New York With Dr. Joe

Isn't it crazy how small the world is? Dr. Joe (left) and I ran in to his sister, who lives in Europe, in Midtown Manhattan, completely by chance. I love it!

While I was visiting Dr. Joe sold one of the below photos (for the low price of $10k).
Don't worry, even Susan Sarandon owns one.

Oh the reasons I love New York... One, the awesome signs:
Why yes I would love a vodka slice!

Who doesn't love a good tossed salad? Thank you 34th st!

Other reasons I love NY.... SHOES!!

The above heels + cobblestone = death wish

I'm pretty confident the above pictures summarizes my trip quite eloquently. Dr. Joe (see more of his fine art conservation photography, and read all about the wonderful, charitable things he does here) was by boss in Miami, and was up at his condo in the city for the week. Therefore, what better excuse to go up to NY?! And what better host?! He walked me around Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, we went to art galleries in SOHO, and he took me to some of the best restaurants in New York! Everything a tourist should see. And of course being in SOHO, I had to get some shoes! You would have thought the above cobblestone that covers SOHO would have been a deterrent to buying heels, but when Dr. Joe and I walked by the Steve Madden window display, we both stopped in awe. I ended up getting the Alicce and the electric blue Kerrin. Good choices I would say, and the only souvenirs I ended up with. I'm ok with that :) All and all, a complete blast and a success of a trip!

Christian Siriano Designs Heels For Payless

Christian Siriano for Payless. Photo: Imaxtree courtesy New York Magazine article

I've been waiting since last December when Project Runway 4 winner Christian Siriano first announced plans to debut an accessories line for Payless at Fashion Week. Well, the time is upon us, coming next month the designer will premier his line of Egyptian-inspired footwear (and some bags) that range from $24 to $45.

Siriano said:
“I’m so excited to design and create with such an amazing brand that is all about fashion and trend, but most importantly, is also about affordability. I can’t wait to see how Payless will take the high-end shoes and bags I’m designing for the runway and turn them into pieces that everyone can buy. I’m all about the runway and the sidewalks!”

Though I have to say, I am a little nervous about what he said when asked how the above runway version will be different from the shoes sold in stores. Payless better not old lady them up!! We all know how much I love my 7 inch heels...

"The Payless shoes are definitely modified to make them more wearable, but they are very similar. I designed the runway shoes with Payless, so don’t think that the retail shoes will be inferior in any way. The Payless customer wants an everyday shoe, not something they can wear just once. You can see that the retail shoes are dramatic enough with the color and the details. They don’t need to be 7 inches high for drama. They have enough drama on their own."

None the less, I can't wait! :)