the one with my first day in New York

Hey there everyone!
Good Morning from Manhattan!

If you're wondering: Yes, it's cold. Yes I'm freezing, and no, I don't ever want to leave.

For my first day in the City ever, yesterday was a long one.

We arrived at JFK at 5:30 a.m.
Which was like 3 a.m Los Angeles time and 4:30 Texas time.
We split a taxi to Carly's Aunt Randy's apartment in Manhattan, ate a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, and then proceeded to pass out for several hours.

We woke up in a New York State of Mind. (I don't even know if I'm comfortable with the cheesiness of that statement, but whatever.)

We got dressed, which was a process in itself. As a South Texas girl and honorary Californian, layers translates only to cakes, parfaits and onions ( if you got that Shrek reference, I love you).

So several leggings, t-shirts and socks later, we braved the cold for a few blocks, all the way to Mariellas, a pizza place.

Now, pizza has never been my food of choice. Carly and Nicole know that, but insisted I try some New York pizza, and I'm very glad I did. It was delicious, and also my breakfast.

Then we bee-lined right back to Aunt Randy's apartment to warm up before once again braving the cold, this time for something more important than pizza. Something so important that I was willing to not only walk in the cold, but stand still in the cold for several minutes:

We got coffee.

Then, we had a photoshoot, naturally. We shot a look down an adorable side street.

We then went back to Aunt Randy's to warm up before catching a cab to Lincoln Center.
Now, Aunt Randy lives on the East Side of Manhattan, and Lincoln Center is on the West Side, so we drove past Madison Ave., and through Central Park, and then arrived at the mecca of NYFW.

Naturally, we took many pictures.

After hanging around, people watching and sweet talking, we warmed up in a near by Starbucks.
Then, thanks to Nicole, were able to go to a super awesome lookbook event in the East Village hosted by Toni & Guy and Gypsy Warrior.

Then, it was time for dinner with Carly's sister Shaina, who lives in the city and her friends. Carly thought we should really get the New York feel and walk to the restaurant. So, we walked. For like 30 minutes.
I was SO NUMB. I couldn't feel my fingers. My toes. I forgot I even had ears. My face itself was so numb when I spoke, it felt as if I had several shots of novocaine. It was kinda hysterical.

When we finally arrived at the restaurant, a really awesome Italian place called Via Della Pace.
Wall to wall people it was loud and dark and warm and the food was incredible and I loved it.

Though we weren't tired at all, it was already late. We took a taxi back to Aunt Randy's and surveyed the contents of our awesome swag back front the #LookbookSalon, and edited pictures until 2 in the morning.

It was a long, amazing day.

So now, I bring you my New York Day One pictures! Enjoy!

 

And now, obviously, what I wore!

shoes: zara // boyfriend jeans : gap // sweater: F21 // scarf : zara // beanie: zara kids // blazer: vintage

Thanks so much for scrolling! Hope you enjoyed!

More pictures to come, trust. 

Until next time,

-Hannahxx 

"There's something in the New York air that makes sleeping useless." -Simone De Beauvoir

the one with the launch party

Hey everyone!
Last night was many months in the making.
Much more for those on the Board than for me, I assure you- but I had known about my FIDM Mode cover since around September- so finally seeing it in person was incredible.

For those of you who don't know about the FIDM Mode- it's the school's fashion magazine, "made for students, by students."

Everything from layout & design, to styling, and photography - 100% student done. It's amazing the work and dedication those Board Members put in.

The Launch Party was held in a Penthouse Salon called Vertigo across the street from FIDM.

It was very L.A.

Here are some pictures I've gathered!
Enjoy!

me- recreating my face on the cover.. flipped upside down- or right side up? 

Well, in a few hours, I'm on a plane to New York City and I couldn't be more excited. Last night was a great start to my weekend.. which was slightly interrupted by class and a midterm I found out about at midnight, but it's back on track. 

My next post will be from the East Coast! (it was an accident, I swear.) 

Thanks so much for scrolling! 

If you want a copy of the magazine & you're here in LA, go get one! 

& If you're back home and want a copy, get in line. My mom wants 15. 

-Hannahxx

"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world." C.S Lewis 

the one with inspiration

hey there everyone!

So, this Friday night Carly, Nicole and I will be hopping on a plane to New York City!
Last night after slaving over our Drafting homework- Carly came over and she helped me put together outfits for our short stint in The Big Apple.

But let's face it. As much as I plan and prep and organize, I am not physically, emotionally or mentally prepared for the Polar Vortex.

Yesterday leaving the Annex and walking- not to my apartment- to Carly's car, it was 50 some degrees out in DTLA. & I was really cold.

I've never seen snow and the coldest I've ever endured was around 30 degrees in which I was bundled up under my covers with the heat cranked up.

I'm going to freeze.

But no matter- I'm very excited.

Polar Vortex COME AT US.

photo by me // kate spade phone case (now where have I heard that before....) || typo pen || anthro mug & journal //

courtesy of style.com

thanks for scrolling!

I'll try to post as much as I can while I'm in NYC.
But if I don't post here, you know I'm gonna blow up instagram. {@vivalahannah}

have any tips for me when braving the snow? comment below & let me know! ( see what I did there )

lots of love, Hannahxx

"Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future... This is known as Fashion Week." -Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

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the one with the flowers

Hey there everyone! TheLALady is no longer.
I felt that the LA Lady linked me too much to one place. In a couple of years- I might not be in Los Angeles any more. I don't know where I'll be.

So now I'm Kick Up Your Heels.
Kick Up Your Heels will continue to be a Lifestyle blog- mainly a photo diary to keep everyone back at home up to date on my life. But I'm going to really try to intagrate more Fashion.

To me, Kick Up Your Heels is all about making the most of all oppourunities - whether it be kicking up your heels on a dance floor, the city streets or on the coffee table with a cuppa and a good book.

Thanks to my dad- I've got a really great camera- his old one. But it works perfectly. Thanks Papa! Shout out to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CNunezIMAGES/223976997620094?ref=br_tf

Today, the lovely Carly Beth, Billie Jane & I ate brunch at a cute place in West Hollywood called Laurel Hardware. It was originally an actual Hardware store- but rennovated to a cute restaurant & bar that's open on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch.

After eating- we went to a Farmer's Market off of Melrose Ave., bought some fresh flowers and shot a look.

So here you go:

 photos by Billie N. 

Necklace - J.Crew // Sweater - Gap // Pants- Zara Kids // Shoes- Zara // Bag- Ora Delphne

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Until next time,

“Then tell Wind and Fire where to stop," returned madame; "but don't tell me.” 
― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities 

-Hannahxx

*P.S- check out Billie & Carly's new blog:

http://www.sydneytolosangeles.blogspot.com *