Beauty/Makeup | Paola… Lost in New York City

Style post: Red sophistication

June 17, 2013 by findingpaola

I scored this little red number at JB B.O.R.N., a consignment boutique on 125th. It’s an amazing gem in Harlem run by some of the friendliest and most enthusiastic men in the business. They still can’t pronounce my name properly, but I’ve never stepped foot in there and not left with a big smile on my face. I spotted this little red Diane von Furstenberg silk dress, gave it a big smile, and put it down. When Anita saw it, […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, MY STYLE, Personal Style, Thrift Vintage Finds • Tags: bcbg, clothing, consignment boutique, Diane von Furstenger, Dvf, dvf dresses, fashion, Harlem, jb b.o.r.n vintage fashion boutique, personal style, recycled clothing, red dress, red hat, silk dress, style, vintage boutique, wrap dress

Beauty Corner: Some beauty and makeup faves

June 11, 2013 by findingpaola

I am no makeup guru or beauty expert, but I receive a fair amount of messages asking to do more beauty posts so here I am! Years ago, I was more interested in makeup, and wanted to collect all sorts of new palettes, brushes, and whatnot, but all that has stopped. I have new priorities, but I still enjoy makeup very much. I developed a routine that I became comfortable with. I also think less is more in terms of […]

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Abby’s intimate birthday

June 4, 2013 by findingpaola

A cold rainy storm ruined the big rooftop extravaganza we had planned for Abby’s birthday. We were ready to repeat last year’s fun fest when mother nature defied us once again. After much consideration, Abby didnt cancel the party, but decided to have something much more intimate with fewer friends. So, I smacked on my hottest pink lipstick, and headed out the door in my party hat and dancing boots. Mother nature, you might have won the battle but not […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, MY NYC, My NYC Adventures • Tags: 4aces, abby, Ajak Deng, ania charlot, birthday, chef roble, friends, fun, nyc, party

Style post: Colorful African Turban

April 16, 2013 by findingpaola

It’s still not warm enough to roam the streets in short dresses without the need of a jacket or tights. I love the new CatherineMarion dress I received from my friend Abby! There are so many ways to wear it, and I can’t wait to pair it with some nice heels for an afternoon out. Since I’m the kind of person who wants to wear everything I get right away, I wore it the same week I got it with […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, MY STYLE, Personal Style • Tags: african turban, Ayiti, catherinemarion, clothes, clothing, fashion, headwrap, style, thrift

Style post: The bright, graphic sweater

April 8, 2013 by findingpaola

My boyfriend took one look at me, and said, “This sweater looks like one of those articles of clothing you refer to as, ‘things only Asian girls can pull off.’” I laughed when he said that because it’s true, and also because it shows that he listens to me when I ramble on and on about things that don’t really matter. I believe and always joke around that Asian girls have the ability to pull-off the craziest of styles. I […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, Personal Style • Tags: bright colors, clothes, girl about town, graphic, leather mini skirt, lip color, mac lipstick, natural hair, smiley face, spring, style, sweater

Health, fitness, beauty: Challenges for February

February 1, 2013 by findingpaola

Since I’ve been working incredibly long hours lately both in my regular day job and side projects, I decided to start giving myself health and fitness, and sometimes beauty challenges every month. There is certainly nothing healthy about staying at your desk for 13 hours straight trying to tie numbers in, or sitting the apartment all day on weekends to work on side projects. For February, I decided to come up with the following: Fitness: running 3 miles, four […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, Health/Fitness • Tags: beauty, challenges, fitness, health, healthy living, monthly

Style post: A little bit of Loveliness

January 8, 2013 by findingpaola

This post features some my current favorites: Vince Camuto Verona Velvet (good girl) heels, Chanel mocha blush I received for Christmas, Chanel black satin nail polish, BCBGMaxAzria back seam tights, and my Harlem photo book. I wanted to go for something a little girly that day. Something that showed the power of chicness and subtlety. I really like bold accessories, but sometimes I like to tone it down at bit. I died for […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, MY STYLE, Personal Style • Tags: accessories, box braids, chanel blush mocha, clothes, makeup, natural hair protective style, pink lips on brown skin, style, vince camuto belt with bow, vince camuto velour heels, vince camuto verona velvet, yellow lace dress

Paola for Bohiomania Haiti

December 13, 2012 by findingpaola

Bohiomania is a hand-made jewelry line by Haitian designer, Marie Valerie Placide. All pieces are made with various stones of all different colors to represent the true essence of the fabulous, powerful, and stylish woman. Valerie and I have a very long history going all the way back to my childhood. when I left Haiti 13 years ago, she was one of the people I missed the most. I remember getting in trouble for stealing her books to read. They […]

Categories: Beauty/Makeup, HAITI • Tags: afro, beauty, Bohiomania, featured, Haiti, haitian, handmade jewelry, modeling, stones, style

Paola… Lost in New York City

A girl from a small town in Haiti leaving her mark in the big city.

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