You Live (and you work) and You Learn

The past few days, I've done everything from organize a sample closet spring to fall, to return merchandise for celebrities. I've switched dresses from the upscale VC Signature line from plastic to velvet hangers, and I've learned to pull and log requests from magazines like Vogue and Marie Claire. 

I've mastered the subway route to and from work. I've nearly perfected the art of throwing my bangled arm into the air to hail a cab. I no longer get lost when walking from the 36th Street Vince Camuto offices and showroom to the 56th street VC and Jessica Simpson emporiums. I trot along the sidewalks of Manhattan hastily and without smiling as I mentally caluculate my to-do-list - all the while navigating my route from avenue to avenue. 

I'm far from a native of this strange, expansive city and even further from a Fashion PR guru like the stylish and certain women I work under as an intern. However, in a week, I've transitioned from clueless to content.

Today, I joined the VC Marketing/Production teams and my fellow intern, roommate and dear friend Danielle for a special afternoon honoring a recent contest winner. We took Sally, a 3rd grade teacher from California, to SoHo for a fancy lunch and shopping sesh - during which she was invited to pick a head-to-toe VC look. As Danielle and I giggled with the sweet, San Diego girl and seasoned members of Camuto Group operations, we could hardly believe that less than 6 months ago WE had been invited to the same flagship store as a selective treat. When serving as college ambassadors, Danielle and I were one of 7 brought to NYC for a once-in-a-lifetime backstage glimpse into the fashion industry. At that time, we had no idea that the following summer, we'd be  working in the heart of the brand we've adored for so long. 


Purchases of the day: a giant cookie from our new favorite sweets shop down the street from our dorm (see below and take notice of our friend inside the window), groceries (Lean Cuisines instead of $10 lunches - intern budget), and SHOES (see above)! I purchased my first pair of city shoes - the Berit heel - from the VC SoHo store. I can't wait to debut these unique and comfortable beauties at the wedding of CRISTEN PRICE in 9 DAYS!