Polo in New York

Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman

Have you ever seen a polo match? Let me tell you, it's something to experience. If ever you have the opportunity, take advantage of it. My first weekend in New York, I had the chance to attend and assist at a charity polo tournament.
It was a whole other world: Aston Martins casually parked on the grass, women treading carefully with sky scraper heels and delicately balanced creations sitting on their heads, the polo players warming up, the grooms readying the horses, dainty small talk and auction tables with some incredible items (vacations for two to Italian vineyards, first class Asian getaways, designer items)!
Take a look at these photos from the Mashomack Polo Club's International Polo Challenge, 2011. I only wish I took more shots of the women's hats! (Click to zoom)See the little polo player to the very left? So cute! And the men wore great hats as well...
Love the "Press" hat! (Click to zoom)
Yes: red pants with what looked like ducks on them. I've never seen so many men shamelessly dressed in reds and pinks like this fellow!
Hopefully I can get some shots of my aunt's hat at least!

New York Adventures

Hello!!! I'm so sorry for the absence! It has been such a whirlwind in NYC! But I guess there's no surprises there. I started my internship last week and so far it's... okay. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I'm still giving it a chance. Last week I was helping with a start up fashion line called Monika Chiang. It hasn't launched yet so there's not much information about it but stay tuned! The first store is opening in L.A. in September.I was definitely less harassed than Andy but I did have to go running around the city to find a chain and then I was sent to go pick up a purse at somebody's apartment! It felt a little like the Devil Wears Prada but with nicer people.
Over the weekend I got to escape the chaos of the city and help out at a charity polo tournament. It's a whole other world! Aston Martins casually driving on the field with the polo players walking behind, women wearing labels and hats like you wouldn't believe (think along the lines of the royal wedding), men bold enough to wear bright coloured pants, auction items that take you to Saint-Tropez or on a Mandarin Oriental tour of Thailand! More pictures to come but here are two for you...This fancy crowd ate and lunched under this tent while cheering on their polo teams!
I know that's a small taste but more to come!

Water for Elephants

I saw Water for Elephants over the weekend and it was really lovely. I've never been a crazy Robert Pattinson fan but I have to say that he was quite good in this movie. Reese Witherspoon and Christopher Waltz were great as well! But the best part of this film? The stunning visuals of a 1930's circus! The costumes were gorgeous! Sara Gruen truly wrote a beautiful story when she put pen to paper on this novel...How adorable is that elephant!
Such beautiful designs by Jacqueline West (interview via Zappos.com)...

Shiny Shoes

Hello again! I'm trying very hard to get back into routine (not very successful yet). Tomorrow is the celebration of the Epiphany. If you are not familiar with it, this is the day we commemorate the visit of the three Magi to the Baby Jesus.

When I was young, my family and I had the tradition of placing our shoes, all shiny and clean, by the window for the Three Kings to see. If they were sparkling clean, we would receive presents! Since I'm probably a little old to leave my shoes by the windows, I'll just post a few of my favourites here. ;)

Shiny blue and reptile-of some sort-skin pattern? I like.

My fabulous riding boots...

A gift from India...

Birthday treat...

My retired and well used flamenco shoes!

Do I have a shoe addiction? Maybe... :P

Fashionable Horses

Happy Friday everyone! I looked around my room and realized how much I love horses: framed photos, pictures of me riding, a horse blanket, riding boots in the corner... And there's something about horses in fashion shots...Images from WeHeartIt.