film beats digital

Polaroids from candy land fiesta

It's like when high-wasted jeans became stylish again. 

Analog film is back!

candy land - sweet 16

Candy land themed SWEET sixteen!

dessert galore (to say the least)

Candy by New York City's most renowned candy store: Economy Candy

 Delicious doughnuts by NYC's famous doughnuttery: Doughnut Plant 

Sweetly yours,

b r o o k l y n  g i r l

Green Initiatives

Plant a tree in our neighborhood for MillionTreesNYC!

"MillionTreesNYC is a initiative to plant and care for one million new trees across the City's five boroughs over the next decade. By planting one million trees, New York City can increase its urban forest—our most valuable environmental asset made up of street trees, park trees, and trees on public, private and commercial land—by an astounding 20%, while achieving the many quality-of-life benefits that come with planting trees. The City of New York will plant 70% of trees in parks and other public spaces. The other 30% will come from private organizations, homeowners, and community organizations." 
At Saint Ann's high school in Brooklyn Heights we care for all of the trees surrounding our block using soil from our schools compost. We feel this is a great way to kick start green initiatives not only at Saint Ann's but also all over the city and country!

Greenly yours,
b r o o k l y n  g i r l

view from above

View from the Empire State Building. 

NYC 

Summer 2013

the september craze

(Left: Narciso Rodriguez--Right: Micheal Kors)

Early September is crazy in the fashion word. From designers to bloggers, everyone is busy celebrating fall's fashion week. This year unable to attend any of the fashion shows, I checked out NYTimes 'Front Row to Fashion' to glimpse at the events. The runways were looking fabulous. Here are two looks I loved. The left (Narciso Rodriguez dress) is fancy, chic and beautiful, the right (Micheal Kors bathing suit) is casual, fun and unusual.

glam4good--fashion and style that matter

GLAM4GOOD 

STYLE THAT MATTERS

Fashion is such a superficial topic but when you GLAM4GOOD it isn't. This past Friday I had the amazing oppurtunity to glam4good at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Glam4good is a non-profit orginazation that gives "life changing makeovers, dramatic giveaways and transformative fashion adventures to everyday heros." Founded by the fashion and style expert Mary Alice Stephenson, glam4good has changed the lives of many women, men and children, living in poverty, through fashion. With the help of Dior Beauty, Ted Gibson Hair, P.S.-I Made This and GLAM4GOOD we set forth to help one hundred at risk teenagers express themselves and get their punk on--inspired by the Costume Institute's Punk Fashion exhibit on display at the MET. It was amazing to see so many talented kids shine with creativity. Every single teenager that walked through the door was full of joy. Making these kids feel just as important as any other was quite inspiring.

Thank you so much to the glam4good team for letting me glam4good!

P.S.

#3 Summertime Activity--Summer Cleaning, if your drawers are overfilling, give some clothes to people who actually need them. 

More to come!

Xoxo Skye

laguna pottery

#2 Summertime Activity--Pottery!

Yesterday I spent the day in Laguna Beach, CA with my sister and some friends. Yes, the beach is spectacular--where we spent most of the day--but as the water started to creep up on us we thought it was time to explore the wonderful town. For the whole month of July, Laguna celebrates the Sawdust Festival, a festival in which everything that is sold has to be handmade. With my sisters amazing art talent and my interest, we ran straight to the pottery booth. As we were celebrating our dads birthday a few days before, my sister and I decided that it would be a great idea to make him some handmade pottery to go with his cute mug we had just gotten for him. Anyways, it was a super fun "artsy" activity that I totally encourage you all to try!

More to come! Hope everyone is enjoying summer!
Xoxo Skye

heart full of polaroids

 #1 Summertime Activity--DIY something on your walls!

With help from my friends, I photographed a handful of Polaroids (using my FujiFilm Instant Mini Camera ) from classes, parties and dinners that happened this year. I didn't want to just put them in a photo book, so I decided to paste them on my wall... Here's the finished heart! Happy Summer!!!

More (summertime activities) to come...

xx Skye

Girl Rising

 

http://girlrising.com/

Previews:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CdMNwhnAOrk 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BJsvklXhYaE

Raising awareness for girls everywhere, this compelling documentary directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, tells the stories of 9 girls from 9 different countries-all over the world-fighting for education and power. "Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world."

vanity

It's all about Fashion–photography and articles...

Power

Put your mind to it and you will always reach your goal.

xoxo gossip girl

xoxo gossip girl... It's really is the end, the last episode was 2 weeks ago. We'll miss you Blaire, you're the one who makes these steps so famous (these days)

beat

Got this portable, wireless Bose sound system for Christmas with a cute red case. Perfect for all occasions. 

Find them here: QVC-Bose Speakers