How this project could be more successfu..

I think a dinner date for the EPSOM and PARSONS students is necessary. It would have been nice to get to know the whole group. I think the visit to New York was short and the students wanted to see everything. Therefore, setting up a dinner in a trendy restaurant is a smart way to accomplish both getting to know one another better, and feed the tourist side in the Londoners. Spending a set hour together over wining and dining would have been pleasant, don't you think?

What have I learned by participating in this project?

I was happy to have met with the EPSOM group. Everyone I met was so sweet. And it was nice to learn about how they experienced New York for their first time. I can't wait to meet up in London next! I also was happy to participate in this project because I had extra support during my presentation. I've learned that having the positive attitudes surround you during a stressful time, makes all the hard work worth it. I was happy to see that my group partner, Kat, was thrilled about my collection. Receiving compliments from someone with a different background, raised in a different fashion design surrounding gave me more confidence in my collection.

Have I learned more about London?

Other than the 20 places we should visit if we make it to London, unfortunately not much. Although, I did enjoy reading everyone’s thoughts, I would have to catch up on my research because knowing the names of these places doesn't really make a difference. The names are foreign to me but now I know where to go for future reference. The lists made me curious to see if London's shopping scene is similar to New York's. The names seem much more interesting. I also realized everyone thinks the exotic is more interesting, just as if I were to go to London I would probably think it was a better experience than New York. My favorite surprise was meeting with the EPSOM group, if they had more time in New York, I have a feeling I would have enjoyed their company.

Lets not speak of my presentation..

So my presentation was on Tuesday afternoon and those who were there know how nervous I got. No matter how much you rehearse if stage fright gets to you, it gets to you. Going up there you feel so intimidated presenting something you worked so hard on for a year. Even though I was proud of it, and I love every piece, not knowing the audiences response made me blank out. But luckily as I started describing my looks things got much easier, I know every piece inside out. I mean, how couldn't I? I have been looking at these pieces for so long, they have become my pride and joy. I know you shouldn't get attached to your work, but I think it's inevitable. I am always open to constructive criticism though! I know there are things I could have made better, or things that I could of included but what's done is done, and it ONLY GETS BETTER FROM HERE!

My COLLECTION IS COMPLETE!

DID I MENTION YOU MUST SEE...

21. You MUST see the Metropolitan Museum

22. You MUST to go to the FIT exhibit (27th Street and 7th Ave.)


23. YOU MUST GO SEE WHAT INSPIRED MY ENTIRE SENIOR THESIS.. The Museum of Art and Design (Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting Exhibition0

20 things I think you must do while visiting NY

In Brooklyn..

1. VISIT BROOKLYN (take the R train Downtown to the last stop, and walk toward Shore Road) the Verizano Bridge is gorgeous, and the houses are beautiful.
(Bay Ridge, Brooklyn)

2. Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge

3. Grab a bite at the famous pizzaria GRIMALDI'S

4. For Asian Food my 3 favorites are Arirang, Nouvelle, and Fushimi

5. Bonnie's Grill (great burgers and chilli cheese fries *I do not recomend this if you are watching your figure) (Park Slope, Brooklyn)

Next door in Jersey

6. Shorthills Mall - Take a trip out to Jersey. (If you have a ride, see the Shorthills Mall- the bread and butter at Joe's Grill is amazing!)

New York City

7. Treat yourself to a spa-Countless of spas in NY. Hot Stone rubs always relieve tension. (**Look at Spas in Brooklyn also)

8. Experience a crazy cab ride

9. Central Park

10. From Central Park walk down 5th Ave, and Madison Ave. (Always good for research)

11. Meat Packing District - Plunge in the Gansevoort Hotel (beautiful roof top view)- Buddahkan Etc.

12. Chealsea Piers- Sports Center

13. Uptown- Culumbus Circle

14. Union Square- 14th Street

15. City Bakery- The Peanut Butter Cookies are great! (19th street & 5th Ave)

16. Visit Soho - Enjoy a shopping day Downtown

17. See a Broadway play (Times Square)

18. Have a steak at Blue Ribbon (brooklyn) or Peter Louger

19. Sparks- Has 6Lbs LOBSTERS!(4Lbs is just as good)

20. MEGU- YOU MUST EAT HERE Lobster and Cobe Beaf is INCREDIBLE! (asparagus sticks also)