I used to think that lace was only for dollies, is that what they're called? The things you put on your table? But now, I know better. In fact, I really like lace. Especially when it's in hot pink. Monday night when I got back from...
Saturday morning, I snuck back to Harrisburg for a funeral. It's a shame that it takes something so sad, like my Uncle's passing for my family to get together but acknowledging the problem is the first step to fixing it, right? Anyway. Being home is always such...
So lately, my weekends have consisted of me running back in forth to Harrisburg only to head to Philly or some other destination, come back to Harrisburg, grab more clothing and stuff for the new apartment before getting on the train to New York. (and lugging...
Prior to New York, I used to take foooooooooorever to get ready. Like I need a half an hour for my shower--minimum--and 45 minutes to get dressed if I don't have an idea of what I want to wear. When I was in Paris with...
I know that life is not Sex and the City. But I keep having 'Carrie' moments. Looking at these pictures, I'm remembering them. It started because I broke my 'Channing' necklace. I like to wear it with everything, even when you can't see it. I know...
Three years ago, today, I did the best thing I've done for myself, in like, as long as I can remember. I logged onto Weebly.com and turned my online portfolio for COMM460 into Channing in the City. I had no idea what I was doing....
Me and Sally Hansen go waaaaay back. When I was younger my mother didn't want me to look older than I actually was (oh, the irony) and I wasn't allowed to wear color on my nails. Or lips. I guess that's a good thing when...
I love this city, I hate it sometimes, too. In an effort to keep track of my feelings about the Big Apple during my time here I try my best to chronicle them in a letter to this crazy place. Welcome to Dear New York–a...
"I am the results of my grandmother's prayers." When Beyonce said that at the end of Life is but a Dream, tears welled up and I couldn't hold them. Yall probably think I'm a cry baby, huh? I promise I'm not but touching scenes or words,...
When I think of New York designers who are key in creating the ‘look’ that New Yorkers have come to be known for, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Kate Spade and Nicole Miller come to mind. I’m sure you can imagine how much I...