sips & scenes
Night view of a cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers reflected in a river.

It’s not just enough to want to go out and party. Traveling the world and writing things down in my little notebook. It’s fun to see how others navigate this crazy thing called “life.”

I spent several years covering the scene. From nightclubs, to hotel openings, to fashion shows, to restuarant tastings and everything in between Los Angeles and New York, I documented all the happenings for everything and everyone. Below is just a peek at my covering food and nightlife. You might say this is a little passion project of mines… I just say I like to eat.

Just do it.

Just do it.

Close-up of a female runner in yellow and blue athletic gear on a track, with colorful abstract shapes and Nike branding, overlaid with the title "Redefining Human Potential".

Hit the ground running

What makes an athlete? Find out in the
2020 Nike Annual Report

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A makeup artist's station with various makeup products, brushes, water bottles, and printed images of different makeup looks.

People, Places & Things

Lincoln Center
New York City, NY

I used to be young, hip and super fun meaning I used to attend New York and London Fashion Weeks twice a year. Yes, I saw movie stars and yes, I signed an NDA. BUT! I am able to tell you about fashion trends at the time…

Read more about my NYFW adventures
  • A display board showing 23 miniature models of women's fashion outfits, each labeled with a name and number, under the heading 'RUFFIAN' and the words 'SPRING 2012'.

    Ruffian NYFW 2012

  • Noono NYFW

    Misha Noono 2012 NYFW

  • The historic Chicago Theatre with illuminated marquee displaying event details, including Macy's Passport and Far East Movement.

    Macy's Glamorama in Chicago

  • Clothing rack displaying colorful patterned dresses and garments in a retail store.

    London Fashion Week backstage

  • Display of colorful high-heeled shoes, flower arrangements, and decorative vases on a table.

    Nicholas Kirkwood NYFW presentation at Saks

  • Person shopping for fancy dresses in a clothing store, browsing through beige and cream-colored gowns, with a bright orange furry garment on display.

    Exploring Christian Sirano's new collection

  • Display of various colorful high-heeled shoes arranged on a table at a shoe store. The shoes include different styles and colors such as black, beige, leopard print, bright yellow, teal, and floral patterns. A white sign with pink text reads, "5 Heel Heights. Do Curls." and a pink and black logo "Blahnik BB" is also visible.

    Manolo Blahnik at Neiman's

  • A woman and a man standing together in formal attire, smiling at the camera in an indoor setting with beige walls and carpeted floor.

    Obsessing over meeting designer Chado Ralph Rucci

  • People at a Macy's event or party with a large Macy's logo on a screen in the background, warm orange lighting, and a decorated indoor setting.

    Macy's Fashion Incubator in Chicago

  • Woman with blonde hair, wearing a black and beige headband, black choker, and black spaghetti strap top, holding a mirror, with other people in the background.

    The Blonds NYFW 2013

  • A woman taking a selfie in front of a poster that promotes London Fashion Week, which took place from February 14 to 18, 2014. The poster includes the Vodafone logo as the main sponsor and indicates support from the Mayor of London.

    Attending London Fashion Week 2014

Perry Farrell at a party holding a black drink with a straw, wearing a textured black vest over a black T-shirt, with jewelry and short dark hair.

That time I met the founder of Lollapalooza and he was completely out of his mind… just as one would suspect.

And you wouldn’t believe what he
said to me…

Is it clickbait? Only one way to find out!

An interior of a bar with red lighting, patterned chairs, a bar counter with stools, and shelves of bottles.
The Mark Hotel
Luxury hotel lobby with black and white striped floor, two gray armchairs, a small table with a flower arrangement, a brown sofa with lamps, and modern art decor on the wall.
Elegant, wood-paneled bar with high-backed chairs, floral arrangements, and a backlit shelves of liquor bottles and glassware.
Ritz Carlton New York Central Park
City street scene featuring a luxury store with red awnings, American, UK, French, and Italian flags hanging outside, and tall glass buildings reflecting sunlight.
A luxurious hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large landscape painting of trees and water on the wall behind the sofa, and two tall lamps on either side of the painting.
A webpage titled 'Travel Bloggers Hit the Road in the New Chevy Trax' featuring an article with a photo of a blue Chevrolet Trax parked by the water with a city skyline in the background, and a second smaller photo showing a person loading luggage in
Screenshot of an online article about Hendrick's Gin opening a pop-up shop in Wicker Park, Chicago, featuring images of Hendrick's Gin bottles, event details, and advertisements for designer sales and a beer tasting event.
Screenshot of a personal blog webpage in American English, featuring a city skyline photo at the top, a blog post titled "Hey, You're Cool!" with a photo of a woman dancing at a party, and sections for recent posts, archives, categories, and fashion

Financially Focused

Cloud Chasers

A person with dark hair and glasses on top of their head taking a selfie in front of a large sign promoting London Fashion Week, February 14-18, 2014, sponsored by Vodafone and supported by the Mayor of London.

Home

A white and red airplane flying over a stylized Wi-Fi signal icon on a blue background.
Large black 3D letters spelling 'LEAD WITH PURPOSE' in front of a purple wall with text 'Women on the Move | JPMorganChase'.
A cluttered makeup station with various makeup products, brushes, mirrors, and printed photographs of a woman with makeup in progress.

Socially Conscious

A pregnant woman relaxing on a couch with a man kissing her forehead.

Beauty Obsessed