Portraits from FNO at Lord & Taylor

LONDON SCRAPBOOK

Choosing Keeping

Hello Darlings,

Finally a post of musings, memories, photo treasures, and more from my time in London a few weeks ago. I cannot begin to tell you how much I fell head over heels in love with this city. I have been before, but never quite like this. I wanted to do a very organic and playful tribute to my time spent there (a departure from my usual postcard posts). Hugs and kisses to Sadat and Julia for showing me the most extraordinary time in London town. I hope you like!!

More to come from Paris...

Much love,
Meag xx

Fashion's Night Out at Lord & Taylor 2!!

Happy Saturday My Loves!!

How was everyone's week?! I'm finally catching up with myself after the most insane 14 days and digging myself out of the mound of clothes tossed around my bedroom (fashion week wardrobe fails and wins). I plan to post photos from my trip to London & Paris over the next few days, but wanted to show you this awesome video from FNO at Lord & Taylor, made by the lovely Hannah Maryse (sister of the brilliant Mara Cespon). It was so awesome reuniting with my former classmates and professors. FIT will always feel like my home away from home.

Look out for me in the video at the 1:20 min mark!! Talk soon friends.

Much love,

Meag xx

Happy 2nd Birthday Travel Write Draw!!

Hello My Loves,

It's TRAVEL WRITE DRAW'S 2ND BIRTHDAY YAY!! Can you believe it?! It's already been two years since starting this heartfelt journey of blogging and illustrating for the worldwide web. I am so beyond grateful for this experience, everything I've learned from it, and all the opportunities that have come my way as a result. I've made incredible friendships with inspiring individuals through this blog. I've been found by wonderful people from my past. I've traveled the world even if I was just sitting behind my computer screen in Manhattan.

Travel Write Draw means everything to me. I like to think of my blog as my raison d'etre. It pushes me to be better, to challenge myself, to grow, to communicate, to fail, and to be stronger. Whenever I feel down, or disconnected, all I have to do is prepare a post here and I know I'm not far from anyone. I never dreamed that I would have come this far and I'm that much more encouraged to see where it goes from here. Thank you to EVERY ONE of my loving supporters, my family and friends, and all of you who continue to root for me along the way.

I promise to pay you back one day ;)!! I must sign-off so my blog can blow its candles and make its wish for the year.

Much love,
Meag xx

LOVE FROM LONDON

Across the Atlantic and back again...a picture from my last night in LONDON TOWN!!

Thank you immensely to my incredibly gracious hosts for showing me the best of the best in London & Paris. My experience in both cities was so much different than it has ever been and I'm more in love with London than I thought possible. Visions of driving through the city in a Zipcar blasting Feel The Love by Rudimental will live on in my memory forever and ever.

But it doesn't stop there my darlings. Off the plane and onto the launch party of Allie Kingsley's novel The Liar, the Bitch, and the Wardrobe (thank you Mr. Heisler ;), and Fashion's Night Out at Lord & Taylor tomorrow evening!! NYFW will soon be in full effect and the city is already sizzling with the influx of Fashion's power-players. I shall catch up with you all when the madness dies down this weekend. Until then, HUGS & KISSES from yours truly!!

Much love,

Meag xx

Illustrated Packing List: London & Paris

Hello Lovelies!!

I can't believe HOW quickly my trip crept up on me and now I'm manically packing for my getaway to London and Paris tomorrow. I have so many people and places to see, I'm beyond excited. Of course, the fun can't begin until the obligatory suitcase styling commences. On second thought, that is actually where the fun starts!! What's on my packing list for Labor Day in London and Paris?! Check out my illustrated essentials to see:

Annabelle Dexter-Jones Denim Flat Cap - Faith Connexion

Anabela Asymmetric Leather Biker Jacket - IRO

Honey Lip Lacquer in Aurora Apple Red - Bite Beauty

Bachelor Round Toe Flat - Sigerson Morrison

Two-Tone Stretch-Jersey Contour Dress - Stella McCartney

Covent Garden Clutch - BODHI

Deluxe Hand Me Down Stack Ring - Henri Bendel

Where are you all spending this fabulous Labor Day weekend and what's on your packing list?! Can't wait to bring back loads of pics and inspiration galore. See you all soon.

Much love,

Meag xx

Mary Katrantzou Illustration Competition

UPDATE: I MADE TOP 10 VOTED BY YOU!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for showing your support. I'm unbelievably touched and grateful for all the reposts on facebook and words of encouragement.

To check out the TOP 10 VOTED BY YOU click here!!

Hello Loves,

I hope you had a fabulous weekend!! I finally managed to illustrate my submission for the Mary Katrantzou Illustration Competition. Only one day shy of the competition deadline (I work best under pressure ;). The entries thus far have been absolutely mind blowing. Check them out for yourself here on their facebook page and wish me luck!!

Much love,
Meag xx