Wendy on one of our grocery trips
Question: “Please, oh, please share your advice for Wendy to the rest of the suburbanites/country girls heading to the city for the summer.”
Answer: I asked Wendy to help answer this one for you, since we chat so much, I have no idea what I’ve said.
Wendy is a student from TX, living with me at my apartment in NYC until July while she interns at Marc by Marc Jacobs. She got her internship the moral way – by applying, and we struck up a dialogue via the internet and I ended up hosting her during her stay. She’s a total sweetheart, indulges my incessant LOST babble, gets to go to MJ employee-only sample sales, and brings home lots of goodies.
My words to Wendy & some of her comments:
Nobody really cares what interns wear
“this really did prove to be true, especially given how casual my office is. they’re all very well dressed, but they don’t make it into a big deal or expect you to be decked out in marc every day because they know you’re a student who hasn’t had the luxury of buying heaps of designer clothes at sample sales for years.”
Don’t worry too much and don’t take in personally. Your boss probably has a screw loose, almost everyone does in fashion. If there’s a miscommunication, explain how you were confused instead of just saying “sorry”, try to understand, correct, and move on.
Getting around in NY: www.hopstop.com. Nuff said.
“my new best friend!”
It’s OKAY to shop at Forever 21. Just pick carefully. Some of my Forever 21 pieces have passed for designer on many occasions with editors/people who should know better.
The villain is always the bald guy. [in reference to action movies]
Don’t talk to strangers. They’re probably axe murders.
At least see if you can be reimbursed for MetroCards and the like.
Cereal is not dinner. Pizza, apple pie, and french fries are.
All the cute boys live in Brooklyn.
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oh so you’re just visiting her for her semester in paris. i see how it is.
dude seriously recommend hopstop to every nyc newbie. that and getting lost in nyc is the best way to learn the way around.
also yes all the best men are in brooklyn. and the best baby sinead.
when do I get the hang with you two?
xo
But all the sexy men live in Manhattan.
Oh yes,
all the MEN are in Manhattan! note my use of the word cute BOYS!
You’re the sexiest though, Peter.
xo
Sinead –
Yes, Brooklyn has THE best Baby Sinead! See you sooooon!
xo
Interesting Forever 21 advice. I bought one top there 4 years ago and it ripped the one time I wore it. I have seen things on the mannequins that look good but never find any pieces worth purchasing. The ones on Herald Sq. and Union Sq. are always crowded and messy. Where do you suggest going?
Hey Wangui
Forever 21’s great for style on a budget. You have to “know what you’re doing” though or you could end up looking like trash. And while it’s still not great by any means, the quality is acceptable for the price in my opinion. It’s disposable fashion – I don’t feel bad when it rips.
I frequent the SoHo store, since it’s close to home, but I find that Union Sq. has the best selection. I suck it up and wait in line. Herald Sq. is just too messy for me.
I have moral issues with F21, but I don’t have the budget to bitch right now.
It a great alternative for those on a budget who still need to be stylish. They will always have the current trendy pieces that will be “out” in a season, that you don’t want to splurge on, but still want to partake in.
xo J
thanks!
Those are definitely some helpful words of wisdom. I’m especially going to remember the bullet about Forever 21 [because I love their clothes with a passion that should be deemed partially unhealthy] as well as the bullet about villains being bald; it’s so true.
And now, for the near future, when I snag (or at least I hope to snag them) interns for the career fields I wish to work in, I’ll know not to spend 65% of my time for the days preceding my internship fishing through my closet for The-Best-Outfit-Ever-Known-To-Man.
Im headed to NYC from a small town this summer for a fashion design internship and my problem is finding a place to stay. Any advice on student apartments or even places to stay outside of Manhattan. There are so many scams online, its hard to choose the best place.