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Jan 29 2014

Workin’ it in the Leather Jogger

When I decided to go to Fashion Week this past Fall, I purchased a pair of leather sweatpants (or joggers). I thought, “I don’t know when I will ever wear these again, but whatever its fashion week.” Luckily, my first impression could not have been more wrong! The leather jogger has been surprisingly versatile and the true test of versatility is, “can you wear it to work and on the weekend” and I am here to tell you that you can in fact wear leather track pants to work! The richness of the black leather adds subtlety to a seemingly flamboyant article of clothing and when paired with a something more conservative they are perfectly work appropriate! Worried your boss might disagree? No worries, send them my way and I will set them straight! I am absolutely thrilled that these pants don’t live in the past fashion weeks corner of my closet and instead can live on!

Pants: BCBG (similar here), Shirt: J. Crew (similar here), Shoes: Zara (similar here), Bag: Alexander Wang (here), Necklace: Fornash (here)

Tagged fashion week, leather joggers, leather sweat pants, leather track pants, work wear

Sep 17 2013

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Leather Track Pants

Welcome to part two of my incredible Fashion Week experience. To kick off fashion week I went for leather track pants and my go to classic black and white. I must admit, I was skeptical about the leather track pant, I mean it is a pretty strange combo. The name, “track pants” implies you are on your way to the gym probably in the 90s, but the track pant is no longer reserved for the gym and is now found on runways and thank God for that because the last thing I would ever want to do in these pants is work out……holy hotness! Once I realized these pants are really just an oxymoron, I was able to embrace them to the fullest extent and not surprisingly fell in love.

Pants: BCBG (similar here), Top: Vince (similar here), Shoes: BCBG (found here), Bag: Alexander Wang (found here), Bracelets: Fornash

Not surprisingly I went for another fav combo of mine….baggy on baggy

The key to the perfect leather trouser is the right amount of slouch

I went for leather and gold accessories & a teeny pop of turquoise and my signature red

These shoes are everything

Photos courtesy of Meaghan from District Sparkle & G.L.A.M.

Tagged black and white, fall trends, fashion week, leather, leather track pants, leather trousers, MBFW, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, new york fashion week, nyfw, spikes, studs

Sep 12 2013

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Fashion Week

Behind the Scenes of my NYFW Experience

Spring/Summer 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was absolutely epic! I would go as far as to say that this has been the most groundbreaking fabulous fashion week of all time. I am slightly biased though, as this was my first time actually attending fashion week, and it was every bit as magical as I thought it would be! I saw some gorgeous, life changing shows and presentations and had the opportunity to meet some legendary style icons. Basically, I had the most wonderful time ever! I hope you enjoy my snapshots from my two days of ecstasy and please forgive the less crisp pics, this is NYFW as captured through my phone.

I also need to give a special thank you to Zeba Rashid, Anne Caruso, and Dena Giannini. You made my epic fashion week whirlwind possible! I can NEVER thank you enough!

TADASHI SHOJI

The first show I attended for NYFW (and ever) was Tadashi Shoji. This was the most incredible way to kick off fashion week! His designs are elegant, modern, and effortlessly beautiful! It was full of show stoppers, which was not surprising at all, but absolutely breathtaking.

REBECCA MINKOFF

I legitimately had goosebumps throughout the entire Rebecca Minkoff show–being in the second row probably had something to do with this too! Janelle Monae opened the show and performed throughout setting the scene for a truly incredible experience for the audience. The show was full of energy, color, prints, and the most fierce gladiator sandals EVER!

HONOR

The Honor show was unique and a true performance! The atmosphere was vibrant and simply beautiful!

NOVIS

I must admit this Fashion Week was my first introduction to Novis and I am beyond obsessed! I literally wanted everything shown in the presentation! The presentation was made up of vibrant colors and prints, sheer accents, and basic yet fabulous pieces! Obsessed is really the only word I have for the Novis presentation.

TOME

The Tome presentation was the definition of feminine elegance! Love!

PARTY PICS

Me & Tadashi Shoji at the after party for his show!! His success, creativity and humble spirit are such an inspiration!

I stalked Louise Roe after the Rebecca Minkoff show and she was kind enough to take a pic! She said I looked chic and I almost died!

Aimee Song (Song of Style) is another style icon of mine! She is fabulous and was so friendly!

I am a HUGE Fashion Police fan and meeting George Kotsiopoulos was an absolute dream come true! He was so sweet & wonderful!

DC does NYFW! I had a fabulous time with these fabulous ladies! (Diana, Irina, Ally, Liz, Meaghan)

Tagged Fashion Police, fashion week, George Kotsiopoulos, Honor, Louise Roe, MBFW, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, new york fashion week, Novis, nyfw, Rebecca Minkoff, Song of Style, Tadashi Shoji, Tome

Sep 10 2013

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Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week (pt 1)

In case you missed my obsessive instagrams and tweets, I attended the first two days of New York Fashion Week and it was one of the most incredible experiences EVER! I saw some beautiful, life changing fashion shows & presentations and was endlessly inspired by the unparalleled street style that can only be witnessed at Fashion Week. Stay tuned all week for a rundown of my fashion week experience with runway pics from Tadashi Shoji, Rebecca Minkoff and Honor, exclusive looks from the Novis and Tome presentations, as well as party pics and some phenomenal celebrity sightings! To start off my week of coverage check out what I wore to Day Two of Fashion Week.

Romper: Blaque Label (found here), Bag: Alexander Wang (found here), Shoes: BCBG (found here), Sunglasses: Ray Ban (found here), Bracelets: Fornash

I went for a simple romper (you know how much I love a romper) and layers of necklaces.

It’s all about the shoes.

On the steps leading up to Lincoln Center. It was a glamorous mob scene!

Photos by the lovely Cheralee

Tagged accessories, black on black, fashion week, fashion week street style, layered necklaces, new york fashion week, nyfw, romper, spikes, street style, studs

Sep 18 2012

Black & White

Black and white is a timeless color combination. Donning this classic duo, not only allows you to exude ease and class, but putting the look together is actually easy. Color blocking is very on trend, but can be tricky and can quickly end in disaster if you don’t have an eye for color. Black and white is the original color block and oozes sophistication. And because this is such an effortless pairing it allows you to mix fabric textures more freely.