Brandy Melville Sale

Yesterday, I became one of those deal chasers that waits in line for almost four hours… After first hearing about the Brandy Melville Warehouse Sale, I did my due research and learned that waits can be on the ridiculous side, but Hannah and I figured that we might as well try it once.

Near the end of our wait, we learned that we were the last group that would be let in, and they brought out boxes full of headbands and hair ties! By the time we got in, we were told that triangle bras would also be FREE!! Here are some of the finds I picked up for $5 a piece:The adorable triangle bras that were free! So many cute designs. Definitely grabbed a bunch for friends.
A simple gray t-shirt, cute crop-top, and hawaiian print skirt and shorts!A bunch of of other cute tops I can’t wait to style. A lot of hair accessories that they gave out to us before getting in.

All in all, I would say that the amount of stuff we got for spending a mere $40 is pretty great. I will say that by the time you get in, clothes are strewn everywhere and there isn’t much selection, so be wary of that if you’re considering a future Brandy Melville sale. Happy Sunday everyone!

– Natsumi

Finding New York (pt.2)

I’m now back in L.A. and as good as it feels to be in my own bed after so many weeks, I’m already missing NYC. The last few days of my stay in New York consisted of eating, drinking, shopping, REPEAT.I’m sure many of you know about the mecca that is Shake Shack, but if not, let me enlighten you. In Madison Square Garden, it is indeed a shack, but they also have restaurants in different neighborhoods. After you get past the ridiculously long line full of tourists and locals alike, you get (or at least you should be getting) the SHACK STACK, which is a cheeseburger topped with a portobello mushroom filled  with melted muenster and cheddar cheese. Basically, what I now use as a reference point for any burger I consume. It’s been a must on every trip to NY in the past few years.
Since my friend from SF was joining me on the last leg of my trip, we decided to do what we do best; drinking and eating in conjunction. But on a Thursday afternoon, our options were limited. After plenty of research (thank you, google) we found La Flaca, an all you can drink (AYCD) brunch during the week, in Lower East Side!! Food? Okay. Drinks? Awesome!Since I happened to be on the Upper East Side one day, I decided to try out Ladurée. I had always heard that their macarons are yummy, but also that their wait could be crazy long. I was there on a Wednesday afternoon, and luckily, no wait! So I tried the salted caramel and raspberry; my conclusion is that I’m not sure I like macarons in general. Count me in for a strawberry shortcake instead any day! The shop was adorable though!I can’t believe that I went to Eataly for the first time this trip. I could have spent hours in there, but we only got to stroll through and have a glass of wine. Next time, though, I’ll be sure to dine there! The food looked absolutely delicious!Other touristy things included a trip to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Wall Street, and Stone Street! I also went to several sample sales throughout the week, including Scoop, Alexander Wang, and Barney’s. I got a few pieces at the Alexander Wang sample sale, which I will be featuring later!

I loved getting the chance to explore all the different neighborhoods, but a week is definitely not enough time to see all of NYC. Can’t wait till the next time!

-N