New York Fashion Week Part I

Note to Chris Benz:
I attended your presentation during New York Fashion Week and I loved some of your colorful creations. Your Spring 2010 line had some items that will be big sellers (pretty party dresses) and some that may not sell well, but they looked amazing in the presentation (the rainbow feathered number). I loved the feminine dresses mixed with varying textures of fabric. The airy space in the Meatpacking District was a nice backdrop for the bright clothing. Nicely done. Please check out the rest of Chris' Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection along with a review here.

Note to Readers:
I went to New York Fashion Week. I could not wipe the smile off of my face the entire time. I went to a few presentations and a couple of shows, and I loved every single second of it.

Please excuse the quality of the photos, they were taken on my little digital camera or on my phone. I had to post them because I wanted to share with you all my experiences at Fashion Week. Keep checking back for more stories and photos.

Side note-- a presentation is an economically friendly alternative to a fashion show. The designer opts to have a model in each look of their line and stand on a stage all at once, or in a group rotation. This is different from a show, where each model walks singularly down a runway. This season a lot of designers had presentations in locations around Manhattan, as opposed to having a show in the tents in Bryant Park.

Additional Side Note-- The reason these posts are about a week late is I was working with Habitat for Humanity last week in North Carolina. I figure as far as excuses go, building a home and doing humanitarian work should count right?

Welcome

Note to Carolina Herrera:
Rumor has it you are now officially a citizen of the US. You have dressed Jackie O., one of our nation's most famous women. I am sure she would be happy to hear you made it official. I know that I am glad to have you here in the USA.

Note to Readers:
I am sure you already know who Carolina Herrera is, but just in case you wanted more information about her... please check out this article(page 13) I wrote about Carolina for Eliza Magazine.

Stay tuned, I have NY fashion week pics to post.

Casual Couple

Note to Jake and Reese:
(Apparently I am on a first name basis with them, but really I just didn't want to look up how to spell his last name.) I love your casual ensembles! Really, I appreciate you showing that you can look casual and like you are just out running errands without a single item from Ed Hardy or Juicy. These basic pieces look effortlessly cool, kind of like your relationship. You two are rapidly climbing to the top of my list of favorite (and fashionable) celebrity couples. Brangelina better watch their backs!

Note to Readers:
Please don't think I am the type of person that is totally done up from head to toe whenever I leave the house. I am far from, Posh-like perfection. Honestly, my feet hurt if I wear heels all day, and sometimes wearing form fitting clothing makes me uncomfortable (especially if I have just eaten). This is why I appreciate when people wear clothing that looks casual and comfortable, but also is not frumpy or trashy. Please notice the use of accessories in pulling together Reese and Jake's casual looks. Comfort and fashion do not necessarily have to be mutually exclusive.

Am I Getting Old?

Note to Readers:

I know I am about a week late on this post, but am I the only one that found it awkward that Miley Cyrus performed with a stripper pole at the Teen Choice Awards? I mean come on, she is 16 years old, was wearing SHORT shorts, had her bra showing, and was POLE DANCING? Her parents were shown giving her a standing ovation at the end of her song. There is something wrong with this picture right? Or am I getting old?

Note to Miley:

I know it is cool to act like a grown up sometimes, but you are still a teenager. It is a little young to have visible lingerie and stripper poles. Also, when you are photographed either smile or don't. You aren't an Olsen twin.

Launderette

Note to Readers:
My sweet friends started this line, and I am LOVING it. Launderette is pretty new, but the more successful they get, the more fabulous dresses they can start producing. I am dying to see what else is in store, so let's start buying! I like that the products have a retro feel without looking dated or like a costume. Please visit Launderette here.

Note to Keith and Leslie:

You both have such an innate sense of style and I love that now you are helping consumers look as cool as you! I am expecting big things from you two.

This is taking it too far...

Note to Diane Kruger:

Usually I like your red carpet choices. Remember when I raved about you here? You wear clothing well and you have a unique sense of style. Not Lady Gaga unique, but unique in a way that you will wear fashion forward pieces from the top designers without a misstep. Except for this Versace beaded number. I guess you can't be right all the time.

Note to Readers:

There are a few things I love and one of them is a TASTEFUL backless dress. I think a woman showing a toned back can be so much more sexy than a plunging neckline. I thought it went without saying that if you can see the wearer's crack, the dress has gone too far. Apparently not.

She Did it Again

Note to Victoria Beckham:

Your airport style is impeccable. When we see most celebrities showing up for their red-eye flights in leggings and oversized cardigans, you are like a breath of fresh air. I can't imagine those tailored pants are comfortable for a long flight, but you don't look like you mind. I am dying to know, do you change into a Juicy track suit as soon as you board the plane? I doubt it.

Note to Readers:

Are you loving Victoria's pants as much as I am? I love the crisp white high waist with the button detailing. If I had these pants I would want to wear them all the time, maybe that is why she is wearing them on a plane. She can't bear to take them off because all of her other pants pale in comparison? She is breaking one of my cardinal rules though-- sunglasses indoors. Some people never learn.