all things nyc

"Wherever you wind up, that's where you were meant to be"

It's been such a busy, crazy few weeks!
We've been preparing for our trip, finishing up our Christmas shopping, attending holiday parties,
and doing overtime at work.
It's true what they say... the holidays are really the happiest and the most stressful time of the year.


manoush coat, patricia pepe tulle skirt, botticelli boots

I hope everyone stayed warm and safe over the weekend.
The Nor'easter was pretty nasty.



But we still managed to take in the festive holiday vibe of New York.
Not even 12 inches of snow could dampen it! :)
Walking through 5th Avenue, we were wowed by the amazing window displays.
My favorite are Bergdorf Goodman's.







I'm so thankful for all the blessings this past year has brought.
Even after living here in NY for a few years, I'm still amazed and beyond grateful for being where I am.
I guess it's meant to be :).



I hope 2010 is going to be just if not more wonderful!

i'm making my list, checking it twice!

congratulations to katherine joy for winning the Met Opera giveaway! :)

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i've been checking stuff off my christmas list like a madwoman these past few days.
the husband and i are extremely excited about spending the holidays in manila and hongkong!
i can't wait to see our family and eat all the local food that i've been missing.
and shop ofcourse ;).




ruffled front shirt, ebay belt, zara skirt, patterned tights and zebra print pony hair alaia shoes



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tomorrow is the last day to enter my Hansel and Gretel opening night at the Met Opera giveaway!
i know there are a lot of restrictions (specific date, on a week night, lives near NY, etc), but this is a wonderful experience for the holidays! it's for kids of all ages!

to whet your appetite for the event, here are some more pictures and trivia...

- the role of the Witch is played by a man! he's one of opera's rare male-to-female cross-dressing characters.
- hansel, on the other hand, is sung by a woman! in opera, the mezzo-soprano voice is often used to portray young men.
- based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this opera about a brother and sister was written BY a brother and a sister!
- it takes an hour and 20 mins - and a lot of make-up and costume magic! - to transform tenor Philip Langridge into the Witch.







more pictures and information here

i will be announcing the winner on this post tomorrow evening.
good luck!

derek lam

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win 2 orchestra tickets to Hansel and Gretel on December 14 at the Met Opera!
click here on how to join.

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christmas came early this year!

i twitted a few weeks ago that i won $1,000 gift card at derek lam.
i was invited by a friend to the designer's trunk show and won their raffle.
i'm so excited!   it's not everyday one wins shopping money ;).

today, i finally took my winnings and bought the following items.
i waited a few weeks because i know that the sales are coming.
my waiting paid of... the items that i want are 40% off!
i was now able to purchase 2 beautiful items with my gift card.



the black suede and gold snake skin harriet bag



i LOVE the gold hardware and the exotic snake skin!



the devon black boots
i know that i'll be able to use these boots a lot as they go with everything!



i can't wait to wear both of them!
have a great week everyone!

allthingsnyc thanksgiving giveaway!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

there are so many things to be thankful for this year. with that...

i'm so thrilled to offer my readers and friends a thanksgiving giveaway!
this would surely jump-start your holiday season!

i'm giving away 2 orchestra tickets (worth $99 each for the winner and a friend) to the opening night of the beloved fairy tale classic Hansel and Gretel at the Met Opera!
opening night is on Monday, December 14, 2009 8PM.

due to the nature of the prize, the giveaway is only open to tri-state residents (NY, NJ, CT).
(or if you are 100% sure to be in the NY vicinity on Dec 14)

here's how to join:
1. share your most treasured holiday memory.
2. provide your email or blog address so i can contact you.
3. specify your city and state of residence.
4. you get an extra entry if you re-tweet or post this give-away on your blog! just send me the link.

the contest will end on Monday, December 7, 2009.
i will randomly pick a winner and announce it shortly thereafter.
did i mention i will also be watching the show with you? :)

some photos from the production...







thank you Met Opera for being generous and making this giveaway possible.
i feel fortunate that my 1st giveaway is an unforgettable NYC experience.

i'm looking forward to reading your happiest holiday memories! :)
good luck!!!

new moon

i wore this outfit yesterday with the full intention of watching the new twilight movie "new moon".






dsquared2 jacket (love the pointy shoulders and gold side-zippers!), f21 harem pants, white ruffled scarf, mimi d n elephant belt, guiseppe zanotti boots

my outfit has a kind of old vampire-look -- all black, tailored jacket, ruffled neckpiece and tall boots.

it is also reminiscent of the givenchy fall 2008 collection.



as well as tom cruise's costume in "interview with the vampire" :).



but alas, i was naive enough to think i would be able to get tickets on opening weekend.
disappointed, i roamed the streets of soho instead.
i will try again next weekend but sadly without the vampirey attire :(.



i hope you ladies had more luck than me! :)
have a great thanksgiving week everyone!!!