's Aunt Randy & Uncle Andy for opening their home to us.

My my mom & dad for sending me on this amazing trip.

I'd like to thank Security Guard Dave for letting us through that door.

Mr. Perelman for assigning that library sketching project first quarter that led to Carly and I becoming best friends.

Until next time, New York City!
(We'll be back this September for NYFW SS15, God willing)

I won't be posting this next week because Carly and I will be preparing for a new segment we entitled, "A Week in the Life"

We'll shoot our day to day activities, from Drafting homework, class, ect. And obviously, what we're wearing.

Hope you enjoyed my fifteen things!

-Hannahxx

“It couldn't have happened anywhere but in little old New York.” 

the one with the front row

Hey there, everyone!

So today- our last full day in the city- we decided to try our luck, once again to get into a show. 

We woke up early, grabbed some coffee at Starbucks, and took a bus to the Upper East Side. We then hailed a cab to cross Central Park and found ourselves once again at Lincoln Center. But this time, we were going to get in. 

We walked up to the building that says Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and found our friend, Security Guy Dave. The same one we had spoken to on Saturday. He told us to come back around two- that there might be some chance that we could get into a show. 

So, naturally, we found somewhere warm seeing as it was colder today than yesterday or Saturday. Then found a cute restaurant bakery called EuroPan for lunch. We sat and talked for a few hours until it was time to make it back to Lincoln Center. Dave let us in. 

Obstacle One, check. 

The second part was getting a ticket to pass through the doors into the 'Lounge'- a large room with promoters and such that connected the Pavilion and the Salon- the two rooms that hold shows.  After about an hour of waiting, and two new friends- we were able to get a Standing Ticket. 

We saw Katya Leonovich's show in the the Pavilion- even with Standing Tickets, we sat front row. It was incredible. 

After the show, we sat at a Bistro in the Lounge and ate Texas Style Chili. The Irony.

We then tried our luck at another show. Reem Acra. If you don't know, google it. Now. 

We knew that the chances of getting Standing Ticket were slim to none. We were even considering just leaving. But, on a final attempt, we were able to get Standing Tickets. 

But that's not even the best part of the story. 

Carly Nicole and I, three girls from Los Angeles who, on a whim and some cheap flights, decided to go to New York City to maybe get into some shows. 

We sat front row. 

Normal people just don't get to do that. Like ever. 

The lady asked Carly, "Would you mind filling these seats in the front row?" 

To which Carly replied, "Sure!" Duhhhh

We then died. 

Then, the show, entitled Midnight in Paris ( as if it wasn't perfect enough already )

started. 

And one of my favorite models, Jac Jagaciak opened the show. 

I loved the ENTIRE collection. 

It was the best fifteen minutes of my life. 

It made up for not getting into any shows on Saturday. It made up for the enormous and painful blister on my left heel. It made up for not feeling my toes and fingers for 89% of this trip. 

When the show ended, I was on the verge of tears. 

You don't understand. Sitting front row and New York Fashion Week for a Fall/Winter show doesn't just happen for any one. 

& I did.

If I ever had any doubt about wanting to work in this industry. Or any doubt about wanting to pursue modeling, it has all vanished into thin air. 

I'm so incredibly happy. 

Now look at pictures: 

this picture was an accident- but I loved the way it turned out

 & now, Reem Acra

mind you- I took all of these with my iPhone.

recognize her?

one day, I'll be walking that runway 

 thank you for scrolling!
it really means a lot!

 check out Carly's coverage of our day at :
http://www.sydneytolosangeles.blogspot.com

-Hannahxx 

"Would you mind filling these seats in the front row?" - my favorite person ever in the world I love her. 

the one with day two

hey there everyone! today was a great day.

We went to Queens to eat lunch/brunch with Carly's grandparents, sister and aunt & uncle. Carly's grandpa is an incredibly talented draftsmen, and we were able to see some of his work, which was really interesting.

After the drive back into the city, we chilled for a while, then went out to dinner with Shaina, Carly's sister, in China Town.
As we walked out the door, it started to snow.
Not gonna lie, I would have been really disappointed if it didn't snow while I was here.

So Authentic New York Chinese food, very awesome.
Then we walked to Little Italy to Ferrera's- a really adorable pastry shop. I had my first cannoli. Verdict? So good.

Then we walked a couple more blocks - in the snow mind you- to the subway. We then made it to Union Square to walk some more blocks - still snowing- to meet Carly's friends James and Kylie at Max Brenners- a chocolate-atorium. It was SO amazing. Carly & I split a chocolate fondue for two. It was just as amazing as you think it would be.

Then we walked to the NYU dorm that James & Kylie live in. Coming from FIDM, Nicole, Carly and I kept saying, "Wow, this is soooo college."

Jame's roommate asked us, "What, do you guys like, not go to college?"

To which we replied, "You just don't understand."

We then walked home to conclude our New York City Day 2 on our respective blogs.

So, the moment you've all been waiting for- pictures!

Does anyone even read all of this besides my mom? Im genuinely curious. I even break up wheat I say in to tiny paragraphs so it doesn't look so daunting. You're welcome.

I digress- here's the pictures from NYC Day 2!

I now interrupt the incredible pictures that Carly took at brunch with some okay looking iPhone photos.

the above is a very true statement 

look who I found at the NYU dorms! 

see? snow. 

Before we left for brunch, we were able to head up to the rooftop to take some pictures: 

 & now- what I wore! plus Nicole & I being adorable and trying not to fall

shoes: zara // jeans: gap // sweater: thrifted // coat: // scarf: zara

thanks for scrolling!

-Hannahxx

"I'm too tired to look for a clever and witty quote." - me, ten minutes ago.