cookielicious

it would be a shame to not divulge in the details of the most amazing chocolate chip walnut cookie ever consumed in history on the night which it actually happened...yes, tonight i had the world's (or at the very least nyc's) greatest chocolate chip walnut cookie.  (pictured above) the heavenly delight was monstrous.  just a beast. are we getting the picture here?  it weighed in at about 120 pounds - at least it felt as big as me.  it was inevitably finished in 3.2 minutes, but it was enough to call it a night.  that was quite literally my dinner.  a small cup of milk and a chocolate chip cookie from bobby flay famous Levain bakery - $5.  feeling the completely euphoric experience of melty ooey gooey chocolate blended with walnuts and just barely under-baked dough: priceless.  thank god i don't live on the upper west side - i'd definitely be paying for it.

closing, turning, starting

"i got the right to put up a fight, but not quite 'cause you cut off my light.  but my sight is better tonight, and i might see you in my nightmare...well how did you get there?  'cause we were once a fairytale, but this is farewell, yeah...i got my life and it's my only one...i got the night, i'm running from the sun, so goodnight, i made it out the door...after tonight, there will be no return.  tell everybody that you know... that i dont love you no more...and thats the 1 thing you know, that you know...i got you out my mind...and i dont see you with me no more...tell everybody that you know...thats the 1 thing that you know." - kanye west, 808s & heartbreak

see you in my nightmare... befitting doesn't even begin to describe the track that still gets me through the moments that stand still in time.  the moments when you reflect, good or bad.  in those moments, the recovery song is the above.  the time to say goodnight is now... the time to admit defeat, step aside and move on is now.  every time i encounter a moment of reflection, i keep in mind this encapsulation of true spirit and attitude as well: i made it out the door, there will be no return. tell everybody that you know.  because that is the bottom line.  good or bad.   

thank god the blessed end of the week has come.  rejoice.  no, really.  fridays are fabulous, give me an extra hour of work!  make me stay till 10!  have me do another rack of returns!  pile on some more looks for me to search for in the millions of racks we have!  go head!  go heeeead!! its okay, its all good, cuz its friday :)  and when i get home, i have 3 days of re-coop time to detox from all the glamified glam glam at work!  i hope you have a fabulous end to your week, dont let anything get you down or get in the way of your completely self-involved, inner shining beacon of happiness for reaching the long awaited end of the work/school week :)  make someone smile!

oh hot damn, vivienne tam

i had the lovely task of visiting the vivienne tam boutique tonight to see the fall 09 collection.  a few stops down to grand street, and some blocks walked in the rain (eh, cobblestones=big huge puddles) led me past china town and little italy and right down to mercer street. once i got past the velvet rope (complete with bodyguard), and the heidi-esque sweetheart at the door who was checking in guests, ("madeline andrews for glamour" got me in), i found myself lost in a chic and trendy little boutique filled to the brim with socialites sipping on champagne.  i could see the general motion of the room leading straight back to the left where the bar was overflowing with bubbly and visitors picking up the bubbly :)  they swanked around, sipping their glasses and after gushing about each other's attire (shoes, skirts and otherwise) they'd glance over at the models standing statuesquely in the fall 09 collection.  poor things, they probably needed a cube of cheese right around that time of the night - lord knows all they had was a raisin and lettuce leaf today so they could look skeletal perfect in the dress they'd be displaying.  after making my way through the magnificent mob of socialites, i quickly snapped a few shots for my fashion editor and without even finding the time (or space) to take off my winter coat, i realized there was no need to get comfortable, i was in & out in just a few.  with no one to "catch up" with, and no glass to refill (or, FILL for that matter) i happily made my way through the crowd and back to the rainy cobblestones streets.  its definitely a treat to get out of the office, especially during fashion week.  just to find myself in the presence of these people is somethin else. ;o)   all in all, vivienne's collection was ta-DA darling, i hearted a couple of her dresses for sure!  not sure if im willing to go cheese-eater to fit it the way those models do, but definitely worth trying on in a size 2.  

sei bravissimo, tony!

a fashion snnnnack, if you will.  testament to my second row (i know, wow) thrill.

fashionite

mercedes-benz fashion week is midway and moving quickly!  and tonight?  i will be a witness to the madness :)  i was offered a ticket to the tony cohen show by glam's market editor since no one was available (schedules are beyond packed for everyone in the fashion dept) between shows.  scooore!  takin the left overs, loves it.  more to come... 

my weekend of romance LOVE

love love love love love.  it was seemingly everywhere this weekend.  but was it really?  or was there proof of an excessive holiday which begs to express a "sincere" emotion through pricey dinners, big bouquets of roses and $7 hallmark cards?  i never quite understood the unsignificance of one day being singled out as a day of "love."  papi had it right when he said he doesn't like to spend on roses just because society tells him to.  he does nice things to show his love and affection any other unexpected day.  refreshing, someone who doesn't like the hallmark holiday.  i used to like it, i won't lie its nice to get flowers and chocolates, but this year i experienced something rare - true love.  valentines day landed on a saturday this year, which as you know saturday mornings in the city are my absolute favorite - church at advent hope.  87th b/w park & lex is where you can find me on a saturday spent in the city.  i realized that love has been a part of my life every single day, no card or rose needed to prove it, and this weekend was no different.  sooo i didn't get showered with gifts and texts from ONE person - i got texts all day from SEVERAL people - people who all really truly love me.  love is love, wether it comes from a romantic relationship or familial relationship or just friendship, it comes in all forms and im glad to be experiencing the warm embrace of the love that matters most in my life - that of my friends and family.  not to mention mr. chocolate chip cookie definitely came through for me along with the princess diaries, how to lose a guy in 10 days, the break-up, and monster in law (movie marathons are the best).  celebrate your love, wherever it roots from, and know that above all, He loves us most.