Sunday, June 19, 2011

IHDA Trip

Last week I attended the Independent Handbag Designer Awards in NYC because the The Kitchen Sink Bag's Mini-Mattea was nominated in the Red Carpet Ready Evening Bag category.  Unfortunately, TKSB didn't win, but we met some cool people and made some great connections.

I stayed at The River Club in Manhattan, which had spectacular decor- a little vintage with tasteful stylized opulence.  There was an amazing spiral staircase leading up to the rooms that each had unique charm, and you even got a real key!

It was the sort of location that begged for some hipstamatic iphone photos...I especially loved the quirky art on the walls.


The bathroom was the only place with a full length mirror, luckily I was enamored with its quaint design, and so I think it made a formidable backdrop for my outfit photos.  This is the dress I wore to the award ceremony.  I bought it specifically for TKSB shows and events taking into consideration it would need to accommodate my ever changing body.  While I fit into the medium, I was only 3 months pregnant and wanted it to last, so I purchased the size up.  The straps are adjustable, the back is ruched and elasticized allowing for some flexibility in the bodice.  The skirt of the dress flows out casually from the empire waist and is long enough to cover my growing baby bump.  

dress~ Urban Outfitters
cardigan~ target
necklace~ TKSB
shoes~ Wanted
tights~ Express


This is the outfit I wore the following day.  It's finally warm enough to wear my sandals without socks (well, sometimes) and so far they are serving their purpose of accommodating swelling feet.  I also recently bought this tank, which is on the front and stretch cotton on the back.  I was glad to find it because this style of tank is really popular this season, but without the stretch fabric in the back, it won't fit me.

tank~ TJ Maxx
jeans~ Old Navy
shoes~ Mia





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