Today was one of those wonderfully New York days where you are transported into different worlds all within our 13 mile island. The day began with a swim and followed by a stop into the office for meetings. I took an extra minute to stare out of my window and allow myself to be sucked into to the magic of the city. A perk to working in the Empire State building, no doubt.
It was a really productive day where conceptualizing ideas for campaigns, events and partnerships felt like I'm doing exactly what I'm meant to be doing. I pop out for drinks with some new friends and on my way come across this incredible store on Great Jones Street.
Dear Rivington is a visual representation of what I always imagined my life to be like. It's smart, well traveled, stylish, minimal, untraditionally feminine in a corky time traveler sense, open, beautiful and welcoming. I was in awe.
So I walked around the store, touching things, exploring and the shop owner walked up to me. I sort of braced myself for a snooty attitude and an exasperated "can I help you?" but, instead was met with a very friendly yet reserved hello. I told him I was overwhelmed by the utter cool of the store and asked if I could take pictures. He said of course and let me have my little girl in momma's closet moment. Touching everything, trying things on and snapping photo after photo.
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As I am back with my latest “Fashion Authorities†posts for Addition Elle, I went on the hunt for this. So when I peeped not one but TWO plus size denim skirts in a wash or color that I loved, that spoke to my life, at Addition Elle? I KNEW that I had to make this work and twerk. So rather than doing a denim on denim jeans look, I wanted to play with a head to toe denim skirt look that I had seen floating around Pinterest and do it my way!
While in New York for Full Figured Fashion Week, I had the pleasure of meeting a man who has left more than an impression on me. At the Celebrate Your Curves Expo, I had a chance to chat with the new CEO, James Rhee, who has lit a fire, reignited excitement, and has launched Ashley Stewart out of bankruptcy. Â This man left me hyped, excited, and inspired to do more with MY brand and blog- all from a 30 minute conversation he had with me.
Just a few conversations with the team and you know that they are happy, have a renewed sense of ownership, and are inspired by the new leadership- one who has left his mark on me with just a 30 minute conversation. He is already on my kind-of-not-real-but-not-but-it-will-be-real board of advisors (in my head).
Come on and do it Mr. Rhee!
