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GETTING HERE

After a week of being a bridesmaid in two weddings (one in LA), finals, packing and moving out of my apartment … I flew to NYC and started my internship!

After a near-death experience taxi ride from JFK (because every taxi experience is slightly life-risking) I have arrived at my new home, which happens to be a dorm. It’s like living in Helaman Halls again … but with boys down the hall ... and a pub in the basement! On another note, I have the best view out my window!

I met up with some friends and headed over to Columbus Circle for a fireside at the LDS temple. After the meeting we walked down the street for crepes. I totally had nostalgic-flashback to daily crepe runs in France--the best. 

THE XO GROUP INC.

Today was the first day of my internship with the XO Group Inc.

And probably one of my favorite days, ever.

I have finally mastered the subway (and by that I mean I made it to work by myself without being mugged, having an emotional breakdown, or trailing closely behind my friends leading me every step of the way)

The XO offices are in the financial district on Broadway. I’m quite obsessed with architecture and immediately fell in love with the building. For those of you that have been in the Rockefeller building, it’s very similar.

Jennie Mah, is the fashion editor for XO…and my newest inspiration. Jennie gave me a tour of the office from the design boards and spreads, to the fashion closet and the kitchen packed with tea, whole foods snacks, and…cereal—wait, was this place made for me?

The office is open, dominantly white, and complete with huge windows with views of several bridges and buildings. I already have a few favorite spots for views of the city, one being a window against my desk.

(Probably won't be appropriate to sneak my own pictures for a while but this is the kitchen space, 

a little feel for the design) 

For my first task, I picked out classic, romantic, and modern menswear  including cuff links, ties, shoes, glasses, pocket squares, and belts. If you have any insights on how men's glasses or belts can be romantic, please share... 

Jennie and I went to lunch together. We walked to the ports and got Thai food at an underground restaurant. She gets married this summer at a château in France … watch out for her wedding in The Knot’s Real Weddings soon! When we got back I organized the fashion closet and went through gowns, suits, and shoes from multiple designers. The closet is like The Devil Wears Prada in real life.

I sat in on a production meeting with all of the editors including the editor-in-chief (we were totally wearing the same shoes, score). I was really inspired by the writing, design, and app ideas being discussed.

After work I met up with the BYU-Communications group at the Brooklyn Bridge where we ate Grimaldi’s pizza by the water. I love this city and really look forward to the next few months here! 

^^some of my new NYC friends