A week in the life of...Shazia

Like Cecily, I have known Shazia since the very awkward and embarrassing years of early high school. It was a relief, then, to know I already had a friend living in New York when I moved here last year. We always joke about how, when someone asks how New York is, and how much fun we should be having, that really, all we do is what we would've done back home. Snack at home while watching Titanic on TNT. And now, I leave it to Shazia to give us a glimpse of her New Yawkin' life (which, like I said, really just consists of lounging and good eats!).

Hello, internet! It’s going on three years since I’ve left Los Angeles for New York. Vivian and I agree that the move has been one of the most polarizing experiences in our lives so far. The city basically brings two definable, emotional states: happiness (brunch! art! brunch!) or stress (subway, “how do I walk all these groceries home, subway”, waiting, dis’ rent too damn high, waiting, subway). I never thought I’d say I left my heart somewhere (except in the ‘da club, obviously), but Los Angeles has never had to fight for mine. Even so, since New York has lured me into its concrete jungle, I will not rest until Vivian and I have eaten every croissant, beignet, pizza slice and Santino to make it to Bryant Park Fashion Week with Tim Gunn.

I think my clothing choices have reflected my views toward the city. Some days I feel that I dress better than others, some days I feel that idgaf, but every day I know that comfort is always key because no matter what, there will be lots walking involved. No matter what, nothing can beat a well-built pair of walking shoes and a comfy, fall cardigan. I finished my master’s in international politics in May and am currently work at a publishing house in midtown. We’ll see what the future brings. Until then, brunch!

#1: Cas day in the office requires a cas hands-in-my-pockets attitude, obvi!

Shirt: Zara, Trouser shorts: ConRags NYC (at Brooklyn Flea), Leggings: H&M, Necklace: UO

#2: Formal day in the office requires serious gesticulation a la~all hands on deck. Forceful conclusion!
Dress: H&M, Leggings: UO

#3 I had the Friday off on Labor Day weekend. I woke up and got a bechamel croissant sandwich at Balthazar and then watched an episode of Louie. Then I made plans to go to Dave & Buster's because I'm 12.

Cardigan: Whitney Lang (~vintage), Dress: Some thrift store

#1 Winter wonderland provisions

#2 Dress from Squaresville in Los Feliz, California, Loafer wedges from Aldo

#3 I think this picture is backwards. ~oh inverted world.

#4 This is an adorable bottle of chocolate milk. Also leftover strawberry pie I made with Vivian while we watched Tyler the Creator win Best New Artist at the VMA's. We have been friends for a while.