IRIS

    As I start to grow up and mature little by little there are certain types of women I find myself interested in. Especially in this day and age where women are allowed and even encouraged to be unfiltered and themselves. I love women who have a cause and do things that make them happy its truly inspiring. I first spotted Iris Apfel in a documentary on Bill Cunningham the photographer best known for his work in the New York Times street-style section. There was something so compelling about her, she just had such a presence that makes you want to know more about her. So of course I deep googled search her because I am obsessed with google and came up with the most fascinating information. 

    Iris Apfel has worked  for WWD, taken part in several design restoration projects in the White House for nine presidents. In 2005 the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum created an exhibition on Apfel's style it was called  Rara Avis ( Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel. And lets not even talk about her style because she is the most stylish 94 year old woman I've ever seen. The late Albert Maysles recently did a documentary on Apfel and I was so excited to watch but  with school I never got a chance. Luckily Film Forum in Manhattan was still showing the documentary and I finally got a chance to see IRIS on the big screen 2-3 week ago. It was completely worth the wait Iris Apfel is a complete goddess and I love everything about the life that she lives and her personality. She's one cool chick and she's definitely the type of woman I'd aspire to be like.
    A lot of girls think that in order to make it to the big girl table you have to stab people in the back or be a complete bitch. I love this era where older women are showing younger women that you don't have to be anything other then your true self. Not everyone can be the most beautiful person in the room but you can be the most friendliest, the smartest, the best writer,the most stylish.There are so many other things that we have to offer and by focusing solely on ones outside appearance we put ourselves into a box; when we have so much more to offer. Beauty is not everything because honestly we're all ugly in someones eyes so. Fuck em and be you embrace yourself for who  you are.

xoxo Lulu

(*Disclaimer:None of the pictures used in this post are owned by me.)

Metropolitan Museum: China Through the Looking Glass

As I promised I'm back with a travel diary on the wonderful art exhibition that I saw on Monday with my best friend Adrieana. We finally went to go see the Costume Institute China Through the Looking Glass exhibition and guys when I tell you it was so beautiful like that's an understatement everything is fucking magnificent. I have seem a few of the other exhibitions that the Costume Institute has done and this one by far seems to be the biggest one. I was so surprised by how large it was but in a good way because you get to see many aspects of the Chinese culture, it was a very dense exhibition. Although there's  a lot of haute couture clothing on display you'll also see costumes, painting , sculptures, films, enchanted statues,and so much more interesting things as well.

 Of course it was very crowded but I understand why because all of the gowns on display of definitely pieces of art. Some of the designs that I saw really took my breath away, and many were done by some of the great in couture fashion names like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Paul Poiret.I loved how the exhibition made me feel like I was a part of something really special and important. So if you live in NYC or plan to come to NYC and you haven't seen this exhibition I recommend you take you butt there to see it because honestly its breathtaking and you won't. I have a few of my favorite looks that I captured on my phone (please excuse the shitty quality) I hope you enjoy this little post . Until next time

xoxo Lulu

The top part of this gown is made out of shards of glass. How creative right?

Yes this is make out of actual china