London Town.

i promised a few photos from the trip - so here's just a few snapshots from London.  we mainly spent time roaming the city during the day (sans camera most of the time- i was too busy shopping to lug that thing around!) , and spending time with family in the evenings.  with the husband's sister's family living there.  we also got to babysit the niece and nephew for the first time.  and YES they have British accents.  it's pretty cute.  The husband was corrected more than once by them, that they were eating 'biscuits' not 'cookies'.  we did have time to go off to Windsor for a day, as well as check out a play (starring Matthew Fox), and dine at St. John's - the madelines were to die for.   next up - Prague.

-issa

retorné

a quick update - i'm back from my holiday in london and prague!  i promise to update with a few trip photos a bit later!  but it was good fun.. lots of family time mixed in with some exploring and of course shopping.  anyways i hope everyone had a great May... now for June.. and playing catchup.

lookvid #2

pants: walter, blouse/necklace: f21, shoes: prada

being thankful and grateful for a good year...

and wishing all of you a happy thanksgiving!

** wore this to a photo gig at saks.. not just lounging around the house ;)

** check out prettymuchnew and enter 'SAYTHANKS' for 20% off

** saturday is the last day to enter the shopbop giveaway

introducing... the lookvideo.

sweater: thrifted, jeggings/shoes: f21, necklace: gift

so i thought i'd try something different...  instead of photos...  a lookvideo?  yeaaah.. i'm a bit awkward IRL.


WHAT SAY YOU?

HFIG - houston fashion week

Did i mention that during Houston Fashion Week there were two separate hosts holding events?  Well I was able to attend the HFIG show that Thursday which was held outdoors in Downtown Houston.  It featured local up and coming designers, and while it was a vast difference from the high-end shows being held in the Theatre District, it was equally impressive, with events throughout the week that helped raise money for local charities while promoting local designers.  Now enjoy a few photos from the show:

coming up soon a highlight of my favorite designer from this show - kachi designs.

Houston Fashion Week - Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano's spring collection closed out the first night of the Audi Houston Fashion Week.  This was really the one show I wanted to see out of the weeks events..  I mean, i've always been a huge Project Runway fan.. so it was such an honor to be at the show... AND i was able to shoot from the press stand for the show.. so got some good shots.. prepare for photo overload!

oh yeah and i got to meet him the following day!

-issa

Houston Fashion Week - Cesar Galindo, Lyn Devon

Houston finally got its FIRST fashion week (split amongst two separate hosts).  And i was present for the first night of shows of the Audi Fashion Houston event.. The scene may have been a bit heavy on the socialite side, for Houston that was more than expected, but there was not a lack of some pavement stomping fashionistas mixed in.   Cesar Galindo, a designer originally from Houston started the show.. complete with ribbon cutting to kick off the weeks events.

 

The show ended with a standing ovation, as did every show after.  Something you'd rarely get at a fashion week event in another city.  The next show up was Lyn Devon, and I was pleasantly surprised by her cute feminine pieces just ready for spring AND she stuck all her models in flats, adding to the easy wear-ability of all of these pieces.

at first i may have felt a bit uncomfortable at the event.. that i'm not sure i belong here feeling..  but fashion can bring high-end and low-end together.. whether it be in clothes or people.   The night ended with Christian Siriano's spring collection... i'll save that for the next post. :)


-issa