Cayman Island Fashion Solstice: Day 2

I was rencenly in the Cayman Islands for a 4 day fashion event going on there.
Incase you missed my recap of Day 1, here it is
Cayman Fashion Solstice Day 1

Day 2, Friday we got up and had breakfast at 8am.
 While we were waiting for the van after breakfast to take us to our fittings, I noticed that roosters and iguanas run wild all over the island.

Once the van was loaded it was off to the Ritz for fittings.

When we got there, there was a little breakfast left. So I made myself some tea and was checking out these cookie looking things.

I picked one up and they felt slimmier than a cookie. So I thought maybe it was melty white chocolate.

I started eating it and it tasted horrible! I'm standing there about the start gagging trying to figure out what this food is.

Half way through eating it I realized what it was, it was Butter!

So GROSS!

Then we started our fittings.

Here I am trying on shoes to go with a dress by Laquan.
P.S. Please ignore my Cayman food child

For lunch we went to a place called Tikki Beach.

It was this really open tent like restaurant that was right on the beah.

I had the Jerk Chicken Penne Pasta. So good!!

After Lunch it was back to more fittings, which took up all day.

Once we finished the fittings it was off to the All White Party at Osetra Bay.

Osetra Bay is a beautiful restaurant on the water but they had it cleared out for us. It was a similar open tent type area that went into a closed off lounge area on one side and the ocean on the other.

Here's an image of the place I found online. Doesn't do it justice!

When I found out about the White party before I left NYC I was a little worried. I don't own white. I live in nyc, I wear black. Wearing all black in nyc is pretty much the law. The most white I own is socks.

But luckly a friend let me borrow a dress that worked out perfectly!

We enjoyed food, drinks, dancing, and a lot of laughs.

(Me, Terry, Kacie)

(Me, Rodger who was one of the designers)

(Kacie, Me)

During the White party Kacie and I were interviewed by Modelinia.

If you don't know, Modelinia is a huge fashion website. Anything and everything you'd ever want to know.

Modelinia

I haven't been able to find our interview so if you see it let me know!

When we returned back to the hotel there was a Sean Paul concert going on just down the street.

So we were able to fall asleep listening to his jams.

Coming up is pictures from the show!

Cayman Island Fashion Solstice: Day 1

I just got back from an amazing 5 day trip to the Cayman Islands!

I was there for the Cayman Fashion Solstice event which was a big fashion show event.

It was hosted by super model Selita Ebanks with a celebrity appearance by IYAZ.

They also flew in a bunch of models which included some of my girls from Major,

Kacie

Sarah

Kelly



They also brought in 10 amazing talented designers.

There's a lot to cover from this trip, so I'm breaking it up by day.

Day 1 Thursday I got up at 3am to be on a 6am flight. It was the bumpiest flight of my life. There was so much turbulence. A woman sitting behind me was balling her eyes out because she was scared. Here's a few images of the Cayman from the plane.

We were picked up from the airport in a limo.

(Left to Right: Katarina, Kelly, Kacie, Me, Sarah)

Then it was off to lunch. I had a pea soup and salmon. Normally I hate seafood, but all the seafood I had on this trip was delicious! Matter of fact, all the food I had was delicious!

After lunch we checked into the hotel. I roomed with Kacie. From there we went straight to the beach! We stayed at the Marriott which was RIGHT on the famous 7 mile beach. The weather was super warm and the water was even warmer. The ocean was crystal clear and bright blue.

The hotel rented out jet skis. But it was super ridiculous expensive, $75 for 30mins.

So we talked the rental guy into giving us a free 5 min "try out".

SO MUCH FUN!!!!

After the beach it was back to the room to get ready for the welcome party.

The first part of the party was at the pool patio at the Marriott.

(Me, Kacie, Kelly)

After some food and drinks we went off to a club called Enigma.

Once we got there a few of us, myself, Kacie, Kelly, and Gorgie headed to a back room for some Karaoke!

(Me, Kacie, Kelly, Gorgie, and our favorite limo driver in the back)

After a long day it was back to the Marriott for sleep.

It was really great to sleep with the balcony door open and listen to the waves.

I have 4 more days to cover. And the trip only gets better from here!

Cayman Islands<3

London

After Paris I hopped on a train over to London.

I went to London for a few days to meet with agencies.

I arrived on a Sunday and after checking into my hotel, it was off site seeing!!



I had been to London before, but only for a day. So I knew that there is great shopping. I decided that I would trip NOT go to areas that were good for shopping, only problem was I didn't remember what those areas were. Of course, my hotel was located right by Oxford Circus. Probably the best shopping I've ever seen! So I did some quick browsing. I wanted to buy everything from every store. My conclusion was,

Top Shop UK = The meaning of life.

After that it was off to Buckingham Palace!

This is where the Queen lives and the famous red guards are.

Honestly, I don't really find the building THAT impressive.

A close up of a guard.

They are so far away!

Here's a close up of the crest on the gate.

So jealous! I want a unicorn crest.

A statue out front

While I was walking through the park by the Palace I came across a river, the trees split and there was a castle like building through the opening.

I have no idea what the building is, but I thought it looked really Disney Castle like!

From there I went to Westminster Abbey.

I really wanted to go in but it was closed to the public Sunday, and really expensive to go in.

So I bring you the outside! =P

Big Ben

Parliament

A street sign, enough said.

Coming up is my trip from the Cayman Islands!

Paris (Part 2)

After a long stressful day Tuesday, Wednesday was much better. I made all of my castings, it was really easy to get around, and the Internet was back up and running! Thursday and Friday went the same. Meeting with agencies and catching up on sleep.

Saturday was my last day before I headed off to London. Of course it decided to rain this day! But by the afternoon it cleared up and I was able to go site seeing.

I was in Paris two years ago for two months. And in that time I got to do a lot of site seeing. But there were a few things I skipped out on and really regretted not going. One of which was Notre Dame. I never went inside or up the towers because the line was always two hours long. Luckily, the rain was on my side and I only had a 20 min wait.

Notre Dame

The front door

The ceiling are so high up!!



There were tons of gorgeous stained glass windows

More of the inside



After that, it was up to the towers!!!

400 stairs later....

(Feel free to click on these to see the larger version!)

Some courtyardish thing on the roof

Yummy!

A bell that's no longer used. I heard another bell ring a few times while being there.

Walking back to my hotel I took a picture of a simple bridge

That's the thing about Paris, EVERYTHING is so beautiful. Even a simple bridge is amazing.

It really makes you fall in love with the city and gives you a magical romantic feeling.

I think that everyone should have the opportunity to visit Paris at least once in their lifetime.

I have my London trip for my next post.

AND

Tomorrow I leave for another fabulous trip, which will be posted here soon!

So keep an eye out =]