The Right Side of the Velvet Rope

So since my arrival in New York City 43 days ago, I've stayed in for a grand total of 3 nights.

If you love going out, NYC is the place to do it! The city really never sleeps; clubs and bars stay open until 4:00 a.m. and the best parties really don't get started till 1:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. Dinners start at 10:00 p.m. and if you get to a club at 11:00 p.m., you're far too early.

The city offers something for everyone. Come to NYC and I guarantee you'll never be bored. You can eat an incredible dinner, go on a gondola ride through central park, watch the sun set over the Hudson from a rooftop bar, have exotic drinks at a random dive bar, sing karaoke, attend a slam poetry session, see a live band play, dance your heart out at the latest "hot-spot" club and party with celebrities, all in one night! How can I promise this? Simple: I've done it!

The city of New York is an incredible and eclectic place. If you know the right spots, you'll be sure to meet a wide array of unique individuals who will greatly enhance and expand your world of interests. Also, come to NYC and you will never be bored again. If you're doing it right, you'll be so busy having after-work cocktails during happy hour, grabbing power lunches with friends, going on dinner dates, attending pre-parties, going to clubs, exploring dive bars, attending after-parties, and jet-setting to the Hamptons for weekend adventures that you won't have a second to catch your breath, let alone even think about boredom!

In the next few posts I'll write personal reviews of the all the venues I've been to, post links to other good reviews I've read, share some helpful tips as to how to schmooze your way past long lines and give ya'll a guide to New York City to ensure that when you come here, you'll be living it up the right way!


keep it classy
xo
alissa

Sex and the City Chic

On a whim a couple of weeks ago, I decided to just pick up & move to NYC for the rest of the summer.

Now, when I told people about my decision, most just called me crazy. I'll admit, my decision was spur-of-the-moment and may have been influenced by one too many glasses of good wine, but my mind was made up.

Four days after I decided to move to NYC (without knowing a single soul in the whole city && without a place to live,) I landed the internship of my dreams, so I decided it was fate for me to go!

Starting June 7th, I'll be interning at the St. John Knits showroom on 5th Avenue. To me, St. John encompasses the true meaning of class, grace and sophistication. The high quality fabric and unique blend of rayon and wool results in an amazing fit for any shape. St. John pieces are classic and timeless, perfect for any occasion!

Also, their website has a cool social networking site.. if you are a fan of the line, join the St. John community && friend me =)

The link is: http://www.sjk.com/community

A few of my favorite St. John images..

Marie Gray, the original designer and founder of St. John, in classic St. John attire!

The adventurous advertising featuring the bold & beautiful Kelly Gray, Marie Gray's daughter

Angelina Jolie for St. John

My favorite image from the most recent campaign

keep it classy
xo
alissa