Metallics and Shine at Fashion Week

And the Fashion Week trends continue. Many designers added metallics, mostly for evening, to their showings. Silvers and golds in silky fabrics are a great way to create the look of texture without adding the bulk. For the average girl, I love the idea of a metallic skirt with a t-shirt and cardigan or blazer. You can't go wrong with some sparkles!


Narcisco Rodriguez


Max Azria and Herve Leger by Max Azria


Carolina Herrera


Cynthia Steffe, J. Mendel


Halston


Dennis Basso

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010: Part Deux

Every fashion week has a color story to tell and for spring that story is usually blue but this year, we are seeing neutrals like tan, grey, lilac and light pink accented with brights. While some designers brightened their looks with neon yellow, there seemed to be a more common story in shades of pink and orange. The strawberries and tangerines are not only fun but universally flattering. Retailers will definitely be incorporating this color scheme into their collection next year. I know I can't wait!





Behnaz Sarafpour, Chris Benz, Devi Kroell, Jenni Kayne, Costello Tagliapietra and Brian Reyes




Neutrals at Lutz & Patmos, Rachel Comey, Julian Louie, Costello Tagliapietra. I have to say that I DIE for a neutral palette. I have yet to understand why since they should be boring and I look deathly in them. J.Crew is offering up this tasty spectrum right now and as much as I try to resist, I just cannot. Note to self: wear black, white or brown as a base (as a winter, these are colors I should be wearing)



Thakoon, Rebecca Taylor


Preen and Lela Rose


BCBG and Sophie Theallet


Rebecca Taylor, Vena Cava


Carolina Herrera

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010

Stripes are my absolute favorite. I've been told I have too many stripes in my closet but I'm just not sure how that's possible. The nautical print is always popular on the Spring runways and this year is no exception. Looks like I'll be adding more to my wardrobe.


Karen Walker



Lela Rose



Rebecca Taylor


DKNY

More to come tomorrow. Style.com is deadly.


Pictures from Style.com

Fashion's Night Out

Tomorrow is September 10th, which means Fashion's Night Out. It is the cooperative effort of Vogue, CFDA and NY that brings this free, open-to-everyone event to the city. The goal was to create a fun shopping environment and already almost 1,000 retailers have signed up to participate. There are so many places to go, things to see and celebrities to stalk.

Anna Wintour is everywhere this month thanks to the premiere of The September Issue and so, she'll be making an appearance at Macy's in Queens. She'll be signing t-shirts like the one below. They retail for about $30 but proceeds go to various charities such as The National September 11th Memorial. Get in line early because there's no say how many mini-Anna's will be waiting to tell Ms Wintour their life-long dreams of working for her.



Barneys New York Designer Street Fair
What's Happening: Alex Wang is hosting runway lessons on the 7th floor, Rodarte is presenting musician Justin Bond on the 2nd floor, there's a Manolo Blahnik meet-and-greet on the 4th, a VPL underwear art project on the 7th, and so much more.Why You Should Go: The best one-stop shopping, literally.660 Madison Avenue, NYC, 212-826-8900 Bergdorf Goodman Store Extravaganza

Bergdorf Goodman Store Extravaganza
What's Happening: An Andre-Leon-Talley-hosted game show, Zac Posen paintings, Mary-Kate and Ashley bartending…basically, you can't miss it. Why You Should Go: To see who plays Vanna White to ALT's Pat Sajak. 5:30 - 11 p.m.; 754 Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212-753-73005.

Intermix Paint-Off With Sienna and Savannah Miller
What's Happening: The Miller Sisters, Alejandro Ingelmo, and reps from Art Battles are painting storefront mannequins to the beats of DJ Cassie and Harley Viera Newton.Why You Should Go: Because we're always down for a little friendly competition!7 - 10 p.m.; 87 Prince Street, NYC, 212-966-53036.

Teen Vogue's Bleeker Street Block Party

What's Happening: A party with your favorite Teen Voguettes and a runway show with the mag's favorite back-to-school looks.Why You Should Go: It's the best event for treating your baby sis to the fashion advice you never got in high school.6 - 11 p.m; Bleecker between 7th Avenue and Bank Street7.

Last for tonight but certaintly not least
Club Monaco's Sweet Treats
What's Happening: The retailer is offering cupcakes and other sweet treats outside their Soho store from the 10-12th and for more icing on the cake, champagne will be offered in all the retailer's stores throughout the city.

If only I lived in NY *sigh* Even my trip was a week too early. Maybe next year...

Pictures from Fashion's Night Out, NYCgo and FashionWeekDaily. List of Events from Refinery29

More to Watch

The Sundance Channel quickly becomes my favorite channel every September and February. In the days leading up to the Fall and Spring fashion shows, Sundance documents the designers as they put their collection together. It's the next best thing to being in the tents!

September 10 - Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton (10 pm)

September 12 - The Day Before: Fendi By Karl Lagerfeld (12 am)

September 12 - The Day Before: Jean Paul Gaultier (10 pm)

September 12 - Lagerfeld Confidential (11 pm)

September 13 - Iconoclasts - Season 4: Stella McCartney and Ed Ruscha (3 am)

September 13 - The Day Before: Sonia Rykiel (2 pm)

September 13 - The Day Before: Proenza Schouler (3 pm)


My DVR will be full by the end of next week!

Schedule from the SundanceChannel.com

The September Issue is finally here! Anna Wintour and her editorial staff show us what it takes to put the much anticipated annual issue together. The movie chronicles all the behind-the-scenes drama from the 2007 issue. Those of you who are lucky enough to live in NY can go see the movie now. The rest of the world has to wait until Friday, but I'm willing to hold my breath.

Picture courtesy of TheSeptemberIssue.com

Sex and the City

Have we seen SJP on the set of Sex and the City (the sequel)?! I couldn't be more excited. I'm in love with Patricia Field and her experimental, up-for-anything take on dressing the 4 fashionistas. SJP's first look was the perfect LWD. While it was more subtle than what we're used to seeing on her, the style itself was all very Carrie with it's short hemline and clinging fabric. And those Louboutins...




I hate the 80s...