I've never been so excited to visit a place as I am about New York City. It truely inspires me- the idea of a work driven place, so focused, fast paced and exciting. I simply cannot wait to be there, in such a cosmopoliton place, full of sophistication.
Ever since I was young I've always dreamed of going to NYC- it's been a fantasy of mine. The city that never sleeps. My mother has told me stories for years about the fun she had when she worked on the QE2 and visited NY; she was singing 'New York, New York', kicking her legs up, as the boat sailed by the Statue of liberty. Such a lovely image.
My head has constantly been filled with love stories and tales from the city- from watching episode upon episode of Friends and Sex and The City; the New York skyline is somewhat familar now. Watching every film possible, featuring the city; such as The Devil Wears Prada, Breakfast at Tiffanys, Home Alone, Maid in Manhattan, Serendipity, Coyote Ugly, How to Lose a guy in ten days, Hitch, P.s I love you... The list goes on. It is amazing that now I have the chance to immerse myself into this atmosphere and experience the true senses of New York. Whenever I see a book featuring the big city, I make sure I read it as it is such an aspirational place to me and I cannot get enough of the tales of NY.
The idea of a big romantic city, a place to find love, contrasts greatly to the frightening aspects of New York, making it such a diverse place to be, seeming almost detached from reality to onlookers such as myself. I cannot wait to experience this city for myself and see the sights and fashion of New York. As one of the most stylish cities in the world, I cannot wait to experience the reatailing aspect of NY- the huge department stores such as Macys and Barneys to the array of NY designers, such as Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Zac Posen, and Proenza Shouler.
The visit to the FIT museum will most definitely be a highlight of the Trip, visiting the Japan Fashion Now Exhibition. There is simply so much to see and do in NY, from visits to SoHo and Broadway to walking down 5th Avenue and Central Park, this will most definitely be a trip I will never forget.
Here's to NYC- where dreams are made of.
