Tis' the season for...window dressers!

My book of the moment, Simon Doonan's Confessions of A Window Dresser, is a great book to read right in time for the fun holiday season. One thing that I absolutely love about living in New York City is looking at all the department store holiday windows come alive. Doonan, the amazing Creative Director of Barney's New York, tells a great story of how he came to be one of the best known window dressers in the world. His story is funny, encouraging, and inspiring for anyone that's not quite sure what they want to do in life. Doonan wasn't really sure what he wanted to do but he knew he was destined for greatness. I love that he took advantage of just about every opportunity given to him. He's just doing what he loves...you got to love that!

What you think about my new frames?

I found out about this great eyeglass company called, Warby Parker, from my husband. In his beloved GQ magazine a few months ago, he read an article about an eyeglass company that allowed you to "test" frames at home before buying them free of charge. The frames cost only $95 and get this....the lenses are FREE! I know crazy right? But that's not all, they also donate a pair of eyeglasses to someone in need for every pair of eyeglasses they sell :) Needless to say, since the GQ magazine plug, their demand for "testing" frames at home has become overloaded. But for this lucky New Yorker, they have a showroom in the city now. I was able to go and try on all the frames and decided on the above style...what do you guys think? All orders are done online so you'll have to wait to see what I look like wearing my new spectacles...but if I don't like them for some reason, I get 30 days to return them. How sweet is that?!

Halloween NYC 2010

 Me as "Medusa"

 "Rachel Zoe"

 "Avatar"

a toddler as "Chucky"

Oh how I love Halloween...especially in a fun city like NYC! Anyone can throw on a scary mask but I love when people get really creative with their costume. Above are a few of my favorites from yesterday and my costume as well. I really liked the idea of making my hair look like snakes and putting snakes in my hair. The funniest and creepiest was the little kid dressed up as "Chucky"...wearing no mask, no wig! Hope your Halloween was fun, safe, and memorable. Time to start thinking of the costume ideas for next year :)