My dream jobs

People alway ask me what I would do if I had stayed in New York or just if I could do anything...most think I would want to be a designer...so, here's a little peek into what I would want to do...I was inspired to share this after I was so excited watching the OPRAH show today:)
Dream Jobs:
Creative Director like Jenna Lyon's
Fashion Editor to a fab fashion mag like Marie Claire, LUCKY, Bazaar or VOGUE
or just working in the fashion office of a fashion focused department store like Bergdorf Goodman or Henri Bendel...and let's not leave out Saks or Nemans:)


For those of you still going to school and trying to figure out what you want to do...buy the teen VOGUE HANDBOOK...it has all the answers!  And just remember, it's all about having fun doing what you LOVE!

If I Was in NYC Right Now, I Would Apply for This Job...What a Dream JOB!

I just bought a book from Powell's book store in Portland, Oregon on the history of Harper's Bazaar! 

Harper's Bazaar second assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Job/Internship type: 

Full-time

Company/Publication Name: 

Harper's Bazaar

Location: 

New York, NY

Description: 

Harper’s Bazaar is looking for a “Second Assistant” to the Editor-in-Chief.

Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, efficient, energetic; able to anticipate situations and offer preemptive solutions, feel comfortable interacting with high-profile personalities, have excellent phone manner and etiquette. Must possess presentation skills, have excellent computer skills, excellent at multi-tasking and work well under pressure/deadlines. This position will be 100% administrative.

The 2nd assistant is responsible for booking Ms. Bailey extensive travel requirements, scheduling appointments, preparing materials necessary for meetings, updating minis, writing thank you’s, processing invitations, fielding phone calls, expense reports, maintaining library, scheduling cars, correspondence, etc.

Experience: Internship to 3 years of experience working in an extremely fast paced environment (consumer magazine experience a plus), and knowledge of fashion.
Posted 6/16/08.

Contact: 

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS TO THE MAGAZINE PLEASE. Human Resources is handling this search. Please forward a resume and cover letter with your salary requirements (a MUST) to magazineshr1@hearst.com.

OK to mention Ed?: 

Yes

DIY Fashion: Brooches

Brooches are back in a big way...instead of just popping just one on the lapel of your sweater or blouse try some of the following:

Adding a cluster of different brooches to your knit sweater...kinda funky...kinda fun...Idea from Harper's Bazaar Magazine...I tried it at home:)




Closing the cardigan with the brooch-as inspired by the styling on Vera Wang on Oprah discussing her new line at Kohl's Simply Vera by Vera Wang.



Just some other ideas:

Adding the brooch to your Shoes

Adding the brooch to a necklace

Adding the brooch to a key chain

What else can you think of???

Look-a-likes

I totally agree with Harper's Bazaar's stance on being against counterfeit handbags and such...but, is it wrong to have look-a-likes? For someone like me who LOVES the real thing...but, can't always afford it...I have to consider something similar...that is why I can do some of the "look-a-likes"...but, some of them aren't even a consideration...see below.

Right now I am eyeing:

First, I have never shopped at www.metrostyle.com, previously known as Lerner New York, but, this handbag is AMAZING and only $44.99 and is leather...The handbag reminds me of the Chloe handbag that is featured in all of the Fall ads...of course there are the differences...but, it is close enough.



Then, there is Chloe's rendition on the bag:



Second, I have been longing for the Prada shoes that I see in almost every high-fashion magazine spread...that I of course can't afford and am no longer in New York to frequent the fabulous sample sales. But, Nine West, which I haven't shopped at in years has helped us fashionista's experience a fab trend from the runway on a dime, well $79, which isn't bad considering Prada's would be much more.:





Now, there are some I would not even consider,i.e. reinventing, or shall I say sadly trying to knock off an original that can not be replaced, the ballet flat by Tory Burch...don't try this, it just looks tacky. Yes, one is $195 and the other is on sale for only $16.19...but, there is just nothing like the original on this one...just buy a basic ballet if it comes down to it...