ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Mixed Prints
New York Fashion Week actually ends tomorrow but today’s my last day—and what a great day it has been. After Nanette Lepore in the morning, I checked out lia sophia’s new jewelry collection then stopped by the Nintendo DSi Lounge to get an Oscar Blandi blowout, Temptu airbrush makeup touch up and an Essie mani. After the pampering sesh, I got a preview of Spanx’s new swimwear line, as well as what’s in store for fall, and then headed back to the tents for Milly.
Today’s highlight was definitely Marchesa. Georgina Chapman is a designing genius when it comes to feminine masterpieces and I was mesmerized by each and every gown. I shared a cab back to Bryant Park with Catherine of Red Carpet Fashion Awards—she’s featured in the March edition of Vogue!—then watched Alexandre Herchocovitch’s show before ending my day front row at Brian Reyes. It’s been such a wonderful week but I have to go back to Los Angeles so I can break down all the trends I saw on the runway!
ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: British Vogue
I rarely wear flats at Fashion Week. At only 5′3 I need at least a 3-inch heel to feel chic around all these models. But after almost slipping in the slush last night, I decided to be practical for a change and wear my snow boots in the snow. After Badgley Mischka and Vera Wang I seriously debated going back to my hotel to grab my high-heel booties. But literally as I was about to leave the tents a photographer from British Vogue asked to take my picture. Just that one moment changed my mind. It’s funny what a compliment can do to one’s self esteem. And I did like the rest of my outfit—even though AnnaLynne McCord had just worn the same Ph8 skirt in gray at Ecco Domani the night before. Plus, the boots certainly came in handy trekking down to Milk for Temperley London’s fantastic True British presentation, and then over to the Hammerstein Ballroom for G-Star.
Forever 21 dress, Ph8 skirt, drugstore tights, Cole Haan Nike Air boots, lia sophia bracelets
Fashion Staples Used: Gray Shift Dress, Black Opaque Tights
ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Neon Stripes
I asked a photographer in the tents to take a picture for me today. It’s my lease favorite picture yet—and he cut off my feet! At least my day was fab. After starting off the morning front row at Carlos Miele I went on to Jill Stuart and Tracy Reese. Then I had lunch with the awesome Budget Babe, got to see Monique Lhullier’s stunning dresses, and then interviewed the designer and Phillip Bloch (again) backstage—you can read about it on mystyle. Then I had front row again at Tadashi Shoji and Ecco Domani before ending my fashion-filled at Perry Ellis. All the front row seats gave me the opportunity to snap some beautiful runway pics that I uploaded to Twitter.
Bailey 44 dress, lia sophia bracelets, Steve Madden boots
I’m always mesmerized by what people wear to fashion week. Some dress to the nines, teetering around in Louboutins carrying Chanel bags. Others remain low key, as if they have just popped out of the office to take in a show. And I would say about half of the people in the tents dress with the intent of getting noticed. In just about every show I’ve attended this week, at least one person has been wearing a furry Russian style cap or blinged out sunglasses, like the Kerin Rose shades shown at Christian Siriano. In the video I did above for the Style Coalition, I talked to a few people about the styles we’ve been seeing on the spectators at fashion week. Two of the people interviewed were very fashionable. The others? Well, let’s just say they were part of the bunch that wanted to get noticed.
Fall 2010 is the last season that will ever show at Bryant Park. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week moves to Lincoln Park for spring. So I’ve been asking people their favorite Bryant Park memories. Phillip Bloch, probably the most charismatic stylist in the industry, had plenty to share. My new fashion week buddy Rob, aka Fashion Luvr, caught it on all on his blackberry in the clip above.
“Life is the most wonderful fairytale of all.” -designer Erin Fetherston on “Dinner by Design.”
As I was setting up for my birthday party Saturday night, Erin Fetherston was having an intimate dinner party on MTV’s House of Style (so happy the series is back is back, by the way).
In the clip above, the charming designer provides five tips to hosting a successful soiree. I got three out of five right:
Step 1: Choose a theme. Erin did fairytale. I did 80s.
Step 2: Set a dress code. Erin’s was stunning pieces from her fall collection, including those adorable animal mask hats. Mine was the 80s trend from fall fashion week, including House of Style’s #3 most wanted spring trend: Neon.
Twitpics of the day… 
