Tag: flowers

The Macy’s flagship in Herald Square is an iconic landmark for Manhattan and the fashion industry alike, going strong since 1901. Whether for work trips or pure shopping, I love visiting the store; large department stores mesmerize me because they are like worlds unto themselves. Every spring this flagship has a beautiful tradition — the Macy’s Flower Show! I went in after my internship to see the gorgeous exhibit, themed America the Beautiful, and dressed in head-to-toe flowers for the occasion.

A living, photosynthesizing American Flag

      

                             Red                                                                      White

And blue, with dainty butterflies for stars  

 

                                            Exhibit creator Jessy Wolvek of Fleurs NYC

The Pacific Northwest Wonderland. Being from California, I approve of the description. The Golden Gate Bridge was most scenic from the middle of the escalator! 

 

The Vast Southwest, replete with tall cacti and rust-colored flowers

The Majestic Rockies. It was a nice surprise to see flowers suspended from the ceiling!

The Midwest Fruited Plains, with sunny flowers, rolling hills, and a windmill 

    

Tiny lilac and pink flowers gathered together beside the escalators to escort customers to the second floor 

   

Do Not Touch! Sharp and striking cacti keep company with a majestic agave.

   

 An American Flag close-up in a frame, made entirely of flowers

Macy’s has a well-earned reputation for window displays, and they went all out for the flower show.

Northeast Sound, with a lush floral lighthouse and sailboats riding the petaled waves

The Golden Gate Bridge and a forest of giant redwoods

The Southwestern window, with towering red rocks, cacti, succulents, and a cow skull 

A gated garden with an angelic fountain

Flower-bearing doggies in the window

          

Me wearing the sort of thing one ought to wear to a flower show. Blouse, E.A.G. Collection; skirt with sash, Forever 21; black bracelet from my grandmother Sylvia; headband by Anna Belén

       

Elle for Kohl’s shoes; Forever 21 earrings and necklace

        

Forever 21  bracelet and rings; Claire’s ring

Chateau handbag