Outfit: All Tomorrow's Parties

The highlight of the day today was receiving these wonderful pieces from Pepa Loves. They are just my style and I can't wait to work with more of them! I have a lot of plans for these and studio photo shoots with lots of color! It certainly doesn't feel like fall, yet. I am sticking to my iced coffee even though everyone is drinking their pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. I can't get enough of cold brewed coffee with extra half & half... it's a guilty pleasure of mine. 

outfit details:
Dress: c/o Pepa Loves

Head Scarf: Vintage, my Mother's

Wedges: Ecote

Knee Socks: American Apparel

Gloves & Purse: vintage

Sunglasses: c/o Sunglass Warehouse

I feel like I am starting to adjust to living in New York City.... I am planning to go home in October for my cousin's wedding, so it's nice to look forward to something. How is the beginning of September treating you? Are you already going nuts with pumpkin flavored foods? Haha!

love, polly

Outfit: Hot Child in the NYCity

 So, I've been living in New York City for three weeks now. I found a clean, large room with a nice family and their 3 year old child in Washington Heights which is North of Harlem on the island of Manhattan. As long as you're on the island, you're technically considered to live in Manhattan... to think of it as an island is yet another story in it's entirety! It's humid like an island, that is for certain! I've been kept pretty busy and creative at Lori Goldstein's office the past three weeks, and I am excited to see what is coming next week at Lori's office for NYFW! My first year being involved with NYFW is a total dream so far... You better believe that I'll be hightailing it to the area the shows are being held just to see everyone! These shoes have been a perk about my internship,too! I moved to New York with only one pair of shoes... it was a little rough. My bagpack was FULL and so heavy and it was SO humid in the city- I could hardly stand it. Many are incredibly genuine and caring people who are willing to lend you whatever they can possibly help you with. It's not an easy thing to fathom upon college graduation- but thankfully I have another job stitching at a costume shop called iLuminate which is so fun!...

 Also, do you remember watching the episode of Sex and the City titled 'Hot Child in the City'? I've loved that show so intensely ever since high school (circa 2007). I love that episode, too... I love the random things that happen while living in NYC!

Outfit details: 

shoes: Zara

dress: clothing store in Washington Heights

belt: vintage

love, polly

Paulie Antiques featured in the Taylorville Breeze Courier Newspaper today

I am happy to share this article from the Breeze Courier of my hometown today. It reveals a little more about my childhood and past. My friend Laura Wolfe wrote it and I was happy to do the interview a few days ago. Happy Sunday! What are your plans today?

love, polly

My work with hydrangeas

It's definitely not a secret that I love to use hydrangeas in my work, and I'm missing them a lot right now. Wild hydrangeas are the most beautiful flower I know. I thought I would archive a few of my photo shoots using hydrangeas for you tonight..... enjoy!

1. My styling for Emily Otnes' album cover

2. My styling with Bella Ritz

3. Gifts

4. My styling with Liv Black

5. My styling with the Wentworth sisters

6. Spray painting hydrangeas for decoration

7. My styling in Winter 2011 with the Wentworth sisters

8. Room decor

9. Self portrait

10. Decoration

11. Self portrait

12. My styling for Bella Ritz Summer 2012

13. My styling for the Wentworth sisters Summer 2012

14. My styling with Alisa Green Summer 2012

15. A collaboration with Emma Fleener Summer 2012

16. A shoot with friends

17. My Spring 2012 fashion show

18. College Fashion Week designs

19. My portfolio table

20. Winter hydrangeas 

21. decoration

22. Decoration

23. Self portrait (wearing a skirt and hat I made)

24. Photography by me

25. Happy Birthday, Mom!

26. Self portrait

Which ones are your favorite?

love, polly

My 24th Birthday in Princeton, NJ and New York City..

 I visited Hannah and her wonderful family in Princeton, NJ the last couple of days and we laughed, ate, explored and rode bikes. It is so beautiful there. I love eating with her family- there is always interesting conversation and laughing constantly. I learn so much around them. I treasure the time when I am at their house. Thank you for letting me sleep on your couch and feeding me when I needed it most. You guys mean so much to me. I am in your debt.

I am another year older... and I found my very own apartment in New York City yesterday. After much stress, tears, searching, back aching, and money- I found it. It's my own. Thank goodness. I can relax a bit, now! Thank you for the happy birthday wishes on my last post! 

love, polly