Model Joi Simoné’s Holiday Wish List

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Hats? Gloves? Scarves? Oh my! So far, this week has been absolutely freezing in New York. If you’re braving the winter like me, I hope you’re staying warm! Yesterday, I stopped off at the mall just to buy more leggings so that I would be ready for today.

Not only has it been extremely cold, it’s been a pretty quiet week here in the city. Honestly, I think it’s the perfect time to check out all of the holiday decorations without trying to squeeze though the massive crowds. I love walking down 5th Avenue and looking at all the decorations. Every year I try to visit the tree at Rockerfeller Center and watch Sak Fifth Avenue’s light show. This year, I’m planning to go downtown and visit the Holiday Market at the Oculus – hopefully before it’s over on January 7th!

In celebration of the holiday season, model Joi Simoné shared her holiday wish list with us. Personally, I really like her wish list since it includes things she wants for herself, things that she wants for others and goals that she set for herself.

Joi’s Holiday Wish List:

1.) World peace – I would like for the world to be less chaotic – meaning less war and more love.

2.) Art supplies – I love to have more art supplies so I can create abstract, murals and other paintings during my free time.

3.) Traveling – I want to visit Paris and Rome to learn about the culture, history and to eat great food.

4) Modeling– I would love to walk on the runway for many designers such as Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Roberto Capucci, Alberta Ferretti, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Coco Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Pierre Balmain, Adeline André, and Haider Ackermann.

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Do you have a holiday wish list? Comment below and share what’s on your wish list!

Love always,

-Jenny Alweiss

Happy Holidays from Model Darien Willardson

I met up with model Darien Willardson in the middle of New York City to find out what he loves about the holidays! Between all the holiday festivities and decorations, New York City is such a beautiful place to celebrate the holidays. Fun fact: Believe it or not, I was really excited that it was snowing in the background during our interview. What better way to feel swept away by the spirit of the holidays as the snowflakes start to fall?

You can follow Darien on Instagram: @darienwillardson

Love always,

-Jenny A.

“Would You Rather” Questions Holiday Edition with Model Tony Liranzo

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In spirit of the holidays, I asked model Tony Liranzo 11 “Would You Rather” questions with a little holiday twist. Get ready! Get set!

Would you rather….

1. If you could hop into a time machine, would you rather experience a Christmas in the 1700’s or in the future in the 2100’s?

Definitely 1700’s. I want a Scrooge moment lol

2. Would you rather get a useful gift or a fun gift?

A fun gift

3. Would you rather model for an ugly holiday sweater collection or a holiday onesie collection?

Definitely an ugly holiday sweater collection.

4. Would you rather be an elf or a reindeer?

Reindeer, they have more fun

5. Would you rather build a snowman or have a snowball fight?

SNOWBALL FIGHT

6. Would you rather buy a gift or make one?

Make one.

7. Would you rather go sledding outdoors or drink hot cocoa indoors?

I like both… but I guess sledding outdoors.

8. Would you rather go to a VIP holiday concert featuring Britney Spears or go on tour with a random celebrity (you won’t know till you get there)?

VIP BRITNEY SPEARS CONCERT

9. Would you rather eat 100 potato latkes or 100 packs of Chanukah gelt?

100 potato latkes

10. Would you rather spend your winter break taking a skiing trip to the Poconos or a trip to the beach in Florida?

Trip to the beach!

11. Would you rather live in a Gingerbread House or on the Polar Express?

Gingerbread House so I can eat it!

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Which is your favorite “would you rather” question? Share your thoughts with me in the comment section below! For more about model Tony, you can read about him here and follow model him through Instagram @tonynana.

Love always,

-Jenny A.

How to Celebrate the Holidays in Australia with Model Claudine Henningsen

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Did you ever wonder what it’s like to celebrate the holidays in Australia? While it’s usually cold and snowy here in New York, it’s usually warm and sunny in Australia! Model Claudine Henningsen shared what she loves about the holiday and how she celebrates them.

Meet Claudine:

How to celebrate the holidays Claudine style…

So… in Australia, it’s summer during the holidays! For us here it’s all about the sun, going to the beach, surfing, and catching with friends and family. For me personally, the festive feeling and the buzz of Christmas really starts with our yearly family Christmas Carols in the Park. It’s an amazing evening with loads of singing, live performances, awesome food trucks and huge fireworks.

Setting up the Christmas tree is also a really special tradition where my Mum, Dad, my brother Gabriel and I (even our dog Holly and cat Yoda), dance around the tree, sing, be silly and decorate the tree!

I love to spend the holiday time catching up with my brother, hanging out with friends, having sleepovers, and going shopping. I also love heading to the beach and pools, going to the movies, trampolining, being with my pets and spending “girl time” with my Mum.

New Years is usually a big group celebration. Sometimes we head to the country or go up north to Brisbane to visit my Aunty, Uncle and cousins.

There are plenty of lazy days in there for just relaxing, playing board games, reading and watching TV. I enjoy our hot, balmy barbecue evenings and our morning sleep-ins.

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What do you love about the holidays? Share your favorite things about the holidays in the comment section below.

Check out Claudine’s Instagram here: @claudine_henningsen

Love always,

-Jenny A.

Happy Thanksgiving from Fashion Blogger Jenny A.

Keep calm and gobble on! This year my friends and I decided to be trendy and make our own Friendsgiving. We wanted to do a little something special for the holidays. There were about 10 of us and we all had to bring our own dish.

My mom and dad helped me put a delicious assortment together. My mom baked her famous broccoli quiche and my dad raced to get some boxes of donuts. My parents are the best! I think the new motto should be keep calm and call mom & dad.

Honestly, it was so heartwarming to see everyone come together and celebrate. While we were all eating I looked around the room and just thought about how thankful I am.

I just want to take the time to thank all of you for being so wonderful. I hope you have a fabulous Friendsgiving, Turkey Day and Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Love always,

-Jenny A.

Top 5 things for Ringing in the New Year

Runway model Pauline Bynum shared her top 5 things for ringing in the New Year!

Here’s the countdown:

#5. Spend time with your loved ones. – It’s the perfect holiday to just be yourself and spend some quality time with your friends and family!

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#4. Go to a New Year’s party. – Cheers! What better way to celebrate than going out to a rockin’ New Year’s Eve party?!

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#3. Watch the ball drop. – Take a train into Times Square and wait till midnight…or snuggle up on the couch with your pet and watch the ball drop live on TV!

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#2. Write down your New Year resolution(s). – You can either save your resolutions or do something a little more magical like putting them into a sky lantern.

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