market days

Summer weekends in New York are for adventuring and marking territory. This weekend's conquest was the lower west side area and destinations included Chelsea Market, the Highline and the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District. Celine and I lingered outside of All Saints, picnicked in the shadowy parts of the former elevated train tracks and ambled through Chelsea Market eyeing  the latest Anthro window displays and some seriously decked out cupcakes. And speaking of food, I've started compiling a list of some intern slang that is said a lot in the Marie Claire office for you to munch on:

Board: each editor will have lots of these; they're basically cork boards that allow an organized way to view pulls for shoots. 

EOD: stands for 'end of day'- can be applied to editorial world in general, not just fashion

Pulls: looks from runway shows that editors hope to pull for shoots

Rack: something you should be ready to assemble in under 10 seconds. also, what clothes go on

RT: stands for 'run-through' which is where editors bring in options to fit on models for shoots

Run: an noun and a verb describing an errand and what you're going to do to get there quickly

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Brandy Melville, Jacket: Gypsy Warrior (similar), Shorts: Free People, Boots: Jeffery Campbell, Long Necklace: Brandy Melville, Buddha Necklace: Gypsy Warrior (similar)

yours,

Austen 

elapsed

In the words of Mark from Rent, "I can't believe a year went by so fast." A year ago today, I was a lost little theater major at Muhlenberg. When I left, I didn't know if I was coming back or not because some hopeful part of myself convinced me to take one last shot at my dream school, knowing I had nothing to lose by trying. And as it turns out, I had everything to gain. I scored an awesome job at Free People, interned for CollegeFashionista, directed my own fashion show, and did some awesome shoots for Keep Calm! Shoutout to Celine and Ava especially for helping out with shoots. I'm really so grateful for this past year and grateful to all of the amazing people I met. And now I've moved out of my palace (seriously going to miss the best room/suite ever), packed up all my boxes (okay or I used Free People bags), and am finally home! ...Only to move back in a week. Can't keep me away from the city for too long.

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Brandy Melville, Shorts: Midnight Marauders, Shoes: Jeffery Campbell x Free People, Necklace: Brandy Melville, Arm Cuff: Gypsy Warrior

yours,

Austen 

groundbreaking

I'm looking in the mirror at Free People (obviously I spend my breaks at work trying on clothes) and I am seriously not expecting to like the dress I hesitantly pulled in to my fitting room. But I was determined to shake my comfort zone. Color is not my thing. Prints are not my thing. The two of them together is like the ultimate non-Austen situation. But I have to say, Free People figured out a way to make me love both. When you walk into a Free People store you immediately feel that connectedness that we miss so often in our modern consumer haste. It's refreshing, it's exciting, and it makes you fall in love with orange dresses with purple sunflowers on them.

Photos by Celine duh

5 Reasons to LOVE Free People <3

5 New York City locations, each with their own vibe

4 unique lines within the brand

3 wholesale showrooms

2 hearts that found each other love stories

And over 1 million Instagram followers

Outfit Details: Dress: Free People, Necklace: Topshop (similar), Bag: Free People (similar), Shoes: Free People x Jeffery Campbell

yours,
Austen